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Center Stage on Backstage Greg Dunlap, Amarillo Little Theater

Puttin’ on the Glitz

Get glammed up this month with an ode to the Arts. We’ll have you ready for your grand entrance in no time.

The Unexpected Leader

Stacey Leinen never thought she’d be a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Now scouting has become a way of life.

(Re)telling a Story

Local artist and college professor Steven Cost repurposes commonly discarded materials to create one-of-a-kind collages.

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On the cover

34 Center Stage on Backstage

When the last scene wraps or the last song is sung, it’s usually the actors, musicians and dancers who get the curtain call and applause. However, there’s always a crew behind the scenes that don’t get recognized, and without them, the show couldn’t go on. It’s time to put a few of them in the limelight.

Features 20 Puttin’ on the Glitz

Get glammed up this month with an ode to the Arts: cleverly mixed textures, undeniably chic frocks and extravagant furs. We’ll have you ready for your grand entrance in no time.

30 The Unexpected Leader

Stacey Leinen never thought she’d be a Girl Scout Troop Leader, especially after jumping so many hurdles to become an adoptive mother. Now that she’s four years invested, scouting has become the family’s way of life.

43 (Re)telling a Story

Local artist and college professor Steven Cost repurposes commonly discarded materials to create one-of-akind collages, which will be on display at the Amarillo Museum of Art’s 2010 Recycled Art Festival this month.

48 You Can Too

Waste not, want not – at least, that’s what Granny used to say. With the summer season at a close, don’t let your homegrown goodies go to waste.

Canning is the simplest solution for getting the most out of your harvest.

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Online Page...............................8 Out & About...........................10 The Way I See It....................16 Get Involved..........................18 Dress Code..............................20 Inside..........................................30 Outside......................................32

Special Feature.....................43 Inspire........................................46 What’s Cooking?..................48 Events........................................63 Let’s Eat!....................................71 Retro Rewind.........................78 Spotlight..................................80

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editor’s letter

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hink back to your first experience with the Arts. I’ll bet that you felt transported, whisked away for a moment out of your everyday routine. I’ve always been inspired by creativity in its many forms. I can remember sitting, wideeyed, on school field trips to the ballet and the symphony, seeing the Ice Capades at the Civic Center, and even watching my super-cool elementary art teacher create something beautiful. I always wondered how do they do that?

That’s why I appreciate our vibrant art community; experiencing creativity and beauty simply makes life better. To borrow a quote from our friend, Bill Gilliland, “If a city has a good quality of life, the Arts are always involved. No exception.”

We celebrate the Arts in Amarillo this month with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the people responsible for the hard work that brings us performances we all get to enjoy. We’ve even included a 2010-2011 Arts Calendar as a part of the Calendar of Events so you’ll be up-to-date on performances throughout the year.

A great deal of planning and hard work goes into every issue of Amarillo Magazine. And over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of working with exceptional student interns. Our summer interns, both fashion journalism majors, poured their youthful creativity into not only “Dress Code,” but a few writing assignments as well. Now that summer is over and a new school year has begun, we’ve had to say goodbye to Myriah and Natalie (not an easy thing to do). I’m proud of their accomplishments and know they’ll both make an impact on everyone they meet.

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The August issue was awesome.

I loved the articles on gardening and the Coulter Gardens tip about making a water feature using a large, decorative pot. It was so enjoyable to read.

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out & about

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Harley Party On July 31st, Family Support Services sponsored their 16th annual Harley Party fundraising event. Proceeds from this event benefitted families and individuals throughout the Panhandle area. The community enjoyed a food-filled, entertaining evening downtown including live music from Three Ring Circus and the Buster Bledsoe Band, a drawing held for a limited-edition Harley Davidson motorcycle and their signature pork fajitas.

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1. Phil and Theresa Seideman and Kevin Wesson, 2. Katie and Maddie Lasher and Mitchell Melton, 3. Shane and Katelyn Rankin, 4. June and Paul Lucero, 5. Adrien Romero, Betty Sciumbato and Sammi Romero, 6. Mary Catherine Lenz and Janie Stevens, 7. Lisa Eaves and Patsy Segedy photos by Donna Alexander

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Lone Star Ballet Summer Intensive The Lone Star Dance Academy hosted its Summer Intensive 2010 Performance in the Park on July 24th. The LSB provided a family cookout as the community watched the academy’s end-of-summer performances. A cool down from the rain added to an evening of pure entertainment.

