Amarillo entertainment in brief for the week of May 1
Texas Panhandle Student Art Show on display through May 13 at AMoA
The Texas Panhandle Student Art Show (TPSAS), the end-of-year student art exhibition to recognize all the talented young artists in the Texas Panhandle, is on display now through May 13 at the Amarillo Museum of Art.
The exhibition will consist of two parts: student artworks from grades K-12 and portfolios of artworks from high school seniors. Teachers will be installing the artworks from individual student entries as well as graduating senior portfolios.
Eligible artworks in the exhibition will be judged by Amarillo College art professors for 10 Best of Show Awards, one Best-of-Show Portfolio Award, Education Credit Union (ECU) Georgia O’Keeffe Excellence in Art & Creativity Awards to one high school and one middle school entry, and the ECU Georgia O’Keeffe Scholarship. Scholarships from the Texas Panhandle Art Education Association and the AC and WTAMU Art Departments will also be awarded to Senior Portfolio participants.
The Amarillo Museum of Art is located at 2200 South Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College. Museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
For additional information, visit www.amoa.org, email amoa@actx.edu, or call 806-371-5050 or 806-371-5392 (weekends).
Join Panhandle PBS, Independent Lens for 'Try Harder!' live streaming event
Independent Lens is organizing a national online screening event and discussion featuring the film “Try Harder!” on Monday, May 2 at 9 p.m. The event can be accessed through the Panhandle PBS Facebook page.
The student body at Lowell High School in San Francisco is one full of high achieving, incredibly talented and stressed out adolescents preparing for the draining process of applying to colleges. Each student knows they’re competing for limited spots at their dream schools, and that every aspect of their lives, from the classes they’ve taken, their grades, extracurricular activities and more will be carefully examined by admissions officers.
In “Try Harder!” director Debbie Lum examines the reality of the college application process through the eyes of high school seniors as they live through it. Hosted live from San Francisco’s KQED, the evening will feature comedian Irene Tu with storytelling and conversation with high school students about the high stakes of educational achievement and whether college is worth the grind.
This event is hosted by KQED and Independent Lens, in collaboration with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Basin PBS, KIXE PBS, Meaningful Movies Project, and Panhandle PBS. The event will be livestreamed on the Panhandle PBS and Independent Lens Facebook pages on Monday at 9 p.m. For more information about the event, visit panhandlePBS.org/presents or call 806-371-5479. For more on the film, visit
pbs.org/independentlens
Discovery Center invites public to celebrate 'May the Fourth'
The Don Harrington Discovery Center is hosting its special "Star Wars"-themed event, May The Fourth, on Wednesday, May 4. There will be two time slots, 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Participants will experience a star presentation in the DHDC Space Theater, thanks to the Amarillo Astronomy Club; mingle with some of the galaxy’s most well-known characters with the 501st Legion; enjoy drink options from Leaf and Bubble (for purchase); prepare to defeat the dark side with hand-on themed activities; and learn how science is an integral part of using the Force during special demonstrations at 6:40 and 8:10 pm.
Tickets to May the Fourth Be With You are $5 per person for members and $8 per person for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased on the DHDC website and will only be sold at the door if spots are available.
More detailed information can be found on the DHDC Facebook page.
Jeff Carlson Band brings Over My Shoulder tour to Amarillo
Las Vegas-based rockers Jeff Carlson Band will be performing at Leftwoods, 2511 SW 6th Ave. in Amarillo, on May 4. The group's "Over My Shoulder" 2022 Tour winded throughout the Midwest and wraps up with the Amarillo stop.
"I wrote 'Over My Shoulder' about the struggle of everyday life and pushing through to achieve your goals and dreams," Jeff Carlson said in a news release. "I struggle everyday with Crohn's Disease and as tough as it is to deal with it; it doesn't phase me when it comes to writing and performing my music for people to relate to. Music is and always has and will be a way of life for me."
The show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $10. The night will also have a "Star Wars" theme.
For more information, visit the venue's website, http://leftwoods.com/ or call (806) 367-9840. For more on the band, visit https://www.jeffcarlsonband.com/ .
AC’s Creative Mind Lecture features noted Texas author Hollandsworth
Skip Hollandsworth, whose long-researched tome about America's first known serial killer became a New York Times bestseller, will present the 2022 Creative Mind Lecture at Amarillo College.
The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
A meet-the-author reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes reserved seating for the ensuing lecture. Cost is $25 per person; those wishing to attend the reception are asked to RSVP to the AC Foundation at 806-371-5924 or srleuthen@actx.edu.
