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Upcoming Events
  • Chernobyl, 25 Years Later- Biological Legacy of a Nuclear Meltdown
    Sep 25 11 - Mar 6 12
  • Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares
    Nov 27 11 - Feb 5 12
  • Speaking Volumes: Books and Ideas from 1250-1862
    Jan 28 - Apr 29 2012
  • Windows to Heaven: Treasures from the Museum of Russian Icons
    Jan 29 - Apr 8 2012
  • Da Vinci - The Genius
    Jan 30 - Apr 15 2012
  • Farm Show Breakfast with Wyman Meinzer
    February 7th 2012
  • Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic
    February 7-9 2012
  • Harlem Globetrotters
    February 9th 2012
  • We Carry a Heavy Load: Beauty and Burdens in the Lives of African Women Exhibition
    February 9th 2012
  • David Gaschen at the Cactus Theater
    February 11th 2012
(printer friendly)Events for September 2010
Accelerate: A Juried Exhibition of 15 Emerging Artists with Disabilities
Jun 15 - Sep 11 2010
For the eighth year, VSA arts and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., partnered to recognize emerging artists with disabilities who demonstrate promise in the visual arts. Every artist faces a blank page, canvas, or space with open possibilities. Starting from zero, ideas take shape, momentum builds, creativity gathers speed, and a new work of art is created. Once the basic elements of line, composition, form, and color are practiced and studied, artists search for motivation that will sustain their artistic pursuits. This exhibition features the many personal reasons that accelerate the desire to create. After a D.C. debut, VSA arts is presenting the “Accelerate” artwork in a two-year, nation-wide touring exhibition.

Admission and parking is FREE!

For more information contact the museum at 806.742.2490.

www.depts.ttu.edu

Museum of Texas Tech University
3301 4th Street,
Lubbock, TX
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Buddy Holly Center Summer Showcase 2010 - Patricia Vonne
September 1st 2010
September 2nd, Thursday 5:30 p.m. €“ 7:30 p.m.

Join us at the Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard to support and enjoy Texas Musicians. Concerts are every Thursday evening beginning June 3rd through September 2rd. Cash bar and beverages available for purchase. No outside beverages or food are allowed. All ages welcome!

www.buddyhollycenter.org

Buddy Holly Center
1801 Crickets Avenue
Lubbock, TX
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The JD€™s
September 2-3 2010
Cactus Theater, 7:30pm

Donnie and his sidekicks Jeff Bailey, Jason Fellers, and Mark Paden return to the Cactus stage to take you on a walk through memory lane with the all time hits of the JD€™s. With their usual comedic wit, their cool vibe and amazing musical talent, this is "THE" concert you can€™t miss! We are all blessed to have the group back together again. Their last shows were completely sold out! Don€™t wait till the last minute - get your tickets today! This show will sell FAST!

For more information or to buy tickets, call 806.762.3233

www.cactustheater.com

Cactus Theater
1812 Buddy Holly Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79401


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ATO GatorFest 2010 featuring the Casey Donahew Band
September 3rd 2010
Concert benefiting the local YWCA. Will have drinks, Gator meat meals, and live music.
Bands are the Casey Donahew Band, The Hogg Maulies, Levi Smith, Seth Savage Band, and Brandon Adams.

September 4th, 2010 at 6 pm

Main street and University between Ulofts and Bash Riprock’s

This is the first annual ATO GatorFest featuring the Casey Donahew Band and benefiting the Lubbock YWCA. The concert will be on the evening before the opening Texas Tech Football game against SMU. We would like everyone to come out and enjoy gator, drinks, live music, and fun.

Tickets available at www.atogatorfest.com or at Bash Riprock’s

For more information visit www.atogatorfest.com or contact Riley Branch at riley.branch@ttu.edu

www.atogatorfest.com

Poodle Skirts & Hot Rods
September 3rd 2010
September 4th, Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Take a step back into the 1950s and create your very own poodle skirt or hot rod. Pre-registration is required by September 1st. Call Lisa Howe at 806-775-3567 for more information.

www.buddyhollycenter.org

Buddy Holly Center
1801 Crickets Avenue
Lubbock, TX
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SMU vs. Texas Tech
September 4th 2010
The Red Raiders open the new season by hosting the Mustangs of SMU.

