February 11, 2010


FRIDAY

February 12….Disney Live! Rockin' Road Trip - Climb aboard the Mickey Mouse Bus to join Mickey and friends on their latest musical adventure in a Disney Live stage show. The show will feature classic characters in an original storyline in this brand new production from Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat. City Bank Coliseum, 2720 Drive of Champions; 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

February 12….YWCA Valentine’s Day Father & Daughter Dance - Girls ages 4-12 are invited to attend with their father or another adult father figure for $10 per person, which includes a complimentary corsage for each girl. Sweets and punch will be served, and music will be provided by Music to the Maxx. Keepsake photographs will be available for purchase, with two prints and one jacket costing $5 and additional prints costing $2 each. Guests should enter the building through the south doorway. Free parking is available on the south, east, and north sides of the building. For more information or to make reservations, call the YWCA at (806) 792-2723 x3200. Grand Ballroom at The Legacy Event Center, 14th Street and Avenue O; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

February 12….Lone Star Boot Scootin' Family Dinner & Dance - Tickets will be available at the door $20.00 for couples $10.00 for singles. For more information call 759-8245. LoneStar Cowboy Church, located at 14308 Hwy 87, 1 mile South of FM 1585 Exit about 1 mile North of Woodrow in a quonset barn; 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.

February 12….A Tribute to Johnny Cash & Elvis Featuring Bennie Wheels - Bennie Wheels is returning from Dallas, Texas to not only perform his highly acclaimed tribute to the "man in black", but to also perform a back to back tribute to Elvis as well! Those who attended Wheel's last production at the Cactus were blown away by his astounding performance! Join Bennie, his wife Renee' and their tribute band for an evening of legendary Cash and Elvis hit songs presented the way you remember them. This will be a production you won't forget Tickets are $25. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

February 12-13 (repeats Feb. 19-20)….CATS Playhouse: "Coming Back to Jersey" - This show, directed by Rolando Rivera, will be an original comedy by Texas playwright Carl Williams, winner of the 2009 Cordell Green Play Writing Festival at CATS Playhouse. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors/children. Call 792-0501 for reservations. CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th;7:30 p.m.

February 12-13….“Emmaus” – This production is unlike any done at Ragtown Gospel Theater, due to the fact that all the others have been the testimonies of other people about their relationship with Jesus. This is His own testimony. Added to the performance are some visual marvels that you will make you blink and say, "how did they do that?" Also, if you have not seen this unbelievably beautiful theater, you are in for a special treat. Just to walk in the door of the theater will take you back 2000 years to the ancient city of Jerusalem with stone pillars, statuary, and huge murals.. The first half of the program is Southern Gospel music (Gaither style) followed by this gripping performance of "Emmaus.” For tickets visit ragtown.com or call 1-877-RAGTOWN (724-8696). Ticket prices are: $15 for adults on Fridays, $20 for adults on Saturdays, $10 anytime for students, adult groups of 12 or more $25% discount. Ragtown Gospel Theater, Post TX; Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY

February 13….Rumba Dance Lessons - In support of the Children's Miracle Network, Lubbock's oldest choreographed ballroom dance club, Tuesday Rounds will be sponsoring dance lessons, beginning this Saturday. The workshop will run for 12-13 weeks. Rumba is the easiest of all the rhythms to learn and can be danced to many country songs. The cost for the entire workshop is $40. That's about $3.00 per lesson. The first three lessons are free, and if you decide to continue for the whole workshop, they ask that you pay $40 at that time. One half of all the proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network. What is choreographed ballroom dancing (formerly known as "Round Dance")? Round Dancing is a form of social ballroom dancing in which the steps are choreographed precisely to the music, and those steps are announced by a "cuer," during the dance. The presence of the cuer makes a round dance look different than the usual ballroom dance — all the couples are dancing in unison and the choreography can be relatively complex and interesting (since the man doesn't have to think it up as he goes) — but otherwise round dancers are ballroom dancing. Partners are held in the normal way with the same kinds of steps. The rhythms are the familiar rhythms — waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha, rumba, and others. For more info, please contact: Bob Drexler - 799-1302 - drextex99@yahoo.com or Renée Horton - 777-3404 - reneehorton@suddenlink.net. LASRDF Dance Center, 2305 120th Street; 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

February 13….Downtown Art Market – Its market time again, and this is a special one, its Valentine’s Day. Come on out and show your support for all the local artists and growers from right here in the Hubaplex. You will find paintings, jewelry, leather goods and much more for that special person in your life. In addition Foxland Growers will have hot house fresh-cut flowers to give. Grown in Shallowater, you won't find fresher flowers anywhere. There will also be coffee and food to help keep you warm while you visit with your friends and neighbors. The Downtown Art Market, a bright spot in beautiful downtown Lubbock. Come join in the fun! . For more information visit http://the-downtown-art-market.blogspot.com. The Downtown Art Market, 1820 Buddy Holly Avenue; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

