August 13, 2015

THURSDAY Only

August 13….Buddy Holly Center Summer Showcase Concert Series - The BHC is gearing up for another hot summer of music and fun. This week's featured act is Reverend Al and the Pythons. Performances are every Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard. Summer Showcase is FREE to the public. There will be a cash bar, beverages and food available for purchase. No outside beverages are allowed. Buddy Holly Meadows Courtyard, 1801 Crickets Ave.

August 13….Junior’s Listening Room – Music meets wine every Thursday in an intimate music experience at Cap*Rock Winery, bringing out some of Lubbock’s talented artists. Your host Junior Vasquez will perform along with special guests. There will be local food trucks serving from 6 p.m. onward. Cap*Rock will offer half-off bottles and various cocktails.Music starts at 7 p.m. For more info visit http://www.junior-vasquez.com/. Cap*Rock Winery, 408 E Woodrow Rd; 6 – 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

August 14….Guitar Greats: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and Stevie Ray Vaughan - Dustin Garrett wowed audiences in June with his tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It received rave reviews and brought an incredible "experience" to all who attended. Featuring West Garza, Sheena Fadeyi, and Steven Shedd. In addition to Jimi, Santana, and Stevie, this show will also feature other guitar greats that you requested... like, Joe Walsh, Jimmy Page, SLASH, and more!! Come see this INCREDBILE tribute to guitar greats featuring Lubbock's own Dustin Garrett! Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

August 14-15 (Repeats August 21-22)….Moonlight Musicals ”Oklahoma" - Come out to the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre (previously the Wells Fargo Amphitheatre) in the beautiful outdoor setting of Lubbock’s Mackenzie Park this August as Lubbock Moonlight Musicals presents their 10th anniversary production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Making use of Texas Tech and local talent, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals always strives to create high quality, family-friendly entertainment that all ages may enjoy. “Oklahoma!” is a musical masterpiece not to be missed! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love’s journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA! www.rnh.com. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “OKLAHOMA!” is based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs. Original Dances by Agnes de Mille. Picnic suppers welcome, though our newly expanded concession building will be open immediately prior to and during the shows. Tickets are now available through Select-A-Seat by calling 806.770.2000, online at www.SelectASeatLubbock.com, at all Select-A-Seat locations, and at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre box office immediately prior to shows. Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 East Broadway; Gates open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY Only

August 15....Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market - Held each Saturday, June through October, this unique gathering of area producers, specialty food and beverage providers and select artisans specializing in homegrown or homemade. Held in the Depot District area, this weekly event has become a highlight of the summer months and offers something for everyone. Support your local growers and be part of the "locally produced" movement. Be there at 9:00 am – produce is available until vendors sell out! Tornado Gallery,1822 Buddy Holly Avenue; 9 a.m.

August 15….Back 2 School Bash - Join Safety City and as they host a Back 2 School Bash and Bike Rodeo. Participants will enjoy obstacle courses for bicycles and pedal cars, as well as giveaways that will include bicycles, school supplies, and food. This event is free, and all ages are welcome to join in the fun! For more information, call Katie Yandell at 767-2712 or 775-2670. Gene Messer Chevrolet, 1302 South Loop 289.; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

August 15….Copper State Park Starwalk. –The popular StarWalk will continue its 20th year at Copper Breaks State Park. Program director Terry Paridon will return as presenter and will lead participants in a naked-eye exploration of the night sky beginning at sunset, around 9:30 p.m. in Big Pond Campground. In addition to the after-dark programs, Sky Guide volunteers will again offer Sun Fun at 5 p.m. Sun Fun offers the public rare views of our own star, the Sun, through telescopes fitted with filters for safe viewing. Nighttime observing begins after sunset. Paridon will begin the program with a tour of the darkening sky-the original StarWalk. Blending science with history, legends, and lore, Paridon will take the public on a trip through major constellations, spotlighting bright stars, and introducing the “star-hopping” technique to find other interesting objects. After the Star Walk, the public is invited to view these various dark-sky objects through the park’s binoculars and telescopes with the help of knowledgeable Sky Guide volunteers, who come from throughout Texas and Oklahoma to assist with the StarWalk program through the generous use of their own equipment. Upon entering the park, StarWalk signs will direct visitors to Big Pond Campground and parking. The short walk into the observing area is on lighted asphalt, and extra assistance for the handicapped is available from park personnel. StarWalk and Sun Fun are continuing Campsite Programs offered by Copper Breaks State Park. For more information on park facilities or other programs, call 940-839-4331 during business hours.

August 15….Remembering Elvis - An amazing show with not only one of the World's Finest Elvis Tribute Artist, Mark Rio, but it also has the bonus tribute artists: Lisa Irion as Cher and Vaughn Suponatime as Frank Sinatra....making this one of the most diverse and entertaining musical tribute shows ever seen! Also, it is ALL being backed by one of the world's finest tribute bands, Randy Stockum's SPINOUT Band! Tickets are available at www.selectaseatlubbock.com or 806-770-2000. City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions; 7:30 p.m.

August 15….Asleep At The Wheel – Asleep At The Wheel has seen mile and miles of Texas. They got their kicks on Route 66. Now the band continues to introduce the western swing genre to a new generation on tour and takes audiences on the ride of a lifetime with their classic renditions of the Bob Wills classics like "Faded Love", "Roly Poly" and many others. Of course, they play their own hits like "Boogie Back to Texas", "House of Blue Lights" and so many others. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 8 p.m.

August 15….Lubbock Lake Landmark Night Hike - Experience nocturnal nature and the night sky in Yellowhouse Draw at our "Landmark After Dark" night hike. Night hikes begin at dusk, 30 minutes before the official time of sunset. Tonight, sunset is at 8:35 p.m., so we will begin at 8:05 p.m. Be sure to wear comfortable, sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Night hikes are always held, weather permitting and are free to the public. To register call 806 742 1116. Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive; 8 p.m.

SUNDAY Only

August 16….K-9 Splash Fest - What could be better than a pool party for your dogs! Sponsored by Parks and Recreation, this popular event allows people and their dogs to swim together in Clapp Pool! Dogs can compete in three different contests: Swim Suit Competition, Diving and Retrieving. Prizes are awarded in each event. Cost is $2.50 for adults, $2 for youth and dogs get in free! For more information, call (806) 775-2670! Clapp Pool, 46th Street and Avenue U; 1 – 5 p.m.

Looking Ahead in the Calendar....

August 28 - 30….Hub City Comic-Con
September 18….Music in the Meadow with Mac Davis
Sept. 19….Inaugural "Mud Pie Festival" Ladies Craft Retreat
September 26….Funky Junk Roundup

Many more UPCOMING FUN THINGS TO DO are listed on our website...lots further out than the weekly postcard. Click here to go to our CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more info on these activites and MORE>

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