Tag: Fun

Hub City Happenings: October

By: Aubrie Harris October 1 – 502 Jam Night Two Docs Brewing Co. is hosting a jam night every Sunday 6–9 p.m. The sign-ups are open and everyone is welcome! October 1 – King Tut: Treasures of the Tomb The Science Spectrum has a limited-time exhibition centering around the famous ancient Egyptian ruler King Tut

Drive-In for a 20-Year Celebration at Stars & Stripes Theatre

By: Aubrie Harris Experience the big screen in both a new and old way. Surrounded by the sound of gravel crunching under tires, idling cars, excited chatter of other moviegoers, and the smell of buttery popcorn, the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Movie Theatre creates a unique atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the South

Lubbock’s Hidden Speakeasy Revealed

By: Annie Kinnison Manhattan 9, Lubbock’s first speakeasy bar, offers a variety of martinis, cocktails and drinks expertly crafted using the highest quality alcohol at a premium price. Designed to mimic a 1920s prohibition-era lounge, guests walk the red carpet under the marquee lights only to be met by a bouncer who plays the part

A Sip of West Texas: A look into one of the region’s most successful family-run vineyards

Located forty-three miles southwest of Lubbock, a family-run winery with a rich history is settled over 400 acres in the Texas High Plains AVA.  The region grows over 85% of Texas’ wine grape production, and Reddy Vineyards has contributed to that notoriety for over two decades. The story of Reddy Vineyards, rooted deep in the

5 Ways to Celebrate Buddy Holly’s Birthday in Lubbock

By: Aubrie Harris A local rock ‘n’ roll legend’s birthday is just around the corner. On September 7, the music community will celebrate Buddy Holly’s 87th birthday. Learn more about Lubbock’s favorite son and how you can join the festivities below. Ever since he was young, Buddy enjoyed listening to and making music. He rocketed

Hub City Happenings: September

By: Aubrie Harris September 1 – First Friday Art Trail A visit to Lubbock during the first of the month is only complete with stopping by the First Friday Art Trail (FFAT) hosted by LHUCA. FFAT is a free, self-guided art tour held in the Lubbock Cultural District in partnership with various art centers, museums,

A Guide to the Wolfforth Farmers Market

There’s nothing quite like pulling into the gravel parking lot, turning off the engine and waiting to take in the sweet aroma of freshly fried donuts, homemade bar soaps and wooden wick candles.  From the bright flower blooms during the summer to the maple pecan-flavored pastries of the fall, there’s one wholesome Hub City stop

How to Enjoy 48 Hours on the Lubbock Chilton Trail

Lubbock is the birthplace of the Chilton, a bubbly, vodka and lemon-based cocktail known for its refreshing qualities. Lucky for us, a variety of restaurants and bars in the Hub City make a great stop for craft cocktail enthusiasts and offer both classic and curated twists on the Chilton. If you have 48 hours to

Incorporating the West in Your Meeting

From bright orange sunsets and tangled tumbleweeds to our Western heritage and pioneering spirit, Lubbock, Texas paints the perfect picture of the wild west. Founded on the West Texas values of grit, independence and hospitality, event planners will find the Hub City to be a unique venue offering attendees an escape from the big city.

In The Spotlight: Lubbock Moonlight Musicals 

By: Annie Kinnison Lubbock Moonlight Musicals, founded in 2005 by Gerald Dolter and his wife Karen, emerged from a desire to provide on-stage experience for Texas Tech University students and a local venue for the South Plains community, with over 30 productions staged at the Wells Fargo Amphitheatre in Mackenzie Park since its inaugural production

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