Events

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

On October 13 at 7 p.m., Dr. Brendan Stephens, the Jenny Porter Professor of English, will lead a discussion of Tony Tulathimutte's short story "The Feminist," at Burrowing Owl Books in Amarillo.

Explore questions of performative morality, relationships, and the complexities of self-identified feminism through this thought-provoking story.

Whether you've read it or are discovering it for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Presented by the Department of English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. We hope to see you there!

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

Come for lunch, stay to learn with Food For Thought!

Starting at noon on Thursday, October 15, come to the Prairie Museum of Art & History to hear Tonia Compton lead the presentation, "Semi-Quin Declaration Conversations," about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

A hot lunch made by the Prairie Museum's employees and volunteers will be served for those who RSVP in advance through the DonorBox link provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.