Author: Bill Kerns

This busy weekend finds visiting Lubbock Christian University alumni with plenty to do through Sunday, as the LCU Homecoming includes daily activities, including the 60th annual Master Follies. Moonlight Musicals makes a return visit under the sea with another staging at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre of musical “The Little Mermaid.” A repeat screening … Continued

Tech hoops, with guest Vanilla Ice The draw, of course, is the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team, coached by Chris Beard hosting the  Iowa State Cyclones in a televised afternoon basketball game at 3 p.m. Saturday at the United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave. Setting the game apart, somewhat, is an individual Tech supporter bringing … Continued

In photo above: The Bride (Holly Roberson), in Christ in the Arts “Epic.” Photo by Tracy Sharpe.  This week’s Best Bets are varied, and I also should point out that Sam Mendes sure-to-be-Oscar-nominated war drama “1917” opens Friday, Jan. 10, at most of Lubbock’s multiplexes. Best bets, however, vary from original dance by Christ in the … Continued

Welcome to the year 2020 and with schools out and many citizens wrapping up their vacations, it appears we’ll be waiting a bit longer for some of the new year’s major events. There is the monthly First Friday Art Trail and a selection of varied musical offerings from which to choose – including a few … Continued

This week’s entertainment could include only the various bands booked for New Year’s Eve gigs in Lubbock, but we’ve tried to stick with variety – both weekend and celebratory attractions, with a specialty film added, as well. Read on for the final Best Bets of 2019 and one leading in to 2020. Black Cat Bone, … Continued

Naturally, Santa Land still is open and family Christmas activities easily can be found this weekend. Check out your favorite nightspots for potential live music, often during earlier hours. That said, read on for my own Best Bets this week. Thrift Store Cowboys The original plan, at least based on a prior club calendar, was … Continued

Elsa (Natalee Sanchez) gives Anna (Hannah Oaks) sisterly advice in the upcoming production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” at LHUCA. Read on for just a few of the arts and entertainment Best Bets this weekend in Lubbock. ‘Frozen Jr.,’ at LHUCA’s Firehouse Theatre The Lubbock debut of “Frozen Jr.” will be staged two weekends – at … Continued

Face it. Thanksgiving weekend is not over. That means the focus remains primarily on turkey, family, football, napping, more football and then convincing oneself to get a jump on Christmas shopping. Which, let’s face it, very few actually will accomplish. This may have been my toughest week lining up Best Bets. But a big concert … Continued

For many, Texas Tech Athletics are the weekend’s best bets. For example, coach Chris Beard’s Texas Tech Red Raiders will play the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at 1 p.m. Sunday at the United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave. The Blackbirds call Long Island University’s campus in Brooklyn – one of 16 operated by LIU – their … Continued

This is a football weekend for Texas Tech, and an important one. The Red Raiders will play against the TCU Horned Frogs at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones Stadium, with Tech still needing to win two of its three final games to reach bowl eligibility. Tech also could create another winning streak after defeating West … Continued

In photo above: Igor (Eli Kollman) happily observes blooming romance of Frederick (Travis Burge) and Inga (Natalie Stanislaus) in “Young Frankenstein: The Mel Brooks Musical.” Mark Umstot Photography Theater facts: Attraction: Musical comedy “Young Frankenstein: The Mel Brooks Musical,” music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, and book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan. When: Lubbock Community Theatre production … Continued

This week’s Best Bets range from ABBA songs to movies which many film lovers might be inclined to pass by. Really. Take note that Cinemark’s Movies 16 also will bring back Bruce Springsteen’s “Western Skies” with one matinee and one evening showing each day for the next week. Read on. Arrival from Sweden, Music of … Continued

From left: Sasha (Laureen Karichu) and Riley (LyaNisha Gonzalez). Photos by Allison Roberts. Theater facts Attraction: “Black Girl, Interrupted,” an original drama by LyaNisha Gonzalez. When: 2 p.m., Sunday. Where: Charles E. Maedgen Theatre on Texas Tech campus. Tickets: $15 general public, $5 students with valid IDs. Director: Jesse Jou. Scene design: Ian Olsen. Costume design: Emilia Richardson. Lighting design: Taylor … Continued

Igor (Eli Kollman) at right, observes the blooming romance of Frederick (Travis Burge) and Inga (Natalie Stanislaus) in “Young Frankenstein: The Mel Brooks Musical.” Mark Umstot Photography. Entering November, Lubbock continues to offer exciting and fun choices. Theater fans are being offered a new musical comedy, while a challenging drama and scary story continue this … Continued