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Calendar of Events - Posted January 27, 2011 2:07 p.m.
photo photo courtesy of America Supports You Texas

Armed Forces Day Banquet

On May 19, America Supports You Texas will commemorate Armed Forces Day and honor the men and women who have bravely served our country with the eighth annual Armed Forces Day Banquet.

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  • May 17-19 8 p.m.
    “Footloose”
    Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355-9991
  • May 20 2:30 p.m.
    “Footloose”
    Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355-9991
  • All summer 8:30 p.m.
    “TEXAS” Outdoor Musical Drama Every Tuesday through Sunday, June 2 through August 18.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park Amphitheatre 11450 Park Rd. 5, 655-2181
  • June 7
    First Thursday Art Showing
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • June 8 5-9 p.m.
    First Friday Art Walk
    The Galleries at Sunset 3701 Plains Blvd., 353-5700
  • June 9 8 p.m.
    Amarillo Little Theatre Special Event Featuring Megan Mullally and her entertaining singing and comedy routine.
    Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355-9991
  • June 21 7:30 p.m.
    Merle Haggard in Concert
    Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 22 10:30 a.m.
    Tamela Mann Gospel Music Brunch and Concert The Best of Carver presents Tamela Mann Gospel Music Brunch & Concert featuring “Sisters Under the Anointing” and “Strings of Praise.”
    Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 672-1547
  • May 18 1 p.m.
    Tee’d off @ Hunger Golf Tournament The tournament will be a two-low ball, four-man team format with full handicaps. The first, second and third place teams will be awarded prizes as well as the chance for other on-course contests along with an opportunity to win a new vehicle with a hole-in-one. Funds benefit High Plains Food Bank.
    Ross Rogers Golf Complex 722 NW 24th, 374-8562
  • May 19 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Backdoor Rummage Sale Benefitting the Amarillo Art Institute. Sale will be held on the north side of the building.
    Amarillo Art Institute 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 117, 354-8802
  • May 20 12-5 p.m.
    Muttfest Event includes live music by Susan Gibson, barbecue from Rudy’s, margaritas from Coors, beer and wine provided by Party Stop, a shot clinic hosted by Lone Star Veterinary Services, a flying disc competition by SkyHoundz, King and Queen Mutt contest sponsored by the Amarillo SPCA, and games for pets and humans.
    Memorial Park (south of the gazebo) 2501 S. Washington, 622-0555
  • June 1-3
    24 Hours in the Canyon The only simultaneous 24-hour road and mountain bike event in the country. Race begins June 2. Proceeds from the event go to cancer research.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park
  • June 11 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Texas Business Women Networking Luncheon TBW’s annual luncheon for scholarship awards and installation of the new board members. Reservations required by June 7.
    Amarillo National Bank Plaza II 500 S. Taylor, 433-4600
  • June 14 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Women on the Way Scholarship Luncheon
    Ambassador Hotel 3100 I-40 West, 342-2009
  • June 16 Check-in at 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9 a.m.
    Walk to Defeat ALS
    Stephen F. Austin Park 2400 Crockett, 972-714-0088
  • 6-8 p.m.
    Shoot for Another Chance House 2012 Amarillo Gun Club will host a trap, skeet and target gun shoot benefitting Another Chance House. Event includes a silent auction and a hamburger dinner.
    Amarillo Gun Club 4521 S. Osage, 372-0678, 372-3344
  • June 23 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Troop 87 Garage Sale In addition to the sale, there will be concessions and a car wash, weather permitting. All proceeds will help Troop 87’s camping and scouting programs.
    St. Thomas the Apostle Church 4100 S. Coulter, 677-7763
  • June 30 4-8 p.m.
    Sticky Wickets - Croquet in the Gardens Hosted by Friends of Amarillo Botanical Gardens. Spectator tickets on sale now for $25. Event includes open bar, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and live music by Hightime Coulee. Proceeds benefit Amarillo Botanical Gardens.
    Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352-6513
  • 11-11:30 a.m. every Thursday and 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Friday
    Laugh ‘n Learn Laugh 'n Learn is a program for babies, children and grownups with a focus on pre-literacy. Program includes music, play and picture books to introduce children to life-long learning.
    Northwest Branch Library 6100 W. 9th, 359-2035
  • May 18-20 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Plein Air Painting with Palette Knife in Oils Workshop taught by Michelle Chrisman, contemporary colorist painter.
