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(printer friendly)Events for February 2010
Turning Wood Into Art: The Jane and Arthur Mason Collection
Jan 17 - Apr 3 2010
The Museum of Texas Tech University is pleased to announce the exhibition Turning Wood Into Art: The Jane and Arthur Mason Collection, opening Sunday, January 17, and continuing through April 4, in Galleries 6 & 7, located at 3301 4th Street (SE corner of 4th Street and Indiana Avenue), where admission and parking are free.
Turning Wood Into Art showcases 65 objects from the Mint Museum of Craft + Design’s Jane and Arthur Mason Collection, one of the world’s foremost collections of contemporary lathe-turned wood. Turned-wood objects embody an exciting combination of the natural and the manmade. The “conversation†between an artist and the wood on the lathe is a balancing act between precise control and the forces of chance—a partnership of hand, machine, mind, and matter. The appeal of a turned-wood piece reflects a combination of the wood’s inherent beauty and texture, and the turner’s mastery of technique, concept, and form.
The unusual quality of the Mason Collection offers insight into the creative growth of the artist across his or her career, as well as revealing much about the collectors of such works. Washingtonians Jane and Arthur Mason have dedicated a significant portion of their life together to assembling this collection. They have formed numerous personal friendships with artists along the way further informing their appreciation for the craft.
Turning Wood into Art focuses on five objectives specific to the medium of wood: Material Aesthetics, Process and Image, Storytelling, Design, and Tree Life. These areas shed light on the versatility of this medium specifically, and the many ways and conditions through which works of art in craft media generally can possess value and meaning.
The exhibition features the work of 40 artists from around the world, including Stephen Hogbin, Po Shun Leong, and Hans Weissflög. The collection encompasses the work of the 1960s with influential artists such as James Prestini, Bob Stocksdale, Rude Osolnik, Ed Moulthrop, and Mel Lindquist, as well as the next major group of turners to emerge: David Ellsworth, Mark Lindquist, and others who helped in shaping the international field of woodturning.
The exhibition is curated by Mark Richard Leach, Founding Director and Chief Curator of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. The exhibition is courtesy of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, NC. Tour Management by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas City, MO.
To request special assistance, contact the Museum Education office at museum.education@ttu.edu, or call 806.742.2432. Admission and parking are free.
www.museum.ttu.edu
Turning Wood Into Art showcases 65 objects from the Mint Museum of Craft + Design’s Jane and Arthur Mason Collection, one of the world’s foremost collections of contemporary lathe-turned wood. Turned-wood objects embody an exciting combination of the natural and the manmade. The “conversation†between an artist and the wood on the lathe is a balancing act between precise control and the forces of chance—a partnership of hand, machine, mind, and matter. The appeal of a turned-wood piece reflects a combination of the wood’s inherent beauty and texture, and the turner’s mastery of technique, concept, and form.
The unusual quality of the Mason Collection offers insight into the creative growth of the artist across his or her career, as well as revealing much about the collectors of such works. Washingtonians Jane and Arthur Mason have dedicated a significant portion of their life together to assembling this collection. They have formed numerous personal friendships with artists along the way further informing their appreciation for the craft.
Turning Wood into Art focuses on five objectives specific to the medium of wood: Material Aesthetics, Process and Image, Storytelling, Design, and Tree Life. These areas shed light on the versatility of this medium specifically, and the many ways and conditions through which works of art in craft media generally can possess value and meaning.
The exhibition features the work of 40 artists from around the world, including Stephen Hogbin, Po Shun Leong, and Hans Weissflög. The collection encompasses the work of the 1960s with influential artists such as James Prestini, Bob Stocksdale, Rude Osolnik, Ed Moulthrop, and Mel Lindquist, as well as the next major group of turners to emerge: David Ellsworth, Mark Lindquist, and others who helped in shaping the international field of woodturning.
The exhibition is curated by Mark Richard Leach, Founding Director and Chief Curator of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. The exhibition is courtesy of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, NC. Tour Management by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas City, MO.
