Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)
High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series continues with The Huckleberries. This week, enjoy sandwiches from Crush. (noon; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
Mass Destruction Tour: Metal bands Sagan Ummo, Percybones, Bakri11, Hoax and Old Soul bring the noise to Rockwell Event Center with local support from Corrosive Wrath, Dyscarcia and Headshotgvng. (7 p.m. 16301 I- 27 in Canyon; tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door; 806-683-2156)
Texas Rangers Pregame Broadcast Schedule For June 2025
Tuesday, June 10th – 6:00pm – Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins
Wednesday, June 11th – 6:00pm – Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins
Friday, June 13th – 6:30pm – Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers
Saturday, June 14th – 2:30pm – Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers
Sunday, June 15th – 1:00pm – Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers
Tuesday, June 17th – 6:30pm – Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers
Wednesday, June 18th – 6:30pm – Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers
Friday, June 20th – 5:00pm – Texas Rangers at Pittsburgh Pirates (No Michael J Show)
Saturday, June 21st – 2:30pm – Texas Rangers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Sunday, June 22nd – 12:00Noon – Texas Rangers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Monday, June 23rd – 5:00pm – Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles (No Michael J Show)
Tuesday, June 24th – 5:00pm – Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles (No Michael J Show)
Wednesday, June 25th – 5:00pm – Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles (No Michael J Show)
Friday, June 27th – 6:30pm – Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers
Saturday, June 28th – 2:00pm – Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers
Sunday, June 29th – 1:00pm – Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers
Monday, June 30th – 6:30pm – Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Esquire Jazz are featured in this week’s edition of the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
Tómarúm, Saidan and Odrot: The touring metal bands bring the noise to Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover; atomicyellowict@gmail.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Holiday: Chamber Closed for Juneteenth
The Chamber offices are closed today and will reopen on Friday, June 20th at 8am.
Arts in the Sunset: Check out local artists’ works throughout the gallery. (daily, hours vary; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
What is Juneteenth?
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared a formal end to slavery in the United States. However, change was not instant after the proclamation. Nearly two and a half years later, on June 19th, 1865, the enslaved African Americans of Galveston, Texas got the news by way of the Union army troops that freedom had come at last.
The next year, the people of Galveston commemorated that day as Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom. Since then, it’s been observed in communities and states as a holiday, but officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.
Why is the holiday called Juneteenth? The name blends the month and the day this news reached the people of Galveston: “June” plus “nineteenth” is Juneteenth. It’s also often called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day.
How do you explain Juneteenth to a child?
When talking about Juneteenth with children and teens, it’s important to remember that Juneteenth is a celebration – a celebration of freedom and the joyful recognition of the perseverance and spirit of Black people in this nation.
With that in mind, adjust your conversation to your child’s personal development, maturity level and what they’re learning about. For young children, you can share that Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates freedom for all people in the United States.
Define the word “freedom” and talk about what freedom means to them.
If your child is learning about American history, this short video from PBS Kids helps kids explore the history of Juneteenth and how it’s celebrated by families today.
Teenagers can have more nuanced conversations around Juneteenth – exploring concepts of freedom and civil rights, racism and prejudice, and modern-day racial injustice. Many Boys & Girls Clubs across the country host town halls, panels and other discussions for teens to be able to talk about racial inequity and other critical issues on their minds, asking for their critical thinking around how to inspire positive change in our nation.
