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.

The final piece in an impressive development team was announced today when LEPAA introduced Diamond Schmitt Architects as the design architect for The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. Work sessions are underway for the design phase.

The final piece in an impressive development team was announced today when LEPAA introduced Diamond Schmitt Architects as the design architect for The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. Work sessions are underway for the design phase.

The decision to name the new performing arts center after Buddy Holly was a defining moment for Lubbock and anyone who fondly remembers the rock ’n’ roll legend.

Dan Jackson: I’ve long said that a venue for private performing arts should be funded privately. At the very least, it will follow the theories of supply and demand. That’s why I support the efforts of the Lubbock Entertainment Arts Association to bring the “Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences” to downtown Lubbock.