To request special assistance, contact the Museum Education office at museum.education@ttu.edu, or call 806.742.2432. Admission and parking are free.
www.museum.ttu.edu
Museum of Texas Tech University
3301 4th Street,
Lubbock, TX
3301 4th Street,
Lubbock, TX
Bus Stop
Jan 22 - Feb 7 2010
Jan 22-24, 29-31, Feb 5-7
Directed by Jay C. Brown
Written by William Inge
Rating: Drama: PG 13
In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four or five weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse has been pursued, made love to and finally kidnapped by a twenty-one-year-old cowboy with a ranch of his own and the romantic methods of an unusually headstrong bull. The belligerent cowhand is ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, alive and kicking, all the way to Montana. Even as she€™s ducking out from under his clumsy embraces and overtures, a feeling is developing between them. By the end of this romantic comedy by one of America€™s foremost playwrights, William Inge, all of the inhabitants of this roadside diner are coming to terms with their own feelings of love and loneliness.
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students
Group rates and student rush rates available
www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org
Directed by Jay C. Brown
Written by William Inge
Rating: Drama: PG 13
In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four or five weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse has been pursued, made love to and finally kidnapped by a twenty-one-year-old cowboy with a ranch of his own and the romantic methods of an unusually headstrong bull. The belligerent cowhand is ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, alive and kicking, all the way to Montana. Even as she€™s ducking out from under his clumsy embraces and overtures, a feeling is developing between them. By the end of this romantic comedy by one of America€™s foremost playwrights, William Inge, all of the inhabitants of this roadside diner are coming to terms with their own feelings of love and loneliness.
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students
Group rates and student rush rates available
www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org
Children’s Dental Health Fair
February 6th 2010
You’ll be smiling Ear to Ear at the
Children’s Dental Health Fair
Sat., Feb. 6th (11am to 2pm) at the Science Spectrum!
Join the South Plains District Dental Society for their annual Children’s Dental Health Fair at the Science Spectrum, Saturday, February 6th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
This annual health awareness fair is always a huge family hit. Not only will families receive invaluable oral health information and lots of free “toothy†giveaways, but will also have a blast doing it! Best of all, the event and regular Science Spectrum Museum admission is totally *FREE to all children up to age 12. This is a great opportunity for families that may not regularly attend the Science Spectrum to try it out and see all the great family fun and learning that awaits them!
Enjoy These *FREE Activities:
Children’s Dental Health Screenings!
Kids Toothbrush & Dental Health Giveaways!
Lots of Booths with Great Oral Health Information!
Tons of Cool Games and Prizes!
Face Painting & Balloons!
Awesome Door Prizes!
*Children up to age 12 will be admitted free to the Science Spectrum Museum from 10am until 2pm only. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Regular OMNI Theater rates apply to all individuals.
Adult Tickets into the Science Spectrum Museum: $7.50
www.sciencespectrum.org
Children’s Dental Health Fair
Sat., Feb. 6th (11am to 2pm) at the Science Spectrum!
Join the South Plains District Dental Society for their annual Children’s Dental Health Fair at the Science Spectrum, Saturday, February 6th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
This annual health awareness fair is always a huge family hit. Not only will families receive invaluable oral health information and lots of free “toothy†giveaways, but will also have a blast doing it! Best of all, the event and regular Science Spectrum Museum admission is totally *FREE to all children up to age 12. This is a great opportunity for families that may not regularly attend the Science Spectrum to try it out and see all the great family fun and learning that awaits them!
Enjoy These *FREE Activities:
Children’s Dental Health Screenings!
Kids Toothbrush & Dental Health Giveaways!
Lots of Booths with Great Oral Health Information!
Tons of Cool Games and Prizes!
Face Painting & Balloons!
Awesome Door Prizes!
*Children up to age 12 will be admitted free to the Science Spectrum Museum from 10am until 2pm only. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Regular OMNI Theater rates apply to all individuals.
