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#LubbockLegends

Lubbock is an incubator for the creative and has produced more than one legend in its time. Join us as we highlight modern Lubbock Legends through conversations to understand their art, their work, and their soul.
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Raise the Volume (and Your Bottom Line) with TMIRP

Tuning In to Opportunity: Learn About the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program Calling live music venues and promoters in West Texas! If you’ve ever felt the financial strain of putting on live shows, or if you’re ...

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For Artists, By Artists: The Heartbeat of Lubbock Live

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 ...

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Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway: A Legacy of Music, Fireworks, and Community Spirit

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 ...

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Jump In: Celebrating “Make Music Day”

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 ...

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Spotlight Sessions: Texas Tech University’s Presidential Lecture and Performance Series

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. ...

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Sharing laughter and Living in Gratitude: A Conversation with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

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. ...

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MOMIX’s ALICE – Not Your Average “Alice in Wonderland”

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, ...

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Working the Groove: The Relentless Journey of Jazz Musician Adam Hawley

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. ...

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