Advantages of academic journey on view in upcoming WT scholar artwork exhibition
CANYON — A trio of West Texas A&M College college students will discover parallel worlds in an upcoming artwork exhibition.
“Mundos Paralelos” will cling Dec. 7 to 23 within the Dord Fitz Formal Gallery in Mary Moody Northen Corridor. A gap reception is scheduled for five to 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Featured college students are John Flatt, a senior studio artwork main from Canyon; Elvina Hernandez, a senior studio artwork main from Wellington; and Ana Ramirez, a senior studio artwork main from Perryton.



“Whereas all three have completely different types, the title, which is Spanish for ‘parallel worlds,’ represents the connecting thread of their work,” mentioned Jon Revett, artwork program director and Doris Alexander Distinguished Professor of Positive Arts. “John makes summary work which primarily based on formal conceptualism, Ana’s work can also be summary however blurs the road between the bodily and illusionary realms, and Elvina makes work primarily based on desires that lean in direction of surrealism.” Every of the three artists’ work was influenced by faculty journeys they took to New Mexico and New York Metropolis, Revett mentioned.
Additionally on view within the Northen Corridor atrium will likely be portfolio posters by seniors within the graphic design course. Collaborating college students, all graphic design majors, embody Ana Briones, a senior from Plainview; Kia Broussard, a senior from Dallas; Christi Dawson, a senior from Hereford; Dylan Inexperienced, a senior from Dumas; Melody Richards, a junior from Lubbock; Matthew Rosas, a junior from Meridian; and Kristyn Serna, a senior from Wildorado.
The exhibition comes by means of the Division of Artwork, Theatre and Dance in WT’s Sybil B. Harrington Faculty of Positive Arts and Humanities. Fitz Gallery hours by means of Dec. 9 are 9 a.m. to five p.m. Mondays by means of Thursdays and by appointment Fridays and Saturdays. The gallery will likely be open by appointment solely throughout winter break, Dec. 11 to Jan. 15. E mail jrevett@wtamu.edu.
AC Theatre set to current Tennessee Williams traditional ‘Summer season and Smoke’
An early Twentieth-century love story that stands the take a look at of time takes heart stage Dec. 7-10 when the Amarillo Faculty Theatre Arts Program presents “Summer season and Smoke,” a play by Tennessee Williams, on the Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Road Campus.
The story facilities round neighbors lengthy smitten however saved at bay by their divergent attitudes about life – one is straight-laced, the opposite self-indulgent. Regardless of every coming full circle to the opposite’s viewpoint, the chasm persists.
“It is a traditional by Tennessee Williams, however it’s seldom produced, and that makes it particularly enjoyable for us to current,” Monty Downs, teacher of theatre and the present’s director, mentioned. “This play undoubtedly is difficult, however I imagine we’re as much as it and that it’s going to be a beautiful present.” The challenges, Downs says, are primarily because of the interval during which the play is ready, 1916, simply previous to America’s entry into World Battle I.
The Dec. 7-9 performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for college students (school or highschool), senior residents, and AC workers and will be bought on the door or on-line.

ALT brings ‘Prancer’ to stage
Amarillo Little Theatre, 2019 Civic Circle, presents “Prancer” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9; and at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10.
“Prancer” is predicated on the 1989 movie and, after capturing the hearts of generations on display, this story will likely be dropped at life on stage. When Jessica – a 9-year-old woman whose household has fallen upon arduous occasions – finds an injured deer within the woods, she’s satisfied it’s considered one of Santa’s reindeer. The clock is ticking and she or he should persuade the skeptics of her city to assist return Prancer to the remainder of his sleigh-pulling group and save Christmas.
Tickets are $18 for ages 12 and older and $15 for these youthful than 12.
Reservations will be made by calling the ALT field workplace at (806) 355-9991 or on-line at www.amarillolittletheatre.org.

