CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER APRIL 22

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER APRIL 22

Tuesday

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Juju’s Jukebox: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the San Antonio Missions. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Wednesday

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (6 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band makes a midweek appearance at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the San Antonio Missions. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Fervence: The Austin-based progressive metal band rocks out with opener Bardown at The Atomic Yellow at Arts in the Sunset. (7:30 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

Thursday

“The Accountant 2”: Ben Affleck’s number-crunching assassin recruits his brother (Jon Bernthal) to go on a deadly revenge mission in this action sequel. Also opening are kid-friendly sci-fi film “The Legend of Ochi,” horror flick “Until Dawn” and 20th-anniversary screenings of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)

Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Author Signing: Jonny Garza Villa will sign copies of his new book “Futbolista” in this event for Independent Bookstore Day at Chapterhouse Books. (6 p.m. 3317 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-341-9702)

Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music every Thursday at Valore. (6 p.m. Thursday; 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Wine, Women & Shoes: Ronald McDonald House Charities hosts its third-annual fundraiser, featuring designer shopping, food, wine tastings, a fashion show and more. (6 p.m. Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; sold out; 806-358-8177, Ext. 100)

Bad Year: The touring punk band gets loud with Grovetender and Gardens Grove at High Fidelity Records. (7 p.m. 2818 SW Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)

Dale Smith: The one-man band taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)

Josh Roberts: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Pop Culture Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe will test your entertainment knowledge in this evening event. (7 p.m. tabletoptavern24@gmail.com

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the San Antonio Missions. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu

Guitar Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra: The two Amarillo College ensembles will be featured in a free concert. (7:30 p.m. Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; 806-371-5340)

Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Friday

“Color of Corazón”: Idol Art Studio celebrates its one-year anniversary with a new art exhibition, followed by an afterparty at 9:30 p.m. (5 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the San Antonio Missions. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m.; continues Saturday; 5807 SW 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra wraps its season with acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Stravinsky’s dramatic “Firebird Suite.” (7:30 p.m.; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)

“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)

“Cleopatra”: Lone Star Ballet wraps its season with a tour to ancient Egypt to celebrate the iconic queen. (7:30 p.m.; continues Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $13 to $43; 806-378-3096)

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu

Bring Me the Gypsee: The Amarillo party band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Cody Jasper: The Amarillo-born rocker celebrates the release of a new single The Lumberyard’s new patio with opener The Stray Sons. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)

Randy Rogers Band and Casey Donahew: The Texas country greats team up for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $60 ages 21 and older, $65 ages 17 to 20; 806-335-9990)

Steven Birkenfeld: The country singer offers an evening show at Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)

Boss Texas: The Amarillo country music trio offers drinking music at Butler’s Martini Bar. (9 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-359-8003)

Clay Hollis: The Texas country singer saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

mssv: The experimental rock band returns to Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Saturday

Bob Wills Day: The 53rd-annual celebration of history’s greatest Western Swing artist will include a parade, a car show, the fiddlers’ contest, film screenings and music from Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, and Jake Hooker & The Outsiders. The weekend also includes dances Thursday and Friday. (All day; various locations in Turkey; prices vary; bobwillsday.com

GardenFest: Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual celebration of spring returns with vendors, flower sales, crafts and more. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5; 806-352-6513)

Earth Day Celebration: Enjoy vendors, food trucks, nature-themed activities and self-guided hikes at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2301 N. Soncy Road; free for members or $7 adults, $5 seniors, military and children; 806-352-6007)

Food Truck Frenzy: All-Star Dodge hosts this afternoon event with favorite local mobile restaurants. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4600 Canyon Drive; 806-359-2886, Ext. 1713)

Smokey Fest: A day-long lineup of favorite local bands at this annual event on Smokey Joe’s patio will include Velvet Funk, Boss 420, Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions and Bomb City Groove. (11 a.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Storytime and Crafts: Bring the kids out for an English-language story in the first timeslot, then a bilingual one in the latter in this event for Independent Bookstore Day at Chapterhouse Books. (11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 3317 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-341-9702)

Hops n’ Shops Pop-Up: Nearly 30 artists, vendors and creatives are expected at this shopping event at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (noon to 5 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

“The All-New Wizard of Oz on Ice”: Dorothy and her pals head down the yellow brick road on figure skates in this new adaptation of the classic story. (2 and 7:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $25 to $65; 806-378-3096)

“Cleopatra”: Lone Star Ballet wraps its season with a tour to ancient Egypt to celebrate the iconic queen. (3 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $13 to $43; 806-378-3096)

Aerion Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Open Mic: Celebrate both National Poetry Month and Independent Bookstore Day at Chapterhouse Books. (6 p.m. 3317 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-341-9702)

Veil of Hues Spring Fashion Show: Idol Art Studio continues the celebration of its one-year anniversary with this fashion show. (6 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

Craft + Chaos Art Show: Featuring Guest Mark Hernadez, an installation by Dope Doodles, music by Clark Griffin and food trucks. (7 p.m. 723 S. Georgia St.)

ALT Comedy Improv Showcase: Students in the Amarillo Little Theatre Academy adult improv class will go wild in this fundraiser show for Academy scholarships. (7 p.m. ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; free, donations accepted; 806-355-9991)

Brass Wire Trio: The local jazz ensemble plays a dinner show at Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. 7606 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)

Justin Roberts and Willie Chuck: The Amarillo singers team up for an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the San Antonio Missions. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. 5807 SW 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra wraps its season with acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Stravinsky’s dramatic “Firebird Suite.” (7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)

“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band and opener Woven Wild continue the party in a rescheduled show on The Lumberyard’s new patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)

The Bryans: The Amarillo duo takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Chad Feemster: The Amarillo country singer takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. 4001 SW 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)

The Joe Trevino Band: The country band returns to town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Karma: The Amarillo rockers get down at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Sunday

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the San Antonio Missions. (1:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m.  2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Harrington String Quartet: The acclaimed ensemble closes its season with a program full of classics. (3 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $20; 806-651-2840)

Let Music Live!: High Plains Choral Society will offer an afternoon of favorites in this spring concert. (3 p.m. The Church in Austin Park, 2525 Wimberly Road; tickets $10 adults, free for students; highplainschoral@gmail.com

Drag Queen Bingo: Idol Art Studio hosts a spring fling with some glamorous dolls. (4 p.m.  T n R Tie Dye, 3821 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-803-1086)

World Music Festival: The West Texas A&M University School of Music celebrates American composers in the first year of this new festival. World-recognized clarinetist and WT alum John Tegmeyer will perform. (5:30 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)

Monday

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

April 29

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Lindsay Lane: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out the AC/WT Student/Faculty Exhibition through Sunday and photography exhibit “Linda Connor: Sacred Presence” through June 8 and the permanent exhibits on view at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in the history of the world-famous breed. (2601 E. I-40; 806-376-5181)

Arts in the Sunset: Check out local artists’ works throughout the gallery. (daily, hours vary; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)

Wonderland Park: The 2025 season continues at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Thursday through Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)

 

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  • Chip is the director of university communications and media relations at West Texas A and M University. A Canadian High School graduate and award-winning journalist, he has covered arts and entertainment in Amarillo since 1998 and is a member of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council arts committee. He is a 2020 Golden Nail Award winner and a 2017 National Philanthropy Day award winner. He is a member of the national GALECA critics group, has seen every Best Picture Oscar winner and watches way too much television.

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