Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) has signed worldwide entertainment and conference venue management company, SMG, as the operator of Lubbock’s downtown performance venue, The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

(Lubbock-TX) Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) has partnered with Texas Tech University to send an architecture student to intern with world-renowned Diamond Schmitt Architects.

Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) unveiled the final design of The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences at a press conference today.

Over the last several months, a lot of buzz and much excitement have surrounded the future of The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. Many milestone achievements have been accomplished through the tireless efforts of our many supporters and volunteers.

Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with LEPAA to join into a partnership with the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

Demolition begins on the old DPS building to make way for the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

Although Lubbock still has a ways to go before construction begins — which is expected to start in January 2016 — Tim Collins, chairman of the Lubbock Entertainment Performing Arts Association, said there’s plenty to be thrilled about.