March 27, 2014

THURSDAY Only

March 27….Second Annual International Arts and Culture Symposium - The Symposium’s lecture and performing arts series brings together scholars from South Korea and Texas Tech University to foster cultural understanding within the Lubbock community and surrounding area. The theme for this year’s Symposium is traditional music and dance. A discussion of Irish traditional music and dance by Dr. Christopher Smith and Korean musical and dance performances by Jaehwa Lee and Sung Ok Yang are sure to captivate the audience. Admission is free. For more information, please call 806.742.2490. Museum of Texas Tech University, 3301 4th Street; 6 p.m.

THURSDAY through SATURDAY

March 27 - 29….72nd Annual ABC Rodeo - The Annual ABC Rodeo is back with your favorite events including saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, muttin’ bustin’ and bull riding. Come out and see the top Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) cowboys compete! Tickets range $10 to $20 and there are family packages. Visit www.SelectASeatLubbock.com for tickets. City Bank Auditorium & Coliseum, 2720 Drive of Champions; Thursday – Saturday: 7:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. show on Saturday.

FRIDAY Only

March 28….TTU Presidential Lecture and Performance Series: Anonymous 4 - The four women of Anonymous 4 are renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing. Their programs have included music from the year 1000; the ecstatic music and poetry of the 12th-century abbess and mystic, Hildegard of Bingen; 13th-century chant and polyphony from England, France, and Spain; American folksongs, shape note tunes, and gospel songs; and works newly written for the group. Recently celebrating their 25th anniversary, Anonymous 4 has performed worldwide for sold-out audiences and has made 21 best-selling recordings for Harmonia Mundi USA. "For those enraptured by the female voice, (Anonymous 4) offers something close to earthly paradise.” - Early Music America. General Admission $18 - to purchase tickets visit www.selectaseat.com or call 806.770.2000. CD signing immediately following performance. Texas Tech University Allen Theatre; 7 p.m.

March 28….Cactus Theater: Joe Ely Unplugged - It's become a major Cactus tradition to showcase Joe Ely unplugged every year! He will bring one of his gifted sidekicks and the two them will make beautiful Ely magic once again on the Cactus stage! Get your tickets early...this show will sell out! Tickets are $35, $30. For more info visit www.cactustheater.com or call 806.762.3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.

March 28….Cary C. Banks & Steve "Gittar " Williams in Concert - Bring your friends and your choice of refreshments and enjoy an evening of really good music that transcends all the generations. For more information call 806-529-4284 and visit us on Facebook.com/soundstage. BYOB policy in effect. Soundstage, 1925 Budy Holly Avenue; 8 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

March 29….The Color Run - The Color Run was founded in January of 2012 as an event to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing the community together to participate in the “Happiest 5k on the Planet”. We are the original paint race and have created a completely new genre of running events that continues to grow exponentially. Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run has exploded since our debut event. Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants, or “Color Runners”, are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: Wear white at the starting line and finish plastered in color! The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life party is equipped with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations. Trust us, this is the best post-5k party on the planet! Registration can be done online at thecolorrun.com, the day before the race at our packet pickup, or the day of the race. It is a lot cheaper if people sign up as a team. We encourage all types of runners to participate in the event even young children can run, children 5 and under run for free. MacKenzie Park, 601 Municipal Dr; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

March 29…. Annual Preparedness Fair - The Annual Preparedness fair is a public event for individuals and families. Come learn about emergency prep, food storage, and local gardening practices. Child Safety and Car Seat Inspections will also be present as well as info on solar power and tornado shelters. Come learn how to protect your family in an emergency! Visit the website at www.lubbockpreparednessfair.com for more information. Admission is free. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7014 Frankford Ave; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

March 29….Annie’s Chat and Chew - For over 20 years, Lubbock Meals on Wheels has benefitted from “Annie’s Chat and Chew”. This fundraiser was started by long time volunteer Annie Sanders and is being continued in her memory again this year. Guests can enjoy some great fried catfish and other tasty dishes while visiting with old friends and remembering a very special woman, Annie Sanders. Donations will be accepted at the door to help fund the purchase of meals for the homebound community served by Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Help us keep Annie’s giving spirit alive by joining us at Annie’s Chat and Chew. For more information, please call 792-7971. Mae Simmons Senior Center, 2004 Oak Avenue; 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

March 29….The Roundtable Luncheon - This week's speaker will be Sam Segran, chief information technology officer at Texas Tech University. The public is invited and cost is $15 per person.
Hillcrest Country Club Dining Room, 4011 North Boston Avenue; 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


March 29…."Doggie Time Tea Party" - A tea party for you and your dog! Sip on flavored hot tea and snack on sweet treats! Doggies nibble beside you on their own biscuits and treats. Dress your dog for Doggie Tea Fashion Show. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Cost is $10 per dog. $5 for each addition dog or guest! Must show proof of vaccination on day of event: rabies and Parvo. Must have dos on leash at all times. Must have dog/people friendly dogs to participate. Call (806) 767-3796 to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street; 1–3 p.m.

March 29….8th Annual Operation Hope Banquet with Dr. Ben Carson - Operation HOPE would like to invite you to the 8th Annual Operation HOPE Banquet featuring Dr. Ben Carson. Proceeds from this banquet will be used to fulfill a commitment Operation HOPE made to feed and educate 1,500 needy children in Haiti. Reservations to the banquet include dinner, a presentation by Dr. Carson, a live auction and a silent auction featuring a number of high value items including local hand-crafted pieces, sports and music memorabilia and a commissioned painting by Baron Batch. Tickets are also available to the VIP reception following the event. Call 806-770-2000 to reserve a seat. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Event begins at 6:30 p.m.

March 29….Cactus Theater: Guy Forsyth - Austin, Texas-based guitarist, singer, interpreter and songwriter Guy Forsyth leads his own band as well as a group called the Asylum Street Spankers. He is a diligent, conscientious student of blues, blues-rock and other indigenous folk music. We proudly welcome Guy to the Cactus stage for the first time and look forward to him making it his West Texas home! The Dustin Garrett Band will be the opening act! For more information go to www.guyforsyth.com. Tickets are $ 20.00. For more info visit www.cactustheater.com or call 806.762.3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

March 29 – 30….100 Voices: Colors of Spring - Each One Reach One Youth Ministry and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy (CPA) will host 100 Voices Colors of Spring, a two-night extravaganza of gospel music and celebration! The weekend will begin Saturday, March 29, with a banquet at the MCM Elegante Hotel, honoring the choir students of Dunbar CPA. The students will then meet Lubbock dignitaries and hear from several guest speakers. The event will conclude Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. with a gospel concert at the City Bank Auditorium. Prepare to hear the angelic voices of the Dunbar Choir featuring national recording artist Deborah Barnes. Proceeds will go to the Mary Joe Wilson/Dallas Smith Scholarship Fund at Texas Tech University and Eddie P. Richardson/Eddie K. Harris Scholarship Fund at South Plains College. Cost: $46.50. For more information, please call (806) 770-2000.

Looking Ahead in the Calendar....

April 1-4….Friends of Wolfforth Library Spring Book Sale
April 3….Lubbock Fun Club Singles "SOS" Monthly Dinner
April 4….New Neighbors Club Spring Hospitality Coffee
April 4-5; 11-12; 18-19….CATS Playhouse: “Steel Magnolias”
April 4-6; 11-13; 18-20….LCT: “Boeing Boeing”
April 5….Betenbough Homes Easter Open House
April 5….1st Annual Duck Derby and Family Fun Fest
April 5…."Cactus Kids Go MOTOWN"
April 6….Dog Days
April 11 -13….36th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival

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