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1. Caitlin Dietz, Abby Rhodes, Zoe Velasco, Audrey Hatcher and Ashley Harrison, 2. J. T. Melton, 3. Gracie Coon and Jed Rhodes, 4. Lorene Lacer and Glenna Henderson, 5. True and Marah Fenn, 6. Becca, Grace and Audrey Fuller photos by Donna Alexander

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Ragin’ Cajun Golf Tournament The Palo Duro Creek Golf Club held its first annual Ragin’ Cajun Classic Golf Tournament on July 24th. Proceeds from the four-person scramble benefitted the local branch of Special Olympics Texas. The event included a gumbo and catfish dinner, an all-day putting contest and prizes that were awarded throughout the day.

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1. Jeremy Clement, Jerod Dawson, Randall Rose and Justin Bingham, 2. Shane Rankin, 3. Jeremy Hollis and Tony Martin, 4. William Hancock, Jim Nelson, Jill Meyer and Benny Bundy, 5. Amy Garcia and Teresa Soria, 6. Rocky Morin, Rick File, Nick Colarelli and Shane White photos by Donna Alexander

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WOWW Wine Tasting The first annual pow’ WOWW wine tasting was held at the Galleries at Sunset Center on July 22nd. The Window on a Wider World organization (WOWW) is an educational program, part of the Amarillo Globe-News Center, that works with Panhandle students to broaden their arts, sciences and cultural experiences. Guests enjoyed an artfilled evening of wines and hors d’ oeuvres from Macaroni Joes while supporting Panhandle education.

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1. Mary Emeny and B. A. and LeRayne Donelson, 2. Greg and Ellen Graham, 3. Jeff Denson, Jay Youree and Sheldon Johnston, 4. Ali Tiegs and Ann Hicks, 5. Terri Teig and Yvonne Pittman, 6. Marilyn and Mike Gill, Shona Besselman, and Mike and Nancy Floyd photos by Donna Alexander

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The Sweet Science of Chocolate

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On July 30th the Don Harrington Discovery Center hosted its second Discover after Dark event. “The Sweet Science of Chocolate” featured Schokolad’s DeRima Johnson who gave the community a closer look into the process of making chocolate, from its history to its first stage of life as a bean. This tasty evening included live music, entertainment, chocolate fondue, chocolate cocktails and wine.

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1. Lacie McGuire and Cassi Garza, 2. Brock and Kaylee Carter, 3. Sherri Gilbert and Katherine Stribling, 4. Kaitlin Johnson, 5. Lauren Swiney and William Burks, 6. Melanie Dedek, 7. Staci Hawkins, Julie Burkhard, Denise Moore, Jeanita Skipper and Dawn Tolliver photos by Donna Alexander

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the way i see it

Jon Mark Beilue

Passwords and codes are a drain on the brain

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emember the old game show “Password” from the 60s and 70s? The host was the late Allen Ludden, who would be better-known today as Betty White’s former husband.

There were two celebrities and two contestants. The two teams would alternate throwing out one-word hints to a secret word for the other to guess.

An off-camera voice would almost whisper, “The password is….ding!” And on the screen would be the word, something like sandwich.

That’s what I need much of the time. I need someone to throw out clues for the myriad of passwords, usernames, numeric codes, combinations and other lists that now push us through our daily lives. I’ve got brain overload, which admittedly is not much brain to overload, but still. And this just in: it doesn’t get any easier with age.

There are codes for the ATM card, office voice mail and long distance, e-mail and the like. There are online usernames and passwords for credit cards, paying bills, insurance, financial planning, banking, eBay, Amarillo ISD’s Skyward to see how the young lad is doing in school, plus a few other websites that require coding.

Then there’s Facebook and blogging, which usually let me in automatically unless I’ve been out of the loop awhile, and then it’s back to square one to log in. It took two different passwords just to log in and start writing this.

Did I mention the combination padlock on the locker where I work out? Thankfully, I don’t Twitter (yet) and we got rid of our security code at work a few years ago in lieu of a security card or that would be two more.

I know I’m well on the low side. The New York Times reported about a man in San Diego who maintained 129 active passwords - 37 personal and 92 for work. And this was in 1999.

