What's Going On: Week of January 20th and Beyond.

Because everyone likes Pancakes!!! The only thing better than eating a LOT of pancakes is knowing that each year Lubbock Lions Club donates all of the profits raised from the Pancake Festival to over 30 charities. Some of the organizations that benefited from the $122,000 we raised in 2019 include, the Adult Eyeglass Program, Boy Scout Troop 157, LISD Eyeglasses for Children, Children’s Miracle Network, Meals on Wheels, The Salvation Army, Sick Children’s Clinic of Lubbock, YWCA Adaptive Aquatics Program and the Texas Lions Camp for children with special needs (Lubbock children attend this camp for free).The 2nd Annual Kwanzaa CelebrationFirst Friday Art Trail at Caviel’s — February 7thNow, remember the Adam Hawley concert that is coming up February 20th? Well, a couple weeks before that, on Friday February 7th, you’ll have a chance to win tickets to that much-anticipated musical exhibition. Bass Lady Supreme Joy Harris will perform her signature brand of jazz/funk/soul standards and original compositions.And, not only will you get to jam out with this multi-faceted diamond of the plains, but there will also be a food truck, and a special drawing to win 2 tickets to the Adam Hawley Concert. You’ll be able to buy ticket for $5.00. Get 5 Tickets for $20.00, and you must be present to win the drawing. Rhythm and Rhyme Open Mic NightIf you like to sing, rap or recite, come peep out Rhythm and Rhyme Open Mic Night at Caviel’s on March 15th. Sign up by calling or texting 806-642-0949.Spring Fusion Reboot Talent ShowAll of my 70’s and 80’s babies out there might remember the original Spring Fusion Talent Show from the 90’s. Imagine a huge community wide talent show with trophies and bragging rights. The 100 Black Men of West Texas remembers Spring Fusion fondly, so that why they have decided to “run it back” with a 2025 feel. Imagine a mix between Showtime at the Apollo and Def Comedy Jam—a good time indeed!Details will be forthcoming, but look for the event around mid-April 2025.Focus LBK is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show