Lindi Leigh: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Sept. 10th; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
CANYON- West Texas A&MUniver-
sity’s Great Books Series will return in
September with an examination of one
of the 20th century’s most recognizable
poems. Dr.Robert Fulton, assistant pro-
fessor of humanities and English at Am-
arillo College, will lead the discussion of
T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land,” which
famously opens with “Aprilis the cruel-
est month.”
The Great Books discussion will take
place at 7p.m. Sept. 10at Burrowing Owl
Books, 7406 Southwest 34th Ave., Suite
‘, 2B,’in Amarillo.
Sponsored by the Department of
English, Philosophy and Modem Lan-
guages in the Sybil B. Harrington Col-
lege of Fine Arts and Humanities, the
discussion series is open to those who
either have or haven’t read the story,
” said organizer pro Daniel Bloom.
~-. wr professors and guest lecturers
lead the monthly Great Books discus-
·-sions. For information, email Bloom at
dbloom@wtamu.edu.
Wednesday, 11th Grand Opening!
Market Street – Coulter @ 8761 S. Coulter
We at the United Family are thrilled to open a New Market Street in Amarillo. Our store director, Fernando Noriega, and the team can’t wait to greet you on “grand opening” day. This store will feature a Pharmacy with Drive-Thru & Delivery, StreetSide Online Grocery Shopping, SMōK’D BBQ, Fresh Sushi, Hot Meal Bars, a Full-Service Floral Department, and an Expansive Wine & Beer Selections and more. Thank you for welcoming us into your neighborhood.
_ A new photography exhibition,
r “Shades of Compassion,” is on display at
the Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA)
now through Dec. 29.
The exhibition aims to promote com-
passion worldwide through inspiration-
al; thought-provoking photographs.
Drawn from a diverse roster of 41inter-
national fine art photographers, the ex-
hibit’s 50 photographs encompass a di-
verse spectrum of perspective, subject
and artistic expression.
The museum is at 2200 S. Van Buren
on the Washington Street campus of
Amarillo College. AMoA hours are n
a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Satur-
day and 1-5p.m. Sunday. For more infor-
mation, visit www.amoa.org, email
amoa@actx.edu, or call (806) 371-5050
or (806) 371-5392 (weekends).
LIVE PIANO Music at Red River Steakhouse every Wednesday at lunch. (Tipping allowed!)
Having a special occasion? Celebrate it with us!
Wibby Wednesday: Six Car Pub & Brewery continues its patio season with music from Velvet Funk. (7 p.m. Wednesday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396
Registration for Destination Medicare is open for people turning 65, new to Medicare! This will be the last session for 2024.
The Area Agency on Aging provides a free 2 hour seminar to help people understand Medicare and information on how to navigate the enrollment, deadlines, and plan options. We offer two different dates and times, we hope that you can attend one of these sessions. In-person attendance is encouraged. Virtual, hybrid option available.
LOCATION:
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
415 SW 8th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79101
REGISTER ONLINE:
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
https://Medicare17.eventbrite.com
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
https://Medicare19E.eventbrite.com
For additional information or questions, contact:
Terrie Campbell
Medicare Benefits Counselor
Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle
(806) 331-2227
Terrie Campbell, LBSW
Benefits Counseling Program Specialist
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
PO Box 9257
Amarillo, TX 79105
Office (806) 331-2227
Fax (806) 350-7896
Dancin’ in the Dirt: The Amarillo Tri-State Fair features ’90s country star Clay Walker in a special concert. Aiden Logsdon & The Outlaws open. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $30 806-376-7767)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (6:35 p.m. Sept. 10; continues through Sept. 15; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)