Danh Hoang, The Amarillo Globe-News social media editor, currently has 145 accounts that require passwords. He keeps them all on a spreadsheet. Many people keep their information on their Blackberry. I would too if I had one.

It doesn’t help that many sites require a password between eight and 16 characters with at least one number divisible by three and two capital letters or some such verbiage. Nor is it a good idea to keep the same security codes or passwords on all accounts.

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“That’s a big danger,” says Hoang. “One slip-up and they can uncover your entire life.”

I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve fiddled around with a username and password, thinking I knew it by rote, but, as the site mocks me in bold type, no, I don’t. Oh, that’s right, that one’s for espn.com insider. What I need is this one – nope, that’s not it either.

That’s followed by “Forget Username?”

Then “Forget Password?”

Sometimes you receive a new password that looks like a Scrabble board just got elbowed.

If you get up from your desk to walk somewhere and then forget why you got up in the first place, you’re a candidate for this. But maybe I’m not the only one. The book, “The Overflowing Brain: Information Overload and the Limits on Working Memory” has sold 1.5 million copies.

The low point for me came during a week off this summer. I remembered I hadn’t changed my office voice mail greeting. If I didn’t say I was not back at work until the following Monday, I’d have 25 messages waiting for me with most people wondering why I hadn’t returned their call.

So I punched in the five-digit code, or thought I did. It’s something I do 10 times a workday. It’s more muscle memory than anything. Except…

“Log-in incorrect. Try again.”

Tried again. Same annoying recorded voice. I was sure that was it.

This is idiotic. Now I’m half-panicking.

For all I know, I then punched in my personal-best time in a 5K. Three strikes and I was out. Disabled.

Sheepishly explain that one to the IT department. I thought about saving some face by bragging that I at least knew my driver’s license and Social Security numbers from years Jon Mark Beilue is a columnist for the gone by when everyone Amarillo Globe-News. plastered that He can be reached at on anything. jon.beilue@amarillo.com But I decided to or 345.3318. forget it, which I apparently do a lot these days. am

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get involved

The Unexpected Leader

By Jennie Treadway-Miller photos by JEFF HARBIN, LIFE OF RILEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Stacey and her daughters, Mika (left) and Kaylana (right)

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tacey Leinen puts it plainly. Had she the choice of activity, she’d be playing softball. But if the girls want to sew ground cushions for their next campfire song session, then sewing it is.

“I thought, Girl Scouts? Oh my gosh. I’m such a tomboy,” she says at her dining room table. In the next room is a giggling, chatty group of girls. Two are her own daughters, Mika, 13, and Kaylana, 9. “But this gives me so much motherdaughter time, and it’s just been so great for my girls.”

To be a mother, in itself, is a miracle. In 2001, Stacey and her husband, Destin, began a long, arduous two-year struggle to start a family. After unsuccessful infertility treatments and

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even a failed private adoption, the two turned to foster care as a way to pave the path to parenthood. While on a trip to Florida in 2003, Stacey got a phone call from a caseworker saying a sibling group needed to be placed immediately. Having no other information other than there were two girls and one boy, the Leinens emphatically said yes. They rushed home, pulled together all of their resources and help from friends, and created a home that was kid-friendly in a matter of days. Mika was five years old at the time, Kaylana, 22 months, and Berlen, their brother, was six months old.

Four years later, the Leinens formally adopted their children on October 1, 2007. After working diligently on behavioral and health issues with each child, Stacey realized that Mika was still struggling to find her place.

“She was in fourth grade and even though she liked sports and was athletic, she had a hard time with friends,” says Stacey. “So I thought the Girl Scouts would help.”

Help would be putting it mildly. In four years time, involvement in the Girl Scouts brought Mika from insecurity and displacement to a position of leadership, confidence and compassion for others. She began as a Junior and is now a Cadet. Kaylana began her scouting career last year, and even Berlen, at age seven, is enjoying his role as a cub scout. Destin, as you might imagine, is a den leader. Today, Stacey leads two troops, #5189 and #5754, both a mixture of Brownies, Juniors and Cadets.

“When we started, the troop seemed so unorganized, so I just took it and ran with it. I like to lead and I don’t like chaos,” laughs Stacey. “The Girl Scouts set values, morals and ethics, and we say the Girl Scout Promise at every meeting.” As if on cue, Mika overhears our discussion and recites the entire pledge from the other room without a single pause or mistake.

