Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

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Subject: Things to do in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau

January 19 - 25, 2021

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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Story Highlight

How Hiking Palo Duro Canyon Motivated Me to Face Fears Again in 2021, by Megan Ziots

The history and beauty of Palo Duro Canyon has inspired many (including American Artist Georgia O'Keeffe!) Read about Megan Ziots' adventure on the Light House Trail in Palo Duro Canyon and how it inspired her to face 2021 with a new view!

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Events

New Exhibit: From Here to There

Explore the science of how things move by land, sea, and air at The Don Harrington Discovery Center's new traveling exhibit! You can have fun at this exhibit during DHDC's normal business hours.

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Amarillo Little Theatre Presents: Little Women

This classic masterpiece of the American Theatre has been adapted into a sublime example of how to make a 19th-century work relevant to modern audiences. In a war-torn world defined by gender, class, and personal tragedy, Jo March gives us her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women. This production will be held on the ALT Main Stage on January 21st at 7:30 PM and 22nd & 23rd at 8 PM, and 24th at 2:30 PM.

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New Exhibit: Go Figure

Go Figure includes the work of six artists who use the human figure in their work. Each of these artists' unique interpretations of human form reflects back to the viewer an insight into the human condition. View these fantastic pieces at the Amarillo Museum of Art during their normal business hours.

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The Balancing Act

This is an exhibition of artwork featuring 7 local artists: Marsha Clements, J. Greg Burgess, Israel Guajardo, Mike LaFleur, Terry Martin, Jena Rawley Taylor, Marilyn Yanke. The exhibit is open 24/7 and located at the Cerulean Gallery inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown.

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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.

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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.

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