“Melodies in Motion: The Jim Wilson Story”: The Amarillo native and international recording artist is celebrated during Panhandle PBS’s “Studio Sessions” series, with a virtual reading from his new book and a performance by local pianist Neal Nossaman. (6 p.m. Thursday; 2408 S. Jackson St.; tickets $60; 806-371-5222)
Aerion Keller: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Dial M for Murder”: The classic noir gets new life in this Amarillo Little Theatre production. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Jan. 26; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Behind the Action: Making Magic with the Horses of Hollywood” is a bilingual exhibition where visitors can step behind the scenes to learn what it’s like to work with horses and what goes into the magic of seeing horses on screen! Through the stories of wranglers, stunt performers, trainers, and actors, we explore the special bonds between actors and their equine costars; the history of horses in the film and television industry; training; and ensuring safety on set.
In addition to photos and videos, this exhibit features props and costumes from the television show 1883!
The exhibit will be on display from November 12, 2024, through November 15, 2025.
“Divas and Disguises”: West Texas A&M University Opera pays tribute to Amarillo Opera founder Mila Gibson at its annual gala. (5:30 p.m. Friday; Legacy Hall in WT’s Jack B. Kelley Student Center; tickets $100 and up; 806-651-2840)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Friday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. Friday; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Winery Comedy Tour: A nationally touring group of comedians pours out the laughs at Bar Z Winery. (7 p.m. Friday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $15 in advance, $20 day of show; 806-488-2214)
Bring Me the Gypsee: The eclectic Amarillo rock band fires it up on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Dial M for Murder”: The classic noir gets new life in this Amarillo Little Theatre production. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991