Ribbon Cutting: Maverick Roofing
4:30 p.m.
1000 S Polk (on the Chamber front steps)
New Member to the Chamber
More Information: Tiffany, (806) 577-8471
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
NATIONAL BE A MILLIONAIRE DAY
Annually on May 20, we celebrate National Be a Millionaire Day and wonder what it would be like to be a millionaire. Read more…
NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY
Each year on May 20, we recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life on National Rescue Dog Day. Learn more…
NATIONAL STREAMING DAY
National Streaming Day on May 20 recognizes the advancing and growing technology that makes our mobile lives run more smoothly. So many options…
Flip the Switch: Center City Gateway Arches
to Light Up Tuesday
AMARILLO – A city landmark highlighting the entrance and exit to downtown Amarillo for more than 20 years will add to the bright lights of the city as the Center City Gateway Arches officially light up Tuesday (May 20).
Thanks to collaborative funding between the City of Amarillo, Center City and Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1, a restoration project for the Center City Gateway Arches began in September 2024.
The project includes LED lights which will allow the arches to display a wide array of colors – for example, red, white and blue lights during the July 4 holiday and red and green lights during the Christmas season.
“We are so excited for the Amarillo community to see this new and colorful version of the Center City Gateway Arches,” said Center City Executive Director Beth Duke. “Countless cars pass by these arches every day. The restoration project adds a completely new element to what has become a downtown landmark.”
The Center City Gateway Arches will officially light up with a public ceremony:
- Center City Gateway Arches lighting ceremony.
- Tuesday, May 20.
- The lighting ceremony will begin with speakers at 8 p.m. Mayor Cole Stanley will officially flip the switch to light up the Center City Gateway Arches around 8:30 p.m.
- A primary viewing area will be the grassy lot at Officewise, 1200 S. Taylor St. On-street parking is available.
For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.
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Many thanks,
Kristen Wolbach
Director
Office of Engagement & Innovation
806-378-6514
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out photography exhibit “Linda Connor: Sacred Presence” through June 8 and the permanent exhibits on view at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
Arts in the Sunset: Check out local artists’ works throughout the gallery. (daily, hours vary; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
NATIONAL WAITSTAFF DAY
National Waitstaff Day on May 21 recognizes the dedicated and often talented waitstaff. We encourage everyone to show appreciation to all waitstaff for making our dining experiences enjoyable. At the same time, restaurant owners and managers also recognize and express their appreciation for their team of waitstaff. After all, They help restaurants thrive. Discover more…
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)