    Amarillo Art Institute 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 117, 354-8802
  • May 21-23 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Oil and Watercolor Landscapes Workshop taught by award-winning artist, Cecy Turner.
    Amarillo Art Institute 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 117, 354-8802
  • May 22 7 p.m.
    Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting Featuring guest speaker Dan Porter, Professor of Biology at Amarillo College who will give a presentation about insect galls.
    Amarillo Public Library Southwest Branch 6801 W. 45th, 356-9540
  • May 23, 30 6:30-9 p.m.
    Life Drawing Class
    Amarillo Art Institute 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 117, 354-8802
  • June 4 6:30-8 p.m.
    Getting Plugged into Our Community Learn about 211 Texas, community resources and giving back. Hosted by Amarillo Habitat for Humanity.
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 E. 27th, 383-3456
  • June 11 6:30-8 p.m.
    Bank on It Learn about the importance and basics of banking. Hosted by Amarillo Habitat for Humanity.
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 E. 27th, 383-3456
  • June 18 6:30-8 p.m.
    Electrical Maintenance Learn about DI Y electrical repairs. Hosted by Amarillo Habitat for Humanity.
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 E. 27th, 383.3456
  • June 25 6:30-8 p.m.
    To Your Credit Learn how to build and repair credit history. Hosted by Amarillo Habitat for Humanity.
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 E. 27th, 383-3456
  • 7 p.m. every Tuesday night
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle, 331-3627
  • 7 p.m. every Wednesday night
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, 355-8100
  • 6:30 p.m. every Friday night
    Los Cuatro Compadres Mariachi Band
    La Frontera Restaurant 1401 S. Arthur, 372-4593
  • 7 p.m. every Friday night
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    Willie's Bayou Grill 3819 I-40 West, 242-3474
  • May 16 9:30 p.m.
    Adam Hood
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 9:30 p.m.
    DJ Gemini
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 17 9:30 p.m.
    The Damn Quails
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 9:30 p.m.
    DJ Gemini
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 18 6 p.m.
    Jason Patrick
    Pescaraz Italian Restaurant 3415 Bell, 350-5426
  • 7:30-10:30 p.m.
    Devlon Jones
    D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467-9463
  • 8 p.m.
    AFK
    Cattle Call 4111 Wolflin, 463-7900
  • 8 p.m.
    Katie Houlette
    Palace Coffee Company 420 15th St., Canyon, 476-0111
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Six Market Blvd.
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 10 p.m.
    Mickey & The Motorcars
    Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358-7083
  • May 19 7:30-10:30 p.m.
    Stew Moss
    D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467-9463
  • 8 p.m.
    Texas Heat
    Palace Coffee Company 420 15th St., Canyon, 476-0111
  • 8 p.m.
    Average Joes
    Smokey Joe’s 2903 SW 6th, 331-6698
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Lonesome Goat
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Yvonne Perea
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 20 12 p.m.
    Susan Gibson
    Memorial Park 6969 I-40 East, 374-3709
  • May 21 Doors open at 9 p.m.
    Across Tundras
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • May 24 9:30 p.m.
    Run Home Jack
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Smooth Condition
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 25 7:30-10:30 p.m.
    Yesterday Road
    D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467-9463
  • 8 p.m.
    Fair Lanes
    Cattle Call 4111 Wolflin, 463-7900
  • 8 p.m.
    Velvet Funk Band
    Palace Coffee Company 420 15th St., Canyon, 476-0111
  • Doors open at 9 p.m.
    Eliza Rickman
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Velvet Funk
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 26 7:30-10:30 p.m.
    Remedy
    D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467-9463
  • 8 p.m.
    Bentwood Rockers
    Palace Coffee Company 420 15th St., Canyon, 476-0111
  • 8 p.m.
    Orion Trio
    Smokey Joe’s 2903 SW 6th, 331-6698
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Chad Johnson and Down 1450
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 9:30 p.m.
    On Again
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 27 10 p.m.
    Theory of a Deadman
    Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358-7083
  • May 30 9:30 p.m.
    Smooth Condition
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • May 31 9:30 p.m.
    DJ Gemini
    Butler’s Martini Bar 703 S. Polk, 382-4462
  • Every day 1:30-2 p.m.
