February 7, 2008

TODAY!

February 7....Kids’ Art Program - Kids age 4 and up to learn the art of collage. You bring the talent and we’ll supply the materials. For more info call 792-6566; Godeke Branch Library, 6601 Quaker, 2 p.m.

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 7....Second City - Chicago's legendary comedy theatre featuring some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from their forty-five plus history. Their alumni list includes Allan Arkin, Joan Rivers, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murry, Martin Short, John Candy, Chris Farley, Mike Meyers, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and countless others. For more information call 742-3610. Tickets are available at the Student Untion Ticket Booth and all Select-A-Seat locations; Allen Theatre in Texas Tech University Student Union Building, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY

February 8....Black History Spectacle - Featuring Gregg Carroll - vibraphone, Paul English - piano, and Texas Tech School of Music Jazz Ensemble 1. Directed by Brad Leali; Texas Tech University Allen Theatre, $9.00 (general admission), 770-2000, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

February 8-9....LCU Master Follies - 50th annual student social groups talent/performance competition. Tickets are $12.50 on Feb 8 and for the Feb. 9th matinee and $15.00 for closing evening show on Feb.9th. For tickets call 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288. Event staged iin McDonald Moody Auditorium on the Lubbock Christian University Campus, 5601 19th Street. Show dates and times: Feb.8: 7:30 p.m.; Feb.9: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

February 9....Friends of The Library Book Lovers Sale - Sale includes books, tapes, CDs and videos including better books. ALL BOOKS 1/2 price. Sponsored by Friends of the Lubbock Public Library; Mahon Library basement 1306 9th Street, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

February 9....[Special Notice] George Strait Tickets Go On Sale - Ticket sales for the country music icon begin at 10 a.m. at all Select-A-Seat outlets: Caviel's Pharmacy, Dollar Western Wear, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Ralph's Records & Tapes, Texas Tech Student Union ticket booth and United Supermarkets. Call 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288 to purchase tickets. Vocal group Little Big Town and newcomer Sarah Johns are openers for this concert which takes place March 7, United Spirit Arena, 7:30 p.m.

February 9.... Kiwanis Club's Annual Chili Festival - The Lubbock and surrounding area Kiwanis Clubs will be holding their Chili Festival with plenty of chili, with or without beans, Fritos, all the fixins you need, plus brownies, cookies, and drinks. Price is $5.00 per person. Would you like to have a chance at getting a Sony 40 inch flat panel LCD High Definition TV? Tickets for sale at the door or contact any Lubbock Kiwanis member. Proceeds to benefit the Children's Miracle Network and other projects. Call 806-797-9263 for more info. Location will be St. John's United Methodist Church Garden Room, 1501 University, 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

February 9....Rockin '60s Nostalgia Night - Hosted by Kurt Kiser. An exciting tribute to the hit music of The Rolling Stones, The Four Seasons, Sam Cooke, Brenda Lee, The Supremes, Bobby Vinton and Aretha Franklin. Featuring Jeff McCreight, Jeff Bailey, Brandon Gwinn, Sheena Fadeyi, eleven year old Andi Kitten and welcoming a newcomer to the Cactus stage, Andy Eppler. Tickets only $16.50; Cactus Theatre,1812 Buddy Holly Avenue. 7:00 p.m. early show; 9:00 p.m. late show.

February 9....“And All That Jazz” - Lubbock Chorale featuring Brad Leali and John Dickson-conductor. Evening includes light appetizers and gourmet dessert. Benefit for choral scholarships at Texas Tech School of Music. General admission tickets $40 (no tickets sold at the door). 770-2000; Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Road, 8 p.m.

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LOOKING AHEAD....

February 11 - 17….I’m Batman! - Boy has girl. Boy loses girl. Boy dresses as Batman to win girl back and succeeds all too well. To truly win girl's heart, boy must battle not only girl's inner demons, but also the gravitational pull of the couch and TV. Original script by Ted Dahlman. Tickets $10. (806) 742-3603; Lab Theatre at TTU campus, 18th Street between Boston and Flint Avenues. Performance times for Feb. 11-16 are 8 p.m.; Matinee for Feb. 17 is 2 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. Join an amazing group of West Texas music legends -- including Terry Allen, Jay Boy Adams, Cary Swinney and many more -- as they honor 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 21....The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions - Come see the dancing white stallions and their "airs above the ground" in the "wonderful world of horses", Tickets $30.50, $28.50, $26.50, $24.50, $23.50, $21.50 at Select-A-Seat, 770-2000; City Bank Coliseum located adjacent to the Texas Tech University campus at 4th Street and Drive of Champions, 7:30 p.m.

February 22 - 23...."Hello, Dolly" - First United Methodist Church production starring Kim Ansolabehere as Mrs. Dolly Gallagher , Tickets $20, $15, $10 available from FUMC Music Office, 1411 Broadway (entrance at 13th and N). Contact the FUMC office at (806)-763-0781;Performances at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, February 22, 7:30 p.m.and February 23, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.starring Kim Ansolabehere as Mrs. Dolly Gallagher , Tickets $20, $15, $10 available from FUMC Music Office, 1411 Broadway (entrance at 13th and N). Contact the FUMC office at (806)-763-0781;Performances at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, February 22, 7:30 p.m.and February 23, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

February 29....David Gaschen in Concert - Tickets available now at all Select-a-Seat locations or online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com
Ticket prices: $20, $35, $50. Premium $50 tickets include a “Dessert and Coffee” party to follow at the Arnett House, headquarters for the Associates and located on campus. Meet Lubbock native David Gaschen and have refreshments with your friends. McDonald Moody Auditorium on the LCU campus. 7:30 p.m.

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