CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JULY 29

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JULY 29

Tuesday

Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

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

Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with Miguel Rosales. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)

Stoney Prickett: 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 Wichita Wind Surge. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Wednesday

High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series closes out with party band Insufficient Funds. This week, enjoy burgers from Bubba’s 33. (noon; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)

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)

Wibby Wednesday: Neon Heartland headlines the weekly patio show at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m. no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)

Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: The James Barger Quartet closes out the season for the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)

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

The Soap Girls: The alt-rock band featuring French-born, South African-raised sisters bubbles up for a show at Hoots Pub. (7:45 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Thursday

Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

“The Naked Gun”: Liam Neeson stars in this legacyquel to the ’80s-era spoof. Also opening: animated sequel “The Bad Guys 2” and buzzy horror film “Together.” (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)

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

Buster Bledsoe: The Amarillo country singer hopes for a home run at 9th Inning Brews and Bites. (7 p.m. 3130 S. Soncy Road; 806-358-2222)

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

Music in the Gardens: Amarillo country band Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Sushi Bomb. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)

“Nothing But a Winner”: University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team, and historic coaches Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, are profiled in this documentary. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Tom Buechi: The one-man band brews up a good time at Pondaseta Brewing Co.’s Canyon location. (7 p.m. 1001 Second Ave. in Canyon; 806-656-5100)

Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe will test your knowledge of Harry Potter. (7 p.m. Thursday; 410 15th St., Canyon; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com

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

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)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Friday

First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at the newly renovated Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

Jordon McClain: Bar Z Winery’s Summer Wine-Down event features the Amarillo musician, wine and Yum-Yum Hibachi food truck. (6 p.m. 19290 FM 1541; cover; 806-488-2214)

Victor Gallegos: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music every Friday at Valore. (6 p.m. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)

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

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

Jamarillo: The jam band celebrates The Grateful Dead at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; $10 suggested donation; 806-681-4050)

Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band twists and shouts on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Bryan Bielanski: The indie singer-songwriter returns to The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

The Jimmy Lee Jordan Band: The Oklahoma band blows back into town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Saturday

Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. Check out the weekly Sunset Marketown on Saturdays, too. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon Saturday; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)

Ama-Con: Amarillo Public Library’s annual celebration of pop culture returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, featuring vendors, cosplay, authors, artists and more. Don’t miss the Geek Prom, too. (11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; continues Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $8 daily, $10 for both; 806-378-3051)

Black-Tie Affair Kickoff: DJ Element will spin tunes as a crowd of folks rush to Crush to secure tables for the Northside Toy Drive’s annual Christmas gala. (1 to 5 p.m. 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)

Midland: The Texas-born country band makes some noise with openers The Josh Abbott Band and Pug Johnson at The Lumberyard. (6:30 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $50 and up, plus fees; 806- 804-3000)

“The Sundowners”: The 1950 Western, filmed in part in Palo Duro Canyon, gets a new screening at Sad Monkey Mercantile thanks to the Amarillo Film Society. (6:30 p.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; tickets $10, plus fees; 800-692-1338)

Tom Buechi: The one-man-band offers dinner tunes at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon; 806-452-7320)

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

Next to Kin: The Amarillo country band plays in the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

El Salto: The singer slings tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; $10 suggested donation; 806-681-4050)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

JT & The Damn Thing: The Arkansas country band fires it up at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Sunday

Ama-Con: Amarillo Public Library’s annual celebration of pop culture returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, featuring vendors, cosplay, authors, artists and more. (noon to 6 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $8 daily, $10 for both; 806-378-3051)

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

“Sunset Boulevard”: The iconic drama, one of the best ever to explore the crumbling foundations of the Hollywood machine, gets special 75th-anniversary screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies close out a homestand against the Wichita Wind Surge. (6:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band: The ’70s rockers bring their “Roll On Down The Highway” tour to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum. (7 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $60 to $90, plus fees; 806-378-3096)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Monday

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

“Sunset Boulevard”: The iconic drama, one of the best ever to explore the crumbling foundations of the Hollywood machine, gets special 75th-anniversary screenings. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Texas Originals: “Texas” cast members trot out other skills in this variety show. (7 p.m. Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $12; 806-651-2181)

Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Aug. 5

Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

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

Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with The Prairie Dogs. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)

“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Home, Love and Loss” through Sept. 14, “Jeri Salter: Rugged Beauty of the Texas Panhandle” through Sept. 28, 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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