Subject: Things to Do in Amarillo this Week

Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council

September 15 - 21, 2020 

For information on COVID-19 and travel to Amarillo please visit www.amarilloalerts.com and www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus

News

Introducing the Panhandle Savings Pass!

The pass works as a digital coupon book that gives you discounts on entry to attractions, free apps, and perks at bars and restaurants, along with access to discounted rates at hotels. Once redeemed, you can easily access your pass via text, email, or “app”. The pass will guide you through the Panhandle based on your location, so you never have to worry about your next stop or wasting time. 

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Mask Mandate

As you're enjoying our city, please remember to wear your masks! Beginning Friday, July 3rd, Texas Governor Greg Abbot issued an executive order requiring face covering to be worn in public spaces. If you have children under the age of 10, in the process of eating, exercising outdoors, or have certain medical conditions, this executive order does not apply.

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'Dark Week' at DHDC

The Don Harrington Discovery Center will be closed from September 12 - 21 to install new exhibits, make repairs, and complete building updates. They will reopen with a BRAND NEW exhibit on September 21st!

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Events

Music in the Gardens Featuring Drew Cypert

Grab a chair or blanket and head out to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens for delicious food trucks and great music on September 17th at 6:30 PM. Tickets for non-members are $10 and pets are welcome!

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Polktoberfest Release!

Since Six Car Pub & Brewery won't be able to celebrate their annual Polktoberfest as they have in years past, they are letting the beer flow for all starting on Thursday! Six Car will also have German-inspired specials all weekend! The celebration will be from September 17th through the 20th.

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Silver Dollar Shootout

Silver Dollar Speedway (205 SE 58th Ave) is the new home of "Where the Love of Racing Begins"! This facility is a 1/7 mile semi-professional dirt track who's drivers start at the age of 5 and go up to adults. Celebrate the power of racing on September 18th at 7:30 PM. 

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Movement Above

Cerulean Gallery is opening a new exhibition featuring 5 local artists with a reception on Saturday, September 18th, 6 pm – 9 pm.  A portion of the sales during the opening reception will benefit Snack Pak for Kids.  Free admission.  Cash bar.   

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Fair on The Square

On September 19th from 10 AM to 6 PM, head over to The Shops at Wolflin Square for Fair on the Square! Merchants will have great sales, live music, and delicious food trucks! 

The Amarillo Symphony Presents: Hollywood at Hodgetown

The Amarillo Symphony and Amarillo Sod Poodles are excited to bring great music to the community in a fun and safe way with “Hollywood at HODGETOWN” on Saturday, September 19. The open-air, socially-distanced concert at HODGETOWN, home of the Sod Poodles, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. The Amarillo Symphony, conducted by Jacomo Bairos, will perform a variety of patriotic and cinematic works, including “Stars and Stripes Forever_” and themes from _Harry Potter_, _The Magnificent Seven_, and _Star Wars_, among others. The concert will end with a fireworks finale set to Tchaikovsky’s _1812 Overture.

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Cruise Night on Historic Route 66

Amarillo's Route 66 Historic District is full of delicious restaurants, live music, great shopping, and tons of fun! This unstructured cruise night is for everyone. Classic, antique, rough, "in the works", "seen better days", brand new, unique, sweet, cute, whatever your style, come to have some fun on September 19th evening!

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Amarillo Grown

The Cerulean Gallery, located inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton at 550 S Buchanan, invites you to stop by and enjoy art by local artists! The exhibit is open 24/7, and features over 30 local artists.

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Exhibits

Hung Liu: The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home is a solo exhibition of the recent work of Chinese-born American contemporary artist, Hung Liu, in a variety of media including mixed media, resin, tapestry, oil, and works. Come enjoy these amazing works of art at the Amarillo Museum of Art during their regular business hours. Ending September 27, 2020.

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Amarillo Flights: Aerial Views of Llano Estacado Country

Beginning July 17th, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum premieres the work of Paul Chaplo. The one person exhibit will showcase his personal aerial photography of the high plains of the Llano Estacado. Come see nearly 40,000 square-miles in a new way at PPHM during regular business hours until January 2021. 

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ArtSpace: Home

Artists have long been fascinated by the idea of home and often choose it as their subject matter. Explore the idea of home through artworks from AMoA’s Permanent Collection.  Georgia O’Keeffe chose to paint the view out her window.  Douglas Kent Hall captured the ‘magical’ light of the ancient Taos Pueblo.  Russell Lee photographed the homes of everyday Americans during the Great Depression. The definition of home is as diverse as each of us, which is reflected in the paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures included in this exhibition.  

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Self-Guided Tours

Downtown Historic District

Take a Tour

Hoof Prints

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Route 66 Historic District

Take a Tour

Amarillo Murals

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Plan Your Trip!

Your safety is our city's and attractions' number one priority. As we progress through this pandemic, many of our attractions have had to close for the time being while others are opening back up with enhanced safety measures. Explore these places virtually and make a plan for your next trip! Visit our website to plan and save your ideas! 

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Don Harrington Discovery Center

Open

Take a Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Open *Must Pre-Book Entrance*

Take a Tour

Cowgirls & Cowboys in the West

Open *Must Pre-Book Experience*

Book Tour

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

Open

Take a Tour

Amarillo Zoo

Open

Take a Tour

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum

Closed

Take a Tour

Cadillac Ranch

Open

Take a Tour

Restaurants Open In Amarillo

Hungry? Many of Amarillo's restaurants are business through dine-in (at 50% capacity), carryout, curbside, and delivery! Visit www.VisitAmarillo.com/Restaurants to find something to suit your tastebuds. 

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