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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Buddy Holly and the Crickets made appearance on the nationally televised "Ed Sullivan Show," which was filmed in New York City, in December 1957 and January 1958. Buddy mentioning Lubbock, Texas during his interview with Sullivan, and the host requested more applause "for these youngsters from Texas."

MUSIC

SUNDAY

No Dry County- 9 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185.

Shane Rogers and Thomas West - 10 p.m., Skooners Bar & Grill, 1617 University Ave., (806) 749-7625.

Daniel Green Memorial Open Jam- 10:30 p.m., Lonestar Oyster Bar 34th, 3040 34th St., (806) 796-0101.

MONDAY

Bo Garza- 7 p.m., The Funky Door, 6015 82nd St., #2, (806) 687-0505.

Gypsy Jayne and Kevin Bruce - 10 p.m., Skooners Bar & Grill, 1617 University Ave., (806) 749-7625.

SPiVEY- 10:20 p.m., Bar PM, 1211 University Ave., (806) 747-2720.

Here Lies The Hero - 9 p.m., Jake's Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., $10 at door, (806) 687-5253.

TUESDAY

Jazz Jam- 7 p.m., Louie Louie's Piano Bar, 1703 Texas Ave. (806) 749-7464.

Siren Shipwreck - 9 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185.

Brian McRae- 7:30 p.m., The Funky Door, 6015 82nd St., #2, (806) 687-0505.

John Sprott - 7 p.m., The Triple J Chophouse and Brew Co., 1807 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 771-6555.

The Shane Rogers Band- 7 p.m., Texas Cafe and Bar, 3602 50th St., (806) 792-8544.

Outlier- 8:30 p.m., Cujo's Sports Bar & Grill, 5811 Fourth St., (806) 791-2622.

The Saint Jazz Project - 9 p.m., Bash Riprock's, 2419 Main St., (806) 762-2274.

WEDNESDAY

Karen Jonas Band- 9 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185.

Thomas Craig Elliot - 7:30 p.m., The Funky Door, 6015 82nd St., #2, (806) 687-0505.

Angela and Miranda- 9:30 p.m., Legends Pizzeria, Grill and Chill, 5015 University Ave., #11 A, (806) 771-9599.

Veda Moon - 10 p.m., Skooners Bar & Grill, 1617 University Ave., (806) 749-7625.

THURSDAY

Junior's Listening Room- 6-9 p.m., CapRock Winery, 408 E. Woodrow Road. (806) 863-2704.

Flatland Cavalry w/ Troy Cartwright - 9 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185.

Texas Hippie Coalition - 7 p.m., Jake's Sports Cafe & Backroom, 5025 50th St., (806) 687-5253.

Sam Choate- 7 p.m., The Funky Door, 6015 82nd St., #2, (806) 687-0505.

Outlier - 10 p.m., Skooners Bar & Grill, 5811 Fourth St., (806) 791-2622.

Borgeous - 9 p.m., Level Nightclub, 1928 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-4466.

FRIDAY

Flatland Cavalry w/Kaitlin Butts- 9 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185.

Gary Nix and West Texas- 7:30 p.m., The Funky Door, 6015 82nd St., #2, (806) 687-0505.

Bleu Edmondson- 10 p.m., The Office Grill and Sports Bar, 5004 Frankford Ave., $10 advance tickets, $15 day of, available through Select-a-Seat, (806) 687-6242.

Gypsy Jayne Happy Hour - 5 p.m., Pub 50, 5001 Ave. Q, (806) 747-4001.

Amanda Shires with Nathan Hussey- Doors open at 6 p.m., Cactus Theatre, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-3233.

Mark Wallney and Darren Welch- 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jake's Sports Café and Backroom, 5025 50th St. (806) 687-5253.

SATURDAY

Beatgarden- 9 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185.

Seth Williamson- 7:30 p.m., The Funky Door, 6015 82nd St., #2, (806) 687-0505.

Curtis Grimes- 8 p.m., Wild West Lubbock, 2216 I-27, $8 advance tickets, $10 day of show for 21+ years old, $12 for 18-20-year-olds. (806) 741-3031.

Mystery Stain- 10 p.m., The Office Grill and Sports Bar, 5004 Frankford Ave., (806) 687-6242.

Element - 9 p.m., Jake's Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., (806) 687-5253.

