By: Stacy Keith Time to dust off those writing and research skills for 2026 and prepare ahead to tackle grants if you are a non-profit organization – those Spring deadlines come in a hurry. I’ve written a few grants in my years of work in the non-profit sector and thought it might be fun to […]
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The Lubbock arts community is special and one of the ways it has earned this reputation is the ability of the creative sector to embrace new residents. One such artist is working to establish herself in the 806 and create Lubbock’s first Kalakshetra-style dance academy. Meet Samyuktha Punthambekar. She’s an Indo-Canadian Indian Classical Bharatanatyam artist,
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By Stacy Keith, Director When the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation was established in 2020, conversations began immediately about the challenge of healthcare plans for independent artists, performers and entrepreneurs. The issue of being independent (working for yourself) after leaving home and the safety of a nest with a family healthcare plan is daunting for many.
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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 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 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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Lubbock earned its Film Friendly certification through the Texas Film Commission in 2021. This designation encourages communities to develop their film industry and encourage productions to come to the community to create films. There is a lot of quiet film work that occurs in our community. The film industry, like other creative industries within the
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How LCAF Can Help You. By Stacy Keith, Director Talent is in abundance in Lubbock. It is a rich environment for creativity not only through its storied past (with music giants Buddy Holly, Mac Davis, Joe Ely and numerous others), but also because of a dynamic culture of talented individuals. Be they dancers, artists,
