February 18, 2016

THURSDAY Only

February 18….Junior's Listening Room presents: Steven Shedd and Craig Elliott - This is the place to be on Thursday nights!!! "Where Music Meets Wine". Bring a friend and enjoy music at it's purist form, without distractions! Food truck at 6 pm and the music starts at 6:30. $5 cover. CapRock Winery, 408 E. Woodrow Road.

February 18….Lubbock Lights Concert: Celebrating Terry Allen's "Lubbock (On Everything)" - To celebrate the musical heritage of the South Plains, Texas Tech University will host the annual Lubbock Lights Show. The concert will feature local performers Terry Allen, Richard Bowden, Don Caldwell, Gwen Decker, Suzanne Henley, Kenny Maines, Lloyd Maines, Curtis McBride, Alan Shinn, Bukka and Bale Allen, Donnie Maines, Terri Hendrix and Jo Harvey Allen.The event will showcase Terry Allen’s 1979 album “Lubbock (On Everything),” a double-record set of classic Allen tunes that serves as a dedication to his hometown. Allen said while he was working on this record, he realized the songs were about growing up in Lubbock and how much the city meant to him. “Lubbock’s got a hard bark, with little or no self-pity; its music has an edge that can be smelled, like Lewter’s feed lot,” Allen said. “No one from Lubbock ever apologized for what they were or where they lived.” “Lubbock (On Everything)” is meant to mark the coming-of-age of Lubbock music. Allen’s album features both thoughtful nostalgia and dry West Texas humor, and has been described by critics as essential listening for anyone with an interest in the outer fringes of country music. General admission tickets are $18 and are available by calling Select-A-Seat at (806)-770-2000 or visiting www.selectaseatlubbock.com. Texas Tech students may receive one free ticket with a valid Texas Tech ID at the Allen Theatre information desk located inside the Student Union Building. Student Union Building’s Allen Theatre; 7 to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

February 19….Texas Tech University School of Music Presents: Sound Encounters - A musical celebration featuring many large and small ensembles, and soloists.An action-packed, quick-paced, and audience- friendly event with exciting encounters and sounds at every turn. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Texas Tech Campus; 7:30 p.m.

February 19….Cactus Theater presents: A Tribute to the Magic of Journey - Journey was and still is undoubtedly the #1 Arena Rock act in the world. With Steve Perry's incendiary vocal performances and Neal Schon's blistering guitar work, music was made that will forever live in our hearts. Join the Cactus All Stars in a FULL night of Journey's Greatest Hits! From "Separate Ways" to "Open Arms" and "Faithfully", you'll love every moment of this VERY special concert! Join Dustin and the Rhythm Machine, along with your favorite Cactus performers, for a tribute you'll be wanting to see over and over again. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

February 19, 20…. Children And Adults Theatrical Studio Presents “Barefoot in the Park“ - CATS Playhouse is proud to open their 2016 Season with the Neil Simon classic comedy Barefoot in the Park. Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find - too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother and decides to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Tickets are available by visiting http://www.catsplayhouse.com/. Children And Adults Theatrical Studio, All performances at 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

February 19 - 21….Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Presents: "The Little Mermaid" - This Valentine's Day weekend, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals is very pleased to produce a Moonlight Broadway presentation of Disney's The Little Mermaid. As our 5th Moonlight Broadway production, The Little Mermaid will be a beautifully bubbly tale of love, loss, flourishing, and friendship. Fun for all ages or the perfect date night outing, join us this Valentine's weekend for The Little Mermaid. Sink or swim, you won't want to miss seeing this musical classic come to life on stage! Tickets available through Select-A-Seat online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling 806-770-2000. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Friday and Saturday, February 12- 13: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 14: 2 p.m., Friday, February 19: 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, February 20 – 21: 2 p.m.

