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Sunday, June 1, 2003
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Entertainment calendar


Theater

''The King Stag'' -- Children's play written by Sylvia Ashby and directed by Peter Contreras III. 6:30 p.m. June 6-7, CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th St., Lubbock. General admission $6 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and younger, students and senior citizens. 792-0501.

''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' -- Fantasy/children's story. 8 p.m. June 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21, 2:30 p.m. June 8, Garza Theater, 226 E. Main St. in Post. Reserved seats $9 for all adults and $6 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. 495-4005.

''The Woman in Black'' -- Mystery adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill. 7:30 p.m. June 13, 18, 21 and 26, 2 p.m. June 15, Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre, Lab Stage, Texas Tech campus, Lubbock. Reserved seats $8. Part of Lubbock Summer Rep season. 742-3603.

''Schoolhouse Rock Lives!'' -- Children's musical with book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall, and music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe. 7:30 p.m. June 14, 17, 19, 25 and 28, 2 p.m. June 29, Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre, Lab Stage, Texas Tech campus, Lubbock. Reserved seats $10. Part of Lubbock Summer Rep season. 742-3603.

''Isn't It Romantic'' -- Comedy by Wendy Wasserstein. 7:30 p.m. June 16, 20, 24 and 27, 2 p.m. June 22, Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre, Lab Stage, Texas Tech campus, Lubbock. Reserved seats $8. Part of Lubbock Summer Rep season. 742-3603.

''Heaven Help the Po-Taters ... or I'd a Hoe the Potatoes but They Just Won't Grow'' -- 7:30 p.m. June 18-21, Wagner Park, 28th Street and Flint Avenue, Lubbock. Annual Melodrama in the Park. Free.

''Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)'' -- 7:30 p.m. July 10-13, 18-20 and 25-26, CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th St., Lubbock. General admission $7 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and younger, students and senior citizens. 792-0501.

''Rose of the Rio Grande, aka Sputters'' (Harley Sadler Show) -- 8 p.m. Aug. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Garza Theater, 226 E. Main St. in Post. Reserved seats $9 for all adults and $6 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. 495-4005.

''Two Gentlemen of Verona'' -- Comedy by William Shakespeare. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28-31, Sept. 5-7 and 12-13, CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th St., Lubbock. General admission $7 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and younger, students and senior citizens. 792-0501.

''A Few Good Men'' -- 8 p.m. Sept. 4-6, Wayland University Theatre, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview. General admission $8 for general public and $4 for college and high school students. 291-1089.

''Charley's Aunt'' -- Comedy by Brandon Thomas, 8 p.m. Sept. 19-20, 26-27 and Oct. 3-4, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Garza Theater, 226 E. Main St. in Post. Reserved seats $9 for all adults and $6 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. 495-4005.

''Little Girls Don't Do That'' -- Drama by Liz Castillo. 8 p.m. Oct. 6-11, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre, Lab Stage, Texas Tech campus, Lubbock. Reserved-seats $8. 742-3603.

''The Lights are Warm and Coloured'' -- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16-19, 24-26 and 31-Nov. 1, CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th St., Lubbock. General admission $7 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and younger, students and senior citizens. 792-0501.

''Anything Goes'' -- Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. 8 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, 2 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26, Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre, Main Stage, Texas Tech campus, Lubbock. Reserved seats $12. 742-3603.

''Dracula'' -- Horror tale adapted by Jeremy Daniel. 8 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 7-8, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Garza Theater, 226 E. Main St. in Post. Reserved seats $9 for all adults and $6 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. 495-4005.

Comedy

George Lopez -- Standup comedy, 8 p.m. June 11, Municipal Auditorium. Reserved-seats $35, $30 and $27 (including $2 handling fee). Tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat outlets. 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288.

Concerts

Alan Shinn Jazz Quartet -- Jazz, 5:30 p.m. June 5, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash -- 7:30 p.m. June 7, Lubbock Coliseum. Reserved-seats $53.50 and $43.50 (including $4 handling fee). Tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat outlets. 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288.