Not to dismiss the importance of setting her daughters on a proper moral path, the other benefits of scouting are just as essential, such as providing structure, interaction with other kids, and having a say in what they want to learn about. Brainstorming activity ideas for badges based on the interests of the girls plays a large role in a year of scouting.

However, to keep the traditions of scouting moving forward, the organization heavily relies on the volunteer work of others, everything from troop leadership to chaperoning monthly events.

“We do need leaders for troops. We need ideas for new learning experiences,” says Stacey. “A lot of troops have moms and dads who drop girls off and leave, and that’s okay because people are busy. But we still need help.”

Sometimes help comes in the form of offering your place of business for a field trip or tagging along on a camping trip. Though time and energy requirements are valid considerations, Stacey believes there is always something a Girl Scout mom or dad can do to help.

“We try to be as resourceful as we can, making phone calls for craft supplies or borrowing whatever we can,” she says.

“Anyone can help, grandparents too. You don’t even have to have a child in Scouting to volunteer.” am

The scouts make “sit-up-ons” for camp.

Quick Facts There are 26,721 Girl Scouts in the Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc., as well as 8,944 adult members in the 81 counties served by the council. In the Amarillo area, there are 3,274 girls and 1,002 adults registered.

The Girl Scouts was founded in Savannah, Georgia, in 1912 by Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low. It is estimated that more than 50 million women were involved in scouting during their childhood.

Girl Scout Promise and Law The Girl Scout Promise and Law are shared by every member of Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Promise is the way Girl Scouts agree to act every day toward one another and other people.

The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

You Can Help • Hike, bike, canoe and enjoy other outdoor activities at a day or overnight camp.

• Chaperone an outing of your choice.

• Offer your profession as part of an educational series.

• Help plan a trip across the state, country, or even the world. Tag along, if you like.

• Assist or become a troop leader.

For more information about volunteering with the Girl Scouts, call 356.0096.

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dress code

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Get glammed up this month with an ode to the Arts: cleverly mixed textures, large doses of added dimension, vibrant hues, statement jewelry, undeniably chic frocks and extravagant furs. We’ll have you ready for your grand entrance in no time.

photos by Pam Lary location courtesy of the Amarillo Museum of Art make-up and hair styles by Megan Janell Posey model: Jessica Sims courtesy of Anderson Model & Talent Agency

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dress code

This Page: London Times dress $91; Seasonal Whispers NY bracelets $101/set of six; Be Je rings large band $102, medium band $82, small bands $62, Raffkind’s Gianni Bini heels $89.99, Dillard’s Artwork: “Shiva as Lord of the Dance,” 18th Century, Anonymous Previous Page: Mary Francis evening bag $210, Dillard’s Next Page: Clockwise from top left: Robert Rose Lucite necklace $38, Dillard’s BCBGeneration pumps $110, Dillard’s Erica Lyons necklace $40; Gianni Bini heels $89.99, Dillard’s

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dress code

Maggy London dress $150, Raffkind’s Medusa’s Heirlooms headband $42, Et Cetera Tivoli ring $25; Erica Lyons bracelet $25; m. haskell brooch $25; Jessica Simpson sandals $89, Dillard’s

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Adrianna Papell Boutique dress $128; Vince Camuto heels $129; Tivoli ring $20, Dillard’s Vermeil earrings $51, Et Cetera Nakamol necklace $176, Raffkind’s Art: (left) “Ten Works by Ten Painters,” 1964, Ad Reinhardt, gift from the AT&T Corporation (right) “Study for a Billboard,” 1966, Helen Frankenthaler, gift from the AT&T Corporation

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dress code

This Page: Calvin Klein sandals $99.99, Dillard’s Kate Landry clutch $55, Dillard’s Silver beads and leather clutch $269, Et Cetera

Next Page: Issue dress $349, Lilly Finch Michael Kors heels $165; Tivoli ring $20, Dillard’s Maximal Art John Wind Signature Collection necklace $350 and bracelet $98, Panache Lynx and White Fox cape $3495, Marcella Furs & Leather Art: “Four Black Circles Surrounding One Black Square,” 1966, Arnold Schmidt

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Canning Goods T

he once-old-fashioned method of preserving has come back around as a cooking trend. Sound daunting? No problem. Once you get the initial supplies, all you need are fruits, vegetables and other ingredients to get on your canning way. Then, you will savor your summer harvest as long as you can. photos by Donna Alexander

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e’re on the brink of autumn, which means those cooler nights on the back patio are going to be irresistible. Summer is at a close and our schedules are getting busier. After a long day, relax with the sunset, and when darkness falls, extend your time outside by lighting a few lanterns.

