Live Music Calendar
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May 2008

Through June 1, 2008...."Dinosaurs Alive!" - The OMNI Theater’s newest giant screen film, narrated by Michael Douglas, showing during Bigger Than T-Rex! exhibition. Dinosaurs Alive! is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for giant screen theaters. For additional film information visit the website www.dinosalive.com. General admission exhibition and film ticket rates:
...................*Exhibition.........Film......*Combination
Adults.............$8.00............$7.50......... $13.00
Child (3-12)......$6.00............$6.50..........$10.00
Seniors (60+)...$6.00............$6.50..........$10.00
*Exhibition and Combination tickets include standard Science Spectrum Museum Admission.For group rates and reservations contact the Guest Services Manager at (806) 745-1216 x228. Click here to visit the their website. Science Spectrum Museum & OMNI Theater, 2579 S. Loop 289.

Through June 1, 2008....Bigger Than T-Rex! the Exhibition - Step into an ancient world, over 95 million years ago, where nothing looks like the Earth we call home. See vividly colored, full sized and fully fleshed-out robotic dinosaurs that you control by the push of a button. Lots of great educational content on the lives of these amazing creatures presented in a family-friendly way. Hands-on children’s activity areas like the Dig Site and Bone Yard. The Photo Spotlight area where you can take your own Dino pics. Optional guided school and group tours of the exhibit by reservation. Click here to visit the their website. Science Spectrum Museum & OMNI Theater, 2579 S. Loop 289.

May 15....Singles Coffee & Conversation - Join the Lubbock Fun Club singles group for a special activity - learning about the art of attracting a romantic partner – "flirting". Dr. Waldren, a family therapist and owner of The Waldren Group will facilitate participants pairing with a new person to meet and get acquainted. Each person will then introduce their partner to the group and briefly share topics he/she would like to discuss about flirting. Dr. Waldren will then show video segments on flirting - with the goal of learning to meet someone who also "signaled" they want to meet you. The remainder of the program will focus on participants asking questions and sharing their experiences. If you would like to order coffee or a coffee specialty drink, please come at 6:30; Porchlight Coffeehouse, 34th & Flint, 7 p.m.

May 16-18....Lubbock Community Theatre: "Same Time, Next Year" - One of the most popular romantic comedies of the century, ran four years on Broadway, was a successful motion picture, and remains one of the most widely produced plays in history. It follows a love affair between people who rendezvous once a year. Twenty five years of manners, morals and attitudes are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Directed by Joseph Ginnane; Firehouse Theatre, Louise Underwood Center, 511 Ave. K, 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

May 16....D'Venue's 1 Year Anniversary Celebration - A great night of dinner and dancing! The doors open at 7 p.m. for a catered dinner. There will be general dancing until the start of the show at 8:30 p.m. There will be a total of 10 presentations followed by more dancing until midnight! The cost is only $20 per ticket, and if you buy 5 you get the 6th free. For more information contact Josie McGonigal, owner/instructor, For the Love of Dance, (573) 220-4256 or jjmcgonigal@hotmail.com; D'Venue, 6202 Iola Ave, Suite 700.

May 16....“Make-A-Wish Cactus Style” - A concert featuring area musicians who have joined together with the Cactus Theater & Make A Wish Foundation of the South Plains. Proceeds from the concert will provide solely for granting “wishes” for South Plains Children with life threatening illnesses. Music will include local artists like Kenny Maines, Doctors & Their Guitars, Junior Vasquez, Jay Horton, & Sarah Ballard. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from The Cactus Theater 747-7047, Make A Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains 785-9474, Paula Wims 438-1935, or other Make A Wish volunteers; Cactus Theatre, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, 7:30 p.m.

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