April 27, 2017

THURSDAY Only

April 27….Lubbock Lights - Packaging together a plethora of talent, songs, history, and love for the South Plains, Sonny Curtis, Joe Ely, and Lloyd Maines will come together on stage to perform at this year’s Lubbock Lights. These music industry giants and legends have transcended musical genres for decades bringing together iconic sounds and unforgettable musical memories and moments. The event, sponsored by the TTU Office of the President, features discussions and performances by these local and regional musical artists and gives attendees an inside look at the creative processes and inspirations that go into each artist’s work. $23 General Admission. Tickets are available at Select-A-Seat at 770-2000. Allen Theatre Texas Tech University,15th St & Akron Avenue; 7 p.m.
FRIDAY Only

April 28….Lubbock Uncorked - Help celebrate one of Lubbock’s best kept secrets – a growing, thriving wine industry that has some of the best wine makers and grape growers in the country! You will have the opportunity to taste wine made from West Texas grapes and meet some of the wine-makers from all over Texas and it will include a few select wines from outside the state. If you don’t happen to like wine, come for the beer, food and entertainment – this will be barrels of fun! Meet this year's entertainment! Luke Wade * Grady Spencer * No Dry County. A cooking class will be offered to attendees of Lubbock Uncorked! Two class times are available at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! Ticket cost is $50 and includes food and wine during the class as well as entry into Lubbock Uncorked. Featured Chef is Tony Pina of the Hilton Garden Inn. Sponsored by the Go Texan Program, Republic National Distributing Company, Raider Red Meats, MarketStreet and the Hilton Garden Inn. Taste wines from all over the great state of Texas, enjoy food from local restaurants and food trucks and listen to some awesome bands! It will be barrels of fun, so purchase your tickets at the Chamber office today! Advanced tickets are $30 and $40 at the door! Call Christye Weld at the Chamber to learn more about this fun event at (806) 761-7009 or email at christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber (1500 Broadway, Suite 101) or via Select-a-Seat. Entry Includes 10 drink tasting tickets and a souvenir wine glass while supplies last, live music. American Wind Power Center, located at 1701 Canyon Lakes Drive. Event takes place 4 - 9 p.m.

April 28….Rock'n Blues Tribute to Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne - Join us for an all-out Rock'n Blues jam as we salute the great music of three of the biggest talents in the history of rock: Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne. As writers and performers, these three icons have produced some of the most enduring music ever! This show has it all...and you'll hear great classics that mesh the great blues and rock influences that created songs like Clapton's "Layla" to Bonnie Raitt's "A Thing Called Love" to Jackson Browne's "Doctor My Eyes". For a rockin' good time at the Cactus, don't miss this ALL-NEW tribute to three of the biggest and most admired names in the rock arena. Reserved floor seats only $20; standard balcony $15. Reserved floor seats $20; standard balcony $15. Purchase tickets by visiting cactustheater.com or call 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

April 28-30 (Repeats May 5-7, 12-14)….Lubbock Community Theatre Presents: “Over the River & Through the Woods“ - Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job. The job he’s been waiting for—marketing executive—would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn’t sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family’s love to move to Seattle, for a job, wonder his grandparents? Well, Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely—and single—Caitlin O’Hare as bait…we won’t give the ending away here. This play ran off-Broadway for over 800 performances. Written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. Directed by Heather May. Rated: PG. To reserve tickets visit lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/tickets. Lubbock Community Theatre, 4232 Boston; Friday & Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

April 29….TTU Annual Spring Plant Sale - Plants include herbs, vegetables, succulents, annual and perennial garden plants. Cash or check only! TTU Horticultural Gardens, Located at the corner of Hartford Avenue and Main Street; south building entrance; 8 a.m.- 12 noon,

April 29….Art of Horticulture: Landscape Design - Learn how to design your landscape like a professional. Topics will include the basic principles of design, plant materials selection, creating basic landscape plans, and more. The course will be led by Christine Casanova, who holds a Masters of Landscape Architecture with a specialization in sustainability. Currently, she teaches landscape design courses in the program at Texas Tech and is a Certified Master Gardener. Class size will be limited. Materials needed: graph (or blank) paper, pen or pencil. The Lubbock Master Gardeners Association announces their educational series, The Art of Horticulture, on three Saturday mornings this spring. The series is a part of the Master Gardeners’ community outreach and is open to the public. The cost for each class is $20, or $50 for all three. TTU Greenhouse, 3340 Main Street, 9:00-11:00am,