Clockwise from left: Red hanging lantern $19, Pier 1 Imports Zodax lantern with tassle $63, Little Brown House “Crazy Weave” lantern $15; hanging star lantern $12, Pier 1 Imports Red glass lantern $24.99, World Market Home solar lantern $19.99, Target Cage lantern $24.99, World Market Gilbert & Bennett shepherd’s hooks 84” double hook $17.97; 64” single hook $11.97; 48” single hook $6.98, Home Depot

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By Jennie Treadway-Miller photos by Ben Rollins

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hen the last scene wraps or the last song is sung, it’s usually the actors, musicians and dancers who get the curtain call and rounds of applause. However, there’s always a crew behind the scenes that don’t get recognized, and without them, the show couldn’t go on. It’s time to put a few of them in the limelight.

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Elaine Seaton

Costume director and accounts receivable, Lone Star Ballet Elaine Seaton’s daughter saw her first production of “The Nutcracker” when she was only two years old and immediately wanted to be a dancer.

By 1993, when Roxann turned five, Elaine enrolled her as a student at the Lone Star Ballet. For recital costumes, Elaine pulled out her sewing skills and made whatever her daughter needed.

Of course, once word spread among the other mothers that Elaine could sew, it was all downhill from there.

“I could sew but no one knew, so I really messed myself up,” laughs Elaine. “In 1996 Roxann played a Party Girl in ‘The Nutcracker’ and I made her dress. Everyone said, ‘Oh, you can sew?’ and it just evolved into more.”

At the time, Elaine was busy in an accounting career, one that eventually spanned 35 years, and raising her two children. Nights and weekends slowly turned into sewing time, and by 2003, Elaine left bookkeeping to join the LSB staff, officially becoming the costume director in 2005. In her 17 years of making costumes, Elaine has had a hand in stitching, mending, embellishing, and crafting from scratch countless garments for all the major shows of the season, including recitals and other performances throughout the year. The number of bodies she has fitted and dressed, at this point, is immeasurable.

Each show is given a budget for costumes and that helps determine whether they will be purchased from a catalog and tailored or if she’ll create an original herself. “‘The Nutcracker’ is a little different because the costumes are all there, they just have to be fitted,” she says. “But that’s still a lot of work for a cast of 125.”

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Each production, whether it be last season’s “Cinderella” or this season’s “Dracula,” requires every costume to be flexible, breathable and reusable. The garments cannot be restricting and bigger seam allowances are necessary for future alterations.

The real work begins once a production is underway, when Elaine can be found “sewing madly,” as she puts it. Rarely has she sat in the audience to watch a performance. Instead, she might catch a scene from the wings while busily helping with quickchanges and quick-stitches. Always on hand are scissors, needles and thread.

“It’s a little tricky to fit dancers sometimes, but adults are easy on one hand because at least they can communicate. The younger ones always say their costumes are itchy, and I think, ‘You think this is itchy?’” Elaine laughs. “‘Just wait until you’re on stage and you’ll see how itchy it is.’”

Fortunately, Elaine has a handful of helpers to keep the costume creation moving, from the early stages of production to performance nights. Because whether or not she’s simply adding sequins to an already-made tutu or sculpting an original costume, multiply one by 10, 20 or 100. Sewing madly, indeed. Even when they bring in a company for a performance, someone needs to be on hand for lastminute repairs. That someone is Elaine. Long gone are the days of sewing on nights and weekends on a fold-out table in her living room.

The LSB has a large, dedicated space for her hundreds of costumes, a few sergers and sewing machines, as well as stacked containers of sequins, beads and other craft supplies.

However, there is that one time she dyed more than 200 yards of tulle in her own washing machine. Elaine’s work ethic leaves little room to doubt her dedication to the ballet.

“I love seeing them on stage,” she says, “and knowing we got them there.”

“I love seeing them on stage and knowing we got them there.”

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Dorthy Brown

Booking coordinator, Amarillo Civic Center and Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts Upon moving to Amarillo from Dumas in 1983, Dorthy Brown applied for a job with the city. Anything would do, and of the five openings at the time, the human resources director suggested one Dorthy might like.

