Disney turns the animated classic The Jungle Book into a live-action feature. It’s the epic adventure of Mowgli, raised by wolves, but banished from the Jungle by ShereKhan the tiger, He encounters all sorts of creatures, some good, some evil, and finds protection with everybody’s favorite bear, Baloo. The effects are stunning and the story is just as well told. Don’t miss this sure-to-be classic at Tinseltown, Alamo and Premiere, where you can see it in IMAX.
The 38th annual Lubbock Arts Festival takes over the Civic Center this weekend. More than 150 visual artists from across the nation gather, some give demonstrations, and there are events and activities for the whole family. Special visual artists Jim Victor & Marie Pelton will create sculptures in butter, and there will be a special exhibit, “Canstruction.” Friday night is premiere night, a special ticketed event, and the festival is open to the public Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Check out their website for more.
The Lubbock Community Theatre‘s production of Other Desert Cities wraps up this weekend. The drama tells the story of the Wyeth family, whose daughter comes home after six years and announces she’s publishing her memoir. Her book tells the story of her brother’s suicide, and it threatens to expose the family’s deep, hidden secret. The production is getting rave reviews, and there are only three performances left: Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., and a 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee. Get your $20 tickets to the Tony-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist through lubbockcommunitytheatre.org [Joe Sherwood plays Lyman Wyeth in the production].
That’s a look at what’s in the Hub City!
