January 30, 2014

THURSDAY Only

January 30….Luke Bryan: That’s My Kind Of Night Tour 2014 - Rising country star and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year winner Luke Bryan will be headlining in concert with special guests Lee Brice and Cole Swindell at the United Spirit Arena. For tickets visit http://www.ticketsage.com/_lubbock/ or call Select-A-Seat at 770-2000. United Spirit Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

January 31…. 5th Friday Arts on the Slaton Square - The Art Galleries on the Square will be showcasing talented visual artists from Texas Tech's Graduate, Undergraduate and Alumni programs; as well as local and regional artists. Featuring student/alumni artworks from Texas Tech will be Waters South Art Gallery, Inbetween Art Gallery, V2 Art Gallery, and Jennifer Greer's Art Gallery. Multiplicity Art Gallery will be hosting a Jewelry as Art Exhibit featuring the mixed media jewelry work of Barbra Beller. Other artworks will be available for purchase from members of the Llano Estacado Clay Guild, as well as local and regional artists. Artists include Roger Holmes, Judy Connell Robertson, Cecily Maples, Marsha Davis, Carol Koenig, Tom Hicks, Jerry Thompson, Willa Finley, Susan Sheets, and Barbra Beller. Come to the Slaton Square and find something truly unique and special for your VALENTINE! Other locations on the square which will be open that night include the Slaton Bakery, the Railroad Museum, the Slaton Museum, the Town Square Antique Mall, and the Quilt Shop. Enjoy bakery delights, model trains, history, antiques, fabrics, art culture, and more. Slaton Square in Slaton , TX; 6 - 9 p.m.

January 31….Kids' Friday ART Fun Night - Be My Valentine – This event is for grades 1st through 6th. Artists will paint and create a Valentine pencil holder out of a terracotta pot complete with pencils and toppers, paint a pottery heart handle mug and create their own miniature Valentine cards. Yummy treats will be served so no need to send a snack. To register your child go to www.artandcompanykids.com to the Canvas Class page or the Friday Fun Night page. See you soon at the studio! Art & Company, 2811 S. Loop 289 #11; 6:30-9 p.m.

January 31….Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute To The Beatles - Who will ever forget John, Paul, George and Ringo?! Join the LSO and 4 consummate musicians for this one-night-only epic event which features the legendary music of the Beatles with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. The City Bank Auditorium will turn psychedelic for this signature event. Join us for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the British invasion that forever changed the American musical landscape. For tickets visit http://www.lubbocksymphony.org or call 807-762-1688. City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

January 31 - February 1 ….C.A.T.S. Playhouse: “Doubt” - In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Zachery Kocurek. Content note: Adult situations; parents strongly cautioned. Ticket Prices: $14 for adults, $12 for students/seniors. Children and Adults Theatrical Studios, 2257 – 34th Street; Doors will open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

February 1….Return of the Ukulele – For ages 9-12. There’s more to a ukulele than playing Hawaiian music. Come to this workshop to learn the history of the ukulele. Then, with very close attention to detail, students will build a pineapple-shaped ukulele of their own with local luthier Justin Deurmyer. Cost is $50. Call 806.775.3562 to register. Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

February 1…. Children’s Dental Health Fair - Join the South Plains District Dental Society for their annual Children’s Dental Health Fair at the Science Spectrum. This annual health awareness fair is always a huge family hit. Not only will families receive invaluable oral health information and lots of free “toothy” giveaways, but will also have a blast doing it! Best of all, the event and regular Science Spectrum Museum admission is totally *FREE to all children up to age 12. This is a great opportunity for families that may not regularly attend the Science Spectrum to try it out and see all the great family fun and learning that awaits them!

Enjoy These *FREE Activities:
Children’s Dental Health Screenings by a Dentist!
Kids Toothbrush & Dental Health Giveaways!
Lots of Booths with Great Oral Health Information!
Tons of Cool Games and Prizes!
Face Painting & Balloons!
Awesome Door Prizes!

Children up to age 12 will be admitted *FREE to the Science Spectrum Museum from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. only. (*All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Regular OMNI Theater rates apply to all individuals.)

Adult Tickets into the Science Spectrum Museum: $8.00 Science Spectrum Museum, 2579 S. Loop 289; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

February 1…."Always, Patsy Cline" - Because of illness, the last production of Always, Patsy Cline starring Terri Caldwell and Jane Prince Jones was never presented. So....on February 1st the Cactus Theater will welcome back the final show, with this dynamic duo as they officially retire from their roles as Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. If you have never seen this production - it is a must see! Many of their fans have seen it multiple times and still ask for more! Make plans now to spend February 1st with Terri and Jane at the Cactus! Written by Ted Swindley. Tickets are $ 25.00. For more information visit www.cactustheater.com or call 806.762.3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave;7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY Only

February 2….Big Game Blow Out - Join the Children’s Advocacy Center at the Science Spectrum Omnimax Theater and watch the "big game" on the biggest screen in town! Pre-purchased tickets can be bought for $25 which includes food, drinks & snacks. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Call (806) 740-0251 for additional details and to purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. There will be childcare available for children 4-12 on each level of the museum by background checked volunteers. Science Spectrum Museum, 2579 S. Loop 289; 4 – 10 p.m.
This Week's Trivia Question....

For this contest, 1 winner will 4 tickets to the Sounds of West Texas "Classic Love Songs" Concert on February 22nd.

To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "Love Is In the Air" as your subject title.

The Question: Which Temptations love song title was used for the title of a movie starring Macaulay Culkin and Anna Chlumsky?

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 in the Calendar....

February 4….Lubbock Symphony: Winter Chamber
February 4….George Winston Benefit Piano Concert
February 6….Lubbock Fun Club Singles "SOS" Dinner
February 14….New Neighbors Club Valentine Luncheon
Feb. 14-16….Lubbock Community Theatre: “Godspell”
February 22....Sounds of West Texas Concert

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