“I thought, really? Why that?” says the booking coordinator of the Amarillo Civic Center. “The lady in HR said she thought I’d do well working under stress, and I’ve been the booking coordinator ever since.”

From dates and contracts to insurance and rent, Dorthy handles it all. To put it plainly, the event starts and ends with her.

The Amarillo Civic Center is the go-to place for everything from meetings, trade shows and wedding receptions to sporting events, conventions and banquets. The annual Nutcracker ballet is held there every December in the auditorium. The Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts was built across the street in 2006 to better accommodate the Amarillo Symphony, the Amarillo Opera and the Lone Star Ballet. (The $30 million, state-of-theart facility was designed with superior acoustics and a unique orchestra shell.) Many of the out-of-town shows, Broadway and otherwise, are performed there.

With so much access to concerts and shows, you’d think Civic Center employees would have a regular seat saved at every event.

“I worked here several years and never saw anything, but I finally started seeing some of the Broadway Spotlight Series,” laughs Dorthy. “We just had the Summer Youth Musical with the opera and it was fabulous. They were better than Broadway. There’s just something about homegrown talent.”

The inner-workings of her position involve a great deal of detail, all of which begins with the master calendar. Technology may be a requirement for some, but Dorthy much prefers the old-school method – one large schedule book per year, a pencil, a red pen and a blue pen. In her own way, she keeps up with every upcoming event, a job that is not only meticulous but also prone to error.

“When I first started, everything was done by hand, and then one day Sherman said he was going to put all my posting sheets on the computer.

I begged him not to,” she laughs. “I needed to touch them, you know? But then Monday morning I came in and it was all on the computer. Once I realized how much better it was, I thought, ‘How come we didn’t do this years ago?’ But I still need my book. I still do my own system.”

Part of what Dorthy has to consider when booking events are the contract requirements, especially for traveling shows. For example, Disney requires that no other family-friendly show is scheduled six weeks before or after theirs, something Dorthy has to keep in mind. Additionally, there are a number of facility requirements when it comes to the sporting events.

After all, ice (for the Bulls) and turf (for the Venom) aren’t conducive for a high school graduation, a boxing match or a Working Ranch Cowboy Association event that requires a good layer of dirt to be spread out on the floor of the coliseum.

In her career at the Civic Center, Dorthy has prepared roughly 13,000 rental agreements and overseen the attendance of more than 15 million patrons. Her workload has increased significantly since becoming the booking coordinator nearly three decades ago, and considering the fact that she’s booked events well into 2016, things don’t seem to be slowing down.

“You have to be so careful. There have been times when I wake up in the night thinking I’ve forgotten something. I’ll actually get up and write myself a note. You know, you have to take care of your clients,” says Dorthy. “In the 25 years I’ve been here, there’s not been anything that’s not workable. You just have to be organized.”

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“You have to be so careful. There have been times when I wake up in the night thinking I’ve forgotten something.

I’ll actually get up and write myself a note. You know, you have to take care of your clients.”

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“If we’re doing our job, then the audience doesn’t know we’re here.

But if we screw up, they do.”

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Greg Dunlap

Technical director, Amarillo Little Theater It was to run a dental lab that Greg Dunlap moved from Albuquerque to Amarillo in 1982. He met his wife, Mary, a dental hygienist, in the process but ended up leaving the field when something a little more interesting came along.

“My brother, Roy, was acting at the ALT and asked me if I wanted to be in a show. It was ‘I’m Not Rappaport’ and he was playing a drug dealer in a park and I bought drugs off of him,” laughs Greg. “Yeah, we made our parents proud.”

By the mid-80s, Greg was already building sets as a Little Theater volunteer. When he burned out on the dental lab business, he worked directly with Allen Shankles, manager and artistic director, to establish a full-time position on staff. With a good background in building and construction, and a growing knowledge of electronics, Greg was named technical director in 1994.

“I wanted to make this the best place possible,” says Greg. “Ask any volunteer. We all love this place. It’s a real community theater.”

One of Greg’s first projects was overhauling the control booth and office, the area behind and above the audience where all the cues are called and lighting is programmed. It’s also the location of the “best seat in the house,” a solitary theater seat positioned amid the control grids and computers. From there, any guest of Greg’s will have the best view of the stage.