April 29….Bounce Into Spring Market – This event will showcase the small home based business of product and crafts. Come on out and support the small business of Lubbock and the surrounding areas. Concessions will be open as well, so join us for lunch! Proceeds to benefit Enchanted Connection, a ministry of Connect church to provide formal wear to those who otherwise would not be able to attend their formal function. Bring formal wear to donate and receive a gift! Connect Church,13101 US Hwy 87; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 29….Blue Ribbon Rally Classic Car and Bike Show - Family Guidance & Outreach Center of Lubbock (FGOC) is excited to announce its 19th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally Classic Car and Bike Show. This free event raises awareness in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It features nearly 300 cars and over 50 custom motorcycles with awards for each class. The event includes block parties, a DJ, over 60 food and merchandise vendors that have items available for purchase, and a large children’s area featuring a variety of activities for kids. At the end of the day, there will be a drawing for the grand prize 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle. Tickets can be bought online on the agency’s website: FamilyGuidanceCenterLubbock.org. For more information call FGOC at (806) 747-5577. All proceeds from this event go directly toward funding programs that Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free to the community, such as parenting, life skills, and anger management classes to adult caregivers in need of resources and school outreach programs geared toward educating children on bullying, self-esteem, positive life choices and much more. Depot District; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

April 29....The Roundtable presents: Aubrey Spear, Director of Water Utilities "Lubbock's Water Supply, Planning for the Future” - Regardless of where we are in our lives or what we do, it is NEVER too late to dream. 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.

April 29….Saturday Nite Blues: Albert Cummings + Lubbock Blues All Stars - The latest album from master guitarist, master builder, and fan favorite Albert Cummings, marks his return to noted roots label Blind Pig Records. While in college in 1987 he saw Stevie Ray Vaughan perform and the whiz-kid carpenter began his ascent to masterful blues rock guitarist at age 27, with his first public performance on guitar. Soon he was on the Northeast blues circuit with his band, Swamp Yankee. In 1998 he walked into a Northeast Blues Society open jam, which led to Cummings’ winning the right to compete in the Blues Foundation’s 1999 International Blues Challenge. The following year Albert released his debut recording, The Long Way. Bluesprint magazine said it was “a barrage of guitar pyrotechnics that calls to mind a grand mix of the styles of past masters like Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Hendrix.” That in turn opened up an opportunity for him to work with Double Trouble, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rhythm section. So taken with Albert’s fire and passion were bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton that they volunteered to play on and produce his solo debut recording, recorded in Austin, Texas. It featured Cummings fronting Double Trouble (including Reese Winans) in their first recording project since Stevie Ray’s passing. No less a giant of the blues than B.B. King dubbed Cummings “a great guitarist.” Guitar One magazine exclaims, "He attacks his axe with unbridled ferocity and deep soulfulness... his depth and expression are matched only by his terrifying technique and tone." Soon tours and shows with blues legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy and others brought Albert’s music to a much larger audience. BONUS! Special opening ensemble features some of Lubbock's great blues artists....including Leland Parks, Butch Fisher, Ron Riley and more. Don't miss this opportunity to spend a memorable Saturday night jammin' to some great rockin' blues! Reserved floor seats $20/$22; standard balcony $15. Purchase tickets by visiting cactustheater.com or call 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30.

Last Week's Trivia Winner....

The Question: Prior to winning Academy Awards for both "Best Song" and "Best Musical Score", the 1989 film "The Little Mermaid" was the first Disney film to be nominated for such an Oscar since which other film?

Answer: "The Rescuers"

Winner: Rosie G. of Lubbock
Looking Ahead in the Calendar....

May 5......Asleep at the Wheel in Concert
May 6......Caldwell Kids: Magic Moments From 'American Idol'
May 6-7…59th Annual Gem and Mineral Show and Sale

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