WT Orchestra’s annual Christmas live performance set for Dec. 3
CANYON, Texas — Joyous carols will ring out on the West Texas A&M College Symphony Orchestra’s annual vacation live performance.
“I Heard the Bells! Music of the Christmas Season,” along with the WT Choirs, will likely be carried out at 4 and seven p.m. Dec. 3 in Mary Moody Northen Recital Corridor on WT’s Canyon campus. Admission is free, however tickets are required.
Angela Allen, WT’s director for engaged citizenship, will narrate Mack Wilberg’s “Longfellow’s Christmas.”
The WT Harp Studio — directed by Dr. Jenny Miller, WT teacher of harp — will welcome the audiences with prelude music.
Additionally performing are the Palo Duro Excessive Faculty Chorale and Chamber Singers, below the path of Mark Bailey.
The WT Choirs — below the path of Dr. Sean Pullen, professor of music and director of choral actions for the Faculty of Music — will carry out Pullen’s preparations of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “O, Completely satisfied Day!”
Additionally on the live performance invoice are compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Matt Riley, Ēriks Ešenvalds and extra, together with “Silent Night time,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Russian Christmas Music” and extra.
Those that can’t attend in particular person can nonetheless see “Music of the Christmas Season” when it airs 8 p.m. Dec. 22 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24 on Panhandle PBS.
Cinemark screening Lucado’s ‘Bethlehem’
Cinemark Hollywood 16-Amarillo, 9100 Canyon Drive, will host a particular screening of Max Lucado’s “Due to Bethlehem” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, and seven.
Impressed by his bestselling e book, Due to Bethlehem, writer Max Lucado invitations you and your loved ones to expertise the Christmas story from a special perspective in stunning Nashville, Tennessee. This particular occasion will remind audiences that the spirit of Christmas is rather more than a fairly tree with presents piled up beneath, however a time to replicate on the true Reward of the season.
Tickets to this particular screening are $12.45 and out there on-line at fathomevents.com
Trevino brings comedy to Amarillo
Comic Steve Treviño, generally known as America’s Favourite Husband, brings his present to the Globe-Information Middle for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Dec. 8.
His relatable method affirms his standing as one of many nation’s fastest-rising comics, seen over 223 million occasions, promoting out reveals coast-to-coast, amassing over 2 million complete social media followers, and headlining specials for Amazon, NETFLIX, Showtime, and extra.
Tickets for this present vary from $36 to $56 (plus taxes and charges), relying on seating. They’re out there on-line at panhandletickets.com
Lone Star Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’
Lone Star Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8; 2:30 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9; and a pair of and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, within the Amarillo Civic Middle Auditorium.
The ballet tells the fantasy story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”, a couple of woman who befriends a nutcracker that involves life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle in opposition to the evil Mouse King.
Tickets for this manufacturing vary from $16 to $51 (plus taxes and charges), relying on seating. They’re out there prematurely on-line at panhandletickets.com
Cinemark screening fortieth anniversary of ‘Christmas Story’
Cinemark Hollywood 16-Amarillo, 911 Canyon Drive, is internet hosting a particular fortieth anniversary screening of “A Christmas Story” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 and seven p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13.
It’s the ultimate days earlier than Christmas in early Nineteen Forties Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie desires one factor from Santa greater than anything: a Pink Ryder Carbine Motion Air Rifle.
As he trudges by means of the snow to high school, faces the neighborhood bully and visits a malevolent division retailer Santa Claus, Ralphie connives, conspires and campaigns for probably the most fabulous Christmas current ever on this heartwarming, hysterical and sweetly nostalgic vacation movie. Based mostly on tales by Jean Sheppard.
Tickets for this particular screening are $12.45 and out there on-line prematurely at fathomevents.com

ASO presents Completely satisfied Vacation Pops
The Amarillo Symphony presents Completely satisfied Vacation Pops at 7:3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15; and a pair of and seven:30 p.m. on Saturay, Dec. 16, within the Globe-Information Middle for the Performing Arts.
This will likely be a glowing celebration with carols, classics, and a sing-along.
Visitor conductor is Christopher Confessore and visitor ensemble would be the Amarillo Grasp Chorale.
Tickets to this occasion vary from $21.50 to $71.50 (plus taxes and charges), relying on seating. Tickets could also be bought on-line at panhandletickets.com

Okay-LOVE Christmas coming to civic heart
Step right into a world of pleasure as Okay-LOVE’s Have a good time Christmas Tour involves the Amarillo Civic Middle at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
Be part of us for a celebration that includes Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey with particular visitor Mac Powell. Immerse your self within the timeless classics that convey individuals collectively throughout this particular season.
Tickets to this live performance vary from $21.50 to $43 (plus taxes and charges) and can be found on-line at panhandleticketse.com

Exhibit honoring 100 Years of Texas State Parks involves PPHM
CANYON — In honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, the Panhandle-Plains Historic Museum in Canyon will show a brand new touring artwork exhibit by means of Feb. 18, 2024.
The Artwork of Texas State Parks is a visible arts survey of state parks that includes greater than 30 of the parks by a few of Texas’ best artists. Together with the touring exhibit, the exhibit additionally features a commemorative e book printed by Texas A&M Press. Proceeds from e book gross sales and the sale of the paintings by means of Foltz Positive Artwork in Houston will likely be donated to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Basis to learn Texas State Parks on the conclusion of the exhibition run.
In anticipation of the 2023 Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, Texas Parks and Wildlife Basis collaborated with Texas Parks and Wildlife Division (TPWD), the Meadows Middle for Water and the Setting at Texas State College, and the Bullock Texas State Historical past Museum to current The Artwork of Texas State Parks. Thirty notable Texas artists have been commissioned to create works celebrating parks throughout Texas. PPHM was chosen as an necessary cease for this touring exhibition since it’s companions and situated close to Palo Duro Canyon, probably the most visited state park.
A commemorative e book is on the market on-line by means of a number of sources, together with Texas A&M Press and Amazon.