“Guys and Dolls” was the first performance for which Greg was responsible, and though he had a good idea about how to run the show, he ended up having to run it alone.

“I was still in the process of learning and Richard Kock was here working the lighting. We opened Thursday night to a preview audience and then he tells me he’s leaving on Saturday,” says Greg. “Well, I taped the Friday show and studied it all day Saturday so I could call cue Saturday night by myself. I figured it out.”

Even though everything is digital, the technical work of a production requires more than just a man and a computer. Four years ago he installed a new electrical system involving nearly 200 light controllers. One basic light operation often calls for two spot operators, a sound person, and

about eight people backstage moving sets. There may be only two people on stage, but there are at least eight people in the background making them look good, according to Greg.

“If we’re doing our job, then the audience doesn’t know we’re here.

But if we screw up, they do.”

There’ve been a few shows in years past that Greg enjoyed more than others, if only for the level of lighting difficulty and technique. Technically speaking, they wowed the audience.

“You always have your favorites,” he says. “‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ was great, and ‘Sweeny Todd.’ Just a technically neat show.”

While lighting and effects take up a large chunk of Greg’s time, set design also falls under the umbrella of his responsibilities. In a nutshell, Tana Roberson, scenic designer, comes up with a plan and Greg figures out how to build it. Together with volunteers, they construct a set from the stage floor up. The same is true for the ALT’s Adventure Space, a smaller, more intimate stage space down the street.

Greg and Mary’s daughter, Megg, 19, is studying theater at West Texas A&M University in hopes of teaching drama someday. As you might expect, she grew up on the ALT stage. And though Greg can usually be found backstage or in the control booth, occasionally you’ll see him under the heat of the stage lights giving in to the acting bug. In 2006, he played Boo Radley in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

“This is like a home,” says Greg. “You get protective of this place.

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Steven has been teaching college level art classes since 1982 and five years ago started working with collage as a form of expression, using a combination of textures and different types of media.

“When I was growing up my mother would bring home old ledger books from her work and I would cartoon on top of the lines and grids to create altered books,” Steven says. He used this method of adding and stacking on top of books he already owned as a way to scrapbook his years in college, like when he was a student studying abroad in Italy.

Steven’s textural experimentation gave him the opportunity to create his very own handmade papers. He has mastered the art and process of making all types of paper. It is this medium that permits him to delve into using different sorts of recycled materials, such as lint, to make paper.

The pieces Steven created for the recycled art show are the result of a time-consuming, complicated process that transforms a recycled piece of lint from a dryer to a shadow box.

“I take a lot of water and a little cotton and mix them together using a blender. I’ve ruined plenty of blenders. And if I want color, I add dyed napkins.”

He puts the now-slushy mixture into large storage containers, adds lint and water and eventually drains it using a wire screen.

“The community has started literally dropping lint off at my door step,” he laughs. Steven uses 25 to 30 sheets, stacking them until he gets the thickness he needs. He told me that he can make 50 to 100 sheets a day.

He was first inspired to convert recycled items into art in 1997 when he visited a Santa Fe museum. This process with handmade papers has given Steven plenty of inspiration to blend used materials into art. In addition to lint, he will be using second-hand metals, old keys, clock

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parts and vintage toys to convey his message.

For the festival, Steven will be creating a three-dimensional collage piece situated inside a shadow box entitled, “Time Flies.”

The artists donate their recycled pieces to the Amarillo Museum of Art and some win cash prizes. During the Recycled Arts Festival, Steven says, “The community will see an immense amount of creativity, intrigue and excitement.”

“I know I will be knocked out by the creativity at the festival,” he says. “I will definitely incorporate recycled art into my future design classes.”

In addition to teaching, Steven has tried his hand at other trades, such as art director of Amarillo Observer Magazine and various graphic design jobs, some involving packaging design throughout the Panhandle and in Pensacola, Florida. However, out of all his trades, teaching is by far his favorite. Throughout his years in the art community, Steven reflects, “I have learned that if you are true to yourself, people will connect to your art and in return the community will support your art.”

“In the 20’s people who pioneered Amarillo had their eye only on functionality with very little focus on the Arts,” Steven says. “In the past, there has not been a long-standing tradition in the knowledge of art. But presently there are more than 100 artists working The Recycled Art Festival will be on exhibit at collectively to make art the Amarillo Museum of Art on the campus of Amarillo College September 11-26. A special available under one roof at the preview party is planned for the evening of Sunset Center Art Galleries.

