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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.
Lubbock Arts

The Bronzino of Lubbock: James W. Johnson

By Stacy Keith I had the privilege of catching up with one of Lubbock’s most well-known artists – James Johnson.  He is not only an incredibly versatile painter, but his work spans gothic, humorous and abstract ...

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Lubbock Cultural Learning

History in the Making: A Chance to Rediscover the FiberMax Center for Discovery

By:  Jordan Williamson As a high school teacher in Lubbock ISD, one of my goals is to have my students see themselves reflected in the little world that is my classroom. I hope they see their ...

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Lubbock Arts

Lubbock Community Theatre Plants Permanent Roots

By Stacy Keith During the shutdowns of COVD19, the Lubbock Community Theatre (LCT), like many businesses, had a huge problem.  Live venues of all types were closed due to the pandemic, the theatre couldn’t offer its ...

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Lubbock Music

Renowned Musicians to Launch First Buffalo Grass Fest

By Stacy Keith When Lubbock received its Texas Music Friendly Community certification in 2020, the committee began working to fill niches in Lubbock’s rich music culture and industry.  One of the areas the team felt could ...

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Lubbock Arts

A Lubbock Artist’s Journey Toward Healing

By:  Stacy Keith Around the holidays, I was scrolling through Instagram and caught sight of artwork which really struck me. I wasn’t familiar with this Lubbock artist, so I continued to look through her feed.  Everything ...

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Lubbock Music

Lepidoptera’s Music Arises with Love and Hope

By Stacy Keith Lubbock is known for its wealth of great performers.  Lepidoptera founder Jennifer Hanners Gutierrez is doing it right – talent, professionalism and a heart for people, she is not typical in any way.  ...

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Lubbock Arts

Amanda Sneed: All About Color

By:  Stacy Keith Amanda Sneed paints with energy, joy and color and she has an amazing partnership with locally owned boutique All About Looks (3515 34th Street).  I caught up with this bundle of energy at ...

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Lubbock Music

Music and Love Lead Robin Harrell and Mockingbird Guitar Studio to Lubbock

By Stacy Keith As the mission of the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation is to champion and cultivate the arts in Lubbock – I try to keep a look out for new arts groups and businesses in ...

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