February 19 - 21 (Repeats Feb. 26-28)….LCT: “Ruthless! The Musical” - Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley and Music by Marvin Laird. Directed By John A. Packard. Awarded the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off Broadway Musical. Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. Anything includes murdering the leading lady! A spoof that has enough absurd plot twists and multiple identities to fill several old movies…The fun comes from the sheer brazenness. A wonderfully smart and funny send up of every Broadway brat from Gypsy to The Bad Seed…loaded with campy wit and charm. Rated PG-13. To buy tickets, visit 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

February 20….Flippin' To Make a Difference: Lubbock Lions Club 64th Annual Pancake Festival - When the Pancake Festival's doors open at 7 am volunteers including local celebrities, split into three shifts, will stand behind massive grills prepared to flip pancakes throughout the day. "We expect to serve 18,000 people who are eager to enjoy the delicious "all-you-can-eat menu" of light, fluffy pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee," stated Mike Moss, Festival Chair. "And for just one token you can enjoy 2 slices of freshly cooked, crispy, bacon." In addition to plenty of orange juice, milk and coffee, the grocery list includes 5,625 pounds of pancake batter, 17,280 ounces of margarine, 80,000, links of sausage and 41,000 ounces of maple flavored pancake syrup including sugar-free syrup. As always, the food is freshly prepared and cooked throughout the day. There’s plenty of bubble gum and cotton candy for everyone. The atmosphere is festive and family oriented; children’s activities and fantastic entertainment are ongoing. Raffle prizes include a 50" Vizio Television and a Blue Topaz and Gold Necklace. More than 700 volunteers will assist at the festival. Last year $145,000 was raised to give back to charities. Tickets are $6.00 in advance or $7.00 at the door. Children age 2 and under eat free! Advanced tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club Member, at all Bolton locations, at the Lubbock Lions Club Office and at Catholic Charities, 102 Ave J, Lubbock until the close of business on February 19th. Want to save time? For just $6.00, purchase your advance tickets online at lubbocklions.org until 3 pm. Friday, Feb. 19th. Pick them up at "will call" the day of the event and proceed directly into the festival. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 7 a.m. - 8 p.m

February 20….Lubbock-Con - Lubbock-Con is a family friendly event, created by local fans, businesses and organizations with the community of Lubbock and all fans of pop culture in mind. A fan convention, or con, is the gathering of a group of people who like a particular type of entertainment such as TV shows, comics and video games all of which are featured at Lubbock-Con. Fans can expect cosplay contests, a tabletop gaming mezzanine, local artists and vendors. Cosplay can be compared to Halloween, but costumes are worn year-round. Fans dress, act and emulate their favorite characters. Tickets are $15 at Select - A -Seat or $15 at the door. Children 5 and under are Free. For more information visit www.lubbockcon.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall and Mezzanine, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

February 20….Music in Familiar Spaces: Concert with cellist Steuart Pincombe - Don't expect a normal concert. In these familiar spaces, audiences are invited to experience the music in a way that engages both the seasoned concertgoer and the first time listener. In a casual and relaxed atmosphere, internationally-recognized cellist Steuart Pincombe will play a program entitled ADAPTATION, featuring virtuosic pieces from the earliest to latest music for solo cello. One of the aims of the Music in Familiar Spaces tour is make classical music accessible to a wide and varied audience. Audience members are also asked to “name-their-own-ticket-price”, paying only what they can afford and what they believe the concert is worth. J&B Coffee Co, 2701 26th St; 7 p.m.

February 20….Hillsong United - The Hillsong United band is a worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Formed in 1998 as part of Hillsong's youth ministry, the band consists of several rotating worship leaders from the church. The group has released eleven annual live albums, as well as four studio albums. The band composes songs and performs in church services as well as concerts in worldwide tours. For tickets visit Select-A-Seat at http://www.ticketsage.com/ or call (806) 770-2000. . United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave; 7 p.m.

February 20….Texas Tech University School of Music Presents: Jazz Ensemble I Concert - Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Texas Tech Campus; 7:30 p.m.