Trapt and Seether -- Rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m. June 12, Canyon Amphitheater's Pavilion. General admission $17 (including $2 service charge). Tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat outlets. 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288.

Gina Lee -- Western Swing music, 5:30 p.m. June 12, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Mike Pritchard's Blue Thunder & The Lightning Horns -- Classic rock, 5:30 p.m. June 19, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Sketchy -- Jazz, 5:30 p.m. June 26, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Indigenous and Low Dog -- Rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m. June 27, 19th Street Warehouse. General admission $15 (including $2 service charge). Tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat outlets. 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288.

Korn -- Rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m. June 30, Canyon Amphitheater. General admission $41.50 (including $5.50 handling charge). Tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat. 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288.

Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor -- Reggae music, 5:30 p.m. July 3, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

52 Pickup -- Rock 'n' roll, 3-7 p.m. July 4-5, Lower Special Events Area at Buffalo Springs Lake, East 50th Street and FM 835. Lake's gate fee $2 for adults and $1 for children. 747-3353.

The Colin Gilmore Band -- Roots rock 'n' roll, 5:30 p.m. July 10, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Andy Wilkinson & Kenny Maines -- Country and folk music, 5:30 p.m. July 17, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

The Les Elgart Orchestra -- Big Band music, 8 p.m. July 20, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Part of third ''America's Legendary Big Band'' series. Reserved-seats $35. 762-3233.

Gary Bunton & Friends -- Gospel and rhythm 'n' blues, 5:30 p.m. July 24, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. free. 767-2686.

Mariachi Amistad -- Traditional mariachi music, 5:30 p.m. July 24, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Cary Swinney & Friends -- Country music, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Cave Catt Sammy -- Rockabilly music, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

Thrift Store Cowboys -- Alternative country music, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Meadows Courtyard at the Buddy Holly Center. Free. 767-2686.

The Harry James Orchestra -- Big Band music, 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Part of the third ''America's Legendary Big Band'' series. Reserved-seats $35. 762-3233.

Exhibits

Abraham Art Gallery -- J.E. and L.E. Mabee Learning Resources Center at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 291-1083.

Algerita Arts Center -- 131 E. Main St. in Post. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free.

Alliance Gallery -- 2109 Broadway. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. 744-2787.

Art Depot -- 1707-B Texas Ave., in alley between 17th Street and 18th Street in the Depot District. 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 763-7303.

ARTary visual communications (upstairs gallery) -- 4509 Clovis Highway. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 763-6605.

Brownfield Art Association Building -- 1103 W. Main St. in Brownfield. 637-7319 or 637-6662.

Buddy Holly Center -- 1801 Ave. G. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. 767-2686.

n Texas Musicians Hall of Fame: Featuring ''Maybe Life Is a Railroad Crossing: The Photography of Butch Hancock.'' Free. Through Dec. 3.

Cafe J -- 2605 19th St., Lubbock. Featuring original watercolors and acrylics by Janet Bryant Bybel, Carol C. Howell and Susan Nall. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Friday, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Free. 743-5400.

Charles Adams Gallery -- 4210 82nd St., No. 216. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 788-1008.

Floyd County Historical Museum -- 105 E. Missouri St., Floydada. Permanent displays include 16th century Coronado artifacts from the Jimmy Owens Site in Blanco Canyon; Mary Lou Bollman History & Genealogy Center. 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; open nights and weekends by appointment. 983-2415.

Garden & Arts Center -- 4215 University Ave. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Free. 767-3724.

Garza County Historical Museum -- 119 N. Ave. N in Post. Includes 26 rooms depicting Garza County's history, vision of C.W. Post and settling of much of the South Plains, and collections of oil, ranch, medical and war histories. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 495-2207.

Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum -- One mile south of Hale Center on I-27 (exit 36). Includes 100-year-old home, Santa Fe depot and caboose, early-day barber and beauty shops, restored cars and tractors. Also Joe Birdwell's pedal car collection. 1-5 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. Free. 839-2556.

International Cultural Center at Texas Tech -- 601 Indiana Ave. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 742-2974.

