Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation

09/04/2026

Being a great gigging musician isn’t just about knowing your instrument. It’s about being able to listen, adapt and jump in when the music takes an unexpected turn.

Join us at Jake's Sports Cafe & Backroom for Getting the Gig and we’ll take you behind the scenes with a live demo and walk-through of improvisation led by Jonny Hughes —showing how musicians listen to what’s happening, find their place, and confidently play with musicians and groups you may not know. He'll take you through the process along with other amazing players.

Because “sitting in” isn’t just about getting on stage. It’s about being flexible enough to play with a variety of groups, styles and situations—and that flexibility can make all the difference when you’re building a career as a working musician.

But, you have to be there - register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-getting-the-gig-tickets-1998272128729 or visit lubbockculturalarts.org.

09/04/2026

We’ll be there! Hope to see you there too!

🎸 CALLING ALL LUBBOCK MUSICIANS, MUSIC VENDORS & INDUSTRY PROS! 🎶

The Hub City Music Coalition is coming together to help connect, promote, and support Lubbock’s local music community—and we’re looking for more people to be part of it!

Tarpley Music & Ralph’s Records present:
HUB CITY MUSIC COALITION

We are currently seeking additional vendors, musicians, bands, instructors, music-related businesses, and local industry professionals who would like to participate.

Whether you want to sell or trade gear, promote your band or business, lead a workshop, share your knowledge, meet other musicians, or simply get more involved in the Lubbock music scene, we want to hear from you!

🎸 Equipment Swap Meet
🎤 Musician Meet & Greets
💡 Workshops & More
🤝 Networking with Local Musicians & Music Businesses

📅 Sunday, September 20th
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 The Pavilion at Spirit Ranch
701 Regis St. • Lubbock, TX 79403

Interested in participating or setting up as a vendor?
📞 Contact Chuck Brown at 806-441-2574

Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging musicians, bands, music teachers, vendors, and anyone else who should be involved!

🎶 Let’s build a stronger Lubbock music community—TOGETHER!

09/02/2026

A terrific ‘Arts After Hours’ with the one and only Pat Maines Nashwell.Cafe . We had a GREAT conversation about collaboration- how to make it happen and why it’s so critical for an arts ecosystem. Watch our social for more opportunities to connect and be a part of the conversation.

09/02/2026

It's TIME! We've got BIG news.

We're hosting an Open House + Mural Unveiling to celebrate our progress (so far) of my annex--art club and the work of the young emerging artists who have created murals to beautiful this space.

This event will also include live paintings, refreshments, arts & crafts and special recognitions!

The event will be Sat, Sep 19th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at 405 and 407 MLK Blvd! This event is free and open to EVERYONE.

We know everyone is curious at what is going on with our newest adjacent space as we expand our community art center!! 🎨 Come check out what it looks like for over 100+ people to pour love, safety, progress and community into a space once neglected.

Can't make it to the event? That's alright, you would love for you to share the event with your community.

You can also make a donation through the options below
Venmo:
Cash App: $EastLubbockArtHouse
PayPal.me/eastlubbockarthouse
www.eastlubbockarthouse.org

09/02/2026

Register today!

The 6th Annual Getting the Gig will feature a new format. Join us this year to meet some of Lubbock's best live music venues and musicians. Musicians, sign up to be considered for the showcase and have an opportunity to win an opening or main stage slot at one of the featured venues. Cost is $10 and...

09/01/2026

Want to contribute a little this month as we build our fund for Lubbock Creatives? It's not too late, this funding will be better and better with your support. Click the link to give today.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/creativekickstarterfund

08/29/2026

Check out our next blog in our Joe Ely series as we share reflections by some of the friends who ran the venues and events that hosted Joe and his band. We loved hearing the great stories about these legendary Lubbock spaces in which this icon played and hope you do too!

Big thanks to Charles Chuck Luck and Abi Avitia for their work in conducting these interviews. Thanks also to Bruce Jaggers, Steve Moss and Roy Pierce for sharing their memories.

Check it out here: https://lubbockculturalarts.org/joe-ely-in-lubbock-the-clubs-the-crowds-and-the-making-of-a-legend/

08/28/2026

The West Texas Watercolor Society has their show up currently at the Buddy Holly Center . Don't miss this amazing display of locally based artists' work. Pictured are: Chromatic Daydream by Gary Johnson, Los Ojos Hollies by Dyan Newton and The Private Space of Miss Bokhayn by Claudia Gammill.

Going by to see the show and even better, purchasing that next favorite piece for your collection is a wonderful way to support local artists. The show is up into September and available to see during the Center's normal business hours.

08/27/2026

Big CONGRATULATIONS to the amazing Hannah Jackson on the opening of her new studio space in Cactus Alley. Songbird Music Studio will welcome students in piano, guitar, voice and stage performance. It's as warm and inviting a space as Hannah herself! Reach out to Songbird Music Studio for session information.

Featured artwork of Dolly Parton by Lubbock based artist Janelle Barrington Spivey Art