May 8, 2008

TODAY ONLY!

May 8...."Step Out Step Up" - Mixing social networking with philanthropy, South Plains Mall is joining 65 sister shopping centers across the country to create more than 30,000 wellness bags for women cancer patients nationwide in a single day. Women – including mothers and daughters – are invited to help create these wellness bags, which will be distributed locally to female cancer patients through Komen for the Cure and local cancer centers just in time for Mother’s Day. For more info contact Beth Bridges at South Plains Mall, 806.792.4654 or beth.bridges@macerich.com; Grand Court in the South Plains Mall, Slide & South Loop 289, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

May 9-11....Lubbock Community Theatre: "Same Time, Next Year" - One of the most popular romantic comedies of the century, ran four years on Broadway, was a successful motion picture, and remains one of the most widely produced plays in history. It follows a love affair between people who rendezvous once a year. Twenty five years of manners, morals and attitudes are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Directed by Joseph Ginnane; The Firehouse Theatre, Louise H. Underwood Center, 511 Avenue K; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday night and 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

FRIDAY ONLY

May 9....Billy McClaran Salutes the music of Bob Wills and Hank Williams - The top two legends in Western Swing and Country Music brought to life by the one and only Billy McClaran. Billy will present this music in a way that would make Bob and Hank proud! Special guest joining Billy is country music vocalist Caitlann Wiley. Reserved seat tickets only $25 / $20; The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

May 9-10...."A Tale of the Kingdom" - An original musical production presented by Christ in the Arts. General admission is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (12 and under); City Bank Auditorium, adjacent to the Texas Tech University campus at 4th St. & Drive of Champions, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY ONLY

May 10....Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis - Annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Taking steps to cure cystic fibrosis (CF) goes a long way toward making a difference in the lives of those with CF. Last year, the Lubbock Great Strides walk raised $26,526. Register online at www.cff.org/great_strides/; Lubbock Christian University, 5601 19th Street, Check-in: 8:30 a.m., Walk begins: 9:30 a.m.

May 10....Bluegrass CD Release Party with Spring Creek and No Limit - No Limit was formed in the spring of 2007 when Leah Perry had the idea to combine members of two then-existing bands: The Perry Family and Wire & Wood. No Limit plays traditional as well as “new” bluegrass, folk and old style country, plus they have original material and gospel music to share. Spring Creek, the fastest-rising young band in the West, is taking the bluegrass festival circuit by storm. Spring Creek built their foundation on a mastery of the fundamentals of classic bluegrass, yet they create their own contemporary style with a youthful, energetic feel. The winner of the Telluride and Rockgrass festivals in 2007, this Lyons, Colorado quartet play a mix of bluegrass standards and compelling originals, and all four musicians are accomplished lead and harmony vocalists. Cash bar; Reserved seat tickets only $20.00; Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue, 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Happy Mother's Day!

Got an idea especially for the ladies?
steph@lubbockfunclub.com

Got an idea to promote something just for the guys? shane@lubbockfunclub.com

Special event coming up? Send us the details! info@lubbockfunclub.com

Go to CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more on these events and MORE

Our Ticket Winner Last Week....
Congratulations to Trish E. for winning tickets to the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra's season-ending concert in last week's drawing.

Sponsor Spotlight & Ticket Drawing

For the Love of Dance is owned by two local ballroom, Latin, and social dance professionals and conducts business within the D'Venue banquet facility. For the Love of Dance offers a range of group and private lessons, as well as Friday night open dances. Instructors are available to choreograph special dances for weddings and quinceaneras...and are available to perform shows for special events. And, unlike many dance studios, the For the Love of Dance instructors never require students to sign a contract!

For more information about private or group dance lessons, or to book the dancers for an event or show please call 806-543-1243 or 573-220-4256.
Check out the facility and these two talented instructors while you visit the D'Venue website by clicking here!

Also....this sponsor spotlight will coincide with our weekly ticket giveaway...so if you are interested in attending D'Venue's 1-year Anniversary Celebration next week (Friday, May 16), you can enter to win two (2) free tickets valued at $20 each! Please be sure you are able to attend the event before entering. To enter the drawing send us an email with the words "FRIDAY DANCE TICKETS" in the subject line. Be sure to e-mail your contact info (including daytime phone) to info@lubbockfunclub.com Good luck to all who enter!

Wanna Learn What This "Pickleball Thing" Is Really All About?

Folks...you read here occasionally about this wacky-sounding game we promote called "Pickleball." It does sound like a funny name...but it's a blast to play...for folks of all ages, genders and skill levels (or not). And, interestingly enough, we (Steph and Shane, your LFC hosts) will be teaching classes through the Parks and Rec summer program starting this next week! If you are interested, here is what the summer schedule looks like:

First session: May 13, 20, 27 (Tuesdays) at 7:30 - 8:30 p.m; Cost $24

Second session: June 3, 10, 17 (Tuesdays) at 7:30 - 8:30 p.m; Cost $24

If you have ever wanted to learn...and get involved...here's a great chance! You'll have a great time and meet some new friends in the process, that's for sure. To sign up for this activity and many more, visit the Lubbock Parks and Rec department website by clicking here.

LOOKING AHEAD....

May 15....Singles Coffee and Conversation - Join the Lubbock Fun Club singles group for a special activity - learning about the art of attracting a romantic partner –"flirting". Dr. Waldren, a family therapist and owner of The Waldren Group will facilitate participants pairing with a new person to meet and get acquainted with. Each person will then introduce their partner to the group, and briefly share topics he/she would like to discuss about flirting. Dr. Waldren will then show video segments on flirting - with the goal of learning to meet someone who also "signaled" they want to meet you. The remainder of the program will focus on participants asking questions and sharing their experiences with flirting. If you would like to order coffee or a coffee specialty drink, please come at 6:30; Porchlight Coffeehouse, 34th & Flint, 7 p.m.

May 17.....Annual Gala Fundraiser for the National Ranching Heritage Center - Spend an evening "Under The Tuscan Moon" with an Italian theme, decorations, menu and activities. Tickets required in advance from Robin Gilliam-Crawford at (806) 742-0498. Tickets $75 each or $1,000 for a table for 8. Highlights include: Silent Auction features a new "But It Now" price option to speed check-out time. Money Tree Raffle with hundreds of retail, entertainment and restaurant gift cards. A $10 raffle ticket can win them all. Three Coins in the Fountain activity to win a nice prize. Italian dinner by L.E. Anderson with menu by Idris Traylor, Linda Malouf Walter and Steve Almond. Italian-inspired door prizes and thank-you gifts and musical entertainment; National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth Street, 6 p.m.

May 30 and 31....Summer Fun! A Tribute to The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett - Join Jeff McCreight, Brandon Gwinn, Billy McClaran and Jason Fellers and bring in the summer with a bang! We all know and love the music of the Beach Boys and these guys will deliver it with their fabulous harmonies and awesome sound! There will even be some “Margaritaville” mixed throughout the show. This will be a great concert to celebrate the changing of the seasons! Attire is Tropical, door prize for the best dressed. Reserved seat tickets only $25.00; The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue, 7:30 p.m.

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

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