August 18, 2016

THURSDAY Only

August 18….2016 Summer Showcase Series - The Buddy Holly Center is gearing up for another summer of music and fun with the 2016 Summer Showcase Concert Series. This week, hONEyhoUSe plays an eclectic blend of Blues, Soul, Folk and Americana. Summer Showcase 2016 is free to the public. There will be a cash bar, food and beverages available for purchase. Please, no outside beverages are allowed. Performances are every Thursday evening from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Meadows Courtyard, 1810 Crickets Avenue.
FRIDAY Only

August 19….1969: Woodstock Revisited - Travel back to that magical moment in time that forever changed the lives of all who were part of the landmark concert event that took place on Max Yasgur's 600-acre farm in the Catskills near Woodstock, New York, in August of 1969. During that legendary 4-day event, 32 acts performed outdoors before an audience of 400,000 people in what is widely regarded as one of the most pivotal moments in popular music history. Acts originally performing at Woodstock included Crosby Stills Nash and Young; The Who; Creedence Clearwater Revival; The Grateful Dead; Joe Cocker; The Band; Blood Sweat & Tears; Joan Baez; Janis Joplin; Santana; Sly and the Family Stone; and, of course, Jimi Hendrix. Join Dustin Garrett in a return to the Cactus stage with the Rhythm Machine as the musical highlights of Woodstock are re-created in the intimate, soulful surroundings of the Cactus Theater. Don't miss this very special Cactus production - ONE NIGHT ONLY - on the anniversary weekend of the original event! Reserved floor seats $20; balcony seating only $15. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 or visit http://cactustheater.com/ to purchase tickets. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY

August 19, 20 (Repeats August 26-27; Sept 2-3)….C.A.T.S. Playhouse Presents” Winnie the Pooh” - Winnie-the-Pooh is Christopher Robin's fat little "bear of very little brain" who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat "a little something." However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh's intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. When friend Piglet gets roped into Kanga's household and Kanga starts bathing him (with soap!) and forcing down spoonfuls of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to the rescue, but he's had so many snacks he gets stuck in the door. Directed by Pat Price. To purchase tickets: catsplayhouse.com. C.A.T.S. Playhouse, 2257 34th Street; 7:30 p.m.

August 19, 20…..Moonlight Musicals Presents: "Carousel" - For the finale of Lubbock Moonlight Musicals 11th summer season, the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Carousel, will be presented in the beautiful Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre. Carousel was the second musical penned by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, with their first being Oklahoma! in 1943. Carousel opened on Broadway on April 19, 1945, with an initial run of 890 performances. Featuring such well-known tunes as “If I Loved You”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, Carousel is a musical masterpiece with a timeless message of love, hope, and forgiveness. Join Lubbock Moonlight Musicals this August for a Carousel-ride you will never forget. Picnics and coolers welcome! For tickets visit Select-A-Seat at http://www.ticketsage.com/ or call (806) 770-2000. Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 East Broadway; Gates open at 7 p.m., and the performance begins at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

August 20….Back 2 School Kick Off - This is a free event for Grades K-12, sponsored by Simmons Community Center and The Voices Coalition. 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away. Youth must be present to receive school supplies, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

August 20….Lubbock Downtown Farmer’s 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 a.m. – produce is available until vendors sell out! Tornado Gallery,1822 Buddy Holly Avenue; 9 a.m.

August 20….The Legendary Gene Watson in Concert - *** SOLD OUT *** - Traditional country hitmaker with all-time classics including “Paper Rosie”, “Farewell Party”, “Love in the Hot Afternoon”, “14 Carat Mind” and dozens more. Overdue for enshrinement in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Watson continues to record and tour to sellout crowds who marvel at his sustained vocal prowess and stage performance. No opening act. Advance floor seats $30; balcony $25; all seats $30 day of show. Please contact the box office at 806-762-3233 or visit http://cactustheater.com/ to purchase tickets. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

August 20….Night Hike – Everyone is invited to experience the nocturnal nature of Yellowhouse Draw and tour the night sky at the "Landmark After Dark" night hike. As always, Night Hikes are held, weather permitting. Dress comfortably and wear sturdy, close-toed shoes. Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive; 8 p.m.

August 20….Hot August Nights Concert Series – Come out and enjoy Austin’s Patrice Pike Band with Lubbock's own Tina Turner on fiddle. Gypsy Jayne and Dave Martinez open the show. Cost is $20 and $15 with student ID. Coolers welcome. Food truck meal available. Tornado Gallery (outdoors), 1822 Buddy Holly Avenue; doors at 9 p.m.
Looking Ahead in the Calendar....
August 26…Soft Side of the '70s: Unforgettable Pop-Rock Classics
August 26….Gallagher Smash
August 26 - 28….Hub City Comic Con
August 27….Ninth Annual West Texas Warbirds Event
August 27….The Roundtable presents: Dr. Berhl Robertson
August 27….Hub City On Tap
August 27….Summer of '16 Beach Party: All-Time Greatest Hits

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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