Kickoff is set for 2:30pm at Jones AT&T Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.

For tickets, call 806.742.4412

www.texastech.com

The 22nd Annual National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration
September 8-11 2010
A western heritage and cowboy culture event. The schedule includes nationally-recognized, regional and local musical entertainers, poets and storytellers, western authors panel, film and movie seminars, horse handling demonstrations, a parade, a Native American Powwow, chuck wagon cook-off, and exhibits of over 200 spaces of western merchandise. Headline entertainers include R.W. Hampton, The Gillette Brothers, Johnny Western, Flying J Wranglers (Friday only), and Annie & Amy Smith (Thursday only).

Also, there will be a "Grubs and Duds" luncheon featuring clothing styles from 1860-1900! Wrangler Passes are also available which gives you an all-inclusive pass to the event!

For more details, visit the National Cowboy Symposium website.

www.cowboy.org

"The Foreigner"
September 9-25 2010
A comedy Written by Larry Shue and directed by Jay C. Brown
Have you ever wanted to just get away from everything and everybody and not say a single word? Charlie Baker has this chance when he goes to an old fishing lodge in rural Georgia and pretends he is a "foreigner’ and cant speak or understand a word of English. The problem is since he cant communicate, everyone at the lodge thinks he is fair game to confide in with their most intimate secrets. American playwright Larry Shue mixes laughter and poignancy in this comedy about the equality of all humans.

September 10-12, 17-19, 24-26
Ticket prices are:
Musicals $25 adults, $20 students
Non musicals $20 adults, $15 students
Friday and Saturday night performances start at 8pm,
Sunday afternoon performances start at 2pm


www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org

Lubbock Community Theatre
4230 Boston Avenue
Lubbock, TX
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14th Annual Apple Butter Festival
September 10th 2010
A fun festival for the entire family including hayrides in the orchard, space slide, craft booths, petting zoo, face painting, meet Johnny Appleseed, children€™s activities all day, miniature horses, green chili roasting, raw honey sampling and bottling, lots of pre-picked apples, and other activities. Admission $3 per person, children under 6 enter free. There will be live music in the orchard both days featuring Joe Gillis, Buddy & Tina Wright, the Barbershop Chorus, Megan Atkinson, Amy Carroll, Paul Davidson, and more. Food includes a benefit lunch with beverage offered all day for $5, fresh apple turnovers and Blue Bell Ice Cream for $2. All proceeds benefiting South Plains Food Bank District 5730 Rotary Apple Orchard, Meals On Wheels, and other charitable activities of Metropolitan Lubbock Rotary Club.

For more information call 806-892-2961. Apple Country Orchards, located 4 miles east of Idalou on Highway 62/82 (12206 East Hwy 62); 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Apple Country at Hi-Plains Orchards
12206 E. Highway 62
Idalou, TX 79329
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USSSA Fall Tune-Up
September 10-11 2010
Brushing off the bats and gloves the Lubbock USSSA gets ready for more action at Berl Huffman.

For more details, please visit the website.

www.lubbockusssa.com

The Maize
Sep 10 - Nov 27 2010
Fall is here and the Simpson family has created a new labyrinth that will challenge any maze goer! Come test your skills in the 12 acre cornfield full of twists and turns. The Maize will give visitors the chance to see this startling creation and is also the perfect place to come pick your pumpkins for fall decorating and carving. We have a huge selection and varieties to choose from. It is the perfect adventure for families, school field trips, church groups, scouts, birthday parties, cooperate team building and company gatherings. So come be a part of Lubbock€™s very own cornfield Maize.

In addition to the Maize you will find roasted corn, BBQ, rock wall, pumpkin patches, campfires, corn cannon, hay bale mazes, barnyard, concession and tent area. Maze admission - $7, non- maze admission - $4, (3 and under are free). Hayride, Corn Cannon, Cow Train- $1 each. By Reservation: Tues -Thur 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. (School Field trips) and Tues-Thur 5 €“ 9 p.m. (Groups). For more information call James and Patti Simpson at 787-4222 or 787-4241 or visit www.cornfieldmaze.com.

