Making Magic with the Horses of Hollywood’

The American Quarter Horse Hall of
Fame & Museum in Amarillo’s latest
exhibition, “Behind the Action: Making
Magic with the Horses of Hollywood,”

is now open to the public. This immer-
sive, bilingual exhibit highlights the vi-
tal role horses play in creating some of

Hollywood’s most iconic moments and
celebrates Amarillo’s connection to the
film industry.
Running now through Nov. 15,2025,
the exhibit delves into the fascinating
relationships between actors and their
equine co-stars. Through interviews
with wranglers, stunt performers,

trainers, and actors, visitors will un-
cover the history of horses in enter-
tatnment.the art of their training, and —“-~—~———‘—-

the safety measures that bring these
scenes to life. A centerpiece of the ex-
” hibit is a collection of props and cos- ‘
tumes from the critically acclaimed
television series ‘1883,” parts of which
were filmed in the Amarillo area.
“Amarillo’s landscapes provided a
dramatic and authentic backdrop for
1883,’ making our region an integral

part of the series’ success,” said Sher-
man Bass, Greater Amarillo Film Com-
missioner. “This exhibit not only show-
cases the horses that brought these

stories to life but also honors Amarillo’s

role in Western filmmaking and story-
telling.”

at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at Eastridge
Baptist Church, 1300 Evergreen St. in
Amarillo.

The African Children’s Choir is cele-
brating its 40th anniversary. As it em-
barks on this milestone celebration

during its U.S. tour, the choir will con-
tinue to offer its heartwarming perfor-
mances of popular children’s tunes,

traditional spiritual songs and vibrant
African cultural pieces. From ages 8 to

n, each child in the choir has faced sig-
nificant hardship, often with limited

access to education. Yet, through the
choir, these children gain life-changing

opportunities for education and per-
sonal growth, becoming beacons of

hope for their communities.

In honor of this special 40th anni-
versary, the choir invites communities

to experience their performances and
be part of their mission to bring hope
through music. No tickets are required,
though donations are appreciated to
continue the choir’s impactful work.For more information, visit afrlcanchil-
drenschoir.com.

As part of its U.s. tour, the African
Children’s Choir will be performing
Dec. 29 at Eastridge Baptist Church in Amarillo