Hollandsworth is a longtime writer and executive editor at Texas Monthly magazine. He spent 10 years researching The Midnight Assassin, which is the moniker 19th century Austinites assigned to the shadowy murderer. Of local interest, Hollandsworth wrote a story for Texas Monthly about Tom Brown, a high school student who went missing in 2016 in Canadian, Texas. He additionally produced an eight-episode podcast on the topic titled "Tom Browns Body."
Also on May 5, Hollandsworth will present a master class and take questions on everything from journalism and writing to publishing and true crime. All AC students are welcome to attend the master class at 1 p.m. in Badger Corner of the College Union Building on the Washington Street Campus.
Mexican folkloric group to perform at AC Concert Hall
Rayenari, a Mexican folkloric, community dance group here in Amarillo, is preparing for its first public performance of the season, which will be on Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Amarillo College Concert Hall.
The performance, which is free and open to the public, will feature Amarillo community members in "5 de mayo" commemoration day. Different performances representing Mexican pre-Hispanic and half-blood states will be featured.
WT Symphony Orchestra to perform new score with screening of classic silent film
CANYON — One of the classic films of the silent era will come to life in a screening featuring an orchestral score specially written for the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra.
The orchestra will give a synchronized performance of a score written by WT’s own Dr. B.J. Brooks with a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” at 7:30 p.m. May 6 in Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus.
The student musicians will then take the film on the road for a series of performances: 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the La Rita Theatre, 311 Denrock Ave. in Dalhart; 7:30 p.m. May 11 at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. in Mesquite; and 7 p.m. May 12 in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston. All concerts are free.
“The Kid” was Chaplin’s first full-length feature film and was a major success, finishing 1921 as the second-highest grossing film of the year and catapulting its young lead, Jackie Coogan, into superstardom.
El Barrio Lions Club to hold Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 7
El Barrio Lions Club will host its Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 4 p.m. in South Park. The event will feature education, services, entertainment emcee'd by 93.1 The Beat, powered by Cumulus Broadcasting, and food.
The event is free and open to the public. The Lions Club is a service club helping and organizing in sights, diabetes, childhood cancer, and, locally, first responders field support, childhood hunger, and ramp building for the disabled, to name a few.
With its motto, “We Serve,” El Barrio Lions Club has grown to more than 40 members and continues to attract people are eager to help. Their goal is to serve and feed at least 1,000 people in the community. The group is supporting members in the service of organizations that care for and feed our children, assist the disabled, and support our first responders. For service booth, vendor and sponsor information, contact the group at (806) 341-9889, e-mail at elbarriolionsclub@gmail.com or find them on Facebook by searching "El Barrio Lions Club." You can also find information on how to become a member or how to contribute to this event or projects just like it in your neighborhood.
Blippi coming to Civic Center
Blippi The Musical is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Blippi The Musical brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music. Children from the ages of 2 to 7 across the world have quickly taken a liking to Blippi’s charismatic personality and innovative teaching lessons.
In the Live show they will continue to learn about the world around them while singing and dancing along with this one-of-a-kind show.
Tickets for this show range from $25 to $45 (plus taxes and fees) and are available online through panhandletickets.com
Creager returns to Amarillo
Roger Creager returns to Amarillo Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m. at the Starlight Ranch, 1415 Sunrise Drive.
Creager is an adventurist; he does not like to sit still while the world passes by. Whether it’s climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, jumping off his boat to snorkel with wild dolphins, snow skiing in the Rockies, piloting his airplane to far-off concerts, surfing in Costa Rica, or playing music through the Italian countryside, he tries to get the most out of what the world has to offer.
All of this finds its way into Roger’s music and live shows. His passion for life invigorates everyone around him including his fan base. Those who get hooked on his charisma and high energy come back show after show, year after year, and record after record.
Tickets for this show range from $15 to $40 (plus taxes and fees) and are available for purchase online in advance at www.bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center/
Tritt bringing country classics to Amarillo
Country music star Travis Tritt brings his solo acoustic tour 2022 to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14.
Enjoy a special evening with the CMA and Grammy award-winning country artist. This show, which will include Tritt’s band, will give attendees an opportunity to hear some of the performer’s biggest hits, including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive” and “Best of Intentions.”
Plan to sing along with Tritt’s vast catalog of crowd favorites like “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” and “Here’s a Quarter — songs that have created a devoted fan base that continues to sell-out shows across the globe. Tritt will also perform favorites off his new album, "Set In Stone", which was just released this year.