February 20….Cactus Theater presents: Brandon Rhyder - Country music’s Brandon Rhyder has undoubtedly established himself as a fixture in the Texas Country/Red Dirt scene. Rhyder has released seven albums and boasts an impressive four #1 singles on the Texas Music charts, along with a plethora of other milestones. He continues to push boundaries and deliver fresh material, all while maintaining his signature sound that fans across the country have grown to adore. "That’s Just Me" -which is produced by both Rhyder and his longtime guitar player Matt Powell - serves as his eighth full-length album over the span of 12 years. This highly anticipated release includes co-writes from fellow Texan powerhouses and friends Josh Abbott and Wade Bowen that are sure to become fan favorites. The debut single from the album, “Haggard,” is heavily inspired by Charlie Daniels and Riders in the Sky and is a clear picture into Rhyder’s youth. The song proved to be wildly successful as it scored the #1 position on the Texas Regional Radio Report (TRRR) in May. Rhyder has entirely embedded himself into this twelve-track compilation. He explains, “The overall feeling about life resonates on this collection. I hope people will see that I, along with my family on and of the road are focused, driven and thrilled to share our passion.” Brandon has never made a secret of creating music that is personal and reflects real-life experiences, and That’s Just Me is no exception. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 to reserve tickets. Reserved seating. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 8 p.m.

SUNDAY Only

February 21….Texas Tech University School of Music Presents: David Sadlier, tenor: Guest Artist Recital - Dr. David Sadlier currently serves as Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Texas-Pan American. The program will feature songs of World War I composed by English and American artists, some of whom served during the war. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Texas Tech Campus; 2 p.m.

February 21….The Lubbock Heritage Society Program - Dr. Don Abbee will be presenting a program on the railroad, inland cotton industry and the growth and development of Lubbock in the first 60 years. Dr. Abbee is with the Silent Wings Museum and the author or co-author of several books on the history of Lubbock. This event, as with all of our events, is free and open to the public. We encourage anyone interested in the history of Lubbock to attend. For additional information please contact Sonja Gotcher at 790-9337. Formby Room of the Southwest Collection on the TTU Campus. The best direction is to turn onto the campus at Flint Avenue and then turn east onto 15th Street. We will have valet parking available and members posted to help with directions. Program begins at 2 p.m.

February 21….Faculty Chamber Series Concert - Admission is free. Helen Devitt Jones Sculpture Court , Texas Tech Campus; 4 p.m.

February 21….TTU Celtic Ensemble Concert - Dance in an early spring with some 21st-century “symphonic folk. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Texas Tech Campus; 8 p.m.


Upcoming Gallery Exhibit Reveals the Intrigue of the Circus

February 15 – March 27…..Landmark Arts SRO Photo Gallery Presents “Cirque Du Psyche” Exhibit - In her series Cirque du Psyche, Leslie Hall Brown constructs and photographs fantastical 'circus acts' that recall traveling circuses, carnivals, and freak-shows of days past. The photographs in this series highlight the combination of humor and horror that has been successfully used to entertain the public for centuries. Brown effectively associates the series' circus acts with the dream-like (and even nightmarish) through the use of black and white photography and vignetting techniques. She suggests the photographs in Cirque du Psyche are metaphors for 'psychic struggle' as the "images are as marred as our psyches, showing the signs of history and aging." The exhibition is free and open to the public. The Landmark Arts SRO Photo Gallery is located in the sub-basement of the Texas Tech School of Art Building. The Art Building is located at 3010 18th Street (near the corner of 18th Street and Flint Ave). Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. On weekdays, paid parking is available on the fourth floor of the Flint Avenue parking facility. Parking is free on weekends.

Looking Ahead in the Calendar....
February 26….Cactus Theater presents: SIMO Live in Concert
February 27….10th Annual Severe Weather Awareness Day
February 27….Tribute to KISS / AC-DC / Guns n' Roses
March 1…........17th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
March 4-5….....LSO: Classical Series “Passion”
March 11…......LSO: North American Saxophone Alliance

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