By: Stacy Keith, Director There are people in the world who leave a legacy and make an impact. Lubbock has held many of those people and one of them was Doug Smith. Smith was a composer and pianist, and his song “West Texas” has charmed audiences for many years at the Omni Theater in the […]
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By Jonny Verbeten The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation (LCAF) is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Saturday, September 6, with a “Hi 5 Celebration” that is free and open to the public. Taking place at the Hollingsworth Cultural Center at 42nd and Boston from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the day’s schedule will highlight the many
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By: Dr. Jonny Verbeten The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation (LCAF) is marking its five-year anniversary with a “Hi 5 Celebration” on September 6th at the Hollingsworth Cultural Center, located at 42nd and Boston. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this free event will feature art booths, musical performances, food trucks, games, theater and dance
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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 simply passionate about supporting Texas musicians while growing your venue’s impact, we’ve got an event you won’t want to
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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 its founding in 2021, the Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts has become one of the city’s most dynamic
For Artists, By Artists: The Heartbeat of Lubbock Live Read More »
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 trucks, and the unmistakable spirit of community. For 34 years, the 4th on Broadway celebration has been the heartbeat
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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 this concept came the first Fête de la Musique, now a federal holiday in France. In the forty-three years
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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. Hawley had an early introduction to music and began playing piano at 8 years old and guitar soon after
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By Cameron Insilan Here, the opportunities for budding musicians are abundant if you know where to look, and thanks to the musicians and artists in our community, I have learned where to look. I would be remiss to mention how our city got its astounding reputation for its musical talent. The success of music in
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By: Stacy Keith There is a long tradition of songwriting in Lubbock and across the South Plains. Legends such as Buddy Holly and Mac Davis, inspired by the wide-open spaces, birthed iconic sounds that continue to influence the industry. Today, Lubbock’s music industry continues to thrive, and a vast array of artists are writing in
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