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Destination Spotlight: Charles Adams Gallery

For art lovers in Lubbock, the Charles Adams Gallery shines bright. Having been in business since 1982, owner Charles Adams has a knack for what keeps a gallery thriving over many years. We caught up with Adams to learn more about this famous Lubbock landmark and what makes it truly unique to Lubbock. What is

Live Love Lubbock with Jim & Patti Douglass

Patti is a red wine gal and Jim is a white wine guy. You’ll find them “cutting loose” at The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room or enjoying traditional Salvadoran food and bragging about the “Hub City.” These love birds are having a whole lot of fun in the city, so we couldn’t think of a better couple

Destination Spotlight – The Rawls Course

Destination Spotlight – The Rawls Course Since spring is upon us and the temperature is on the rise, it only seemed fitting to have the Destination Spotlight for March be one that celebrates being outside. For golf lovers far and wide, The Rawls Course at Texas Tech University is very well-known, for both its beautiful design

Live Love Lubbock with Sarah Monroe

We couldn’t think of a better way to introduce our newest social media intern than adding her to our Live Love Lubbock series. Sarah has grown up in Lubbock and has a passion for the city, so we could not be more excited to have her share her “Hub City” favorites with you. Learn about McPherson’s Patio

Why Planners Love Meeting in Lubbock

Why Planners Love Meeting in Lubbock, Texas Many destination marketing organizations market their cities as great places for meetings and events where you get specialized, focused service and attention from the convention and visitors bureau staff and local partners. The reality is that some cities are just better than others when it comes to steadfast

Live Love Lubbock with Calvin Davis

Live Love Lubbock with Calvin Davis This sharp dressed man is a love song kinda guy. Calvin Davis fell in love with the “Hub City’s” cultural district, barbecue and previous interviewee, Renee Davis. You can find Calvin helping small businesses by day and singing karaoke by night. Grab a mic and Live Love Lubbock with

Live Love Lubbock with Ashleigh Sawyer

Live Love Lubbock with Ashleigh Sawyer We had so much fun interviewing Ashleigh Sawyer for our latest Live Love Lubbock video! We are glad she was able to step away from her post as “Queen Bee” of RD Thomas Advertising to tell us about her favorite Lubbock places. Sit down, shake (or stir) a martini and

Live Love Lubbock with Daniel Horsch

Live Love Lubbock with Daniel Horsch Daniel Horsch is a great friend of Visit Lubbock and “The Hub City” as a whole. He truly believes “life’s better in a state of travel.” When he’s not kicking around a soccer ball, you’ll find Daniel exploring various cities with a GoPro and DSLR camera. We sat down

Live Love Lubbock with Andy Wilkinson

Live Love Lubbock with Andy Wilkinson We had the pleasure of sitting down with Andy Wilkinson, famed for his traditional cowboy poetry and contemporary folk artistry.  When he’s not writing music or teaching at Texas Tech, you’ll find him at various Thai restaurants, having a brew at Triple J’s or enjoying a blended red wine

The Music Lives on with The Crickets: An Interview with Jerry Allison

The Music Lives on with The Crickets: An Interview with Jerry Allison They were just regular teenagers. Hanging out with friends, watching movies and listening to rock ‘n’ roll radio shows in their parents’ car. From the outside looking in, you never would have expected anything different from a few boys growing up in Lubbock,

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