Panhandle Cutting Horse Association
April 20-21,2024
Free, Western
PCHA
Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena
Free to the Public
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
April 20-21,2024
Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center Celebrates Earth Day!
Amarillo, TX – Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center is celebrating Earth Day this year with a public event meant for nature lovers of all ages from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, April 20.
Including activities, crafts, and vendors, Wildcat Bluff’s Earth Day celebration will encourage community members to get outside and learn more about nature.
Vendors and food trucks so far include:
- Palo Duro Canyon
- Caprock Canyon
- Texas Master Naturalists
- Roots Plant Craft
- Antojos Ice Cream Shop
- The Smash Truck
- DonutNV of Amarillo
- Sweet Sipz
Guided hikes will start at 9:00 am, and one of the first groups will be led by local nonprofit Ogallala Life. Their hike will highlight the history of the Bluff’s land and the work being done with the West Amarillo Creek restoration project.
This event is included with membership or Wildcat Bluff general admission.
Follow the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center on Facebook and Instagram for more information on their com
munity programs.
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CANYON, Texas — More than 50 West Texas A&M University alumni are featured in a new art exhibition opening April 1.
WT’s first art program alumni exhibition will hang through April 27 in the Dord Fitz Formal Gallery inside Mary Moody Northen Hall. An opening reception will run from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4.
The art program received nearly 170 submissions from 75 artists. Guest juror Deana Craighead, curator of art at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, selected 53 works to hang in the show—one each per artist chosen.
Three alumni will receive cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500, to be announced at the opening reception.
“We are incredibly proud of these alumni, who represent graduates from the 1970s to just last year,” said Jon Revett, art program director and Doris Alexander Distinguished Professor of Fine Arts.
“The art program has been part of WT’s identity since its establishment in the 1910s, when none other than Georgia O’Keeffe served as its leader,” said Dr. Amy Von Lintel, professor of art history. “Our exhibition will demonstrate that the legacy of quality art education begun by O’Keeffe continues on the campus to this day.”
Craighead said she was impressed with the quality of the entries and wanted to include as many artists as possible in the show.
“In choosing works for the exhibition, it was important to illustrate the rich history and depth of the art program and the quality of graduates that have continued to make art, both professionally or as a hobby,” Craighead said.
Selected artists include Dárē Akinwole, Dick Archer, Mariah Aytch, Adrian Ballesteros, Amanda Barnett, Kendra Barth, Jacob Bautista, Stephanie Boyd, Jarys Boyd, Tiahna-Dawn Brecheisen, Brittany Busch, Ann Callen, Kayla Cantu, Sawyer Crane, Blake Cripps, Loc Dao, Renea Dauntes, Ana Davila, Elba Duron, Sage Edsall, Emory Elliott, Amanda Fitzgerald, John Flatt, Helené Gagneux, Arash Ghahari Kermani, Victor Granadoz, Mandy Gregory, Evarista Herrera, Brent Hilliard, Kegan Hollis, Ixchel Houseal, Joshua Jinkens, Ruthie Landelius, Miguel Lares, William Lebeda, Brooke Locke, Delores Maldonado, Mark Martin, Joey Martinez, Chasely Matmanivong, Michael Merriman, Megan Moore, Patrick Ponce, Justin Rogers, Benjamin Selby, Brian Singleton, Sara Spaulding, Clayton Spaulding, Julia Strait, Aaron Taylor, Marcia Tippit, Phuc “May” Truong, Rayan Turner, Slayden Watson, Barbara Williams and Traci Winter.
Fitz Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment Fridays and Saturdays. Email jrevett@wtamu.edu.
Fostering an appreciation of the arts and cultivating strong relations with alumni are key goals of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.
That plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in September 2021. The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025; currently, it has raised nearly $160 million.
About West Texas A&M University
WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degrees, including two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.
Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Mother Earth with vendors, crafts, nature activities and more at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center. (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 2301 N. Soncy Road; admission $4 adults, $3 children, free members; 806-352-6007)
Yellow City Comic Con
oin AMA de Amarillo as they celebrate the incredible women in business in our community with their special Mujeres de Amarillo issue. Show your support by dressing in yellow and participating in their photo session for this issue. Connect and network with fellow businesswomen while celebrating all the positive contributions Amarillo has to offer. Let’s come together to showcase the strength and diversity of women in our city.
Date: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Reed Beverage
3701 SE 25th Ave
Amarillo, TX
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Únete a AMA de Amarillo mientras celebramos a las increíbles mujeres de negocios en nuestra comunidad con su especial edición Mujeres de Amarillo. Muestra tu apoyo vistiendo de amarillo y participando en su sesión de fotos para esta edición. Conéctate y haz networking con otras mujeres empresarias mientras celebramos todas las contribuciones positivas que Amarillo tiene para ofrecer. Unámonos para mostrar la fuerza y diversidad de las mujeres en nuestra ciudad.
Fecha: Sábado, 20 de abril
Hora: 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Ubicación: Reed Beverage
3701 SE 25th Ave
Amarillo, TX
Date/Time
12pm – Registration
1pm – Shotgun Start
Fees/Admission
$125 per person
Click Here for Registration
Location
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
Canyon, TX
Awards Dinner and Reception:
Canyon Elks Lodge 2887 Lodge Building
22000 FM 2590
Canyon, TX
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Join us on May 4th for PPHM’s highly anticipated Annual Gala, Dining with Giants.
Individual tickets are now on sale.
KENDRA SCOTT GIVE-BACK EVENT SUPPORTING AMARILLO SPCA.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20th FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 PM. Amarillo Westgate Mall. 20% OF YOUR PURCHASE AMOUNT WILL BE DONATED TO AMARILLO SPCA.
CAN’T MAKE IT IN THE STORE? SHOP ONLINE APRIL 20th-21st using code GIVEBACK-GKDAQ AT CHECKOUT.
Amarillo 420 Fest: Celebrate the greenest of holidays with an all-day music fest. Featured acts will include Graypoint, KyE, Bring Me The Gypsee, Isaiah Valdez, Jeremiah Hernandez and Jimmy Ramirez, All Hail Zero, TrenchRat and more. The event also will feature food trucks, vendors, art installations and more. (4:20 p.m. Saturday; 16201 Interstate 27; tickets $20 and up)