Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. Sunday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
The Y’s Men: Longtime Amarillo musicians Randy Palmer, Larry Martin and Buddy Squyres team up for a show at Chalice Abbey. (3 p.m. Sunday; 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
Jade & Juju: The Amarillo singers offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Amarillo Angels Fairy Godmother Project
Help Us Make Prom Dreams Come True
Amarillo Angels is now accepting donations of prom attire for both girls and boys through February 20th! Through the Fairy Godmother Project, youth in foster care can pick out dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories to make their high school prom unforgettable. This special project gives foster youth the chance to experience normalcy and celebrate alongside their peers.
Your donation can help create memories that last a lifetime. Drop off your gently used or new prom items today and be part of this magical mission!
Contact volunteer@
Cinergy Entertainment hosting
deals, specials through January
Along with its recent Trailer Fest,
Cinergy Entertainment has a host of
deals and premieres in store this month,
including “Wolf Man,” “September 5”
and “One of Them Days” (Jan. 17);
“Flight Risk” (Jan. 24); and “Dog Man”
and “Companion” (Jan. 31).
Elite Members will receive a free me-
dium popcorn on National Popcorn Day,
Jan. 19, and a free $10 game card will be
available for Elite Members / free $20
game card for Elite Plus Members (FEC
locations only) on Martin Luther King
Jr. Day,Jan. 20.
Formore information, visit www.cin-
ergy.com/amarillo
Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
What: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Parade (National Holiday) (There are no parade fees.)
Where: Lineup begins at Amarillo United Citizens Forum (AUCF), 901 North Hayden Street, Amarillo, Texas 79107 (Parade will travel from Northwest 9th Avenue and North Hughes Street to Bones Hooks Park.)
Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What: Bones Hooks Park Celebration Program
Where: Bones Hooks Park, 2000 North Hughes Street, Amarillo, Texas 79107, Ms. Jewelle Allen Center Stage
Note: The NAACP Amarillo Branch will participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Parade. The point of contact for this organization is President Alphonso Vaughn, 806.681.5596.
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me for further assistance.
Best regards,
Freda Powell|Treasurer, NAACP Amarillo Branch
|Cell: 806.341.8280|E-mail: fgpowell@suddenlink.net
Freda Powell|Emerita Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Place 2, City of Amarillo, 2017-2023
|Cell: 806.341.8280|E-mail: fgpowell@suddenlink.net
Freda Powell|Board of Directors 2020-2022, Soroptimist International of The Americas, South Central Region
|Cell: 806.341.8280|E-mail: fgpowell@suddenlink.net
Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
Improving the lives of women and girls…
Bryan Robertson: The country singer grills up a good time every Monday in January at Red River Steakhouse. (6 p.m. Monday; 4332 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-316-5082)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Monday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Onyx Storm” release party: Barnes & Noble Booksellers celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros’ new romantasy novel. (9 p.m. Monday; 2415 Soncy Road; 806-352-2300)
Amarillo Angels Fairy Godmother Project
Help Us Make Prom Dreams Come True
Amarillo Angels is now accepting donations of prom attire for both girls and boys through February 20th! Through the Fairy Godmother Project, youth in foster care can pick out dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories to make their high school prom unforgettable. This special project gives foster youth the chance to experience normalcy and celebrate alongside their peers.
Your donation can help create memories that last a lifetime. Drop off your gently used or new prom items today and be part of this magical mission!
Contact volunteer@