October 6, 2005

SOME WEEKS HAVE TONS OF FUN!
This is one of those weeks. Join the Lubbock Fun Club at some of the following events and get ready to have some fun.

Thursday, October 6
CHAMBER BBQ, Street Party,
and Joe Ely Concert ...
is today ... Thursday! Rain or shine ... we're going to have a street party with fantastic BBQ and good music from 5:30 to 8:30 with concert following. Nestled in the buildings on Buddy Holly Avenue, we're going to be safe and sound, surrounded by good times and relaxing with friends. more>>

Would you like to win a DIAMOND?
Registration starts TODAY for our annual DIAMOND IN THE HAYSTACK event where some lucky woman wins a WONDERFUL diamond. Click here for more information. ENTER TODAY!

HUGE BOOK SALE at Mahon Library this weekend!
Friday, October 7: 9 to 5 for Members Only (Memberships available at the door)
Saturday, October 8: 9 to 5, Open for Public
Sunday, October 9: 1 to 4, Open for Public

Saturday, October 8
Stubb's Tailgating Party - FREE
BBQ Tasting $5.00
Watch the TTU vs Nebraska game on the big screen TV at the Lubbock Arts Alliance party at Stubb's Statue on Broadway. Listen to the music of Mike Pritchard & others. Relax under the tent and enjoy a Fall day. A great event for families. You can just show up that day ... or if you would like to let us know you're coming, we'll reserve a place for you at a Table for 8. more>>

This is your last weekend to see the Glenna Goodacre Exhibit at TTU Museum - Closes October 9.
Santa Fe sculptor, Glenna Goodacre deviates from her familiar subject of southwest sculpture by focusing on the tragedy of “An Gora Mor.” This Gaelic phrase translates to Great Hunger, the most infamous famine in Irish history. Inspirations is a compilation of various bronze figures that personify this lasting tribute.

Monday/Tuesday,
October 10 and 11
A Time for Women Expo. Preview Party on Monday night has complimentary Hors d'oeuvres, catering by Stella's, special offers, and drawing for shopping sprees. Then the shopping, seminars, workshop, style show, luncheon and cooking school on Tuesday. more>>

SINGLE FRIENDS ENJOY GRAPE DAY at the Llano Estacado Winery! Ready to make some new friends? Take in a beautiful day of art, music, and wine. More>>>

A BIGGER LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S FUN ...
October 6: Chamber BBQ and Joe Ely Concert at the Depot District
October 6: "Cigar Dinner" with Food and Drinks, Texas Hold 'Em and Black Jack - a fundraiser for High Plains Epilepsy Association
October 7: FREE Friday Evening Street Concert featuring Pat Green
October 7: Friends of the Library Book Sale
October 7-8: Ralls High School Homecoming
October 7 - 9: Old Mill Trade Days in Post
October 8: “Stubb’s Tailgate Party and Concert”
October 8 - 9: The Nature of Art at Caprock Winery
October 8: 12th Annual Grape Day, Llano Estacado Winery
October 8: 35th Annual Ranch Day, National Ranching Heritage Center
October 8: SAE Chili Cook-off at Buffalo Springs Lake
October 8: Komen Race for the Cure on Tech Campus
October 9: (Sunday) at 5:00 p.m. - ORGAN FIREWORKS
For information on these and many other events, visit our CALENDAR OF EVENTS and look up the event by DATE. For details, contact the event directly. Events are subject to change.

VROOM VROOM
October 8
2005 KARS for KIDS Car Show and Dragstrip Runs at the Lubbock Dragway in Idalou. View Corvettes, Mustangs, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Custom Cars, and Motorcycles. A car show and drag strip runs will start at 12:00 noon and run until 5:00. more>>

NEXT WEEK's PICKS ...
October 14 - An Evening with David Gaschen and the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. (Join the FUN CLUB for this outing ... more>>)
October 15 - Pianist/composer Doug Smith at Three Falls Cove
October 15 - American Spirit Cheerleading Competition
October 15 - Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas State
October 15 - 16 - Celebration Family Days 2005
October 15 to 16 - South Plains Antique Tractor Association Tractor & Engine Show
Visit Calendar of Events for details on these and many more! Details for these and MANY more upcoming events, click here to see!

It's a great day in Lubbock!
Then, again, it almost always is!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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