{"id":379083,"date":"2026-07-19T22:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/379083\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T22:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:47:09","slug":"lubbock-heritage-society-invites-community-to-celebrate-the-historic-cactus-theater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/379083\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock Heritage Society Invites Community to Celebrate the Historic Cactus Theater"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">Provided by Lubbock Heritage Society<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) &#8211; The Lubbock Heritage Society invites community members to experience the history, culture, and enduring legacy of one of downtown Lubbock\u2019s most beloved landmarks during \u201cCome Downtown to the Cactus,\u201d a free public program celebrating the historic Cactus Theater.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"The Lubbock Heritage Society invites community members to experience the history, culture, and...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6F3PBHPWBRF4LO2ZRLYKL2WBKM.jpg\" width=\"980\" height=\"1387\" \/>The Lubbock Heritage Society invites community members to experience the history, culture, and enduring legacy of one of downtown Lubbock\u2019s most beloved landmarks during \u201cCome Downtown to the Cactus,\u201d a free public program celebrating the historic Cactus Theater.(Provided by Lubbock Heritage Society)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The event will take place on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., Lubbock, TX 79401. The program is free and open to both Lubbock Heritage Society members and the public. No registration is required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Guests will tour the theater and enjoy presentations from Cactus Theater owner Darryl Holland and Lubbock artist, writer, and musician Andy Wilkinson, who will share stories about the theater\u2019s remarkable history and its lasting influence on downtown Lubbock\u2019s cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Event Details<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Come Downtown to the Cactus<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Date: Monday, July 20, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Time: 5:30 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Location: Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., Lubbock, TX 79401<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Parking: Lot directly behind the theater<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Admission: Free and open to the public<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Registration: None required<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">About the Lubbock Heritage Society<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Lubbock Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving Lubbock\u2019s history, culture, and architecture for generations. The Mission of the Society is to discover, memorialize, encourage, promote, maintain, and support the preservation of the history, cultural heritage, and architecture of Lubbock, TX and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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