August 16, 2007

Tonight!

Thursday, August 16 - 30-Year Anniversary Concert Tribute to Elvis...starring Dallas-based performer Kraig Parker (no relation to the Colonel). Hailed as the best tribute artist in the entertainment business by many, this show plays Lubbock exactly thirty years to the day of the passing of Elvis Presley. Featuring a 10-piece full orchestra billed as The Royal Tribute Band, this high-energy band packs power, professionalism and persona into a nearly two-hour concert experience. [Editors note: the promoter tells me that the band prominently features Lubbock businesswoman LaDonna Goodwin on backing vocals...so this should be a treat in itself.] Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater, 1501 Mac Davis Lane (formerly 6th Street). Tickets priced at $21.00 - $25.00 available through Select-A-Seat (www.selectaseatlubbock.com) or by calling 770-2000.

Featured Weekend Attractions...

Friday thru Sunday, August 17-19 - Dinner With Friends Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize-winning look at friendship and marriage and the ties that sustain and tear us apart. Cast features Bob and Paula Chanda, Mattie Adamson and Jeff Scott. Directed by Dr. Bill Gelber. Louise Underwood Center for the Arts. Tickets $15 adults and $10 for students.

Saturday, August 18 - Prairie Winds Chorus Annual Show at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center Theater, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. In addition to the Prairie Winds Chorus and quartets, the show will also feature a special guest quartet, the Saturday Evening Post, performing four-part barbershop harmony.

Saturday, August 18 - Blue Knights Motorcycle Fun Run benefitting Family Guidance and Outreach Center of Lubbock. Fun, food, prizes for riders. Meet at Damron Motorcycles parking lot, 2400 S. Loop 289, Lubbock. Run travels to Spur VFW. Entry fee 20.00 for participants. Registration 8:00 a.m., first bike out at 8:30; last bike out at 10:30. Contact Eldon Fuqua (806) 441-1410 for info.

Saturday, August 18 - Cattle Baron's Ball - 25th annual benefit for American Cancer Society - Country singer Mark Wills headlines the entertainment; additional music provided by Lubbock veterans Jay Boy Adams, Kenny Maines, Element and trick roper Brice Chapman. Visit www.cattlebarons.org for more information or call 792-7128 to obtain tickets.

Sunday, August 19 - K-9 SPLASHFEST - Bring your dogs to a swim party just for canines at Clapp Pool, 4500 Avenue U. Contests! Swimming! 1:00-6:00 p.m. Call 775-2670 for more info.

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Makin' Tracks...in the FUN BUG!

The big news at Lubbock Fun Club headquarters this week was the addition of a bright yellow Volkswagen Beetle...and, thanks to our LFC buddy Michael B, she's already got a name...the "Fun Bug!"

This cool little ride will provide Steph with "official wheels" for the LFC as she scoots around town making new friends and working with our advertisers who support this site for everyone. Right now, the "Fun Bug" is solid yellow...bright and fun like the gal behind the wheel...but soon the car will sport some distinctly decorative graphics that'll let you know it's DEFINITELY the rolling icon of this community club. We're excited about it! Steph's very first car was a "love bug" and she had lots of fun with it...so it was the only logical choice when choosing a "fun" car for this new venture. Look for it around town and give Steph a wave when you see her coming your way.

We'd like to publicly thank Gary Warren, Dan Isch, and the whole team at Pioneer Lincoln-Mercury for helping us bring the "Fun Bug" home. She's small...but she's gonna be a big part of the Lubbock Fun Club, that's for sure.

Shane and Steph

Got an idea of particular interest for the ladies? steph@lubbockfunclub.com
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A LOOK AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK...

A Chance to Contribute: Bikers Passing Thru for Fundraiser

Monday, August 20 - Last year, the American Legion Riders and their extension, the Pony Express, gathered donations nationwide for their Legacy Scholarship Fund. This fund represents a legacy to the children of war dead...as an effort to take on some of the responsibility of our fallen heroes. Riders will be coming in from all over the U.S. bringing donations they have raised in their communities. The group will be coming thru Lubbock at mid-day Monday (dependent on weather, motorcycle health, riders, etc). Local rider Steve "Shooter" Brooks will be joining them along with several day riders at the local rendezvous point where the group will receive donations from the public. After this "gas and grub" stop, the local group will continue with the riders on their trek toward Reno, NV - the collection point for this nationwide scholarship effort. If you, or someone you know, would like to donate to this scholarship fundraiser for children, please meet the riders at the Chisum Travel Center just outside the loop on the Slaton Hwy (U.S. Hwy. 84) to make your donation at approximately 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 21 - Golf and Cookout for Singles - This special event has been coordinated by our very own Lubbock Fun Club singles groups, SOS (mid-40s+) and Single Friends (mid-20s to mid-40s). The gathering will take place at Stonegate Golf Course (11010 Indiana Ave.), Tuesday, Aug 21. Shotgun start for golf at 5:45 p.m.; dinner and visiting from 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.; dinner at 7:45 p.m. Prices: Golf (includes cart and green fee) $13 - $19...so RSVP today! Dinner on the patio is only $5 per person for hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, iced tea and dessert. This event is open to the public and all interested singles are encouraged to attend. Participants for golf and/or dinner must RSVP by Friday, Aug 17 so hurry!

Thursday, August 23 - Empowering Women Luncheon... Click here for more details and to reserve your space for next Thursday's meeting.

Many more UPCOMING FUN THINGS TO DO are listed on our even further out than the weekly postcard. Click here to go to our CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more information on these activites and MORE>> 

Curtain Call: Remembering the King

Thirty years ago today, the king of rock 'n' roll left the building...Graceland... for the last time.

After a morning game of racquetball, Elvis Presley took a seat at his baby grand piano and performed a medley of songs. Can you name the very last song he sang? Hint: It was the 1975 breakthrough hit for Texas legend Willie Nelson. Click here to go to the Fun Club homepage for the answer!

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