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Engraved Brick Fundraiser Underway for J.I. Allison House Restoration

Cole Shooter — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:09:10 +0000

The project is the restoration of the childhood home of J.I. Allison, who was the drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Holly and Allison wrote a number of their hit songs at the home, including “That’ll be the Day.”

Buddy Holly Center to Offer Spring Break Crafts to Lubbock-Area Kids

Cole Shooter — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:02:09 +0000

Each day features a different craft medium, such as watercolors, wood, fabric, clay, and paper.

54th Anniversary of The Day The Music Died

Chad Hasty — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:37:21 +0000

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Day the Music Died and the death of Buddy Holly.

Buddy Holly Center and Silent Wings Museum to Take Part in Toys for Tots

Cole Shooter — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:57:34 +0000

The museums will accept toy donations to benefit local children through Friday, December 14th.

Buddy Holly Center to Present First Friday Art Trail for December

Cole Shooter — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:23:39 +0000

The Center will also have caroling from the West Texas Children’s Chorus, and will provide free refreshments and a cash bar.

Buddy Holly Center to Host Sock Hop on Worldwide Day of Play

Cole Shooter — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:41:17 +0000

The Buddy Holly Center will host a Sock Hop, allowing kids of all ages and their families to learn the top dances from the 1950s on October 6th.

Buddy Holly Center to Hold Relocation Celebration of J.I. Allison House

Cole Shooter — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:51:33 +0000

The home is where Allison lived as a teenager, and where he and Buddy Holly wrote several hit songs, including That’ll Be The Day.

J.I. Allison Home Move to Cause Lane Closures Sunday

Cole Shooter — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:50:18 +0000

Delays can be expected along a portion of the southbound I-27 main lanes and frontage road between 19th and 34th Streets on Sunday.

Buddy Holly Center to Present Songwriting Process Workshop

Cole Shooter — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:37:54 +0000

Andy Wilkinson and Kenneth O'Meara will discuss the songwriting process and use examples and illustrations. The class will work through the process together and students will create their own song.

Mariachi Amistad to Play at Buddy Holly Center's Summer Showcase

Cole Shooter — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:33:54 +0000

Mariachi Amistad is a group of local musicians that have played together since 1998.

Buddy Holly Center to Present Patricia Vonne in Summer Showcase

Cole Shooter — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:14:16 +0000

Patricia Vonne will play her blend of Latin roots rock from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the BHC, and the concert is free and open to the public.

Texas Label 78s Exhibit Opens at Buddy Holly Center

Cole Shooter — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:25:33 +0000

This particular exhibition highlights independent Texas record labels that produced vinyl 78 rpm records from 1946 through 1960.

West Texas Walk of Fame 2012 Inductees to be Announced Thursday

Rob Snyder — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:41:31 +0000

Next Thursday Civic Lubbock, Inc. will announce the Buddy Holly West Texas Walk of Fame Inductees for 2012.

Buddy Holly Center Hosts New Art Exhibition

Rob Snyder — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:05:45 +0000

The art is from Catherine Jennings, a professor at Eastern New Mexico University

Buddy Holly Center Grants Free Admission in Remembrance of "The Day the Music Died"

Julie Fisher — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:43:29 +0000

February 3rd marks the 53rd anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper.

Free Admission at Buddy Holly Center as Part of First Friday Art Trail

Julie Fisher — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:31:42 +0000

In celebration of another year of the First Friday Art Trail, the Buddy Holly Center will be open with free admission January 6th.

Buddy Holly Center Open for First Friday Art Trail

Cole Shooter — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:24:00 +0000

The Center will be open free of charge, and will provide free refreshments and a cash bar.

Buddy Holly Center Holds Day of the Dead Crafts Workshop Saturday

Julie Fisher — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:21:12 +0000

If you’re interested in arts concerning Dia de los Muertos, head to the Buddy Holly Center today and participate in their Dia de Los Muertos Workshop.

Lubbock Municipal Museums to Participate in Museum Day on Saturday

Cole Shooter — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:41:40 +0000

Admission is only free with a Museum Day admission card, which is obtained at no cost by visiting www.smithsonian.com/museumday.

Nash Rock 'n' Roll Photography Exhibit Now On Display at Buddy Holly Center

Cole Shooter — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:07:01 +0000

Graham Nash has provided an exhibit of nearly 100 rock ‘n’ roll images taken by him and some of the top music photographers in the world.