Community Calendar

Window on a Wider World (WOWW) invites the public to experience the creative talents of students in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains area at a free community art show, themed “Christmas and Music,” featuring visual artwork from students in grades 4 through 12. In each grade category 4th–5th, 6th–8th, and 9th–12th the top ten student artists will receive awards. Guests will also have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award, honoring a student piece that captures the community’s heart. Held in collaboration with the Amarillo Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert, this event brings together two vital pillars of the arts visual and musical in the very venue where WOWW was first envisioned. The art exhibit is free and open to the public, offering a perfect opportunity for families, art lovers, and holiday enthusiasts to enjoy a rich cultural afternoon.

Friday, December 19 // 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20 // 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts

Come enjoy your favorite holiday music with family and friends. A sparkling celebration with carols, classics, and a sing-along – an Amarillo holiday tradition!

*Happy Holiday Pops is a stand-alone concert and is not part of the subscription series.

HAPPY Holiday Pops is generously supported by Happy State Bank!

We are honored to host a HEROES NIGHT with FREE tickets for Veterans and First Responders at our HAPPY Holiday Pops concert!

HEROES NIGHT will be on Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm* in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.

*Optional concert times on Dec. 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm are also available.

As a participant, we agree:

* to share our own poetry or the works of others, acknowleding the poet
* to listen and offer constructive and helpful comments
* to limit our reading time to accommodate all readers,
* to encourage new poets, and
* to respect the work, time, and commitment of all in attendance.

Kathleen Carter Bell, oboe
Anthony Blake Clark, conductor
Amarillo Chamber Orchestra

REPERTOIRE:
Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto grosso #8, op. 6 “Christmas Concerto”
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Concerto for oboe
Arvo Pärt – Silouan’s Song
Arthur Foote – Serenade for strings in e major

Start the new year with an enchanting program featuring Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Ralph Vaughan-Williams’s exquisite Oboe Concerto, and serene works by Pärt and Foote.

A pretalk hosted by HPPR begins at 6:45, followed by the concert at 7:30.

Join us in an informal poetry circle to read, share, or just listen to some local poets.

Amarillo Public Library’s SocialRx program is a great opportunity for area residents looking to expand their horizons and their circle of friends.

The program is designed to introduce people to engaging opportunities available in our community. Each month, community organizations offer information about classes, volunteer opportunities, and clubs so interested individuals can explore the options.

At the September 11th, 2024 meeting:

--The Amarillo Chapter of the League of Women Voters will provide information on LWV membership, fellowship, and volunteer opportunities.
--ACTS Community will give us the scoop on the Senior Center and volunteer options.
--Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare will explain about ways to get involved in helping pets reunite with their people or find forever homes.

Each Social Rx meeting takes place on the second Wednesday of the month at 1 PM at the Downtown Library – located at 413 SE 4th. Come meet new people and learn new things! For more information, contact Program Specialist Cynthia Hunt at 806-378-6019.

Join us as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Globe-News Center with an unforgettable performance featuring Rodrigo’s fiery Concierto de Aranjuez with the electrifying guitarist JIJI, and Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 7!

JIJI, guitar
George Jackson, conductor

REPERTOIRE
Gavin Higgins – Fanfare (World-Premiere)
Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez
Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 with Wagner Tubas provided by WTAMU

Join us as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Globe-News Center with an unforgettable performance featuring Rodrigo’s fiery Concierto de Aranjuez with the electrifying guitarist JIJI, and Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 7!

JIJI, guitar
George Jackson, conductor

REPERTOIRE
Gavin Higgins – Fanfare (World-Premiere)
Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez
Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 with Wagner Tubas provided by WTAMU

As a participant, we agree:

* to share our own poetry or the works of others, acknowleding the poet
* to listen and offer constructive and helpful comments
* to limit our reading time to accommodate all readers,
* to encourage new poets, and
* to respect the work, time, and commitment of all in attendance.

Artists:
Melody Rich, soprano
Matt Oglesby, tenor
Choong-ha Nam, piano

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a charming evening of love songs featuring the beautiful voices of Melody Rich and Matt Oglesby, accompanied by Choong-ha Nam on piano.

A pretalk hosted by HPPR will begin at 6:45, followed by the concert at 7:30.