October 3, 2013

THURSDAY through SATURDAY

October 3 - 5….66th Annual Terry County Harvest Festival - Join Brownfield for family fun as we celebrate the harvest. The pageant & talent show will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Zach Walter Band will perform Friday, at 7 p.m. come enjoy the parade, car show, food vendors, activities, door prizes, entertainment on Saturday, at 11 a.m. For more information, please visit www.brownfieldchamber.com or call 806.637.2564. Coleman Park, Brownfield, TX
FRIDAY Only

October 4….National Ranching Heritage Center to Present Western Movie Night - Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie "Tombstone" by watching it outside, under the stars, at the National Ranching Heritage Center. We are teaming up with the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre to bring you a unique movie-watching experience. Come early to find a good seat! Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring some extra cash to enjoy snacks from the Olde Timer Popcorn Truck. Host & Toast will be selling wine by the glass. Admission is free for Ranching Heritage Association members and Texas Tech University students with ID, $5 for the general public. For further information: Emily Wilkinson (806) 742-0498. National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th Street; 6 p.m.

October 4….First Friday Art Trail - See the regular art venues...plus the exciting monthly additions showcasing art and artists downtown and throughout Lubbock. Catch a trolley or bus at many of the locations or pick up a FFAT map at any of the venues to see the art that can be found throughout the community each month during the event. First Friday Art Trail trolleys run continuously in downtown Lubbock during FFAT hours. Trolleys are free and you will find a "trolleyteer" on each trolley who is a treasure trove of info about FFAT and the arts in Lubbock and will help you navigate with ease. For more info and complete schedule click HERE! The trail runs throughout downtown and the Depot District from 6-9 p.m.

October 4….Rascal Flatts and The Band Perry in Concert - Rascal Flatts, one of the top-selling touring acts in country music today having sold over seven million concert tickets in the last 10 years, will embark on a brand new tour this summer, Rascal Flatts “Live & Loud.” with special guests the Band Perry and 2012’s 'The Voice' winner Cassadee Pope. Reserved seats are $73.75, $63.25 and $42.25 (including service charges).Tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat locations or call 806.770.2000. United Spirit Arena 1701 Indiana Ave; 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

October 5….19th Annual Susan G Komen Race for the Cure – Register at http://www.komenlubbock.org/. There is a 5K fun run/walk and a 1 mile fun run/walk. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the survivor breakfast at 7:45 a.m. The Survivor parade begins at 8:55 a.m. and opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Closing ceremonies are at 10:30 a.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.

October 5…. Octoberfest - The Historic Redeemer Lutheran Church in the Heart of Lubbock Neighborhood is pleased to offer Octoberfest meals on October 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes Klemke sausage (regular or jalapeno), potato salad, green beans, sauerkraut, rolls, pickles and German chocolate cake. For those who choose to dine in there will be coffee, water, tea or lemonade. Carry-out is also available. Tickets are $8.75 for adults and $4.50 for children 10 and under. There will also be a raffle, craft sale, bake sale and sausage sale. Tickets are available at the door, or feel free to ahead call because it helps the LWML know how much food to prepare. To buy tickets in advance please call Joyce Outka at (806) 773-6141. Proceeds benefit the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). Historic Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2221 Avenue W; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

October 5….BubbleFest - Looking for some good “clean” family fun? The Science Spectrum has got your covered as we present the seventh annual BubbleFest! This event continues to grow in popularity by providing exciting entertainment and accessible science for families and kids of all ages. If you love to play with bubbles, then check out these exciting BubbleFest activities that combine science, art and imagination!

Hands-on BubbleFest activities will include:

- Mentos and Exploding Bubbles Demonstrations
- A Bubble Gum blowing contest
- Bubble-wrap popping station
- Pre-School & Older Children’s Bubble Crafts
- Bubbles in Nano Science
- Put a Kid in a Bubble
- The Bubble Boogie Room
- Don’t Pop the Bubble
- Bubble Wands
- Floating and Frozen Bubbles
- Special bubble experiment just for pre-schoolers in the Lubbock Children’s Museum.

Enjoy amazing BubbleMania show performances by “Bubble-ologist” Casey Carle. The perfect blend of comedy, art and science, BubbleMania is a show like no other! Casey Carle is a former professionally trained Ringling Bros. Clown, who was looking for something that hadn’t been done before. Over twenty years, and thousands of shows later, Casey has traveled internationally performing with bubbles as festivals, science museums, theaters, private engagements and on television. Casey combines polished entertainment with high quality visual art and practical, easily understood science. All ages can learn how bubbles form, why they're spherical, how to make a cube bubble and the science of bubble bursting - each topic related to the physical laws of the natural world. Older audience members learn to appreciate practical applications of diverse bubbles in everyday life (soccer balls to air bags) and are actively involved in fun demonstrations of molecular bonding and surface tension. Carle has performed in front of crowds of 50 to 1,000 people, and he loves it. "My work with bubbles reminds people that there is a great deal of joy in the simple things of life. My show emphasizes relatively simple tools to do amazing manipulations, from intricate sculptures to giant floating spheres. Bubbles are an inexpensive way to simplify complicated lives, people are reminded that we don't need all this material 'stuff' to make the day interesting," he says. He doesn't consider his work as changing the whole world, but rather the outlook of those who witness his show. "I am constantly reminded that I am opening up eyes to a wonder they didn't know possible. I use lots of humor to engage the audience, which adds to the positive experience."