February 13….Girls are Great at Science Workshop - Sixth through eighth-grade girls may register now for Girls are Great at Science! conference at the Science Spectrum. Four fun workshops, cool activities, movie, breakfast, lunch and special guest speaker from NASA. $10/participant & $5/chaperone. Tee shirt for all registrants. Contact Sheryl Welch with Xcel Energy (Sheryl.Welch@XcelEnergy.com or 806-257-7080) for more. Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

February 13….Arboretum Second Saturday Program - Have you ever wondered what happens to trees and shrubs when it is freezing outside? The speaker for this Saturday is Dr. Thayne Montague, an Associate Professor of Horticulture at Texas Tech University. He will be presenting a program titled "Woody Plant Dormancy: A Season of Rest?" that should shed light on the inner workings of woody plants during the winter months. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, 4111 University Avenue; Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 10 a.m.

February 13….Kiwanis Chili Festival – This all you can eat chili festival includes chili, crackers, drinks and dessert. The miniature horses of Minis and Friends South Plains will have their horses there and offering pictures with a mini for a $5 donation. There will also be drawings for great gifts and prizes throughout the day, as well as an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a drawing for a 46" HDTV and an IPOD. All money raised goes to Texas Boys Ranch and other local children's charities. Cost is $5. St. John's Methodist Church, 15th and University Avenue; 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

February 13…. Valentine's Day Printmaking Workshop - Many of the great artists have created works through printmaking. Learn about the history behind this fun and distinctive art form and how to design relief prints in the method of the masters. You will also create unique Valentine's Day cards to give to friends and family! Class limit of 25, preference is given to those who pre-register by February 5, 2010. Children 6 & up welcome; younger children will need adult supervision. Call Helena Cohen at 775-3567 to register. Class is free. Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave; 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

February 13….Valentine’s Day Workshop – A family-friendly event for all ages. Just in time to make that special valentine for your special valentine! Make one or all five projects. Come-and-Go. No registration required! Admission is free. For more information contact the Education Division at 806.742.2432 or email at museum.education@ttu.edu. Museum of TTU, 4th Street and Indiana; 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

February 13….For Lovers Only - A wonderful romantic evening for you and the one you love, hosted by an array of Cactus favorites singing the most romantic love songs including a few that'll rock the house! Treat your love to a special Valentine's evening with complimentary wine. Don't wait until the last minute; tickets are $25 and will sell fast! Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

February 13-14….Friends of the Library 1/2 Price Book Lovers Sale - The annual 1/2 price book sale presented by Friends of the Lubbock Public Library (FOL), raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for the Lubbock Public Libraries. There will be bargains galore, books, books on tape and cd, vhs and dvd movies, music on vinyl, tape and cd, a silent auction, and a large selection of framed art. Mahon Library basement, 1306 - 9th Street; Doors open to the general public: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY - "Valentine's Day"

February 14….Greyhound Meet and Greet – Come out and love a greyhound. For more information call 806-787-8530 or visit www.aplaceforusgreyhounds.org. PetSmart West, 6046 Marsha Sharp Freeway from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

February 14….The Princess, Me, and Valentine Treats – This special party, recommended for ages 2-8 years, will feature Princess Cinderella, Prince Charming, and Fairy Godmother. It will include scrumptious treats, dreamy stories, enchanting songs, and gifts for the little prince or princess in your life. Cost is $15.00 per child. Pre-paid reservations are a must for this event. No tickets will be sold at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Your tickets includes a scrumptious sundae ice cream treat with one topping, a soft drink, a beautiful sweet smelling carnation flower, a princess tiara, or a prince crown, a 4x6 photo of you and the princess, songs, stories and enchanted princess and prince games. For reservations or info call 368-8383 or visit www.myenchantedparty.com. Seats are limited. The Ice Cream Shoppe, 26th & Boston Avenue; 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

February 14….David Gaschen Sings Songs of Love - This Valentine's Day, Cupid is alive and well at the Cactus Theater! Treat your valentine to a romantic evening of love songs sung by the incomparable David Gaschen. You will want to share this special night with someone you love, so get your tickets early; romance is in the air! Tickets are $30. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
Last Week's Ticket Winner....

The winner of the two tickets to Riverdance was Tom M. from Wolfforth. "Congratulations!"


The Weekly Ticket Giveaway....

This week we have two (2) tickets for “My Fair Lady” on February 19th.

To enter this random drawing, email us at info@lubbockfunclub.com and be sure to put the word Lady as your subject title.

Please be sure to include your daytime contact info in the body of the email so we may get the tickets to you easily. We'd like to know if you live in Lubbock or in the surrounding area, so please include your hometown info. The deadline is Sunday at midnight and winners will be contacted Monday morning.

Please....we ask that you only enter the contest once to be fair to everyone out there : )

Good luck to all!

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LOOKING AHEAD....

February 16-18….Riverdance
February 19-20….“My Fair Lady”
February 23…......11th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
February 26-28….Smoke On The Mountain: Homecoming
February 27…......4th Annual Severe Weather Awareness Day
March 4-6….....Cradles2Crayons Children’s Consignment Sale

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