May 13, 2010

THURSDAY Only

"Pickleball" at Leroy Elmore Park - If you're not playing the "fun game with the crazy name"...you don't know what you're missing! Come out and learn this easy and energetic game played on a tennis court with lightweight paddles and a plastic Wiffleball. The Fun Club "pickle regulars" will show you how easy it is to play and have fun together at the same time. We've got extra paddles - so don't worry about equipment. Just come on out, bring a lawn chair if you want to sit between matches or simply watch the action. It's a fun time and a great chance to get out in the nice, early evening air and make some new friends. We meet at the tennis courts on the east side of Leroy Elmore Park at Quaker Avenue and South Loop 289. The street that runs along the east side of the park is Peoria Ave...you can't miss it. We gather at 7 p.m. so come out and see what it's all about!

FRIDAY Only

May 14….Renaissance Quartet Concert - Bethel University's award winning Renaissance Quartet will perform a free concert. The group took top honors in the September 2009 National Quartet Convention, and was the only group composed of college students. Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7702 Indiana Avenue, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

May 14, 15, 16….“No Sex Please, We’re British” - A young bride who lives above a bank with her husband who is the assistant manager, innocently sends a mail order off for some Scandinavian glassware. What comes is Scandinavian pornography. The plot revolves around what is to be done with the veritable floods of pornography, photographs, books, films and eventually girls that threaten to engulf this happy couple. The matter is considerably complicated by the man's mother, his boss, a visiting bank inspector, a police superintendent and a muddled friend who does everything wrong in his reluctant efforts to set everything right, all of which works up to a hilarious ending of closed or slamming doors. This farce ran in London over eight years and also delighted Broadway audiences. Written by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott and directed by John A. Packard. 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

May 15….Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk – The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest and most successful national fundraising event will once again take place at the LCU campus. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in extending the quality of life for those with CF. However, precious lives are lost to CF every day. To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. or call 928-1160 for more information. Lubbock Christian University, 5601-19th Street. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m.; walk begins at 9:30 a.m.

May 15….Summer Kickoff Carnival - Start the summer off with a bang! Parks and Recreation will be hosting its 1st Annual Summer Kickoff Carnival. Come out and participate in free games, contests, door prizes and more for the whole family! Local businesses have contributed fabulous prizes to be given away throughout the morning. Come and check out everything parks and recreation has to offer you this summer including camps, classes, events, and more! Come kick off your summer of fun “Parks and Rec” style! Hodges Community Center, 4011 University: 10 a.m.- noon.

May 15….West Texas Roller Dollz Roller Derby - The West Texas Roller Dollz proudly present a double-header bout featuring WTRD vs Green Country Roller Girls and Green Country Thunder Dollz vs Randall County Roller Dames. It will be roller derby madness as these four teams battle it out for one night only. WTRD is a family friendly group and encourage all ages to attend. This event is open to the public and will offer a concession and full bar for those 21 & over. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door, Kids 11 and under free. Tickets available via tickets@westtexasrollerdollz.com, Select-A-Seat locations or by contacting any Roller Doll. Contact Mazzy Scar at lily.cordero@westtexasrollerdollz.com for more information. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Doors open at 6 p.m., action starts at 7 p.m.

May 15….Country-Western Dance - The Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation is sponsoring a country western dance.This dance is open to the public. Live music will be provided by John Hartin and Friends. A $5.00 donation is requested and there will be "finger foods" and other snacks and drinks provided. This is a non-smoking, alcohol-free building. 2305 120th St, Lubbock (2 blocks east of University on 120th Street). 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

May 15….A Tribute to the Everly Brothers - Cactus favorites Donnie Allison and Jason Fellers take the stage in a special musical tribute to the hit songs of the Everly Brothers. The Everly Brothers were known for their amazing two part harmonies and infused rock & roll with some of the best elements of country and pop music. The Everlys sang of young love with heartfelt yearning and compelling melodies. Come join Donnie and Jason for a night filled with hits such as: “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie,” “When Will I be Loved” and More! Tickets: $25. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

May 15-16….“Journey to the High Places” - An encore performance for Lubbock audiences! This is the second year to bring this wonderful story to the Lubbock stage. An original and elegant retelling of the classic spiritual allegory "Hinds' Feet on High Places" by Hannah Hurnard performed as a story ballet/musical with a select choir singing the narrative. This inspiring tale follows the young crippled girl, Much Afraid, as she travels to the High Places at the invitation of the Shepherd. Strengthened by the gift of his promises, she faces danger and difficulty, and discovers how the enemies of the soul (Fear, Pride, Bitterness and Resentment) can be overcome when Highest Love fills the heart. Original music and orchestrations by CITA Music Director and Lubbock native, Randall Hinds. Original choreography by CITA Ballet Artistic Director, Lara Hinds. Guest artists from across the country will perform with the students and company. View video trailer: http://www.ChristintheArts.org/events/2010/jtthp.php. Adults $12, Children 12 & under $6, ages 3 & under are free. Tickets available at CITA Studio - 36th & Frankford (632-0781 or 632-1464) and Security State Bank - 78th & Quaker (attn: Dona Richardson - 785-8500) and at the door. For more info contact Dana Hinds - Dana@ChristintheArts.org or call 632-0781. City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions; Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee 2 p.m.

Last Week's Ticket Winner....

The winner of our family 4-pak for the Science Spectrum and Omni Theater was Mickie K. of Lubbock.

The Weekly Ticket Giveaway....

This week we have 2 adult tickets for this Saturday night's performance of "Jouney to the High Places." To enter this random drawing, email us at info@lubbockfunclub.com and be sure to put the word “Journey” 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 Friday evening at 6 p.m. and the winner will be contacted before 9 p.m.

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

Good luck to everyone!

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LOOKING AHEAD....

May 17….....Water Wise Gardening at Groves Branch Library
May 21….....19th Annual Spring Fling
May 22….....Old Southern Gospel Sing
May 29….....Lawrence Welk Show Favorites
June 1….....“Registration Meeting for National Night Out”

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