BubbleMaina shows will be held at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. during BubbleFest. For more info on Caseyor his show visit www.bubblemania.com.

BubbleFest activities are included with standard museum admission. Free for members.

Museum General Admission Ticket Rates:
$8.00 Adults
$6.50 Children (ages 3-12)
$6.50 Seniors (60+)
Free for children 2 and under.
Science Spectrum OMNI Theater, 2579 S. Loop 289; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

October 5….Book Signing: S.J. Dahlstrom - S.J. Dahlstrom has written a young adult chapter book "The Adventures of Wilder Good: The Elk Hunt" and will be doing a signing as part of a Literacy Lubbock event. Wilder Good is the main character for the young-adult book series 'The Adventures of Wilder Good'. He is a twelve year-old boy that lives in Cottonwood, Colorado. Cottonwood is a fictional town in south-eastern Colorado where the plains meet the mountains. Wilder goes on outdoor adventures that include hunting, fishing, cowboying and just about everything else you can do outdoors. For more information visit http://wildergood.com. Book signing with the author at Barnes and Noble, 6002 Slide Rd; 1:30 p.m.

October 5….The Cactus Theater: Hat Trick Band - Featuring the mighty talents of Mike Pritchard, Mark Wallney, Mike Boyd and Bobby McDowell - this is Lubbock's answer to the 60's and 70's folk-rock explosion! The influence of CSN, the Beatles, America, and the Eagles drive this band toward all age groups. Close arrangements and tight vocals lend to the pure fun and nostalgia that takes us all back to a happy time. Graham Nash, himself, jammed with the boys at a local Lubbock night spot and stayed on stage for over and hour! Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased by calling 762.3233 or visit cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater,1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY

October 5 - 6….Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show - The trade show will feature exhibitors from the United States selling guns, knives, swords, holsters, ammunition, accessories and more. Many new and used items will be available to purchase, sell or trade at the event. Admission: $6 adults, under 12 free. 2 for 1 first hour both days - $1 off active military or NRA w/ID. Only 1 discount/special can be used at a time. For more information visit www.silverspurtradeshows.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Hours for the event are: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUNDAY Only

October 6....Youth Orchestra Fall Concert - The Youth Orchestras of Lubbock will present a free fall concert featuring the Prelude, Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras presenting music by classical greats such as Brahms, Dvorak, Puccini, and Tchaikovsky, as well as American composer Morton Gould. Be swept away by the talents of our home grown classical musicians here on the South Plains! For more info call 806.416.3735 or visit www.youthorchestrasoflubbock.org. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 4 p.m.

October 6….Texas Tech University Symphony Orchestra Concert - Pieces include "Farandole from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2" by George Bizet, "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5, Op. 73" by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Short Ride on a Fast Machine" by John Adams, and "Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (New World)" by Antonin Dvorak. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Texas Tech University; 8 p.m.

This Week's Trivia Question....

For this contest, 1 winner will receive a Family 5-pak to attend LCU’s upcoming production of Will Rogers Follies, to be held next weekend, Oct. 11-13.

To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "Never Met A Contest I Didn't Like" as your subject title.

The Question: Will Rogers' birthplace in the Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) is cited in various publications as Colagah, Colgah or Cologah. What is the actual, correct spelling of his birthplace?

The deadline for this contest is Sunday at midnight and the winner will be contacted Monday by mid-afternoon. Please....we ask that you only enter the contest once to be fair to everyone.

Thanks...and good luck to all!

Looking Ahead....

October 8-11….Friends of the Wolfforth Library Fall Sale
October 11-12….C.A.T.S. Playhouse: “Into The Woods”
October 11-13….Lubbock Community Theatre:“The Miser”
October 12….A Night of Opera with Dr. Laszlo Nagy
October 19-20….44th Annual Sausage Festival
October 23….Thank You Cards For Veterans
Oct. 25….Presidential Performance Series: Tony Kushner
October 25-26….LSO Classical 2: Blues To Beethoven
October 30....Science Spectrum Silly Science Carnival
October 31….Science Spectrum Spooky Science Carnival

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