Lubbock Ledger | Tuesday, Mar. 5

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Today is Reel Film Day, which celebrates the art of independent films and theaters. If you love movies, then you’ll love tomorrow’s event at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. 

This month’s installment of Sexism in Cinema is “The Lost King,” a movie about an amateur historian who hopes to uncover the remains of King Richard III. The film is based on the book “The King’s Grave: The Search for Richard III” and stars Sally Hawkins, Harry Lloyd, and Steve Coogan. 

The cinema partners with the Texas Tech University Women’s Studies program for this special screening. Following the film will be a mini-lecture and post-discussion about its themes.

The movie starts at 7:30 PM tomorrow night. To purchase tickets, click here for more information.

Here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• The Daily Scoop

• Sports updates

• Fun for the whole family

• Upcoming events this week

The Daily Scoop | The Weird Space to host a Weirdo Book Fair this Saturday

The Weird Space art gallery announced that they will host a book fair this Saturday from 4 PM to 8 PM. Reminiscent of the old school Scholastic Book Fairs, this event will have something fun for everyone. For more information, click here. 

Kid-friendly Spring Break activities

EverythingLubbock.com compiled a list of a few kid-friendly Spring Break activities, including week-long Lego and art camps. Click here to learn more.

TTU hosts swing competition this Thursday

The Texas Tech University Country Swing Club will host a swing competition for the community this Thursday, KCBD reports. This is the inaugural competition that’s open to the public. Tickets are $12 for non-students. Read more here.

Local Sports Center

The University Interscholastic League boys and girls state tournament begins this week. Check out the links below for the game schedules.

Girl’s basketball schedule

Boy’s basketball schedule

Texas Tech University | Sports Update

• The men’s track and field team fell to No. 2 as they head to the national championships this weekend, with Arkansas taking the No. 1 spot. The women’s track team holds down the fort in eighth place. Read more here.

Coming up…

Today, the baseball team plays New Mexico at 3 PM.

Men’s basketball plays Oklahoma State tonight at 7 PM. Read the preview here.

Fun for the Whole Family | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

The Greatest Generation Poetry Competition

Join this competition hosted by the Silent Wings Museum! You and your family can submit an entry until March 22nd. Click here to read the prompt and submission requirements. Call (806) 775-3059 to learn more.

Just Between Friends Spring Consignment Sale

From tomorrow through Saturday, you can donate your used children’s items to help out other families who may need support. For more information, click here.

Widening Horizon STEM Program

On Friday, join the TTU student group Widening Horizons and learn about STEM fundamentals. The event will be held at Patterson Branch Library from 4 PM to 5 PM. The program is geared toward students in K-5th grades, but anyone can attend.

Hub City Life | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Tuesday: Coding Basics @ Groves Branch Library, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Learn the basics of coding with the help of Code Ninja and Groves Branch Library. Anyone aged 10-18 are welcome. Register here or call (806) 775-3723.

• Anime Quiz Night @ Mahon Library 6 PM to 7 PM 

  Do you love anime? Test your knowledge with friends at Mahon Library tonight!

• SOUND! Chamber Concert @ LHUCA Icehouse, 7:30 PM

  Experience a wide variety of chamber music as the chamber orchestra pushes the boundaries of audience experience. Tickets are $30. Click here to purchase tickets or learn more.

Wednesday: Hub City Book Club @ Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Meet with the Adult Activity Center on the first Wednesday of every month and discuss the book of the month! This month’s book is “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. Register online or call (806) 767-2710.

Thursday: Level Up Lunch w/ the Chamber of Commerce @ McDougal Building, 11:30 AM to 1 PM

Join the Lubbock area Chamber of Commerce for lunch with Jeffrey Harper from Texas Tech University. During the meeting, you can learn about the best practices when it comes to social media, the importance of timely engagement, and more! Registration is $35 for chamber members and $75 for future members. Click here to register and learn more.

Friday: Ladies Tea Party @ Mae Simmons Senior Center, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Enjoy fellowship, tea, fun, and more at the Mae Simmons Senior Center this Friday. Seniors 50 years-old and older are welcome to attend. This event occurs every 2nd Friday of the month.

Saturday: Viva Aztlan, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Head to the Viva Aztlan Festival to watch entertaining mariachi and folklorico performances all day. At 7 PM, enjoy a showcase performed by last year’s winner Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Muñoz. A mariachi concert featuring Mariachi Los Caporales will follow. To purchase tickets, click here or call (806) 770-2000.

Sunday: Pinocchio @ Science Spectrum, 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM

Watch “Pinocchio” at the Science Spectrum this month, performed by the Drawbridge Puppet Theater. The show features string, rod, and shadow puppets. Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for seniors and children aged from 3-12. Make a reservation here or call (508) 261-4917.