New Scholars Of Music JAM - 2-7 p.m., Sound Stage Lubbock, 1925 Buddy Holly Ave. (806) 549-4284.

The Scones - 7:15 p.m., Melissa Grimes' colorful home, 1707 33rd St., $20 general admission, BYOB, reservations advised, (806) 441-9128.

THEATER

"Disgraced" - 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Firehouse Theatre at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. Play by Ayad Akhtar won 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 2013 Obie Award for Playwriting, staged by Hub Theatre Group. Story set at dinner party that explodes into a clash of racial, religious and political viewpoints. Stars: Bob Chanda as Amir, Paula Chanda as Emily, Anthony Burton as Isaac, Erik Gonzalez as Abe and Brittainee Hearne as Jory. Direction: Bob Chanda. Tickets: In advance, hubtheatregroup.org, $15, $10 for all students with IDs; Pay What You Can, with $5 minimum suggestion for box office on night of performance for seats not already purchased. (806) 939-6571. hubtheatregroup.org. Future performances: Sept. 11.

"Gates of Paradise" - 3 p.m. Saturday , Ragtown Gospel Theater, 870 Ragtown Road, 2 miles west of Post off U.S. 84. Christian play written by Chip Polk and directed by Glenn Polk . Story: As Jesus nears his final sacrifice, events unfold through eyes of patriarchs, prophets and others justified by their faith, culminating in arrival of savior in Paradise following crucifixion. Show opens with Ragtown Gospel Band performing one-hour concert of gospel music. Tickets: $22 reserved seats, $10 for students, 25 percent discount for groups of 12 or more; doors open at 2 p.m., (877) 724-8696, ragtown.com. Future performances: Sept. 17 and 24.

"Once Upon a Mattress"- 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Lubbock Community Theatre, 4230 Boston Ave. Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" into musical comedy, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Barer. Stage direction by Randal Ramirez. Music direction by Jacob Miller. Madeline Powell stars as Princess Winnifred. Tickets: Reserved seats $25, $20 for students, $5 ticket rush taking place five minutes prior to opening curtain. 749-2416. Future performances: Sept. 11, 16-18 and 23-25.

ART

An Introduction: Images by L. David Pike - Through Oct. 16, The Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. (806) 775-3560

149th Annual Awards Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society - Through Sept. 18, Abraham Art Gallery, atrium level of Mabee Learning Resource Center, Plainview's Wayland Baptist University, 1900 W. Seventh St., CMB 1278. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, or by special arrangement. (806) 291-3588.

Terry Morrow: Artist Talk- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Ave. K, free, (806) 762-8606.

The World of Special Needs Artists -Through Sept. 28, The Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave., Exhibit of works by special needs art students of Henry Salley, (806) 767-3724, pgriffith@mylubbock.us.

COMMUNITY

MONDAY

Learn to Dance with Jim and Linda- 6:30 p.m., UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St. $5. (806) 783-8829.

TUESDAY

Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation- 8-10 p.m., LASRDF Dance Center, 2305 120th St. Tuesday Rounds Dance Club. (806) 799-1324, (806) 799-6734.

Auditions for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - 7 p.m., Lubbock Community Theatre, 4230 Boston, Cast to include 11 people ages 20 and up. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.

WEDNESDAY

Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation- 7-9 p.m., LASRDF Dance Center, 2305 120th St. Diamond Plus Dancers. (806) 799-1324. (806) 799-6734.

Acrylic Painting- 1-4 p.m., Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Ages teen and older. $30 per session. (806) 767-3724.

Advanced Line Dance- 10:40 a.m., UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St. $5. (806) 783-8829.

Line Dance Vocabulary- 1:10 p.m., UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St. $5. (806) 783-8829.

Beginning Line Dance- 2:10 p.m., UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St. $5. (806) 783-8829.

Learn to Dance with Jim and Linda- 3:30 p.m, UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St. $5. (806) 783-8829.

Buddy's 80th Birthday Bash- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave., free admission all day. Allison House open until 3:30 p.m. "The Real Buddy Holly Story" screened throughout day, children's activities 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lubbock County Historical Commission Historic Marker Dedication- 4 p.m., part of Buddy's 80th Birthday Bash.

Buddy's Birthday Bash Reception - 4:30 p.m., part of Buddy's 80th Birthday Bash.

Jason Fellers- 5-7 p.m., Meadows Courtyard, part of Buddy's 80th Birthday Bash.

