THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY
The Day the Music Died Day on February 3rd remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: “The Big Bopper.” These three artists died in an airplane accident on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa. Their pilot, Roger Peterson, also perished in the crash. #TheDayTheMusicDied
NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY
The Day the Music Died Day on February 3rd remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: “The Big Bopper.” These three artists died in an airplane accident on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa. Their pilot, Roger Peterson, also perished in the crash
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On view through March 22
Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection presents the innovative ways artists use money as a conceptual idea and medium to explore notions of value and worth beyond declared denominations.
For centuries, the constant exchange of money for goods and services has been core to our daily lives. We rely on monetary transactions, a quintessential human act, to meet our needs and desires – from luxury purchases to essential items like food and shelter. Given this worldwide phenomenon, consumers rarely consider the aesthetic qualities of currency, which range in various colors and sizes, and designed by artists. As artist Ray Beldner aptly points out, U.S. currency is “the world’s biggest ongoing print edition. Every bill is unique, and it’s numbered uniquely. It’s signed by the person that caused it to be made, the Secretary of the Treasury. It’s made from archival materials. It’s 100 percent cotton. It’sbeautifully done.” In its most basic form, money is art! Learn more
Mark your calendars for these Mentoring Programs!
For girls (2nd-6th grade) to find their significance, value and identity in Christ. This fun-filled six-week program, provides a chance for girls to develop relationships with their friends in a safe environment while encouraging kindness, respect, love, and grace.
TUESDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
January 13th – February 17th
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
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The SQUIRES mentoring group for boys(2nd-6th grade) provides character-building lessons and activities geared toward focusing on their identity in Christ. With energetic lessons and activities, boys are taught the qualities of a Godly man.
TUESDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
January 13th – February 17th
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
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| YOU’RE INVITED: FEB. 3, 2026 |
| Celebrate this year’s winners with us!
5:30–8 p.m. Amarillo Club (FBSW Tower, 30th Floor, 600 Tyler St.) Open Bar | Networking | Dinner | Award Ceremony Tickets: $75 early-bird pricing, $80 after this Thursday, Jan. 15 |
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Coffee and Cuties is for explorers ages 5 and under with their caregiver.
Our Education Team offers science-based entertainment for the tots and gives caregivers the opportunity to sit back and relax with Roasters Coffee! A different theme every month makes this program’s storytime and activity exciting for your little learners each visit. 2026 themes:
- January: The Year of the Dino
- February: Pet Parade
- March: Astronaut Academy
- April: On the Move
- May: In the Garden
- June: Scuba School
- July: Citrus Summer
- August: Star Light, Star Bright
- September: Rockin’ Robots
- October: Creepy Crawlies
- November: Seasons of Change
- December: Science is Cool
Coffee and Cuties is on the first Friday of each month, with three time slots to attend based on your schedule. Join us at 9:45 am, 10:45 am, or 11:45 am.
This program is included with admission or Discovery Center Collective membership.
- January: The Year of the Dino