NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY (DR. SEUSS DAY)
Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The annual event is part of Read Across America, an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. Since the event is designed to encourage reading in children and is fostered through the schools, when March 2nd lands on a weekend, the day is observed on the closest school day
Dive “Under the Sea” into the magic of our 96th Season with Disney’s The Little Mermaid, making waves at the Mainstage March 22-30. The Box Office is NOW OPEN to Members! Get your tickets now by visiting http://tickets.
March 6th – Leading with Impact Luncheon ; 11:30 AM
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Clay Gibson: Enjoy tunes underground at The Barfield’s speakeasy with the country singer. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra continues its 100th season with Robert Schumann’s “Spring” Symphony and Antonin Dvořák’s Violin Concerto featuring soloist Aubree Oliverson. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
Ariella Fett: The indie singer offers a midweek show at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Wednesday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
“Kung Fu Panda 4”: Jack Black brings back Po in this animated sequel. Also opening: drama “Accidental Texan,” historical drama “Cabrini” and horror flick “Imaginary.” (Opens Thursday; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
First Thursday Art + Music: Kick off March at The 806 Coffee + Lounge with new artwork and a show by touring band Depth to Reverie. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of Sound of Freedom, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.