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<p>Created page with &quot;This interview features Larry Simmons as he discusses his various professions and interests while living in Lubbock. Simmons describes his involvement with the Lubbock nightli...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>This interview features Larry Simmons as he discusses his various professions and interests while living in Lubbock. Simmons describes his involvement with the Lubbock nightlife scene and how he got started working at different bars in the city. He recounts building and managing his own bars and explains why he left the industry to instead work in the arts. Simmons describes working in the art field, paying close attention to his support of and participation in the First Friday Art Trail. The interview closes with Simmons discussing revitalizing downtown and Lubbock’s need to create its own unique identity.<br /> <br /> ==General Interview Information==<br /> <br /> '''Interviewee Name:''' Larry Simmons<br /> <br /> '''Additional Parties Recorded:'''<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' October 21, 2022<br /> <br /> '''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas<br /> <br /> '''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez<br /> <br /> '''Length:''' 01:20:40 (1 hour 20 minutes)<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Abstract==<br /> Introduction and background information; Clubs and bars in Lubbock he’s worked at; Creating and managing Belly’s; expanding the bar and club scene; Leaving the bar and club scene; Tornado Gallery; Running an art gallery and installing public art around the city; What he sees for his future; development of downtown Lubbock; Food trucks; Lubbock’s creative populace; Lubbock’s identity; Closing discussion<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Access Information==<br /> <br /> '''Original Recording Format:''' born digital <br /> <br /> '''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room<br /> <br /> '''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/376821 dspace]<br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> {{UsageStatement}}<br /> <br /> [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Lubbock Arts and Culture]] [[Category: Music]] [[Category: Lubbock, Texas]] [[Category:</div>

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