September 24, 2015

THURSDAY Only

September 24…. Lubbock Symphony Orchestra: A Tribute to The Beatles - Imagine a night with The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical MysteryTour performs live in concert. The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but it is more than just a rock concert. The full show presents some 30 Beatles tunes sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written. Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged “I Am the Walrus.” From early Beatles music on through the solo years, it the best of The Beatles like you’ve never heard them: totally live. Classical Mystery Tour features Jim Owen (John Lennon) on rhythm guitar, piano, and vocals; Tony Kishman (Paul McCartney) on bass guitar, piano, and vocals; David John (George Harrison) on lead guitar and vocals; and Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr) on drums and vocals. Martin Herman, who transcribed the musical scores note for note from Beatles recordings, conducts many of the Classical Mystery Tour concerts. From the recent success of The Beatles Rock Band to the release of the re-mastered Beatles albums, the demand for Beatles material is greater than ever. Many Beatles fans never had the opportunity to experience a live Beatles show; Classical Mystery Tour offers that live experience in the comfort of a concert hall. Tickets are available at www.lubbocksymphonyorchestra.org. City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions; 7 p.m.

September 24….Jason Aldean “Burn it Down Tour” - Jason Aldean is a country music singer from Macon, Georgia. Since his debut in 2005, he’s released six albums and 21 singles. His album My Kinda Party was certified triple-platinum. His 2012 release Night Train was certified double-platinum. Twelve of his 21 singles have reached Number One on Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs, including “Why,” “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” “Take a Little Ride,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “She’s Country” and “Big Green Tractor”. Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr will join Aldean on tour as opening acts.. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat at http://www.ticketsage.com. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave ; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

September 25…. Save Your Photos Day - September is National Preparedness Month and this event helps families prepare their photos and other keepsakes for a natural disaster or computer crash. Your photos and memories are a very important part of your life and getting those prepared for a fire, flood, natural disaster, or computer crash can save you from the heartbreak of losing them!
Agenda for the day:
8:30 - 11:30 am Come work on your digital photos on your laptop or drop by anytime and learn more about how you can save and back up these memories in case of a lost phone, camera, computer crash or other disaster.
11:30 Ribbon Cutting by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
12:00 - 6:00 pm Come by and learn more about ...
* Archiving your digital and printed memories
* Digitizing your slides, negatives, and home movies on VHS and reels.
* How to set up a memory preservation system that works for you.
If you have slides, printed photos, VHS tapes, or reels that you would like to have digitized, you can bring them by anytime during the day. For this special event, there will be FREE shipping on all orders. Email me at dionnemerriott@gmail.com if you need more information about getting your memories ready to digitize. Come and bring your friends and learn more about preserving your memories! Groves Library Community Room, 5520 19th St;. 8:30 a.m. - 6 pm.

September 25….Annual "Card Games Benefit"- Cash prizes and door prizes for Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle and Spades. Reservations are required. Fee is $15 and includes lunch. You do not need to be a member to participate. Proceeds from this benefit go to Lubbock nonprofit services agencies supported by the New Neighbors Club. For reservations and additional info, contact Mary Valentini, 799-4450 or newneigbors@ymail.com Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway; 9:30 a.m.

September 25….Beats and Eats on the Plaza - Everyone is invited to enjoy food, live music and dancing. Live Music by Matter of Fact, featuring Anna Ruth Aaron-DeSpain and Gourmet Street Taco Bar by North Catering. Libations available. $25 includes one ticket and 1 year “Friend” LHUCA membership. $100 includes one ticket, a 1 year “Iron” LHUCA membership and a personalized commemorative plaza brick. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 762-8606 or at lhuca.org. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Event held at LHUCA Plaza, on the corner of Mac Davis and Ave. J; 7 p.m. Official ribbon cutting and 8-10 p.m. food, live music and dancing.

September 25….Kalf Fry featuring Robert Earl Keen - On the night before the biggest home game of the year, three great artists take the stage at this year’s Kalf Fry: Robert Earl Keen, Cory Morrow and Dirty River Boys. A portion of all proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Purchase tickets at http://www.kalffry.com/. Lone Star Amphitheater, 602 19th St; 7 p.m.

September 25….Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox: Los Aztex - The Cactus audience knows Joel Guzman as the exciting and creative accordion giant who sometimes comes with Joe Ely for his duo concerts. He brings a level of excitement and magic to Joe’s performances that only he can bring! Joel and singer/songwriter Sarah Fox are one of the most prolific and influential duos in Central and South Texas. Sarah is an accomplished bi-lingual singer and songwriter who began writing at the age of nine. Their field of musical expertise runs the gamut from Alt. Country to Texas Conjunto and everything in between. Together and separately they have collaborated and performed with a galaxy of top stars including the late Stephen Bruton, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Freddy Fender, Flaco Jimenez, Los Super Seven, Buddy Miller, Ricki Lee Jones, Joe Ely, and Los Lobos. The Cactus proudly presents this wonderful duo and their band “LOS AZTEX” in a concert that promises to be one of the best concerts ever on our stage! This show will sell out, so get your tickets early. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 8 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

September 25 - 26….KK’s Open House and Silent Auction Benefitting Meals on Wheels - KK’s Corner Mall is having a special open house this Friday and Saturday. There will be special discounts throughout the mall on such items as ladies’ clothing, children’s clothing, accessories, home décor, monogramming, candles, and gift items. For the price of a $10.00 ticket you will be able to shop and enjoy heavy hors d’oervres from Sheila’s Secret Garden Tea Room. You will also be able to participate in a silent auction. All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Saturday will include Door Prizes awarded every hour! Lubbock Meals on Wheels prepares and serves meals to over 700 homebound, elderly, and disabled people each weekday. Tickets may be purchased at KK’s Corner Mall or Lubbock Meals on Wheels. For more information visit kkscornermall.com or call 806-795-6169. KK’s Corner Mall, 6409 Indiana Avenue; Friday: 6-8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

