For its fourth annual Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser, the Ronald McDonald House is leaning into its name.

“We listened to the feedback of our past attendees and supporters and ultimately came to a menu curated to resemble the same things that make our House feel like ‘home’,” said Luke Oliver, director of marketing and communications.

The fundraiser, set for 6 p.m. April 9 at Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd., will feature designer shopping, wine tasting, a raffle, live and silent auctions, and a fashion show alongside an extensive menu of savory and sweet appetizers.

“We picked menu items that would be easy for our guests to pick up and eat as they make their way through the marketplace,” Oliver said. “It’s diverse. We selected a wide array of heavy appetizers and delectable bites … with vegetarian and gluten-free options so everyone can participate.”

Tickets are $125 each and are extremely limited, Oliver said.

For information, visit rmhcofamarillo.org or call Shelley Cunningham at 806-358-8177


Easter weekend is dawning, with several special brunch opportunities awaiting eager diners and egg hunts for the young and young at heart.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt: noon April 4; Pondaseta Brewing Co., 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282

Easter Egg Hunt: 5 p.m. April 4; Chick-Fil-A Gem Lake Road, 5544 W. Amarillo Blvd.; 806-353-1350 

Easter Brunch Karaoke and Egg Hunt: noon April 5; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999

Easter Brunch: 10 a.m. April 5; Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668

Easter Brunch Buffet: 10 a.m. April 5; Toscana Italian Steakhouse, 600 S. Polk St.; reservations $65; 8060414-2200

Easter Service: 10:30 a.m. April 5; Cask & Cork, 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101; reservations suggested; 806-410-1113


Additional food-related highlights: 

First Friday Celebration: 5-9 p.m. April 3; The Food Park on 25ninety, 13330 FM 2590;806-420-0582

Big G & The Tradewinds: 7 p.m. April 3; Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668

Disney Trivia Night: 7 p.m. April 3; Tabletop Tavern Game Café, 410 15th St., Canyon, 806-452-7072; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com

Kinsey Allyn: 8 p.m. April 3; Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden, 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337

The Buster Bledsoe Band: 9 p.m. April 3; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999

Lee Scheetz & Borderline: 9 p.m. April 4; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999

Rob Leines with Lost Mind Lumber Co.: 9 p.m. April 4; Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237

Dandelioness with Jude Brothers: 9 p.m. April 5; The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations suggested; 806-322-1806

Cameron James Smith: 6 p.m. April 7; Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, 3506 Soncy Road; 806-398-2003

Yellow City Comic Con Pint Night: 6 p.m. April 9; 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575

Dave McNeir and Bergundi Rose: 7 p.m. April 10; Beef O’Brady’s, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave.; 806-358-0997

Hayden Labrier: 8 p.m. April 10; Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden, 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337

Black Tie Revolt with Tiny Joy: 6 p.m. April 11; Sad Monkey Mercantile, 9800 Texas Highway 217; 800-692-1338

Indego with Stealing Handshakes and Derek Porterfield: 9 p.m. April 11; Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237

The James Cook Band: 9 p.m. April 11; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999

Wine Run 5K: 9 a.m. April 12; Bar Z Winery, 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; registration $40; 806-488-2214

Cameron James Smith: 6 p.m. April 15; Teddy Jack’s, 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113

Email submissions to info@brickandelm.com.

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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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