GOOD FRIDAY
The Friday before Easter commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Christian Faith and is called Good Friday. Learn more…
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Holiday: Good Friday
The Chamber is closed in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen at 8am on Monday, April 21st. Have a blessed Easter weekend.
NATIONAL COLUMNISTS’ DAY
National Columnists’ Day on April 18th honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. Read on…
NATIONAL EXERCISE DAY
National Exercise Day on April 18 offers inspiration to try new ways of becoming fit and healthy. These days there is no reason not to do something for your health. Including healthier eating habits too. Read more…
NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY
National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going. If the power is on where you are reading this article, you likely have a lineman to thank. Read more…
All-American Pancake Festival: Enjoy breakfast with the Amarillo Downtown Lions Club at its annual fundraiser. The day’s activities also include live music and the AmTech Car Show. (7 a.m. AmTech Career Academy, 3601 Plains Blvd.; tickets $7; 806-373-0648)
“Insects, Myriapods and Arachnids of Texas”: Learn all about the multi-legged creatures crawling along the trails of Palo Duro Canyon State Park in this educational event in the canyon. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)
Signs of Spring Market: Dozens of local vendors will celebrate the changing of the season at Arts in the Sunset. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)
AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition
goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art
Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the
Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre-
senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni-
versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the
best works from current students and faculty.
The exhibit runs no~through April 27. Since 1972,
Amarillo College and the West Texas A&MUniversity
Visual Arts Departments have enjoyed this partner-
ship with AMoA. Students learn to prepare work for
the exhibition and gain a sense of pride in sharing their
work with the community in the professional setting
of the museum.
AMoAhours are 11a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday and 1-5p.m. Sunday. For additional informa-
tion, visit www.amoa.org, email amoa@actx.edu, or
call 806-371-5050 or 806-371-5392 (weekends).
420 Fest: Bliss Horizon hosts a day-long, extra-green festival featuring local musicians and artists. (2 p.m. 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $10 to $20; 806-676-8256)