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Amarillo, TX – Wildcat Bluff’s program Echoes of the Past will explore the archaeology of love on February 18, at 2:00 pm. Hosted with their on-site archaeologist Erin Frigo, attendees will learn about ancient history in their Gilvin Education Center. The upcoming program’s theme is the archaeology of love.
“Anyone is welcome to come and learn,” Frigo said. “If you have kids who have an interest in history or archaeology or even just love to be outdoors, feel free to bring them along, and I will do my best to make sure that they understand the content! And of course, if YOU have an interest, please stop by! Archaeology is for everyone!”
WBNC’s on-site archaeologist Erin Frigo has a master’s in anthropology with an emphasis in bio-archaeology and a minor in biology from Texas Tech University. Frigo has also done a few field schools, worked for the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum’s Archaeology Department and the Forest Service with Black Kettle National Grasslands in Oklahoma, and interned with the Bureau of Land Management at the Cross Bar Ranch.
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Reservations are not required. This program is included in WBNC admission or WBNC membership. Admission fees can be found on their website at wildcatbluff.org.
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.“Rent”: The iconic rock musical gets its debut staging at the Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space in a virtually sold-out two-weekend run. But there’s no day (like) today to get on the waitlist. (Full disclosure: I’m on the production team.) (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Feb. 25; 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
The Amarillo Opera is bringing a first-class Opera star to town for its Sounds of the Soul Black History Month concert on Sunday, February 18th, at the First Baptist Church at 6:00 PM. This concert is free of charge to the public. You must have a ticket that can be obtained at the Amarillo Opera Office, 2223 S. Van Buren, or from First Baptist Church. The concert will feature American Spirituals, a bit of Jazz, Broadway, and Gershwin. 806-372-7464
Sounds for the Soul: Amarillo Opera’s annual Black History Month concert features soprano Aundi Marie Moore at First Baptist Church. (6 p.m. Sunday; 1208 S. Tyler St.; free with ticket; 806-372-7464)
“She Loves Me”: West Texas A&M University stages this classic romcom musical as a holiday treat. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Feb. 18; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, and free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810)
Chicago: The iconic pop-rock band must find touring a hard habit to break. (8 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $71 to $170; 806-378-3096)
When is Presidents’ Day? Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 19, 2024! Is Washington’s birthday the same as Presidents’ Day? Which presidents do we celebrate on Presidents’ Day? When was George Washington’s actual birthday? Get answers to these common questions—and the truth about a few common George Washington myths.
Although the holiday is most often called “Presidents’ Day,” the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday.”
Neither Congress nor the President has ever stipulated that the name of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be changed to Presidents’ Day. Additionally, Congress has never declared a national holiday binding in all states; each state has the freedom to determine its legal holidays. This is why there are some calendar discrepancies when it comes to this holiday’s date
In a sense, calling the holiday Presidents’ Day helps us reflect on not just the first president but also our nation’s founding, its values, and what Washington calls in his Farewell Address the “beloved Constitution and union, as received from the Founders.” Also, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is in February (on the 12th), so by calling the holiday ”Presidents’ Day,” we can also include another remarkable president in our celebrations.
Today, many calendars list the third Monday of February as Presidents’ Day, just as many U.S. states do. Of course, all of the 3-day retail store sales are called “Presidents’ Day” sales, and this vernacular has also been influential in how we reference the holiday.
Historically, Americans began celebrating George Washington’s Birthday just months after his death, long before Congress declared it a federal holiday. It was not until 1879, under President Rutherford B. Hayes, that Washington’s Birthday became a legal holiday, to be observed on his birthday, February 22. Washington’s birthday was celebrated on February 22 until well into the 20th century. In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Law to “provide uniform annual observances of certain legal public holidays on Mondays.” By creating more 3-day weekends, Congress hoped to “bring substantial benefits to both the spiritual and economic life of the Nation
SAVE THE DATE
Canyon Chamber Annual Golf Classic
May 31, 2024
Please join the Canyon Chamber of Commerce for the 26th Annual Classic Golf Tournament!
The tournament will take place on
Friday, May 31, 2024, at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course.
Morning Flight:
7am Registration, 8am Shotgun Start
Afternoon Flight:
11am Registration, 1pm Shotgun Start
Lunch will be served at Noon for both flights. Dinner will follow the afternoon flight.
Team registrations fill up quickly! Be sure to send in your sponsorship and team registrations early to guarantee your spot! Sponsorship form and team registrations available for download by clicking the following links. Call or email to sponsor.
SPONSORSHIP FORM
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Please call the Canyon Chamber office with any questions
(806)655-7815.
Date/Time
Friday, May 31st
Flights at 8:00am & 1:00pm
Fees/Admission
$1000/Team of 4
SPONSORSHIP FORM
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Location
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
50 Country Club Drive
Canyon, Texas
Hope you’ll join us!
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