Adult Tickets into the Science Spectrum Museum: $7.50
www.sciencespectrum.org
Science Spectrum & Omni Theater
2579 South Loop 289
(between University and Indiana Avenues),
Lubbock, TX
2579 South Loop 289
(between University and Indiana Avenues),
Lubbock, TX
Texas Tech Women's Basketball
February 10th 2010
The Aggies invade the United Spirit Arena and challenge the Lady Raiders at 7:00pm. For tickets and more information, log on to www.texastech.com.
www.texastech.com
www.texastech.com
A Tribute to Johnny Cash & Elvis Featuring Bennie Wheels
February 12th 2010
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!
7:30pm - Tickets: $25 - Call 806.762.3233 for more details!
www.cactustheater.com
7:30pm - Tickets: $25 - Call 806.762.3233 for more details!
www.cactustheater.com
Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Trip
February 12th 2010
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney friends for a hilarious talent search in the all-new Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. Along the way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout out your loudest "yee-haw" at the hoedown with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s "Toy Story!" Grab your family for a fun-filled getaway at this live show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks!
City Bank Coliseum
Showtimes: 3:30pm & 6:30pm
Ticket Prices: $38.00 / $30.00 / $25.00 / $15.00
To purchase tickets, visit www.selectaseatlubbock.com or call 806.770.2000.
www.selectaseatlubbock.com
City Bank Coliseum
Showtimes: 3:30pm & 6:30pm
Ticket Prices: $38.00 / $30.00 / $25.00 / $15.00
To purchase tickets, visit www.selectaseatlubbock.com or call 806.770.2000.
www.selectaseatlubbock.com
David Gaschen Sings Songs of Love
February 14th 2010
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!
7:30pm - Tickets: $30 - Call 806.762.3233 for more details!
www.cactustheater.com
7:30pm - Tickets: $30 - Call 806.762.3233 for more details!
www.cactustheater.com
Riverdance
February 16-18 2010
The thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play 3 farewell performances at the City Bank Auditorium. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, to date, Riverdance has played over 10,000 performances, been seen live by more than 22 million people in over 350 venues throughout 40 countries across 4 continents.
They have traveled well over 600,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of 2 billion; sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 10 million videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world! RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show features an international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s music.
Tickets range from $25 to $55 and are available at Select-A-Seat, area United Supermarkets, online at SelectaSeatLubbock.com or by calling 806-770-2000. City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Chanpions; 7:30 p.m.
www.selectaseatlubbock.com
They have traveled well over 600,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of 2 billion; sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 10 million videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world! RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show features an international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s music.
Tickets range from $25 to $55 and are available at Select-A-Seat, area United Supermarkets, online at SelectaSeatLubbock.com or by calling 806-770-2000. City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Chanpions; 7:30 p.m.
www.selectaseatlubbock.com
2nd annual Mardi Gras Festival
February 20th 2010
Admission is free. Food & wine will be available for purchase.
There will be a free jump Castle for the kids.
Music by 100% Entertainment DJ Robert Spera (rhymes with era)
There will be hourly interactive games for the kids.
There will be a light show by 100% Entertainment.
Beads & masks will be available!
Cajun food & other treats from Starlight Catering will be available for purchase.
There will be gift basket giveaways during the event!
This event will take place Noon - 5pm Saturday, February 20. Call the winery at 806.546.WINE for more details!
www.caprockwinery.com
There will be a free jump Castle for the kids.
Music by 100% Entertainment DJ Robert Spera (rhymes with era)
There will be hourly interactive games for the kids.
There will be a light show by 100% Entertainment.
Beads & masks will be available!
Cajun food & other treats from Starlight Catering will be available for purchase.
There will be gift basket giveaways during the event!
