Entertainment

Texas has long inspired storytellers. While some shows lean into traditional western themes, others reflect the modern, diverse reality of life in the Lone Star State.

Some of these definitely express a traditional Texas vibe. But some of these may surprise you as they did us.

So quite literally as my title states, we may not realize it but we are very fortunate to live in the second largest state in the US, for a number of reasons. Friendly people, great restaurants, vacation spots and so on and so forth. I came to love and appreciate my great state all over again after conversing with someone who recently moved to this country.

American Idol has been a staple at finding new artists since Kelly Clarkson won the first title 20 years ago.

I know, I know. Why screen-free? Because my friend, as much as I love playing the Switch and listening to music with my headphones in on a long drive, it's nice to have options. Road Trips will never again be boring with this list of car games I've put together. I've picked games that are good for friends, family-friendly games, games that are good for keeping your passengers or kids busy and entertained and games that can involve even the driver without distracting them from the road! Prepare to be entertained!

Thursday, April 20th is a big day for the arts and entertainment in Lubbock. It's the day groundbreaking will take place on the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. According to the Lubbock Entertainment/Performing Arts Association: When complete, Buddy Holly Hall will be a world-class, one-of-a-kind performing arts campus with 218,000 total square feet, featuring:   The Helen DeVit

Texas Tech Activities Board - Nightlife is accepting applications for the Red Raider Showcase, the yearly talent show, that pits Tech students against each other in a battle to see who has more talent. The winner of this year’s showcase will win free textbooks for the rest of their undergraduate program at Tech...

This Richard Gere remark makes you think of the old cowboy saying, "better to dance with the one that brung ya". Seems he was interviewed recently by Australian Women's Day and said the film, "Pretty Woman", credited with enhancing his and Julia Roberts' career, was "a silly romantic comedy" that was the "least favorite thing" he's ever done.

You'll have a chance to catch just about any kind of entertainment you desire this weekend in Lubbock, but the highlight has to be the Willie Nelson concert.

Every dinner theater I've ever been to I've always enjoyed and believe it has something to do with the fact that the show we saw was a comedy. This weekend's performance of "Three Redneck Tenors--A New Musical Adventure" from Moonlight Musicals will not be any different.