Lubbock Arts

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, […]

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

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

By:  Stacy Keith “Stunning”  “A standing ovation from California” “The Plains are alive with the sound of music” are just a few of the accolades received by Christopher J. Oglesby after the stellar performance on Friday November 12 of the world premiere of “Fire in the Water; Earth in the Air:  A Symphony of Songs”

November 27 is Small Business Saturday and a very fun event is planned to celebrate this day and give you the opportunity to support local artists and buy some terrific Holiday gifts!  The Caprock Artists Studio Collection will be showcasing the works of 13 outstanding Lubbock professional artists.  A lovely variety of works will be

By:  Stacy Keith Vibrant, joyful, and dramatic are just a few of the words that come to mind in describing the incredibly diverse artwork by Lubbock artist Janelle Spivey.  But this talented artist began her adult life as a travel industry professional.  After 20 years of working in the tourism industry, Spivey decided to seek

There is nothing like a great film.  Films inspire in us a range of emotions; they reflect the human condition and experience. Lubbock, a certified “Film Friendly Community” by the Texas Film Commission, has an amazing local film festival which has inspired and excited thousands since its beginnings 18 years ago. LHUCA’s Flatland Film Festival

By:  Stacy Keith Lady bug releases, summer art classes, and climbing the “big tree” in the arboretum are just a few of the memories that the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center left me with as I watched my son during his oh too quick childhood enjoy the activities offered there.  I still have one

This summer, a wave of color has splashed the Lubbock Cultural District in the form of public art. Visitors making their way east and west on Mac Davis Lane are offered a sampling of artwork by both visiting and local artists. When entering Mac Davis Lane off of Avenue Q, the “Viva Lubbock” mural graces