March 11, 2010

Special "International Edition"

The Lubbock Fun Report comes to you this week from downtown Hong Kong!


Greetings from Steph and Shane....standing along the bustling "Golden Mile" shopping district in Hong Kong. We thought we'd see how they have fun on the other side of the planet.


THURSDAY Only

March 11….Prairie Winds Chorus Concert - This chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will present a free performance. Crossfire quartet (Connie Light, Brenda Thomas, Lisa Hilton and Kendra Harrelson) will also perform. A raffle drawing will be held at that performance to give away an “Entertainment Package” valued at $850. This entertainment package includes music, restaurant, movie, spa, and golf vouchers that were donated by various Lubbock businesses. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased from any chorus member or by calling 799-SING (7464). Tickets can also be purchased at the free performance and you need not be present to win the raffle. Event takes place at Monterey Church of Christ, 6111-82nd Street; 7 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

March 12….New Neighbors Meeting - The March New Neighbors Meeting will be filled with information and entertainment for women. Shelly Gonzales from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal will present information about the web-site “Skirt! Lubbock” and how it ---and its book club---benefits women! She will share developments of “Skirt” as a digital diva. Also, Jan Sisson, accomplished vocalist and musician, will share her musical talents. Cost $13. For reservations, call Mamie Hurt at 792- 8541. Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway; 10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

March 12-13; (repeats March 19-20; 26-27…."Always...Patsy Cline" - More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, the show is based on a true story about Cline’s (Terri Caldwell) friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger (Jane Prince Jones), who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Waking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.” Featuring Terri Caldwell and Jane Prince Jones. Tickets: $25. . Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

March 12, 13, 14 (repeats March 19-21)….“The Complete History Of America (Abridged)” - "During the manic, ninety-minute program...[they] mine dozens of landmark events and trends for comic gold. Not only do they know how to give American history an irreverent boost, they actually turn it into something accessible and alive." - Pamela Sommers, The Washington Post. The Complete History of America interprets the past as a breathlessly paced sequence of silly vaudeville sketches, word-association games, puns and crude parodies of movie and television genres. Nothing is sacred, and many of the facts have been skewed to suggest the paranoid ravings of a particularly loony tabloid...." - Stephen Holden, The New York Times. "In a series of sketches that move at breakneck speed, the Reduced Shakespeare Company scampers through American history ...this history of America should be a required course." - Terry Byrne, The Boston Herald. Written by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor and directed by Kevin Ten Eyck . Rating: Comedy PG-13. Lubbock Community Theatre (formerly Boston Avenue Playhouse), 4232 Boston Avenue; Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.

SATURDAY Only

March 13….The Downtown Art Market - Come on out and show your support for all the local artists and growers from right here in the Hubaplex. This market is an effort to unite artists of all genres, musicians, writers, potters, actors, painters, gardeners, chefs, cooks, singers, dancers, hackers, tinkerers, renewable energy gurus and philosophers ... to buy, sell, trade, talk... even teach their arts and skills in a communal space. It is 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.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

March 13- 14….South Plains Coin Club Coin and Sports Card Show – Come and enjoy this local coin event to buy, sell and trade coins with dealers and other collectors selling rare gold coins, supplies, albums, and other items. Admission $1, kids are free. For more information contact Jimmy Jones at 806-559-5849. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; NOTE: Tentative times "assumed" to be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday; Sun. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. as in years' past...but official 2010 times not provided at "presstime."

Last Week's Ticket Winner....
The winner of the two tickets to the “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions were Terri N. of Shallowater; Lori N., and Terrisa D. both of Lubbock. "Congratulations!"

"Kids' Fun Fair 2010" Announced
Vendor Spaces Available for May 1 Event

It’s almost that time of year again! We're excited to announce the plans for Kid’s Fun Fair 2010…and this year, you’re in for a special treat! We’ve gone bigger, better and have lots more room! Our event will take place on Saturday, May 1, at the Science Spectrum. And while this is a new venue for us, the other exciting news is that we are partnering with Lubbock Home & Family Magazine to include more vendors....guaranteeing a GREAT event for everyone!

Kid’s Fun Fair 2010 allows business owners, parents and their kids the opportunity to learn about the services and products available in our community in a lively, energetic environment. Vendors who have participated in the past include pre-schools, camps, private schools, churches, children’s party entertainment services, health professionals and a variety of family-friendly businesses.

The fair will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 1 with entertainment in the form of clowns, children’s performance groups and will include some new surprises for those who've attended our events in the past!

Prospective vendors may email info@lubbockfunclub.com for more information on how to participate in this exciting community event tailored especially for parents and kids of all ages!

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 even MORE fun things to do!

LOOKING AHEAD....

March 15 – 19…...Spring Break Camp
March 16-19…......Spring Break Staycation Crafts
March 20…..........Sounds of West Texas
March 26…..........“Prelude to the Dance”
March 27…...........1950s Spring Family Sock Hop

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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