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We can all feel hopeful about the increased awareness and conversation surrounding mental health and community support, but the subject of suicide remains a difficult one to navigate. A new three-part series called "The Space They Left" from Panhandle PBS makes understanding the loss easier through stories told by experts and those left behind. ***Hear our full interview with Devin Singleton about his work on the link at the top of this page. -
Poetry readings on the High Plains are one of the most uplifting events you can attend. So if you're a lover of literature, beauty, wildlife, human connection, and DIRT, come out for a fabulous afternoon reading, facilitated by High Plains Public Radio.
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Amarillo’s most talked-about night out is back on Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Don Harrington Discovery Center fires up “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” in its Space Theater. Shows run at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., and the Discovery Center has been playing it on the third Saturday of every month in honor of its 50th anniversary. If you haven’t caught it yet, this is a good one to put on the calendar. -
On Thursday, Oct. 15th at 7p, join Dr. Andrew Offenburger, along with the Center for the Study of the American West (CSAW), for a fascinating discussion of Zulu, Texas — a story that begins in Kansas, ends in the Texas Panhandle, and stretches all the way to South Africa. Hear our full interview with Dr. Tim Bowman, Professor of History & CSAW Director. -
Film lovers across the Panhandle have a good reason to head to Amarillo this weekend. The third annual Amarillo International Film Festival runs October 8 through 10 at Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd., bringing 62 films, filmmaker seminars, and a full weekend of community to the Texas Panhandle. -
Bluegrass fans across the region have a tradition to look forward to every October: Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival returns to the Cottonwood Flats in Guthrie, running Thursday, Oct. 8 through Saturday, Oct. 10, with gates open daily from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. -
Mark your calendars and gas up the car — the Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Concordia on Saturday, Oct. 3, and organizers are promising a full day of only-in-Kansas fun. -
Thanks to Rachel Flores for stopping by HPPR for a chat about the Friday night artist panel at 6p CT, the post-panel concert with Redd & the Paper Flowers, and the all-day mural fest from 3-10p that features brilliant muralists, live music, a silent disco, food trucks, and more community art outreach than you can fathom. DON'T MISS THIS YEAR'S FEST! -
Book lovers across the state have a milestone to celebrate this fall as the Kansas Book Festival returns to Washburn University for its 15th year on Saturday, Sept. 26. -
The Land Institute invites perennial advocates, scientists, partners, students, food lovers, farmers, food and beverage makers, and fans to Salina, Kansas this weekend for panel discussions, music, food, and community. -
Hear an exclusive interview with Chicago-based experimental dance artist, Dr. Christopher Knowlton, and WTAMU music professor, Dr. Ryan Ingebritsen as we prepare for their show this Sunday, September 20th at Old Tascosa Brewing Co. -
Mark your calendars, High Plains families — the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo is celebrating its 50th year, and this milestone edition kicks off Saturday, Sept. 19, with a parade down Amarillo's downtown Polk Street starting at 10 a.m.
