January 24, 2008

TODAY

January 24....Hub Performing Arts School - Now registering for the spring semester which takes place February 4 - May 9. Classes for all ages! Offering acting lessons, dance performance workshops, Broadway Babies (2 years through five years), Theatre Broadway classes, private voice lessons and acting lessons, pilates and more! Visit www.hubperformingarts.com to see a description and schedule of classes. Call 795-7344 for more info.

January 24....Planet Celluloid Underground Film Operative - Thursday Night Arts at LHUCA. Artistry of Fritz Lang: M (1931). The first feature for Planet Celluloid features the artistry of Fritz Lang. Presentation will start with a short lecture explaining some of the background and history of the director who turned Hitler down for the post to head the Nazi film propaganda unit. M features the great Peter Lorre as a psychotic child murderer who stalks a city, and despite an exhaustive investigation fueled by public hysteria and outcry, the police have been unable to find him. The criminal underground even attempts to work with police to help apprehend this criminal. M features one of the greatest monologues (by Lorre) in the history of film. 90 minutes. For additional info call (806) 762.8606. LHUCA Firehouse Theatre, 511 Ave. K; 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY

January 25....Playhouse Disney Live! - Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals! In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along, 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage, and you're invited to the party! For more info visit www.playhousedisneylive.com. Two performances: 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15, $25 and $38. Click here to purchase online.

January 25....Tea At Five - Back by popular demand, the multi-talented Jane Prince-Jones returns in Matthew Lombardo’s intimate biographical production about one of the silver screen’s most unique and enduring personalities, Katharine Hepburn. The play, based on Ms. Hepburn’s book, Me: Stories of My LIfe, takes place at Hepburn’s family home in Connecticut at two distinctive time periods. This two-act, one-woman play, offers an up-close and personal look at the winner of four Oscars and undeniably one of the world’s most admired actresses. Don’t miss out on this rare encore performance! One show only in January. Cactus Theatre,1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Tickets $16.50; 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY through SUNDAY

January 25-27......"Three for the Road" - An Evening of One-Acts by Juanice Meyers" - Three original plays are "Wings of the Morning," "Beyond Here are Monsters" and "Rainbows in the Snow." Performance times for Jan. 18 & 19 are 8 p.m.; Jan. 20 is 2:00 matinee; Jan. 25-6 at 8 p.m.; and Jan. 27 is a 2 p.m. matinee. Reserved seats $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. 749-2416. Boston Avenue Playhouse, 4230 Boston Ave.

SATURDAY

January 26....Lubbock Ice Skating School - Classes start January 26 and end February 23. Classes will be on Saturday mornings from 9:00-9:30 with practice ice from 9:30-10:30. Total cost is $100. This includes yearly registration fee, membership in the U.S. Figure Skating's Skate With US program, skate rental and lots of other goodies. Skaters of all skill levels from ages 5 to adult welcome. You do need to pre-register and space is limited. Contact Victoria McLure, Skating Director at 806-252-2433 or vemclure@sbcglobal.net, for more information.

January 26....Chili Feed - Join friends of the American Museum of Agriculture for a bowl of chili this "chilly" Saturday. Lunch will be served at the museum. Bring your winter coat and a few friends to eat all the chili you can for only $5 per person. East of I-27 at the corner of East Broadway & Canyon Lake Dr. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

January 26....Texas Tech Lady Raiders vs. Colorado - Women's Big XII college basketball, United Spirit Arena, 1701 Indiana Avenue, 4 p.m.

January 26....Llano Wine Chocolate Fantasia - Make plans for an unforgettable evening of wine and chocolate, hosted by Lubbock Chefs' Association and Llano Estacado Winery. Ticket price is $45 with partial proceeds benefiting West Texas Parkinsonism Society. For reservations call Llano Estacado Winery at 806-745-2258. Winery located 3.2 miles east of U.S. 87 on FM 1585. Event takes place 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

January 26.... An Evening of Broadway - Produced by John Gillas, Marilyn Arnold & Terri Caldwell. The Cactus Theater presents a new evening of spectacular hit Broadway material. This promises to be the best evening...don't miss it if you love the music of the Great White Way. Contact the Cactus box office for more information about the wonderful performers and music to be performed. Tickets $16.50; Cactus Theatre, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. 7:00 p.m. early show; 9:00 p.m. late show.


MONDAY

January 28....Girls Night Out - Start your night right…a night out with the girls diggin’ the hunks at the Cactus. Bigger, better door prizes and the best music in West Texas…featuring Brandon Gwinn, Jeff Baily, Andy Eppler and Billy McClaran. Plus....complimentary wine and cheese! Cactus Theatre,1812 Buddy Holly Avenue. $20.00 reserved seats, 7:30 p.m. One show only.

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THE TEN TENORS have now been seen by over 90 million people on four continents, selling out shows and winning hearts with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power in opera, pop, rock, and more. They have appeared as headliners and alongside such diverse artists as Rod Stewart, Andrea Boccelli, Alanis Morissette, Willie Nelson, and Christina Aguilera to name but a few. To enter this week's contest for a pair of tickets to see this show, simply drop us a line with the words TEN TENORS CONTEST in the subject line and your contact info in the body of the email. We'll call or email the winners early next week! Send your email for the contest to info@lubbockfunclub.com Good luck to everyone!


LOOKING AHEAD....

February 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17...."The Pillowman" - Staged by Lubbock Community Theatre. Reserved seats $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Performance times for Feb. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16 are 8 p.m.; Matinees for Feb. 3, 10 and 17 are at 2 p.m. 749-2416, Firehouse Theater at Underwood Center, 511 Avenue K.

February 7....SOS Singles Monthly Dinner - Join the Lubbock Fun Club's singles group (SOS) for the monthly gathering of good times and dinner. Everyone pays their own tab...just come join the fun and meet some new friends while you share in the fun! This month, join everyone at the new Cancun Mexican Restaurant; 5605 Slide, 7 p.m.

February 14....Doug Smith Benefit Concert - West Texas piano legend Doug Smith suffered paralysis from a severe back injury in a single-car accident on July 25, 2007. Since then, he has worked through four months of intensive therapy at Colorado's famed Craig Center. Doug is back in West Texas now, continuing the difficult physical therapy, and shows marked progress toward recovery. Doug and his family need our help on his long, tough journey. Please join an amazing group of West Texas music legends -- including Terry Allen, Jay Boy Adams, Cary Swinney and many more -- as they honor our friend Doug Smith with one night of unforgettable music in Lubbock. A GREAT VALENTINE DATE! Tickets available at Lubbock area Select-a-seat outlets, including Ralph's Records, United Supermarkets, Dollar Western Wear, and Caviel's Pharmacy. Call (806) 770-2000 or toll-free (800) 735-1288. Civic Center Theater, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 7:30 p.m.

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