From Shallowater: (2 miles East on FM 1294). From 4th and Frankford: (7 miles North on Frankford to FM 1294. Turn left and go ¾ of a mile). From I-27: (Take the Shallowater Exit. Go 6.5 miles on FM 1294). Open to the public: Friday 5 €“ 9 p.m., Saturday 10 €“ 9 p.m., Sunday 2 €“ 9 p.m

www.cornfieldmaze.com

The Maize
6323 Farm Road 1294
(2 miles east of Shallowater)
Lubbock, TX
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An evening with Bill Neal
September 15th 2010
Bill Neal of Abilene, Texas, will discuss his book “Getting Away With Murder on the Texas Frontier: Notorious Killings & Celebrated Trials” at 7 p.m., Sept. 16, 2010, at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

Neal is a native of Quanah, Texas, a rancher, former newspaper reporter, retired trial lawyer and an author who has capitalized on his 40 years of experience in criminal law to write fascinating tales of early-day murder trials in Texas and the Oklahoma Territory.

Neal’s visit is sponsored by The Helen DeVitt Jones Heritage Series at the NRHC. His program will be free for Ranching Heritage Association members and $5 for non-members. Reservations are required in advance and space is limited. Contact Emily Arellano at emily.arellano@ttu.edu or (806) 742-0498. A reception will follow the program.


www.nrhc.ttu.edu

National Ranching Heritage Center
4th Street & Indiana Avenue,
Lubbock, TX
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Speaker Bill Neal
September 15th 2010
will discuss topics from his book “Getting Away with Murder on the Texas Frontier”
7 to 9 p.m.
free admission for RHA members, $5 for non-members.

www.nrhc.com

National Ranching Heritage Center
3121 4th Street,
Lubbock, TX
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Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace
Sep 15 - Oct 2 2010
Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace, opening on September 1st at Silent Wings Museum, presents Charles M. Schulz’s lovable beagle, Snoopy, as his alter ego, the Flying Ace. The exhibit showcases 40 of Snoopy’s most exciting adventures in his transformed doghouse—now a Sopwith Camel airplane —from the time he faced a deadly bout of influenza to sparring with the Flying Ace’s archenemy, the Red Baron. Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace is toured by ExhibitsUSA, the national touring division of Mid-America Arts Alliance, a non-profit regional arts organization based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Schulz served as a sergeant in the army and had always wanted to draw adventure comic strips but had been told to stick with what he did best—funny kids. However, after 15 years as a cartoonist, on Sunday, October 10, 1965, he finally had the opportunity to create his hero: Snoopy, the World War I Flying Ace. Visitors to this exhibit can follow Snoopy on his imaginary adventures through the skies of Europe. Forty digital prints from the original drawings done by Schulz are on display, along with accompanying photographs of the artist.

Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace is organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center and toured by ExhibitUSA. The purpose of ExhibitsUSA is to create access to an array of arts and humanities exhibitions, nurture the development and understanding of diverse art forms and cultures, and encourage the expanding depth and breadth of cultural life in local communities. ExhibitsUSA is a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance, a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1972.

www.silentwingsmuseum.com

Silent Wings Museum
6202 I-27,
Lubbock, TX 79403
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Zac Brown Band and Robert Randolph and The Family Band
September 16th 2010
Zac Brown Band and Robert Randolph and The Family Band
Friday, Sep 17 7:00p
at City Bank Coliseum, Lubbock, TX

Tickets on sale at the Select-A-Seat outlets at Amigo€™s Supermarket, Dollar Western Wear, Civic Center, Ralph€™s, Market Street, etc.
Price: $51 and $48
Phone: Call 806.770.2000

Come see this electric show the night before the Red Raiders take on the Longhorns of UT.

www.selectaseatlubbock.ocm

Ballet Lubbock’s production of “Ragtime”
September 16-18 2010
he Ballet Lubbock Company kicks off its 2010-2011 performance season with Ragtime, an original ballet choreographed by Yvonne Racz Key set to the music of Scott Joplin. With live accompaniment by accomplished pianist Mark Morton, fantastic costumes, and inspiring and often humorous choreography, Ragtime will entertain audiences of all ages.

