January 31, 2008

TODAY!

January 31....Heart and "Sole" Luncheon - Fundraiser for the American Heart Association - Attire : "fancy footwear." Tickets are $200 and can be purchased by calling 748-2500 (includes a $100 gift certificate for a pair of Cole Haan shoes from Malouf's); Located at the home of Brad and Carra Moran, 4606 17th Street, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

January 31....Hub Performing Arts School Registration - 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 their website to see a description and schedule of classes.
Also something new...Hub Performing Arts School has a competitive POM/CHEER team. Do you have a child who loves to cheer, but doesn't want to commit every weekend to competitions and practices? We have a team that will compete at Showstoppers in May and perform in the community. This is a great way to prepare for tryouts at school or just enjoy cheering! Call today- 795-7344. Visit www.hubperformingarts.com for more info!

TODAY through SATURDAY

January 31- Feb. 2....The Ten Tenors - They're everything from classical to pop. Australia's most debonair musical export, this act delivers a dynamic mix of vocal power -- ranging from high-tone opera, to jazz, to modern and classic pop - with a stylized flair that leaves audiences breathless. THE TEN TENORS have been seen by over 77 million people on three continents, selling out shows and winning hearts with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal prowess. Tackling everything from arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship and comedy. Click here to purchase tickets online. City Bank Auditorium, nightly shows at 7:30 p.m. plus a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY

February 1-2....First Friday Art Trail - Once again the galleries, studios, businesses and restaurants of downtown Lubbock and beyond will join together and open their doors for First Friday Art Trail, Lubbock’s monthly evening of art, music and food. Click here to see a full listing of venues, artists, trolley schedules and more! If you've never taken time to check it out...come see for yourself how much fun getting out and exploring these unique galleries can be. We recommend catching a trolley at one of the locations...it'll take you around to various venues for free! Events take place from 6 p.m.– 9 p.m.


FRIDAY and SATURDAY

February 1-2...."Wishing-For-Spring" Plant Sale - Special sale featuring tomatoes, peppers and herbs. For more information call 742-1931. Located at the Biology Greenhouse, room 119 on the Texas Tech campus; Friday,12 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

February 1-2....Friends of Wolfforth Library Book Sale - For more information contact Marie Evans at 783-9310; Located at 508 E Highway 62/82 Wolfforth, Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

FRIDAY through SUNDAY

February 1-3...."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.; Matinee for Feb. 3 is at 2 p.m. 749-2416, Firehouse Theater at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center, 511 Avenue K.

SATURDAY

February 2....Annual Children’s Dental Health Fair - The South Plains District Dental Society's health awareness fair will provide families with invaluable oral health information and lots of free “toothy” giveaways, children’s dental health screenings, tons of cool games and door prizes, face painting & balloons. Best of all, this health awareness event and regular Science Spectrum Museum admission is totally *FREE to all children up to age 12 (when accompanied by a paying adult). Regular OMNI Theater rates apply to all individuals. Adult Tickets into the Science Spectrum Museum: $6.00, 2579 S. Loop 289, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. *Children up to age 12 admitted free to the Science Spectrum Museum 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. only.

February 2....Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains WISH Training - A free training will be hosted with lunch and training manuals provided. If you would like to register for this session or know of anyone who would like to be a Wish granter please call 806-785-9474 or email Margaret Buford at mbuford@texasplains.wish.org. Training location is the Feist office at S. Loop 289 and Quaker, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

February 2....Heart and Soul Heart Ball - Heart and Soul Heart Ball fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Tickets $250 at the door. Lubbock Country Club, 3416 Mesa Road; 6 p.m. to midnight.

February 2...."Corvette Masterpieces" Book Signing - Author Jerry Heasley, lead photographer and feature writer for numerous Corvette magazines, shares his countless photo shoots of truly spectacular 'Vettes. His unmatched access to these cars and his library of images makes this book different than any other Corvette title ever published. 4950 S. Loop 289; 5:00 p.m.

February 2....A Tribute to the Crickets - Lubbock is regarded as a musical hotbed for great music and musicians since a group of young talented high school kids got together and formed The Crickets. Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Joe B. Mauldin created a sound that will never fade away. To this day, their music influences leading artists throughout the world. Join a host of Lubbock’s finest musicians and singers as they add their own special flavor to this wonderful legacy. Come celebrate the music of Lubbock’s native sons The Crickets...on the anniversary evening of Buddy's very last concert. Tickets $16.50; Cactus Theatre, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue. Early show begins at 7:00 p.m.; late show at 9:00 p.m.


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Winners of the Ten Tenors Tickets!
Congrats to David and Kathy C. of Lubbock...winners of the pair of tickets to see the TEN TENORS TONIGHT!

Last Week's Winners of the Tickets for Playhouse Disney Live!
We didn't forget ya...and hope you had a great time at the show! Though we didn't get it squeezed into last week's postcard, we wanted to publicly congratulate the winners of the previous contest for Disney Playhouse Live! The lucky attendees were Monica M. (Lubbock), Shannon C. (Floydada), and Becky C. (Lubbock).


LOOKING AHEAD....

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.

February 26....Mardi Gras 2008 - Benefit for Meals on Wheels including food from over 30 restaurants and food vendors, live jazz music, silent auction, children’s area and activities, variety of entertainers, French market area, masks, beads and much more! Tickets may be purchased at the Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ office, Select-A-Seat locations and at the door. $25 – Adults ($30 at the door) $10 Children under 12. For more information, Call 792-7971. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibition Hall; 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


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