Jones VirMar Gallery -- 2714 50th St. Featuring ''The Good Life,'' spotlighting new original paintings by Mary M. Jones and Virginia Jones. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 796-2147.

Landmark Arts -- Texas Tech School of Art, 18th Street and Flint Avenue. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 742-1947.

Lubbock Christian University's Pioneer Gallery -- Inside LCU Library. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 720-7326.

Lubbock Regional Arts Center -- 511 Ave. K, Lubbock, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 762-8606.

Mount Blanco Fossil Museum -- 124 W. Main St. in Crosbyton, 36 miles east of Lubbock. Permanent displays of fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths and sabertooth tigers, and evidence of early humans in Texas. Groups should arrange in advance for discounted tours. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. $3 for adults and $1 for children. 675-7777.

Museum of Texas Tech -- Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue. 1-7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. 742-2490.

National Ranching Heritage Center -- 3121 Fourth St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free; handicapped accessible. 742-0498.

n Proctor Park: 16-acre historical park established to preserve the history of ranching and pioneer life in North America. Total of 36 authentic and reproduction structures have been relocated to the center, representing the evolution of ranch life from the late 1700s through early 1900s. Structures include Los Corralitos, a Spanish fortress; Matador Ranch half-dugout; XIT headquarters Las Escarbadas; the one-room Bairfield School House; JY Ranch bunkhouse; picket and sotol house; box and strip house; train engine and Ropes Depot; windmills, barns, corrals and the Queen Anne-style home of a wealthy rancher hoping to attract the railroad to his town near Abernathy. Each building reflects the geography of its original location and materials available for construction.

O'Donnell Museum -- Doak and Eighth Street in O'Donnell. Permanent exhibit featuring a recreated law office, barbershop, drugstore with soda fountain, newspaper newsroom, chapel, parlor and telephone office with switchboard. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free.

Ralls Historical Museum -- 801 Main St. in Ralls. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and by appointment. 253-2425.

Scurry County Museum -- 6200 College Ave, Snyder. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (915) 573-6107.

Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library -- Fifteenth Street and Detroit Avenue. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 742-3749 or 742-3758.

Studio 14 -- 1416 Texas Ave. 1-6 p.m. Sunday, 2-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Monday-Wednesday by appointment only. 792-4101.

Texas Tech University Library -- Eighteenth Street and Boston Avenue. 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Free. 742-1348.

Special

Old Mill Trade Days -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 6-8, Postex Mill in Post, 40 miles southwest of Lubbock off U.S. 84. Tickets $2 adults. Children age 10 and younger admitted free; seniors age 65 and older admitted free Friday. Friday tickets good for free admission Saturday and Sunday. 495-3529.

Llano Estacado Wine & Clay Festival -- Sixth annual event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7, noon-5 p.m. June 8, Llano Estacado Winery, 3.2 miles east of U.S. 87 on FM 1585. Free. 745-2258.

WWE ''Smackdown'' Professional Wrestling -- 2 p.m. June 15, Lubbock Coliseum. Reserved-seats $43, $33, $23 and $18 (including $3 service charge). tickets on sale at Select-A-Seat outlets. 770-2000 or (800) 735-1288. The card:

n WWE Title Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Big Show

n The Undertaker vs. John Cena

n WWE Tag Title Match: Chris Benoit and Rhyno vs. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin

n Billy Gunn vs. Sean O'Haire

n 6-Man Tag Match: Rikishi, Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero vs. Chuck Palumbo, Johnny Stamboli and Nunzio

n WWE Cruiserweight Title Match: Matt Hardy vs. Kidman

n Torrie Wilson vs. Nidia

n Nathan Jones vs. A-Train

n Rey Mysterio and Spanky vs. Crash and Jamie Noble

n Tajiri vs. Bill DeMott

4th on Broadway Patriot Fun Run -- 8 a.m. July 4, Wells Fargo Bank at Broadway and Avenue O. Pre-registration begins at 7 a.m. at the site. Registration fee $10 for adults, and $5 for children. 749-2929.

4th on Broadway Parade -- 13th annual event, 9 a.m. July 4, officially beginning at intersection of Broadway and Avenue Q and concluding at intersection of Broadway and University Avenue. Free. 749-2929.