With original choreography by Genevieve Durham, Jennifer Crosson, and Ballet Lubbock Company member Katerina DeLawyer, Ragtime also features a program of diverse works including styles in modern and jazz.

Tickets are available for $25 through Select-a-Seat at 770-2000 or www.selectaseatlubbock.com. All tickets are assigned seating. For more information, please contact Marketing/PR Coordinator Nicholas Dragga by calling (806) 785-3090 or through e-mail at Nicholas@balletlubbock.org. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts Firehouse Theatre, 511 Ave. K; Friday & Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 2 p.m.

www.balletlubbock.org

The Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts
511 Avenue K
Lubbock, TX 79401
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Texas vs. Texas Tech
September 17th 2010
One of the best rivalries in Texas, the Longhorns look for revenge from their last trip to Lubbock.

Kickoff is set for 7:00pm at Jones AT&T Stadium.

For tickets, call 806.742.4412

www.texastech.com

9th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off
September 22nd 2010
Ribs, brisket, fajitas and more...find out who has the best BBQ in West Texas! The 9th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off, presented by Suddenlink West Texas, will be held Thursday, September 23, in downtown Lubbock, just west of the new Chamber offices in the Wells Fargo Center parking lot. The event is open to the public from 5pm-9pm. Evening entertainment will be provided by Kinky Wizards.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All students pay $10/each and children 5 and under get in free. Tickets will go on sale September 1.

www.hubcitybbq.com

Name for a Nation
September 23-24 2010
September 24 & 25, 2010 | 8:00 pm
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Roman Rabinovich, piano

Overture to “The Bartered Bride” SMETANA

Piano Concerto No. 3 PROKOFIEV

Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” TCHAIKOVSKY

Join us for our passionate season opener as we bring forth the shining national pride of three famed composers! Sergei Prokofiev’s dazzling “Piano Concerto No. 3” will be performed brilliantly by virtuoso pianist Roman Rabinovich. You also will hear the “Overture toThe Bartered Bride” by Smetana, a quintessentially Czech piece that celebrates the lively spirit of that nation’s people. Also featured is Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6, Pathétique,” which vividly depicts both personal and national struggle. Come and witness the dynamic soundtrack of two nations.


www.lubbocksymphony.org

Heart of the Plains Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
September 23-25 2010
This year, the show will feature conformation, obedience, rally and fun match events. Spectators are welcome, but no dogs are allowed in the facility if not entered in the show. There will be special Bred-by Exhibitor classes and Puppy classes on Friday and Saturday.

There will be assorted vendor booths, and a raffle will be held with very nice prizes.

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
1501 Mac Davis Lane
8am until Best in Show has been presented each day (usually around 4pm or 5pm)

Paul Milosevich Workshop
September 23-25 2010
Learn from one of West Texas’ preimere artists! Paul Milosevich will be holding a Landscape, Still Life & Portrait technique work shop at the National Ranching and Heritage center September 24-26, 2010.

This workshop with Paul Milosevich will cover the basic fundamentals of realistic landscape, still life and portrait work. Beginners, intermediate and advanced students will benefit from the experience. Students must be ages 16 or older to participate. Participants will provide their own materials; a supply list will be provided upon registration.

For more details contact Emily Arellano at 806.742.0498 today!

www.nrhc.com

National Ranching Heritage Center
4th Street & Indiana Avenue,
Lubbock, TX
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USSSA Fall Cotton Pickin’ Girl’s Fast Pitch
September 23-25 2010
This tournament will take place at the Lubbock Youth Sports Complex located at, Milwaukee Ave. and FM 1585.

For more information, visit the website.

www.lubbockusssa.com

2010 Panhandle South Plains Fair
Sep 23 - Oct 1 2010
The fair is back with free concerts, carnival midway, food and refreshments, exhibitors, merchants and lots of fun. The concerts will be held at the South Plains Fair Coliseum, and the tickets to each of the concerts are free and include The Eli Young Band (September 24), Black Stone Cherry (September 25), Jake Owen (September 27), La Mafia (September 28), Blue Oyster Cult (September 29), Los Lonely Boys (September 30), En Vogue (October 1), The Grass Roots (October 2). Fair admission prices are: adult, (13 and over) $8.00, children, (under 13) $3.00 and parking is $5.00.