THURSDAY

Back to School Party- 9 p.m., Wild West, 2216 I-27, (806) 741-3031.

FRIDAY

Hub City Wheelers Dance- 7:30 p.m., LASRDF Dance Center, 2305 120th St. Maurice Stephenson calling. (806) 745-8290.

The National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration -9 a.m. Sept. 9-11, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. (806) 762-1688.

"Shamanic Skin: The Art of Magical Tattooing" lecture- 6 p.m., Helen Devitt Jones Auditorium of the Museum of Texas Tech (inside the Helen DXeVitt Jones Sculpture Court), 3301 Fourth St. Speaker: Larks Krutak of the department of anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution on ancient traditions, purposes, revivals and visual language of tattoos. Sponsors: Museum of Texas Tech, Office of International Affairs, the CH Foundation. Free. 742-3667.

SATURDAY

"Squib Kick It to a Fat Guy" book signing by author Alan Burton - 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 6002 Slide Road, South Plains Mall, (806) 793-1061.

13th annual South Plains Hot Air Balloon Round-Up - 7:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11, Buffalo Springs Lake, 9999 High Meadow Road. Balloon glow by the lake at 7:15 p.m. Saturday. No private rides. Food vendors present. Gate admission: $8 for ages 11 to 64, $2 for active military or veterans with ID, $2 for seniors age 65 or older, $3 for children between ages 6 and 11, with children age 5 and younger free. Information: Penny Jones, 747-3353.

Buddy's 80th Birthday Bash - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave., Regular admission.

Poodle Skirts & HotRods Workshop - 1-2:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave., part of Buddy's 80th Birthday Bash, ages 8+, ages 7 and under require adult supervision, $15. Paid pre-registration required by Tuesday by 5 p.m.. (806) 775-3562.

ATTRACTIONS

American Wind Power Center- 10a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2-5 p.m. Sundays (May-September), 1701 Canyon Lake Drive. More than 100 windmills displayed inside, more than 50 outside and a 6,000-square-foot mural depicting the history of windmills. Years represented by the windmills range from one manufactured in 1867, to two modern wind turbines for generation of electricity. Donation of $5 per person or $10 for a family of four. (806) 747-8734, www.windmill.com.

Bayer Museum of Agriculture- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1121 Canyon Lake Drive. Agriculture machinery and artifacts, with exhibits dating to the pioneering years of agriculture on the South Plains. Exhibits include horse-drawn plows, planters and cultivators, restored tractors and equipment and household items. Guided tours $5. Reservations: (806) 744-3786, www.agriculturehistory.org.

Buddy Holly Center- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 1801 Crickets Ave. Exhibits and programs on Texas music. General admission, $8; senior citizens (60 and older) $6; children ages 7 to 17, $5; students (with college ID), $5; children 6 and younger, free; members, free; and active-duty military (in uniform), free. (806) 775-3560.

Buddy Holly Statue, West Texas Walk of Fame and Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza- 19th Street and Crickets Avenue, directly across the street from the Buddy Holly Center. (806) 775-3560.

Floyd County Historical Museum- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 105 E. Missouri St., Floydada. More than 50,000 artifacts depicting early and recent prairie life, both agricultural and industrial. (806) 983-2415.

Garza County Historical Museum- 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 119 Ave. N, Post. Variety of historical items, ranging from the prehistoric to Native American culture. (806) 495-2207.

GlassyAlley Art Studio and Gallery- 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. first and Saturday every month, 1940 Texas Ave. Featuring a variety of art and glass mosaic art classes. (806) 535-2457.

Hale County Farm & Ranch Museum- 1-5 p.m. daily, one mile south of Hale Center on Interstate 27, exit 36. Exhibits feature artifacts relating to the early days of railroading, farming, and ranching in Texas. Collections include restored antique tractors, vintage farm equipment, and pedal cars. (806) 839-2556.

Joyland- Mackenzie Park, 500 Canyon Lake Drive. Family-centric amusement park featuring rides and roller coasters. 7-10 p.m. Friday; 2-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (806) 763-2719. www.joylandpark.com.

Lubbock Area Veterans War Memorial- 82nd Street and Nashville Avenue. Monument to region's soldiers has 20,000 bricks bearing the names of men and women who have served in the military in either times of peace or war, coordinated by American Legion Post 575. Bricks and sponsor plaques still available. (806) 794-9006, http://www.americanlegionpost575.org/lubbock-area-veterans-war-memorial.

Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 2401 Landmark Drive, accessible by marked Loop 289 exits or by following signs on U.S. 84. Archaeological preserve is a unit of the Museums of Texas Tech. Shows evidence of continuous human habitation spanning about 12,000 years. Features four miles of hiking trails, an interpretive center with exhibits, statues of extinct animals outside the center and several programs and events during the year. Free. (806) 742-1116, www.museum.ttu.edu/LLL.

Lubbock Water Rampage- 12-6 p.m. daily, 6602 Marsha Sharpe Fwy. Features water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and more. (806) 771-5953. www.lubbockwaterrampage.com.

Mount Blanco Fossil Museum- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 124. W. Main St., Crosbyton. Featuring a large collection of fossils and replicas, as well as presentations. (806) 675-7777.

Museum of Texas Tech- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 3301 Fourth St., Main building, Moody Planetarium, Natural Science Research Laboratory, the research and educational elements of the Lubbock Lake Landmark and the Val Verde County research site. Museum has collections in the arts, humanities and the sciences numbering more than 5 million objects. Temporary and permanent exhibitions presented in the main building. Free. (806) 742-2432.

National Ranching Heritage Center- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 3121 Fourth St. 48 historic ranch buildings and exhibits from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. Buildings include a cattle baron's home, ranch headquarters, dugouts, bunkhouse and a one-room school house. Annual events include a Candlelight at the Ranch Christmas program and a ranch day program in the spring. Information: (806) 742-0498, www.nrhc.ttu.edu.

O'Donnell Museum- 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 801 Eighth St., O'Donnell. Features a large variety of memorabilia related to Bonanza star Dan Blocker, as well as various antiques. (806) 428-3239.

OS Museum- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 301 E. Main St., Post. Features exhibitions about ranching as well as fine art, including seasonal displays. (806) 495-3570.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday -Saturday. 2503 Fourth Ave., Canyon. Includes a life-size pioneer town, fine art collections, and exhibits about the petroleum industry. (806) 651-2235.

Science Spectrum- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 2579 S. Loop 289. Interactive displays and artifacts; special programs at various times of the year. Admission: $7.50 for adults and $6 for children ages 3-12 and senior citizens. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Information: (806) 745-2525, www.sciencespectrum.org.

Silent Wings Museum- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 6202 N. I-27. Extensive displays of the glider program from the World War II era on the site where the majority of World War II glider pilots were trained. Photographs and equipment from the war years. Admission: $8 for the general public, $6 for senior citizens 60 and older; $5 for children ages 17 and younger; $5 for college students with ID. Children 6 and younger and museum members free. Information: (806) 775-2047, www.silentwingsmuseum.com.

Slaton Museum- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 115 W. Lubbock St., Slaton. A local history museum whose exhibits include antique furniture, historic books, and vintage medical instruments.

LOOKING AHEAD

"Labyrinth"- 2 and 7 p.m., Sept. 11 and Sept. 14, Movies 16, 5721 58th St. 30th anniversary of film directed by Jim Henson, Co-stars David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Tickets: 2 p.m., $6.50 ages 12 and older, $6.25 for children ages 11 and younger and seniors 62 and older, 7 p.m. tickets $8.75 for ages 12 and older, $6.25 for children ages 11 and younger and seniors 62 and older, (806) 796-2804.

Joshua Bell, American violinist- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. (806) 762-1688.

2016 Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony -6 p.m. Sept. 15, Lubbock Memorial Civic Centre Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Ponty Bone, Terry Cook, Sonny West and The Flatlanders will be inducted. Free.

Seventh annual Harvest Moon Concert- 7:15 p.m. Sept. 16, home of Paul and Claire Johnson, 5806 77th St., $20, RSVP required, (806) 535-0303, HubCityMusic.com.

Flatlanders members Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Each inducted a second time the day before on the West Texas Walk of Fame, Reserved seats: $35 main floor, $30 standard balcony seating. Information: 762-3233.

The Life and Art of Paul Gauguin with Christian Conrad- 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Sept. 17, LHUCA, 511 Ave. K.Free, (806) 762-8606.

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, featuring band leader and tenor saxophonist Jeremy Davis and trumpeter Clay Johnson - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Doors, open bar: 7 p.m. Reserved seats $25 on floor; $20 for standard balcony seating. Information: 762-3233.

