January 8, 2015
"Happy New Year!"

THURSDAY Only

January 8….Lubbock Fun Club Singles "SOS" Monthly Dinner - Come and enjoy friends and food at Mamarita’s. As always, let us know you are joining us, so they can have appropriate wait staff and seating! RSVP by email to – sossingles45@yahoo.com or Robbie, 790-7578 or Jan at 778-0419. Come have a great time and share a meal together! Tell a friend or bring a friend...but whatever you do, come join the fun with our group Mamarita’s, 5812-34th St; 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

January 9 (Re-scheduled due to weather)….Moonlight Ball: Revival of the Greats - Looking for a special way to commence the New Year? Bring out your finery and join Lubbock Moonlight Musicals this New Year’s Eve for their first ever Moonlight Ball! This charming formal event will feature dining, dancing, and delightful 1940’s era musical hits. The evening will begin with buffet style hors d’oeuvres, and light jazz tunes for entertainment. The second segment of the evening will contain a sumptuous meal by Honeychild Catering; a ballroom for your dancing pleasure; and vocal performances by Moonlight Musicals best, accompanied by Alan Shinn’s big band orchestra. Also included will be floor-show performances by "Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers"; silly skits by "Larry, Moe and Curly"; and special appearances by several guest artists. To polish off the evening will be a scrumptious dessert selection and a champagne toast to usher in the New Year. Come dance the night away with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, and many more at Lubbock Moonlight Musicals’ Moonlight Ball: Revival of the Greats! Tickets available through Select-A-Seat at selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling 806.770.2000. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 7 p.m. - Midnight.

January 9….Foreigner, Styx, REO Speedwagon Tirbute - The Cactus proudly presents a tribute to three legendary pop-rock bands of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Foreigner, with the stellar vocals of Lou Gramm and incredible mix of instrumental sounds, have sold over 80 million records in their career, beginning in 1976. REO Speedwagon, formed in 1967, crossed over from hard-rock to pop-rock in 1980 and achieved tremendous commercial success, selling over 40 million records in their career and having over thirteen Top 40 hits. Styx is best known for melding pop-rock with the power of hard-rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of international musical theater. They have four consecutive albums certified multi-platinum as well as sixteen Top 40 singles in the US. The Stars of the Cactus Theater and the Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine, under the leadership of Dustin Garrett, will pay tribute to these three mega-bands. Those of you that have attended the Bon Jovi/Journey/Aerosmith tributes by the incredible Cactus Artists will testify to the quality and sheer entertainment value of this show! Get ready for another cutting-edge night of pop-rock - the vocals, instrumentals, sound, and lighting will leave you spellbound. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating $20. Cactus Theater,1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY

January 10….Coffee, Donuts and a Classic Movie - We are showing the adult-oriented movie classic "The Apartment". Refreshments will be served. Mahon Community Room, 1306 9th Street; 9:30 a.m.

January 10….Annual West Texas/Cactus Theater Tribute to Elvis Presley - Born on January 8, 1935, Elvis was destined to capture the hearts and souls of millions of people around the world. He was without a doubt “THE KING!!” Celebrating his birthday, the stars of the Cactus Theater and your favorite west Texas artists come together to perform his music and remember his genius. From 20 year-old rocker Collin Evans, to Dustin Garrett and the Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine, to veteran Kenny Maines and other west Texas stars, and capped off by Lubbock’s ultimate Elvis impersonator, Mike Garrett, this annual tribute to Elvis will be one the best one yet! Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating $20. Cactus Theater,1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

Special, Pre-Sale Ticket Offer for Lubbock Fun Club Members!

Note: This is a 1-DAY special opportunity to buy the BEST SEATS before they're available to the general public. Get yours TODAY!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET comes the Civic Center Theatre for three performances: Friday, January 30th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 31st at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Presented by Celebrity Attractions.

Inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night. Featuring timeless hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Ring of Fire," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "See Ya Later, Alligator," "Fever," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and many more unforgettable hits.

Rock and Roll's best kept secret...revealed, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

Offer: Purchase tickets to MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET before the public on-sale. For the best seats, buy before January 9th!

To Purchase: Buy online using code word SUN by clicking HERE.

For more info about the show itself, click here.
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