This event will take place Noon - 5pm Saturday, February 20. Call the winery at 806.546.WINE for more details!
www.caprockwinery.com
Texas Tech Women's Basketball
February 21st 2010
Cheer on the Lady Raiders on as they try to slow down the Jayhawks from Kansas this Sunday at 5:00pm. For tickets and more information, log on to www.texastech.com.
www.texastech.com
www.texastech.com
11th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
February 23rd 2010
Lubbock Meals on Wheels is presenting this spectacular event which will include over thirty-five food booths (with selections from your favorite local restaurants), live jazz music by the Shinn/Turner Dixieland Band, a large silent auction, cash bars, plus a variety of activities and prizes.
Colorful masks and beads will be available to make the evening even more festive. Everyone will also enjoy entertainment such as dancers, clowns, magicians, jugglers and flamboyant decorations in the official colors of purple, green, and gold. A King and Queen (Matt Laubhan from KLBK and Emily Leonard from KAMC) in full regal attire will reign over the evening. The expanded children’s area includes bouncers, a rock wall, spider climber, face and hair painting, and several games and activities to keep the kids entertained. Be sure to check out the French Market to take home some fabulous treasures such as trendy shirts, fragrances, and jewelry.
Event tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location (service charge applies) or for $35 at the door. Cash, checks, or credit cards are accepted and tickets can be mailed. New this year: Benefit drawing tickets will be available for either two round trip Southwest Airlines tickets anywhere they fly or two tickets to the Samsung Mobile 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race April 18th at Texas Motor Speedway. Drawing tickets are $5 each and only 1000 of each will be sold. Drawing will be held at the event but you need not be present to win. Please join us for a fantastic and fun evening and support a great program that feeds the homebound community.
For more information, please call Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 792-7971. Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Colorful masks and beads will be available to make the evening even more festive. Everyone will also enjoy entertainment such as dancers, clowns, magicians, jugglers and flamboyant decorations in the official colors of purple, green, and gold. A King and Queen (Matt Laubhan from KLBK and Emily Leonard from KAMC) in full regal attire will reign over the evening. The expanded children’s area includes bouncers, a rock wall, spider climber, face and hair painting, and several games and activities to keep the kids entertained. Be sure to check out the French Market to take home some fabulous treasures such as trendy shirts, fragrances, and jewelry.
Event tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location (service charge applies) or for $35 at the door. Cash, checks, or credit cards are accepted and tickets can be mailed. New this year: Benefit drawing tickets will be available for either two round trip Southwest Airlines tickets anywhere they fly or two tickets to the Samsung Mobile 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race April 18th at Texas Motor Speedway. Drawing tickets are $5 each and only 1000 of each will be sold. Drawing will be held at the event but you need not be present to win. Please join us for a fantastic and fun evening and support a great program that feeds the homebound community.
For more information, please call Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 792-7971. Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Smoke On The Mountain: HOMECOMING
February 26-28 2010
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 Theater 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 Cactus favorites Jane Prince Jones, Mike Morgan, Donnie Allison, Cami Caldwell, Toby Caldwell,Tamara Wallace, Kenny Maines, Marilyn Arland, Mark Paden and more!
February 26th, 27th & 28th
7:30pm
Tickets: $25 - Call 806.762.3233 for more information!
www.cactustheater.com
February 26th, 27th & 28th
7:30pm
Tickets: $25 - Call 806.762.3233 for more information!
www.cactustheater.com
Help For Haiti
February 28th 2010
Main Event Entertainment is hosting a "Help For Haiti" fundraiser on February 28, 2010 from 12pm - 4pm. Tickets are $20 per person and include "All You Can Play" bowling, billiards, laser tag and glow golf. $5 from each ticket sold will be given to the American Red Cross to benefit their relief efforts in Haiti.
www.maineventusa.net
www.maineventusa.net
Texas Tech Women's Basketball
February 28th 2010
Oklahoma State makes the trip to Lubbock and takes on the Lady Raiders at 12:00pm. For tickets and more information, log on to www.texastech.com.
www.texastech.com
www.texastech.com
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