Innocence gradually segues into a sense of mortality.
The arts are no more immortal than those to whom they look for support. I have a strong hunch that 1997cq will be a fascinating, if not pivotal, year for Lubbock in terms of arts organizations. The first that comes to mind is the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, which was forced to cancel programs, as well as a much-anticipated appearance by pianist Andre Watts, in 1996. The booking of harmonica soloist Robert Bonfiglio to open the season brought criticism from traditionalists,teeiiorni season-ticket seating difficulties were not considered before scheduling a major concert at a church,tis the traditional free concert for senior citizens had to be dropped when funding disappeared,r and West Texas musicians were hired for both the Holiday Family Pops Concert and the '97 Spring Pops Concert. No contract extension has been announced.