Lubbock native, prima ballerina NaTalia Johnson dies at 37
The arts community is mourning one of its own with the unexpected death of Lubbock native and internationally acclaimed prima ballerina NaTalia Johnson. NaTalia Johnson, a Ballet Lubbock original, was an energy of fire that lit the dance world ablaze with her bold spirit. From her dancing to her teaching, she changed lives. Today we send our condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace, reads a social media post from Ballet Lubbock.
Johnson, who was 37 when she died May 7, most recently served as artistic director of the Sacramento-based Natalia Johnson Conservatory of Ballet, which she opened in 2013 after retiring from professional dancing.
Lubbock biz briefs: Updates on Dutch Brothers, a new pet store and a retirement community
New pet store coming to Lubbock
The former location of BodyWorks for Women on 82nd Street will soon be home to Pet Supplies Plus, a Livonia, Michigan-based business, according to a sign at the soon-to-be remodeled location.
According to wikipedia.com, Pet Supplies Plus was founded in 1988 in Redford, Michigan, and is a privately held pet supply retailing corporation.
As of February, the retail chain featured more than 560 stores across the country, as well as a website from which pet owners can order.
They offer everything for your pet, whether it has fur or scales.
Lubbock biz briefs: Updates on Alamo Drafthouse, Betenbough s new community and more
Alamo Lubbock plans July re-opening
While its website says it s still temporarily closed, the Alamo Drafthouse corporate news website announced this week that plans are under way to re-open Lubbock s location in July.
Beginning on April 28, at least fifteen of our theaters will be brought back online this summer, roughly (re)doubling our footprint to over thirty theaters across the country. It ll also bring Dallas, Omaha, San Francisco, Lubbock, Laredo, and Yonkers back into the lineup, the site reads.
Although a specific date wasn t yet announced, Lubbock was listed for re-opening in July along with locations in Austin, Dallas / Fort Worth and Laredo.
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