4th on Broadway Street Fair -- 13th annual event, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4, Broadway between University Avenue and Avenue Q. Free. 749-2929.

4th on Broadway Concert & Fireworks Spectacular, featuring Matt Morris -- 13th annual event, 7-10 p.m. July 4, Mackenzie Park, near the park's Broadway entrance. Free. 749-2929.

Old Mill Trade Days -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4-6, Postex Mill in Post, 40 miles southwest of Lubbock off U.S. 84. Tickets $2 adults. Children age 10 and younger admitted free; seniors age 65 and older admitted free on Friday. Friday tickets good for free admission on Saturday and Sunday. 495-3529.

Buffalo Springs Lake Fireworks -- 9:15 p.m. July 5, Buffalo Springs Lake, East 50th Street and FM 835. Lake's gate fee is $2 for adults and $1 for children. 747-3353.

Old Mill Trade Days -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1-3, Postex Mill in Post, 40 miles southwest of Lubbock off U.S. 84. Tickets $2 adults. Children age 10 and younger admitted free; seniors age 65 and older admitted free Friday. Friday tickets good for free admission Saturday and Sunday. 495-3529.

Cattle Baron's Ball, featuring Steve Wariner -- Annual event benefiting American Cancer Society, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug 23, V-8 Ranch. Call for ticket prices. 792-7126.

High Caliber Gun & Knife Show -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24, Civic Center Exhibit Hall. Tickets $5 for adults, children age 12 and younger free if accompanied by a parent. Event also free to all law enforcement officers in uniform. No one under 21 admitted unless accompanied by a parent. 775-2236.

''Not Fade Away: The Life and Times of Buddy Holly'' and Buddy Holly Music Festival -- Annual Buddy Holly seminars and concerts, Buddy Holly Center and Texas Tech locations. Events not all confirmed. 767-2686.

National Cowboy Symposium -- Sept. 4-7, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Events not all confirmed. 795-2455.

Old Mill Trade Days -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 5-7, Postex Mill in Post, 40 miles southwest of Lubbock off U.S. 84. Tickets $2 adults. Children age 10 and younger admitted free; seniors age 65 and older admitted free on Friday. Friday tickets good for free admission on Saturday and Sunday. 495-3529.

Panhandle-South Plains Fair -- 86th annual event, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 19-21 and 26-27, 1 p.m.-midnight Sept. 22-25, Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds. Admission charge $5 for age 12 and older, and $2 for children age 6-11. Infants age 5 and younger free. Parking $3. 763-2833.

Old Mill Trade Days -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3-5, Postex Mill in Post, 40 miles southwest of Lubbock off U.S. 84. Tickets $2 adults. Children age 10 and younger admitted free; seniors age 65 and older admitted free Friday. Friday tickets good for free admission Saturday and Sunday. 495-3529.

Attractions

American Museum of Agriculture -- 1501 Canyon Lakes Drive (between East Broadway and East 19th Street in Jim Bertram Canyon Lakes). Exhibits include restored tractors from Lubbock County Historical Collection, and more machinery, implements and artifacts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $3. 438-8514 or 744-3786.

American Wind Power Center/The Windmill Museum -- East Broadway and Canyon Lake Drive, south of Mackenzie Park. A museum for the early American water-pumping windmill. More than 60 windmills from the 19th and early 20th century. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Tuesday-Thursday. Closed Sunday-Monday. Free; donations requested. 747-8734.

Buffalo Springs Lake -- Five miles east of Loop 289 on East 50th Street. Open 24 hours. Gate admission $2 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and children age 11 and younger. 747-3353.

Cap*Rock Winery -- Located south of Lubbock, 1/2 mile east of U.S. 87 on Woodrow Road. Visitor Center open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Monday-Thursday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Last tour begins at 4 p.m. daily. $5 wine-tasting for up to five different wines. 863-2704.