Tribute to Motown Hits- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Local singers and instrumentalists. Reserved seats $20 on floor; $15 standard balcony seating. Information: 762-3233.

The Life and Art of Vincent Van Gogh with Christian Conrad- 11:30 a.m. Sept. 24, LHUCA, 511 Ave. K., Free, (806) 762-8606.

"Sounds of West Texas"- 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Vest of classic country, classic soft rock, pop nostalgia, folk and gospel by Larry Allen, Kaci (Keltz) Brice, Steve Burrus, Lesley Carraway, Mike Carraway, Riqan Castillo, Ray Espinoza, Richard Houston, Mike Huffman, Hannah Jackson, Darryl Lippe, Donetta Lippe, Dmmie Martin, Johnny Richardson, Betty Smith, Brent Smith, Keith Smith, Marji Wallney and Terry Westbrook. Darryl Holland is emcee. Reserved seats $20 and $15 online at cactustheater.com. 762-3233, or at door.

The 99th annual Panhandle-South Plains Fair- Sept. 23 through Oct. 1, at the Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds, with entrances from Broadway and from Avenue A north of Broadway. $10 for the general public age 13 and older, and $5 for children age 2 through 12. Children age 1 and younger are admitted free. Parking fee is $5. Admission must be paid from 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sunday, and from 1 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, Other hours to consider: Gates open at 8 a.m. daily for those wanting to view livestock; vendor building are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and carnival hours are 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, and 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 763-2833 for more details. Special days:

¦ Thursday, Sept. 22 - Preview night. No parking fee, no admission charge and each ride costs $1 to ride from 6 to 11 p.m.

¦ Sunday, Sept. 25 - Family Day; youths age 17 and younger are admitted free until 9 p.m.

¦ Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Teacher Tickets are honored.

¦ Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Seniors age 60 and older are admitted for $5.

¦Show dates - Sept. 23, Dark (no show); Sept. 24, Dark (no show); Sept. 25, Dark (no show); Sept. 26, Jana Kramer; Sept. 27. Three Dog Night; Sept. 28, Dark (no show); Sept. 29, Color Me Badd; Sept. 30, Shaggy; and Oct. 1, Dark (no show).

Jana Kramer - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle South Plains Fair, free concert sponsored by KLLL-FM, Call the fair (806) 763-2833, call KLLL-FM (806) 770-5555 about tickets.

Three Dog Night - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27, Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle South Plains Fair, free concert sponsored by KRBL-FM, Call the fair (806) 763-2833, call KRBL-FM (806) 749-1057 about tickets.

Color Me Badd - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29, Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle South Plains Fair, free concert sponsored by KMMX-FM, Call the fair (806) 763-2833, call KMMX-FM (806) 770-5649 about tickets.

Shaggy - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle South Plains Fair, free concert sponsored by KBTE-FM, Call the fair (806) 763-2833, call KBTE-FM (806) 770-2328 about tickets.

Ribbon cutting for the LHUCA Outdoor Plaza - ribbon-cutting ceremony and trumpet fanfare at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K., event includes live music, including Austin-based Beto y Los Fairlanes playing world beat, Latin pop, jazz and salsa music from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks and a cash bar will be present, no admission charge, (806) 762-8606.

Ralna English - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., no opening act, reserved tickets are $75 (balcony box seats), $60, $45 and $30, with standard blcony seating $20. Call 762-3233 for reservations and more details.

"Into the Woods" - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 30, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, McDonald Moody Auditorium at Lubbock Christian University, 5601 19th St., reserved seats are $17.50 for the general public and $10 for seniors age 65 and older, each child needing his/her own seat and all students.Call 720-7429 or visit LCU.edu/tickets to purchase tickets.

Leo Kottke - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., recording artist who specialized in mastering 6-string and 12-string guitar, reserved seats on the first five rows are $30. Tickets are $25 for the remainder of the floor seats, with standard balcony seating $15. Call 762-3233 for reserved seats and more details.

Marty Raybon, lead singer of Shenandoah - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., reserved seats on the first five rows are $35. Tickets are $30 for the remainder of the floor seats, with standard balcony seating $25. Call 762-3233 for reserved seats and more details.

