Events

Join Garden City Arts for an evening of poetry with Huascar Medina, former Kansas Poet Laureate (2019–2022).

Medina is a poet, editor, essayist, and advocate for the arts. In 2022, he was named an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow. He currently serves as a senior editor at South Broadway Press and a contributing op-ed writer for the Kansas Reflector.

His published collections include How to Hang the Moon, Un Mango Grows in Kansas, and Protest as Love Poem. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Latino Book Review, and Kansas Magazine. His forthcoming book, Prairie Fool (2027), explores politics, class, and culture through lyrical essays.

The evening will feature a 45-minute poetry reading followed by an opportunity for audience questions.

Copies of Medina's books and art posters will also be available for purchase.

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.

Living Art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands

🖼️ Free lecture with guest speaker Amanda Castañeda
📅 Thursday, October 22nd at 7 p.m.
📍 Amarillo Museum of Art

Shumla Archaeological Research and Education Center has worked to preserve some of the oldest known “books” in North America since 1998. These “books” are painted rock art murals created by foraging peoples who lived in the canyonlands of southwest Texas over the past 6,000 years, communicating their beliefs, stories, and ideas.

Through scientific investigation, advanced technology, and digital documentation, Shumla works to preserve these remarkable Lower Pecos paintings and the information they hold about how ancient people understood themselves, their environment, and their place in the world.

Join the discussion among local poets Chera Hammons and Wes Reeves, and HPPR's Jenny Inzerillo at Chapterhouse Bookstore Saturday, October 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The topic of discussion will include the poets' 2026 publications: Hammons's "Birds of America" (Dial Press) and Reeves's self-published "Más Dirt."

A book signing will follow the discussion. Backlist and new titles for both authors will be available to purchase at the event, as well as high-quality art prints (and more) by local art designer and birder José Barrientos.

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

BYO book (any format) to our Silent Book Club for one or two reading sessions the second Wednesday of every month! They start at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

It's a great way to chat about what you're currently reading, learn what others are reading, and discover new books and friends who read!

We encourage participants to choose a colored tag to indicate how much (or little) they'd prefer to talk with others:

Green = talk to me anytime
Yellow = talk to me during breaks
Red = don't talk to me, I'm here to read!

We'll read silently together for 45 minutes and then break for discussion and snacks for 15 minutes. There will be 2 rounds of reading starting at 4:30 and 5:30. Come for one or stay for both!

Light snacks and beverages available for purchase, and our free tea and water station is always available.

📍 Silent Book Club
Every 2nd Wednesday | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Chapterhouse Bookstore
3317 SW 6th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106

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.

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

BYO book (any format) to our Silent Book Club for one or two reading sessions the second Wednesday of every month! They start at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

It's a great way to chat about what you're currently reading, learn what others are reading, and discover new books and friends who read!

We encourage participants to choose a colored tag to indicate how much (or little) they'd prefer to talk with others:

Green = talk to me anytime
Yellow = talk to me during breaks
Red = don't talk to me, I'm here to read!

We'll read silently together for 45 minutes and then break for discussion and snacks for 15 minutes. There will be 2 rounds of reading starting at 4:30 and 5:30. Come for one or stay for both!

Light snacks and beverages available for purchase, and our free tea and water station is always available.

📍 Silent Book Club
Every 2nd Wednesday | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Chapterhouse Bookstore
3317 SW 6th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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