March 9, 2017

THURSDAY through SATURDAY

March 9 - 11….Lubbock Just Between Friends Spring 2017 Consignment Sale - Don’t miss your chance to shop over 55,000 items clean & organized, all under one roof, and at 50 – 90% off retail prices! Shop Lubbock JBF to find the best in new and gently-used baby, children and maternity items!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THESE DAYS AND TIMES:
Thursday, March 9: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ($2 admission/adult; children welcome)
Friday, March 10: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Free Admission; children welcome; (New merchandise will be available!!)
Saturday, March 11: ½ Price Sale from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.
THURSDAY through SUNDAY

March 9 – 12….Cirque du Soleil - Making it's Lubbock debut with its newest touring arena show, Cirque du Soleil presents “OVO.” - OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual. The cast of OVO is comprised of 50 performing artists from 12 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning Flying Act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform. The company has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in more than 400 cities on six continents. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visithttps://www.cirquedusoleil.com. Tickets for the general public are on sale NOW at www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo. Child tickets start at $25 (subject to change).
Fans can choose from these 6 performance times:
Thursday, March 9 7:30pm
Friday, March 10 7:30pm
Saturday, March 11 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, March 12 1:30pm and 5:00pm
Event takes place at United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.
FRIDAY Only

March 10….Cactus Theater presents: Texas Music Icon Gary P Nunn with special guest Whitney Rose - To say that Gary P. Nunn has been TAKING TEXAS TO THE COUNTRY and Texas country to the world for some 40 years now would be an understatement...because Nunn has spent that entire time establishing himself as an icon of Lone Star music. A founding father of the progressive country movement out of Austin in the 1970s that changed the face of popular music, Nunn is also an independent music pioneer who continues to oversee his own record label and song publishing companies, manage his own career (with the help of his wife Ruth), and play most every weekend at top music venues throughout Texas and beyond. His composition “London Homesick Blues” — with its internationally known “I wanna go home with the Armadillo” chorus — is a signature Texas country song that was the theme for the PBS concert TV show “Austin City Limits” for nearly three decades. It’s no wonder that All Music Guide hails him as “a Texas music institution.” In addition to the many gold albums on which he has played and/or written and published songs, Nunn has earned a number of notable awards and honors over the years. He was named an Official Ambassador to the World by Texas Governor Mark White, and years later Governor Rick Perry also declared him an Ambassador of Texas Music. In 2004, he was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame, and he is also honored in the West Texas Walk of Fame in Lubbock. Whitney Rose may be a native Canadian, but the sound the young singer-songwriter has crafted for herself is entirely Texan twang. On January 27th, Rose released the new EP "South Texas Suite". A collection of six songs, the project is the follow-up to last year's "Heartbreaker of the Year", produced by Raul Malo of the Mavericks. Songs like lead single "My Boots" and the south-of-the-border tribute "Three Minute Love Affair," a paean to the Lone Star State's dance halls, bristle with local flavor. Other songs include the wistful "Lookin' Back on Luckenbach" and "Blue Bonnets," a soaring slice of Fifties ear candy that calls to mind the Skyliners and Dion and the Belmonts. Tickets only $25/$20 for reserved floor seats; $15 for standard balcony. Box office open Mon-Fri: 3:00-5:30 pm, One hour before show on Sat /Sun. Call (806) 762-3233 or order online at cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave: 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

March 11….Arboretum Second Saturday Program - Beth Roesler of the Heart of Lubbock Community Garden will be speaking about gardening. This event is FREE and open to the public. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, 4111 University Avenue; 10 a.m.- 1 1a.m.

March 11….The Roundtable presents: Paul Carlson -Emeritus Prof of History Texas Tech - "Lubbock from Nicolett Hotel to Empire Builders" - Our luncheons are held at Hillcrest Country Club 4011 N Boston Ave, Lubbock. North on University past State Living Facility to Newcomb, left for about 4 blocks and you will come to the entrance of the Hillcrest Country Club at Boston and Newcomb. Meeting Format: People arrive about 11 a.m. to start registering, pay for lunch and some socializing. Food service starts at 11:15 followed by introductions and announcements at 11:30.The speaker will start about11:50 and be finished with the program and questions from the audience by 1 p.m. The public is invited. Lunch/attendance is fifteen dollars ($15) per person. Limited menu includes beverage and dessert. There are no membership fees or dues associated with attending the functions. Any extra monies that you would like to contribute will go towards the speakers lunch and towards our Honors College Scholarship fund at Tech. Our Saturday luncheons are a great way to (1) learn more about current global/US/Texas/Lubbock issues and events, (2) meet other people in area who may become lifetime friends (3) feel more at home in Lubbock. Most wear business or business-casual attire. No RSVP is necessary. Show up whenever your schedule allows, feel free to bring a guest(s) and email this invitation to anyone you think might be interested. For more information email Marie Evans at this address: mevans1398@aol.com.

March 11….Cactus Theater Presents: Americana Deluxe! Hayes Carll & Bob Schneider - Two of the most freewheeling, compelling singer-songwriters working today, Hayes Carll and Bob Schneider individually personify creative expression and the art of live performance like few others. Their respective bodies of work have earned them scores of fans across Texas and, in fact, the nation - as they've molded careers over the past couple of decades. Now, they're touring together in what can only be described as a thrill for the musical senses....a rare opportunity to give fans two amazing shows in one! Don't miss this special touring package as it makes a stop at the historic Cactus Theater. Tickets: First 3 rows of reserved floor $30; remaining 8 rows on floor $25; standard balcony $20; limited box seats $50 (includes concessions). . Box office open Mon-Fri: 3:00-5:30 pm, One hour before show on Sat /Sun. Call (806) 762-3233 or order online at cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave: 7:30 p.m.

This Week's Trivia Contest....

For this contest, 1 winner will receive a family 5-pack to the Science Spectrum Museum and OMNI Theater.

To win these tickets, correctly answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "An Easter Feaster" as your subject title.

The Question: Everyone knows that the Easter holiday moves on the calendar from year to year...but what is the LATEST possible date that Easter can take place in any given year?

The deadline for this contest is Monday at 10 a.m. and the winner will be contacted shortly thereafter. Please provide a daytime phone number where we may contact you if you are the winner.
Looking Ahead in the Calendar....
March 17......Joe Ely: Solo Acoustic Show
March 18......Cactus Classic Cinema: "To Kill a Mockingbird"
March 24-25….Celebrity Attractions presents "Greater Tuna"
March 24-26….Lubbock Coin & Currency Show
March 24-26….Lubbock Community Theatre: “God of Carnage"
March 31….Ethan Bortnick: Famous Piano Prodigy in Concert

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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