By: Stacy Keith One of the most enduring traditions is The Nutcracker. For thousands of families, this Holiday tradition endures for generations. It is a beautiful ballet and one which is so great for children to view because it consists of beautiful costumes, fairies, a prince and a not so scary villain. Adapted from the […]
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By: Stacy Keith An arts community is an important element for any city and Lubbock is particularly lucky to have a group of artists through the Charles Adams Studio Project (CASP). CASP offers both live/work studio space options as well as just working studio space to emerging artists who seek a way to nurture their
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By Stacy Keith Clay has always fascinated me. To be able to take a substance with no form and create something beautiful from it is an intriguing process. Ceramic art can be dated back to 24,000 BC. Using clay from the earth and the element of fire, ancient artists created animals, human figures
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By Stacy Keith 2020 was an interesting year, not just for what it took from us, but for what it gave us too. Lubbock was gifted several new arts organizations in 2020, a year of catastrophe in some ways and the spawn of creativity in others. One of those new organizations which was created was
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By Stacy Keith Behind the origin story of every great legendary place are usually legendary people with the forethought, vision, and creativity to build it. In Lubbock, Texas, one of the most legendary places I hear discussed in music circles is Stubb’s Bar-B-Q. This iconic venue, now gone for many years, hosted musicians traveling through
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By: Stacy Keith Lubbock, Texas is often known for its flatlands, sunsets and never-ending vistas, but you may not know Lubbock is also known regionally for its many festivals throughout the year. In the spirit of gathering again and the thriving arts community in Lubbock, I thought it appropriate to do a Lubbock
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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 styles. James can seemingly paint everything – really – from landscapes to portraits to animals. He came to us
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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 normal programming and it’s difficult to pivot a theatre company in a situation like this. Lubbock Community Theatre, however,
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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 she posted had shots of incredibly vibrant colors with a boldness that also seemed unusual to me. So, I
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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 the store to talk with her about her history, work, and painting. Amanda is originally from Tulia, a little
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