February 25, 2010

FRIDAY

February 26….Lubbock Concert Band Winter Concert – The Lubbock Concert Band is Lubbock’s community ensemble, beginning its third season of concerts. Dick Clardy is the conductor of this formal concert band that performs repertoire spanning from original concert band music and transcriptions of all types of classical music. Membership to play in the ensemble is open to any woodwind, brass or percussionist that wants to play. Concerts are free and open to the public. Performances include military marches, Broadway and movie themes, light classical, patriotic, holiday music, and standard concert band repertoire. Rehearsals are held regularly on Thursday evenings from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Irons Junior High School (79th Street – just west of Slide Road). For info, visit www.lubbockconcertband.org. Contact band conductor Dick Clardy at (806) 300-2474 or dclardy@foundationformusiceducation.org. Coronado High School Auditorium, 3307 Vicksburg Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

February 26….University Choir: "Will the Circle be Unbroken" - The university's premiere choir enchants with music by Rossi, Mahler, Brahms, Ticheli and more. Conducted by Richard Bjella and accompanied by Clinton Barrick on piano, the concert features guest vocalists Gerald Dolter and Jeannie Barrick, as well as percussionist Jordan Drum. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Music Building on the Texas Tech campus; 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

February 26, 27, 28….Smoke On The Mountain: Homecoming – The Sanders family is back! The Sanders Family is offering another glimpse at the lives of a rural southern band of gospel singers. The troupe of delightful characters that warmed your hearts in "Smoke on the Mountain" and "The Sanders Family Christmas" is returning to the Cactus in "Smoke on the Mountain - the Homecoming". It's 1945 and Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is married to June Sanders who shows up very pregnant, and still not singing...but signing. The young couple is preparing to leave the community and head to a Baptist Church in Texas. The twins, Dennis, who is taking over as pastor, and Denise offer their vocal skills as well as their parents, Vera and Burl and the tarnished Uncle Stanley. It's a fun and inspiring time for the entire family. Starring favorites Jane Prince Jones, Mike Morgan, Donnie Allison, Cami Caldwell, Toby Caldwell, Tamara Wallace, Kenny Maines, Marilyn Arland, Mark Paden and more! Tickets $25. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

February 27….4th Annual Severe Weather Awareness Day - The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at Texas Tech University along with the Science Spectrum, KCBD NewsChannel 11 and the National Weather Service will be hosting Lubbock's Fourth Annual Severe Weather Awareness Day. Activities will include hands-on weather experiments for kids of all ages, live weather demonstrations with a tornado simulator, information on severe weather preparedness, and door prizes. Storm Chasing vehicles, weather instrumentation from Texas Tech’s Severe Storm Research Team as well as a mobile Doppler radar will be on-site and open for all to see. The national Weather Service, whose regional offices are located in the Science Spectrum building, will also be providing a certified Storm Spotter Training seminar and guided tours of their offices to the general public. Additionally, special OMNI Theater screenings of the film, Storm Chasers will also be featured in celebration of the day’s events. Storm Chasers lets audiences get closer to real tornadoes, hurricanes and other severe storms than most would ever dare! Come out and meet John Robison and the whole KCBD weather crew for a weather-filled day of fun! This is a free event for the general public and will be located in the Science Spectrum's Atrium. Regular OMNI ticket rates apply for all films. Showtimes for Storm Chasers on Sat., Feb. 27th will be at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. General admission ticket prices for OMNI films: $8.00 Adults, $6.50 Seniors (60+),$6.50 Children (ages 3-12). Science Spectrum Museum & OMNI Theater, 2579 S. Loop 289; 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

February 27….Doggie Time Tea Party - Kids of all ages are welcome to dress in their tea party best and bring your dog! Have fun dining on sweet pastries and sipping on flavored hot tea while your pet nibbles on their own tasty treats beside you. Participate in the Dog Runway Show and enter into the raffle to win a prize. Proof of Vaccination Required upon Registration (shot records, dog tags or vet invoices accepted) Register now, space limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration required. $5 Per Dog. For more information call 767-3796. Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street; 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

February 27…. William Westney in Concert: "Liszt/Gershwin Extravaganza" - Texas Tech's Browning Artist-in-Residence, pianist William Westney, is spending a substantial portion of the year in Denmark as the Hans Christian Andersen Guest Professor at the University of Southern Denmark. This residency has included concert performances in Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway, and he will play the same program for his annual solo faculty recital. The program highlights two virtuosic works, quite different in character. The "Mephisto Waltz" by Franz Liszt is a well-known and sensuous depiction of the Faust legend, complete with thundering octaves, sparkling runs, and rich melodies. The other large work on the program is more of a rarity, and this will be its Lubbock premiere. This is the "Fantasy on Porgy and Bess", a rich compendium of all the great tunes from the George Gershwin opera, woven together into a full pianistic tapestry by the arranger, pianist Earl Wild. There will be additional works by Haydn and Fauré. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Music Building on the Texas Tech campus; 8 p.m.

SUNDAY

February 28 - University Bands in Concert - Power Band and Raider Band take the stage with songs "Of Sailors and Whales," Gershwin, Cole Porter, Broadway, and a little soul featuring trumpeter Santos Rivera. Conducted by Dr. Keith Dye and graduate students Duane Hill, Steve Knight, and Brian Drake. Admission is free. Hemmle Recital Hall, Music Building on the Texas Tech campus; 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

March 2…. Pilobolus Dance Theatre - The Texas Tech Presidential Lecture & Performance Series continues its spring season with the world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theatre. “Pilobolus will dazzle Lubbock audiences,” said Jo Moore, Presidential Lecture & Performance Series administrator. “Since its early years, Pilobolus has redefined dance and movement. To quote from a review from the Buffalo News, ‘To watch Pilobolus in action is to witness the kind of athleticism and choreography that broke ground for Cirque du Soleil.’ The dancers become an organic form unto themselves. Pilobolus’ grace, strength and humor shine through in their work.” Pilobolus began in 1971 as an outsider dance company, and quickly became distinguished for its imaginative and athletic exploration of creative collaboration. Today, Pilobolus is a new genre of dance in American dance theatre and has evolved into an American arts organization of the 21st century. Pilobolus performs for stage and television audiences all over the world and have made appearances on CBS’s 60 Minutes, the Academy Awards, the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Late Show with Conan O’Brien. Tickets for Pilobolus Dance Theatre are on sale for $12 at the Student Union ticket booth. Students are allowed one free ticket with a valid student ID. For more information contact Jo Moore at 742-0700. Allen Theatre, Student Union Building; 8 p.m.

Last Week's Ticket Winner....
The winners of the two tickets to the Lions Club Pancake Festival were Diana G. and Andrea P. from Lubbock. "Congratulations!"

The Weekly Ticket Giveaway....

This week we have one pair of tickets for “Tuna Does Vegas” on Friday, March 5.

To enter this random drawing, email us at info@lubbockfunclub.com and be sure to put the word "Tuna" 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.

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Good luck to all!

Special "Looking Ahead" Reminder

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LOOKING AHEAD....

March 4........................SOS Singles (Adults 50+) Monthly Dinner
March 5-June 5….........Prehistoric Beasts! the Exhibit
March 5…..............TTU School of Art's Community Open House
March 5-7, 12-14, 19-21….“The Complete History Of America
March 26…....................“Prelude to the Dance”

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