September 25 - 26…..Children and Adults Theatrical Studio Presents "Dining Room" - A.R. Gurney's comedy of manners, "The Dining Room," will be directed by Chris Davis. The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching, some rueful—which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP. The actors change roles, personalities and ages with virtuoso skill as they portray a wide variety of characters, from little boys to stern grandfathers, and from giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids. Each vignette introduces a new set of people and events; a father lectures his son on grammar and politics; a boy returns from boarding school to discover his mother's infidelity; a senile grandmother doesn't recognize her own sons at Christmas dinner; a daughter, her marriage in shambles, pleads futilely to return home, etc. Dovetailing swiftly and smoothly, the varied scenes coalesce, ultimately, into a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant humanity. The cast includes Pat Price, Andy Hernandez, Kim Klafka, Mickie Klafka, Jeff Shirey and Michelle Trice. Be sure to get your tickets at catsplayhouse.com. Children and Adults Theatrical Studio, 2405 34th St; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

September 25 - 27….“5 Women Wearing the Same Dress” - During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent and touching celebration of the women's spirit. Directed by Heather May and written by Alan Ball — Academy Award-winning writer of American Beauty and creator of True Blood and Six Feet Under. Rated PG-13. To reserve tickets visit http://lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/. Lubbock Community Theatre, 4232 Boston Ave; Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee offered at 2 p.m.

SATURDAY Only

September 26....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.

September 26….Funky Junk Roundup - Admission is $5, children under 12 free. Funky Junk Roundup is a one day shopping extravaganza featuring a unique blend of vintage finds & inspiration, one of a kind handcrafted items, antique décor, hand painted furniture, re-purposed items, rusty-chippy-shabby-reloved and re-funked JUNK, bling and glam boutiques, sparkly jewels and FABULOUS JUNKTIQUES for your creative soul! Put some JUNK in your trunk™ Y’all! For more info www.montagefestivals.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

September 26….LHUCA: Exploring Contemporary Art: Tibetan Thangkas - Meet the collector Michael Leach. His interest in Tibetan art began in 1982 as he started traveling in India, Nepal, Tibet and China. The pieces in the exhibition span a period from the late 1700's to the mid to late 20th Century. The creation of the thangka was essentially a meditation which resulted in sacred art that would help others with visualizations and meditations. Admission is free. For questions or comments contact Linda Cullum at 806 762-8606 (linda.cullum@lhuca.org) or visit www.lhuca.org. LHUCA Martin McDonald Gallery, 511 Ave K; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

September 26...Texas Tech Football: Red Raiders vs TCU - Texas Tech opens Big XII conferenceplay against No. 3 ranked TCU at Jones AT&T Stadium. The game is officially SOLD OUT. Kickoff for the matchup is set for 3:45 p.m. CDT for a national television broadcast on FOX Sports. Drive of Champions at 4th and University Avenue.

September 26…Tech Post-Game Patio Music & Cheers at the Cactus - Join us on the patio after the home Texas Tech football games for free live music and an open concession stand! Music starts immediately after the game! Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7 p.m.

SUNDAY Only

September 27….3rd Annual Rockin’ Raider Inflatable Retro Run - West Texas Endurance is pleased to partner withTexas Tech Residence Halls Association to host the Rockin’ Raider INFLATABLE Retro Run. Retro is the theme – come dressed in your bell bottoms, neon, gold chains, tutu, sweatbands or maybe even your sequin glove! Don’t forget your running “kicks” – maybe your Michael Jordans or Chuck Taylors! We will have 8 inflatables on the course. – it will be “totally epic”. Stay for the “after-party” featuring Allison Firefly, the ultimate party band playing your favorite hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today! Participants may register in advance at www.westtexasendurance.com or visit Texas Tech Rec Center on Thursday, September 24 from 5 – 7 p.m. or Cardinal’s Fitness on Friday, September 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. Race day registration is available at the race site from 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. All participants are guaranteed a race shirt if registered by September 19. Texas Tech University – Urbanovsky Park (adjacent to Texas Tech Rec Center); 6 p.m.

Annual Panhandle South Plains Fair Officially Kicks Off Friday

September 25 - October 3….Panhandle South Plains Fair - Food, fun, rides and all your favorite shows are here. Don’t miss all the excitement at the Fair. Admission: Adults $9.00, Kids 3 – 12 yrs $5.00, kids 2 and under are free, Parking $5.00. September Tuesday, September 29th - All persons over 60 years of age admitted for only $5.00. For all the details call 1-806-763-2833 or visit www.southplainsfair.com. The Fairgrounds are located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Ave A. The Fair gates will open at 8 a.m. daily and close at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday. The carnival opens at 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and operates until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday.

Looking Ahead in the Calendar....

October 2….First Friday Art Trail
October 3…LHUCA: Explore Contemporary Art: Glenn Downing
October 5…LPPA 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
October 11...Youth Orchestras of Lubbock 2015 Fall Concert
October 17…Silent Wings Museum: Forces of Flight
October 17-18…46th Annual Sausage Festival and Oktoberfest
October 23-24…Dinner Theater Event: A Party To Murder
October 30….Procesión
October 31….Día de los Muertos

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