    Chow Time for the Longhorns Ask questions about the park longhorns and learn about them and the part they played in Texas history.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • May 19 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Asian Pacific Festival Celebrate Asian Pacific month with a day filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of the people, culture and animals of Asia. Dancers from Eastridge Elementary will demonstrate Lao, Vietnamese, Dragon, Burmese, Karen and Karenni dances. Visitors can have their name written in Thai, get close to a 12-foot albino Burmese python, sample edible insects such as chocolate-dipped mealworms or crispy fried crickets, watch a demonstration of iaijutus (Samurai swords) and bukijutsu (ancient weapons) by Amarillo Martial Arts Center, and watch a presentation about the Bengal tigers. Kids can make a takehome craft.
    Amarillo Zoo 700 Comanchero Trail, 381-7911
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Texas Outdoor Family Workshop An overnight camping experience with everything furnished except your food, sleeping bags and personal items. Learn outdoor skills and have fun with the family. Various activities help you learn and enjoy the outdoors. For reservations call 512-389-8903
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • May 26 3-4 p.m.
    Comanche Use of the Bison Discover the ways the Comanche people used all parts of the bison to survive. Join the park interpreter at the Mack Dick Group Pavilion. Alternate site: Lone Star Interpretive Theater. No pets please; weather permitting.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • June 5 6-7 p.m.
    Viewing of Venus Watch the transit of the planet Venus across the sun at the Scenic Overlook.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • June 6 10-11 a.m.
    Family Nature Hike Meet at the Paseo del Rio Trail. No pets, please; weather permitting.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • June 9 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
    If I Drew the Zoo Kids can create art pieces with local artists and volunteers on hand to demonstrate various art styles and techniques including sketching, watercolors, clay, side walk chalk art and murals.
    Amarillo Zoo 700 Comanchero Trail 381-7911
  • June 20 10-11 a.m.
    Family Nature Hike Meet at the Pioneer Nature Trail. No pets, please; weather permitting.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • June 30 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Red, White and Zoo! Fun-filled activities, exhibits and live music, including a self-guided tour in search of red, white and blue animals, a hula hoop contest, old-fashioned pie-eating contest and an endless hot dog buffet. Solomon, the male African lion, will make an attempt to break the 89-second record for eating a 72-ounce Big Texan steak. Active members of the U.S military, police, fire or EMS will get free admission as the zoo’s way of saying thanks for their service to our country and community.
    Amarillo Zoo 700 Comanchero Trail, 381-7911
  • May 14 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    Family Fun Night Join the library for an evening of family board games and pajama story time.
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 SE 27th, 378-3051
  • May 17 7-9 p.m.
    Athlete of the Year Banquet
    Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 345-3363
  • 7 p.m.
    Show Me the Chemistry! The Panhandle Plains Section of the American Chemical Society will host Dr. Al Hazari, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Open to the public.
    Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, 355-9547
  • May 18 6-9 p.m.
    America Supports You Texas – Gold Star Family Reception
    Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 19 6-9 p.m.
    “Celebrating Freedom and Honoring Service” Armed Forces Day Banquet Annual banquet honors military veterans and their families and the families of our fallen heroes.
    Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 681-1418
  • May 21 10 a.m.
    Craft Demonstration
    Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch 413 SE 4th, 378-3051
  • May 18, 19 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Winnepeg Goldeyes
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242.4653
  • May 19 9 a.m.
    Original Team Roping
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • May 20 9 a.m.
    Original Team Roping
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 6:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Winnepeg Goldeyes
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242.4653
  • May 21-23 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Fargo-Moorehead Redhawks
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242.4653
  • May 24-26 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Laredo Lemurs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242.4653
  • May 26 3 p.m.
    First Annual Championship Ranch Bronc Riding Hosted by WRCA.
    Will Rogers Range Riders Outdoor Arena 8829 S. Washington and Loop 335, 622-2102
  • May 26-27 7:30 a.m.
    Panhandle Cutting Horse Association
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
    AKC Agility Trials
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 7 p.m.
    Amarillo Venom vs. Rio Grande Valley Magic
    Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 27 2:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Laredo Lemurs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242.4653
  • May 27-28 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
    AKC Agility Trials
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • May 19 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Pioneer Gun Show
    Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 20 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Pioneer Gun Show
    Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 26 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
    From Our Hands Arts and Crafts Show
    Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 433-0287
  • June 8 4-9 p.m.
    Head to Toe Women’s Expo
    Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096