Subject: Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

Here's what's happening in Amarillo this week!

Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau

 November 10 - 16, 2020

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

News

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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Sign-Up for 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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Congratulations to Sharpened Iron Studios and Amarillo College!

Amarillo College, one of the top community colleges in the US, has partnered with Sharpened Iron Studios for a unique and innovative film school, The Amarillo College School for Cinematic Arts. This partnership will allow Amarillo's new film studio (currently under construction) to give real world experience to AC students in film! We're very excited for this partnership and look forward to the amazing opportunities that it will bring to Amarillo.

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Events

Wolflin Square Christmas Open House

On November 12th from 4 to 8 PM, head over to Wolflin Square for an evening full of shopping! Get a jump start on Christmas shopping and enjoy sales from great local business owners.

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R.S.N.E Remove Shoes Before Entering

A new work composed by Michael Ching (Speed Dating Tonight) that touches the many trials of the young adult. Don't miss this FREE show on November 13th and 14th at 7 and 9 PM at the Amarillo College Concert Hall.

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25th Annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo

The WRCA uses Ranch Rodeo to bring attention to their cause and to generate money for the foundation. They sanction the finest Ranch Rodeos across North America to bring the top Ranch Teams to the championship rodeo each year! These teams are the best, don't miss your chance to enjoy all the rodeo action! The rodeo will be held on November 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th and the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.

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Old School Auto Club of Amarillo Car Show

Real Deals is so excited to bring this car show featuring beautiful antique cars on November 14th to their store! Enjoy the cars and deals in home decor and women's clothing!

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Theater Production: Good People

The Amarillo Little Theatre presents this play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, David Lindsey-Abaire. This penetrating drama about deeply relatable issues will be held on November 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th in ALT's Adventure Space.

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Craftership Market

Located in Wolflin Village, the market features local goods from flowers, beef, fresh bread, and more! The market is open from 11 AM until sold out on November 14th.

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Exhibits

The Panhandle Prohibition

The Panhandle Prohibition Exhibition takes you back to the Texas Panhandle in the 1920s. Learn the diversity of music and opinions in our very own recreated speakeasy complete with augmented reality and get your very own mugshot. Understand fashion, consumerism, and politics of the day while listening to some great jazz.

Precipice:  David Maisel, Jess Benjamin & Mark Messersmith

Precipice is the title given to a series of concurrent exhibitions by three artists: David Maisel, Jess Benjamin, and Mark Messersmith. Each artist is uniquely concerned with the interaction between humans, nature, and the impact that this interaction has on the environment. Each artist’s unique interpretation encourages inquiry and reflection about the fraught relationship between humanity and the environment in the area.

Amarillo Flights: Aerial Views of the 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.

Art Space: Home

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.

Self-Guided Tours

Downtown Historic District

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Route 66 Historic District

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Hoof Prints

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Amarillo Murals

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Amarillo Belt Buckle