Tickets for this show range from $45 to $89 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating and are available for purchase at panhandletickets.com
Kreischer brings comedy tour to Civic Center
Bert Kreischer brings his The Berty Boy Relapse Tour to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
The stand-up comedian, podcaster, reality television host and actor has served as host of the television series Hurt Bert on FX as well as Bert the Conqueror and Trip Flip on Travel Channel.
He is the producer and host of Bertcast, a weekly comedy podcast on the All Things Comedy network. He is also the co-host of the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast with fellow comedian Tom Segura, and co-host of the Bill and Bert podcast with actor and comedian Bill Burr.
This show is recommended for audience members 18 and older.
Tickets range from $39 to $90 (plus taxes and fees) and are available online at panhandletickets.com
Read Southall Band to perform at Starlight
Read Southall Band makes its way back to Amarillo at 8 p.m. Saturday, May, 14, at Starlight Ranch, 1415 Sunrise Drive.
“This is where we belong.”
Read Southall is talking about the first single “Where We Belong” from his namesake band’s new album, "For the Birds". But he’s also talking about the idea that it took a few years, a very isolating 2020 and some needed shifts in musical direction to get to a place where new music — let alone the group’s crowning achievement — could even exist.
Tickets for this outdoor concert range from $25 to $50 and are available online through www.bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center/
For King and Country coming to Amarillo
Gospel duo For King and Country brings its What are We Waiting For? tour to Amarillo at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
The Christian contemporary pop rockers are promoting their new album "Burn The Ships."
The four-time GRAMMY award-winning duo makes a powerful statement with their much-anticipated third album, an epic, sweeping musical landscape that explores themes of new beginnings, forgiveness, hope, and love.
The album’s debut and GRAMMY® nominated single, “joy,” which features a 100-person choir and a hypnotic wave of rhythm and electronic sounds, hit No. 1 and has been streamed more than 18 million times.
Tickets for this show range from $19 to $200 (plus taxes and fees) based on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.forkingandcountry.com
Eli Young Band returns to city
The Eli Young Band makes its way back to Amarillo at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the Starlight Ranch, 1415 Sunrise Drive.
With momentum still high following their fourth career #1, multi-platinum Eli Young Bandis releasing an introspective new single with “Break It In” via The Valory Music Co.
Under producer Dann Huff, the tune explores lessons in life and love that are only learned over time well spent. As showcased through vivid Benjy Davis, Brandon Day, Daniel Ross, and Michael Whitworth-penned lyrics, EYB further delivers a booming chorus: “Like these dusty boots that walked me through / The work that got me here / And these faded jeans with Skoal can rings / I’ve worn out all these years / When the shine wears off, when you lose that gloss / There’s so much more underneath it all / You think that good is good as it can get / Then you break it in.”
Tickets for this outdoor concert are $25 (plus taxes and fees) and available online through www.bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center/
Tickets on sale for 'Waitress' at Civic Center May 27-28
"Waitress" the Broadway musical will play at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium for a limited, two-show engagement in late May.
Tickets for the May 27 and 28 shows are available for purchase online at PanhandleTickets.com, by phone at 806-378-3096, in person at the box office located inside the Amarillo Civic Center Complex and also at area United Supermarkets. Box office hours are Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.
"Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage," a news release says. "Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as 'The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie' and 'Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.' When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness."
Based upon the 2007 motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, "Waitress" is the first Broadway musical in history to have four women in the four top creative team spots, with a book by Jessie Nelson, a score by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, choreography by Lorin Latarro and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus.
"Waitress" closes the 2021-2022 Amarillo Broadway Spotlight Series, sponsored by Education Credit Union and KVII ProNews 7. For more information on the upcoming 2022-2023 Broadway Spotlight Series, follow them on Facebook @BwayAmarillo and on Instagram @AmarilloBroadway. Also, interested patrons can register their email address for the latest updates at CelebrityAttractions.com/Amarillo.
Celtic Throne arriving at Globe-News Center in June
Celtic Throne: The Royal Journey of Irish Dance will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. June at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
Created by Herbert W. Armstrong College and Armstrong Dance, with original new music from Golden Globe-nominated composer Brian Byrne (Heartbeat of Home), Celtic Throne celebrates the dramatic and mysterious origins of Irish dance.
Infused with innovative choreography, dazzling costumes and spectacular lighting and projection, Celtic Throne follows the millennia-long journey of a music-and-dance-loving people as they migrate from the ancient Near East to Ireland, Scotland, England and the United States.
Tickets range from $35 to $45. For more information and tickets, visit www.panhandletickets.com
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