AMoA hosting exhibit by
Brooklyn-based artist
A Swoon exhibition will be on display
at the Amarillo Museum of Art, April 13
through Aug. n. A reception will be held
at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 19,with cock-
tails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an
artist talk at 7 p.m. by Caledonia Curry.
Admission is free for AMoAmembers or
$10 for non-members. Tickets will be
available at the door.
Caledonia Curry, whose work ap-
pears under the name Swoon, is a
Brooklyn-based artist and is widely
known as the first woman to gain large-
scale recognition in the male-dominat-
ed world of street art. Curry took to the
streets of New York while attending the
Pratt Institute of Art in 1999,pasting her
paper portraits to the sides of buildings
with the goal of making art and the pub-
lic space ofthe city more accessible.
The Amarillo Museum of Art is locat-
ed at 2200 S.VanBuren on the Washing-
ton Street campus of Amarillo College.
Museum hours are Wednesday through
Saturday, na.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5
p.m. For additional information, visit
www.amoa.org, email amoa@actx.edu,
or call 806-371-5050 or 806-371-5392
(weekends).
–The exhibition “Photography is Art”
will be on display June 12through Aug.11
at the Amarillo Museum of Art, located
at 2200 S.Van Buren on the Washington
Street campus of Amarillo College.
This is one in a series of American art
exhibitions created through a multi-
year, multi-institutional partnership
formed by the Arnon Carter Museum o(
American Art as part of the Art Bridges
Cohort Program.
This exhibition’ was originally orga-
nized by the Amon Carter Museum of
American art with objects from the Car-
ter’s expansive photography collection.
The current presentation was recon-
ceived as a team project with AMoA,the
Art Museum of South Texas, and Ellen
oel Art Museum The artworks tell a
story of American photographers’ ef-
forts, from the late 19th century on, to
explore and proclaim photography’s
artfulness.
Museum hours are Wednesday
through Saturday, 11 a.m. -5 p.m and
Sunday, 1-5p.m. For additional informa-
tion, visit www.amoa.org, email
amoa@actx.edu, or call (806) 371-5050
or (8DQ) 371 639Uw~ekends).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Ribbon Cutting: PrimeLending
3:30 p.m.
7426 Pennsylvania Dr, Suite 200
New Location
More Information: Jeremy, (806) 318-4070
‘Texas the .outdoor Musical’ opens
its~nJune6
CANYON- TEXASthe Outdoor Musical is getting
ready to present its 58th season, every tuesday
through Sunday, June 6 to Aug, 3…,athe Pioneer Am-
phitheater iIiPaJ:05uro Canyon.
Set against an authentic tapestry of history, the
show brings to life the stories, struggles and triumphs
of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800s
through its fictional characters. The amphitheatre, box
office and parking opens at 6 p.m. each night, with a
BBQdinner (must be pre-purchased) at 6:15p.m., pre-
show entertainment at,M5.p.nl. and the show begin-
ning atJ:!.p.m.Amphitheatre seating opens at 7:40 p.m.
A brand new experience for audiences, “&hake-
speare in the Canyon,” will be featured at 8 p.m. Tues-
days on July 9, 16, 23 and 30. The Shakespeare in the
Canyon series centers on the bard’s most famous and
. magical comedy, “AMidsummer Night’s Dream.” SPe-
cial themed foods will be available in the conces ion
stand. /
I Discounts are available for seniors, milit<iWand
West Texas A&M University staff/facul~~t6dents.
. ets and more information are available at texas-
show.c . – ox ‘e.at 806-651-2181.
Exciting News for High School Students and Parents!
Join us on Thursday, August 1st, at 6PM at the Wesley Community Center for AC’s Dual Credit Student and Parent Night!
In partnership with Los Barrios de Amarillo, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Dual Credit at Amarillo College, including enrollment processes, course offerings, transfer requirements, cost savings, and available resources.
Special information on tuition assistance for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at their high school will also be available. We’ll also offer application assistance, dual credit registration, advising, and payment help.
Date: Thursday, August 1st
Time: 6PM
Location: Wesley Community Center, 1625 S Roberts St, Amarillo, TX 79102
For more information, visit our website at www.actx.edu/dualcredit or email us at dualcredit@actx.edu. See you there!
Nelson McKinney: The Amarillo singer hosts a party on the patio at Jorge’s Tacos Garcia. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; 1100 Ross St.; 806-371-0411)
First Thursday Art + Music: The 806 Coffee + Lounge celebrates the end of summer with a group art show and music from Native Crowds. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
IT Rodeo & Reunion: It’s a full weekend of fun in Dalhart with the 88th-annual throwdown, featuring hot rodeo action, a watermelon feed Thursday and live music from Grant Gilbert. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues through Saturday; ticket prices vary; xitrodeoreunion.com)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Amarillo soul singer Devlon Jones headlines the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
Event held at Camp Don Harrington
Two day tournament:
Friday: 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM
For cost : Ask coordinator
806-358-6500