October First Friday Art Trail - 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7, at more than a dozen galleries, venues and businesses. Some venues will stay open later. Visitors have the option of using their own vehicles or riding one of the four free Art Trail trolleys. Call 762-8606 or visit ffat.org for details.

Deana Carter - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., reserved seats on the first five rows are $30, Tickets are $25 for the remainder of the floor seats with standard balcony seating $20. (806) 762-3233 for reserved seats and more details.

FAcoustic trio hONEyhoUSe - including vocalists Mandy Buchanan, Yvonne Perea and Hillary Smith - 7:15 p.m. Oct. 21, Rockin' Box 33 house concert at Melissa Grimes' colorful home at 1707 33rd St. General admission seating is $20. Seating is limited and early reservations are advised. Call 441-9128 for reservations and more information.

Ghost, a Swedish heavy metal band - 8 p.m. Oct. 27, City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions. Reserved seats for the concert are $38. VIP Meet and Greet tickets are $300, and a VIP Popestar Package is $165. Tickets are on sale at the Select-A-Seat outlets at Amigo's Supermarket, Dollar Western Wear, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Market Street, Ralph's Records, Texas Tech Student Union building and United Supermarkets. Call 770-2000 for more details.

Monte Montgomery - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue. Reserved seats on the first five rows are $25. Tickets are $20 for the remainder of the floor seats, with standard balcony seating $15. Call 762-3233 for reserved seats and more details.

November First Friday Art Trail - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 4, at more than a dozen galleries, venues and businesses. Some venues will stay open later. Visitors have the option of using their own vehicles or riding one of the four free Art Trail trolleys. Call 762-8606 or visit ffat.org for details.

John Conlee - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., left a career as a licensed mortician to record "Rose Colored Glasses" amd find stardom as a country recording artist, Ninety-nine VIP tickets, including a meet-and-greet before the show, are $60. Tickets are $40 for the remainder of the floor seats, with standard balcony seating $30. Call 762-3233 for reserved seats and more details.

"The Phantom of the Opera" - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-22 and 25-26, with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 20 and 26-27, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. will be performed 10 times by the Texas Tech Opera Theatre, in cooperation with Moonlight Broadway, reserved seats are $100, $80, $68.75, $53.50 and $43.50 (includes service charge). Tickets are on sale at the Select-A-Seat outlets at Amigo's Supermarket, Dollar Western Wear, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Market Street, Ralph's Records, Texas Tech Student Union building and United Supermarkets, and online at selectaseatlubbock.com/texastechphantom. Call 770-2000 for more details.

Stephanie Bettman, Luke Halpin - 7:15 p.m. Nov. 20 at Rockin' Box 33 house concert at Melissa Grimes' colorful home, 1707 33rd St., general admission seating is $20, seating is limited and early reservations are advised. Call 441-9128 for reservations and more information.

A Classics & Christmas Tour with Tommy Emmanuel - 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, Doors open at 7 p.m. Featured are vocalist Annie Sellick and the versatile styles of guitarists Emmanuel, Pat Bergesen and John Knowles. Reserved seats are $35 for those seated in the first 10 rows. Reserved seats are $25 for the rest of the lower floor, with standard balcony seating also $25. Call 762-3233 for reserved seats or more information.

Tribute to "Mighty Merle' Haggard - 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Reserved seats are $20 on the floor level and $15 for standard balcony seating. 762-3233.

Amanda Shires and Nathan Hussey - 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Artists will play music from their recordings "My Piece of Land" and "Ground Me" during taping of a "24 Frames" episode. Taped program later will air on KTTZ-TV at 9 p.m. on Nov. 5 and 12. Tickets: $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the show on sale at Select-A-Seat outlets at Amigo's Supermarket, Dollar Western Wear, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Market Street, Ralph's Records, Texas Tech Student Union building and United Supermarkets. 770-2000.

Chris Young with Dan + Shay and Cassadee Pope - 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave. (806) 762-8606.

Kellogg's Gymnastics Tour of Champions 2016 - 5 p.m. Oct. 2, United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., Reserved seats are $100.25, $82.75, $58, $39.25. VIP tickets are $333.25. Platinum tickets $171. (806) 770-2000.

Bob Dylan - 8 p.m. Oct. 20, City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions. (806) 770-2000.

Needtobreathe - 7 p.m. Oct. 20, United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave. (806) 770-2000.

Willie Nelson - 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Lubbock Municipal Coliseum.