The Mega Pass will be $60.00 again this year and will be available for purchase at the Fair Park Coliseum Monday-Friday 12 noon €“ 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The last day to purchase a Mega Pass will be Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m. €“ 6 p.m. They will not be available after that day. The Mega Pass is a pay-one-price picture ID that is good for a wristband for unlimited rides each day of the carnival operation: September 24th - October 3rd. Pony rides and other specialty rides may be exempted.

Special days during fair week are school day: Monday (September 26th) where all children under 18 admitted free until 9 p.m. and senior citizen day: Tuesday (September 28th) where all persons over 60 years of age admitted for a discounted price of $4.00 South Plains Fair Grounds, 1012 Avenue A; 1 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and operates until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday night.

www.southplainsfair.com

"It's Not Over...Yet"
September 24th 2010
This musical drama, written and directed by Mr. LeGene Brooks, is a must see!

"It€™s Not Over...Yet!" is a story about dreams. it motivates those who have dreams and encourages those who are pursuing their dreams. This show is electrifying and has several surprising twists and turns!

Mr. LeGene Brooks of Heavenly Productions, Inc. and First Baptist Church of Lubbock will present "It€™s Not Over...Yet!" Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 6:00pm. First Baptist is located at 2201 Broadway.

Admission:
Adults $12
Tickets at the door: $17

Tickets available at First Baptist Church by calling 806.747.0281 or 806.740.3720

For more information, email legene@heavenlyproductionsinc.com

www.heavenlyproductionsinc.com

Junior Rough Rider Fall Corral
September 24th 2010
1 to 3 p.m. Free for JRR members, $5 for non-members.

Round up your little buckaroos for a ranching adventure! The Junior Rough Riders is the official youth organization of the NRHC for kids age 10 and under, sponsored by the Ranching Heritage Association.

www.nrhc.com

National Ranching Heritage Center
3121 4th Street,
Lubbock, TX
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Fireball Run
September 26-27 2010
The Fireball Run is “Amazing Race meets Motorsports.” Throughout their mission, teams join together for the Race to Recover America’s Missing Children, the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children. The Fireball Run will be welcomed to Lubbock Monday evening, September 27th and will depart Tuesday morning, September 28th. Visit www.fireballrun.com for a complete schedule and more information.

www.fireballrun.com

Daniel Tosh: Twenty Ten Tour
September 28th 2010
With razor sharp wit and biting commentary, comedian Daniel Tosh delves into all aspects of the Internet from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this new weekly, topical series, “Tosh.0" Tickets for this show can be purchased at all Select-a-Seat locations or call them at 806.770.2000

The show will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater at 7:30pm.

www.selectaseatlubbock.ocm

The 2nd Annual Lubbock Wine Festival
Sep 30 - Oct 2 2010
The 2nd Annual Lubbock Wine Festival will be held October 1st-3rd at the American Wind Power Center, 1701 Canyon Lake Drive.

€ Friday, October 1st €“ 5:30pm-11pm
€ Saturday, October 2nd €“ 2pm-11pm
€ Sunday, October 3rd €“ 1pm-6pm

Twenty-two great Texas wineries invite you to taste and purchase over 100 delectably different world-class wines. Purchasing is available on-site by the glass, bottle or case. Enjoy great food from some of Lubbock€™s top restaurants and wine-bars. Relax to the sounds of live music, and browse the many arts and crafts booths of local artists showcasing their talents. A four-course preview dinner, €œA Toast on the High Plains,€ will be held Friday, October 1st, tickets are required for this and may only be purchased on the website. Visit www.lubbockwinefestival.com to learn more about the festival, discounts and to purchase tickets.

Tickets are $23.00 per person at the door. There is a $2.00 discount for persons with military ID, College ID or over age 55.

Those in attendance under the age of 21 who will not be allowed to sample the wines can enter for $7.00 each.


www.lubbockwinefestival.com

American Wind Power Center
1701 Canyon Lake Drive,
Lubbock, TX
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