By: Jonny Verbeten, Ph.D. (Arts Education Coordinator) Every August, the downtown streets surrounding the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts and Two Doc’s Brewing Co. transform into a vibrant celebration of music and art. Since its founding in 2021, the Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts has become one of the city’s most dynamic […]
For Artists, By Artists: The Heartbeat of Lubbock Live Read More »
By: Jonny Verbeten, PhD Arts Education Coordinator, LCAF As the sun sets over Lubbock on July 4th, Mackenzie Park will come alive with the boom of fireworks, the sounds of live music, the scent of food trucks, and the unmistakable spirit of community. For 34 years, the 4th on Broadway celebration has been the heartbeat
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By: Jonny Verbeten, Arts Educaton Coordinator In the summer of 1982, Jack Lang and France’s Ministry of Culture conceived of a festival-styled celebration of music held in communal spaces and completely free to the public. From this concept came the first Fête de la Musique, now a federal holiday in France. In the forty-three years
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By: Olivia Stewart Developed in 2006 by the former Texas Tech University President Jon Whitmore, the Presidential Lecture and Performance Series (PLPS) provides engaging entertainment and learning opportunities for students, faculty, and the community at large. PLPS promotes art, culture, and education by providing concerts, speakers, dance and theatrical performances, and an annual music festival
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By: Olivia Stewart Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is an accomplished woman. She is a former NFL cheerleader, actress, and now a stand-up comedian. Her tour “The Family Reunion” is coming to Lubbock on March 20th, at 7 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. I got a chance to catch up with Anjelah
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By Olivia Stewart and Stacy Keith MOMIX is a dance illusionist company that is coming to Texas Tech University’s Allen Theatre on February 20th through the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series. The company is performing ALICE, a story about the character Alice from Lewis Carroll’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The production follows Alice’s experience
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By Stacy Keith, Director I was lucky enough to spend a few minutes with award winning jazz guitarist, songwriter, educator and producer Adam Hawley who will be performing at the Cactus Theater on February 20, 2025. Hawley had an early introduction to music and began playing piano at 8 years old and guitar soon after
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By Sean Robertson Lubbock Ballet is set to enchant audiences once again this season, continuing its cherished annual tradition of performing The Nutcracker. This timeless holiday classic showcases not just the beauty of dance but also the evolving vision of the company’s new leadership, who stepped in during one of the most challenging eras
By: Sean Robertson Join the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) in Lubbock, Texas, this December as they celebrate the season during the 46th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch. Taking place on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., this beloved community tradition offers an enchanting evening where history meets
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By Sean Robertson Get Creative with Chris & Jennifer Zarate at Board & Brush – Lubbock Looking for a unique and creative outing in Lubbock? Check out Board & Brush, owned by DIY enthusiasts Chris and Jennifer Zarate! This local business is where you can create beautiful custom wood signs in a hands-on
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