Dolaca Motorplex -- 14 miles north of Brownfield on U.S. 385. Drag racing. Gates open 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Gate entry: Friday, $5; all day Saturday-Sunday, adults $7, children age 5 to 11 $3, children age 4 and younger free. 585-6642 or (866) 390-7223.

Hot Rods Raceway -- 4218 Boston Ave. Indoor radio-controlled NASCAR (one-tenth scale) racing. 2 p.m. Sunday. Racers' entry fee $10; spectators admitted free. 797-9964.

Hub City Brewery -- 1807 Buddy Holly Ave. in the Depot District. Lubbock's only brewery, opens 11 a.m. Monday-Friday. Informal weekday tours and tastings can be reserved by telephone. Weekend tours and tastings begin hourly at 2 p.m., with the day's last tour at 5 p.m. Free. 747-1535

Joyland Amusement Park -- Mackenzie Park. Call for hours. Unlimited rides, including ''The Wild River:'' $13.50 plus tax Saturday-Sunday. Gate admission and no rides: $2. 763-2719.

Legacy Play Village -- Far west Lubbock in McAlister Park, bounded by Brownfield Highway (U.S. 62/82), Spur 327 and Frankford Avenue. Public wooden playground with South Plains history theme. Hours: Daylight; playground does not yet have lights. Free. 791-5437.

Llano Estacado Winery -- 3.2 miles east of U.S. 87 on FM 1585. Complimentary tours and wine tastings 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Monday-Thursday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Other tour times can be arranged by appointment. Free. 745-2258.

Lubbock Lake Landmark -- 2401 Landmark Drive, northwest Lubbock between Loop 289 and the Clovis Highway. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Closed Monday. Renowned archaeological site, interactive exhibit, outdoor sculpture garden, nature trail. Guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Free. 742-1116.

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum -- University Avenue and 41st Street. Grounds open daily. Interpretive Center Gift Shop open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Tours available by appointment. Free instructional and educational programs offered on second Saturday of each month. 797-4520.

Moody Planetarium at the Museum of Texas Tech -- Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue. Admission: $1 for adults, 50-cents for students and no charge for senior citizens age 60 and older and children age 5 and younger. 742-2432.

Pheasant Ridge Winery -- I-27 north to exit 14, two miles east to winery's sign, one mile south on County Road 2600. Tasting room hours: noon-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 746-6033.

Science Spectrum Museum and Omnimax Theatre -- 2579 S. Loop 289 (between University and Indiana Avenues). 745-2525.

n Museum: Features hands-on exploration of science, nature and technology for all ages. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. $5.50 for adults and $4.50 for students age 16 and younger and seniors age 60 and older.

n Omnimax: Domed screen. Call for features and show times. $6.75 for adults and $5.75 for seniors age 60 and older and children between the ages of 3 and 12.

n Museum and Omnimax: $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for seniors age 60 and older and children between the ages of 3 and 12.

Seagraves-Loop Museum & Art Center -- 201 Main St., Seagraves. Three buildings dedicated to Gaines County history. Large collection of Indian artifacts, most found in Cedar Lake area, birthplace of Quanah Parker. Santa Fe Depot and Sherman Ranch buildings maintained from early 1900s. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Monday-Thursday. Open by appointment weekends. Free. 546-2810.

Silent Wings Museum -- Old Lubbock Airport Terminal Building, exit 9 off Interstate 27, Lubbock. Dedicated to preserving and experiences of World War II combat glider pilots. Several exhibits for pilots who trained at South Plains Army Airfield. Restored gliders, re-created barracks and military classroom. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Admission $4 adults, $3 senior citizens and $2 children age 11 and younger. 775-2047.

Texas Air Museum -- Slaton Airport on FM 400 north of Slaton. Featuring displays of World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam era displays. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments: (806) 794-0190 after 5 p.m. $3 for adults and $1 for children.

Texas Water Rampage -- 6600 Brownfield Highway. Call for hours. Tickets $12.98 plus tax for general admission for all four feet tall and taller, $5.50 for juniors 47 inches tall or shorter and senior citizens age 62 or older, and $5 for spectators. Tickets $6.75 plus tax for all ages after 4 p.m. daily. 796-0701.


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