September 10 from 6:30-9 p.m. On the 11th, Dozens have entered to share festivities include a recycle fashion show and their art in the Recycled Art costume contest at 1 p.m., and a variety of Festival.” am recycle art vendors. For more information, contact the Amarillo Museum of Art at 371.5050 or visit amarilloart.org.

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A Treasure in the Smallest of Packages Natalie Neal

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randmothers typically give advice about the attributes of a perfect husband or the best way to sew on a button. But not mine.

“You publish poetry for the sake of art,” my grandmother, Pauline Durrett Robertson, advises. And she wrote about it in her poem, “On Discovering a Young Poet.” Growing up with a widely published, national awarding-winning poet for a grandmother, I have learned that very few people get rich writing verse. However Mutti (as I call her, pronounced m-U’-tee; German for mother), says understanding the written word through patterns and rhymes is all about appreciating the subtleties that life has to offer. Mutti has instilled within me a certain love for words.

But poetry is not her only talent. She wears several hats in the community - from homemaker, child advocate, author and teacher to poet, photographer, editor and publisher, she has accomplished much in her almost nine decades. Her passion to encourage and motivate others to appreciate and delve into the world of poetry is a hat she doesn’t plan on shedding for a while.

Mutti’s love for poetry began at age nine when she discovered her mother’s set of poetry books. She remembers they were blue and there were twelve of them, but as a child of The Depression, these books were an opportunity to learn. They became her tutor – teaching her patterns and rhythms – the stuff of which all poems are made. Her first poem entitled, “Going to the Fair,” allowed my grandmother an opportunity to express her feelings about the day. Growing up Mutti continued to use her knowledge of patterns, rhythms and words to describe what it was like to be a Sandie in the late 30s as she published countless poems as a writer and, in her senior year, the editor of the Amarillo High School annual.

As my grandmother’s love for poetry grew, so did her need to educate others and so Mutti began her teaching career at Amarillo College with a poetry-writing course which she says, “was for people who wanted to take it for their own amazement.” For 21 years Mutti was the inspiration for many beginning poets, some who later became well-known, published writers. Buck Ramsey, a published western writer, was one who was “Mutti-inspired.”

She has since used her inspirational ways to publish five of her own poetry books, including “Borrowed Moccasins,” “Field Notes” and “Fringe Benefits,” all of which comprise poems that have won awards on state and nation-wide levels.

My grandmother says there is always a poem lurking wherever she goes.

“Current events, remembrances of childhood or just being on the lookout for something comical,” she explains. “To write poetry, you must be observant of all people, landscapes, animals and life itself.”

According to Mutti, a successful poet is alert and empathetic to other people’s perspectives. “Other’s viewpoints make a poem more vibrant,” she explains.

Her advice for creating poetry is to always be imaginative. “Your mind can reimagine any situation. You can use your newfound

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viewpoints to picture how any situation came to be.”

“On Discovering a Young Poet” is Mutti’s way of showing writers they are appreciated while also giving encouragement to the next generation. My grandmother says, “Every new poet should attempt to convey their message using different forms and rhythms, being concise and making every word count.”

As a young writer and college journalism major, I keep my grandmother’s advice always in mind as she urges me and other aspiring writers “to seek out chances to read poetry.”

Mutti explains it best when she says, “Poetry is a treasure in the smallest of packages, you must be alert to recognize it and appreciate it for its subtleties.” am

On Discovering a Young Poet

By Pauline Durrett Robertson “You certainly won’t make money on poetry, But it looks good in your catalogue,” Another publisher used to advise me.

“You publish poetry for the sake of art.”

But my poet is like a prism Catching an elusive light Even on the dullest day, Coloring my mind with dancing reflections That can play across the office Across the heavy stacks of paperwork.

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aste not, want not – at least, that’s what Granny used to say. With the summer season at a close, don’t let your homegrown goodies go to waste. Canning is the simplest solution for getting the most out of your harvest. Now you can savor your garden’s treasures throughout the winter months.

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Bittersweet Hot Fudge Sauce

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Bittersweet Hot Fudge Sauce

5 cups sugar 4 cups vinegar 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons mustard seed 2 teaspoons celery seed 6 pounds cucumbers, peeled 6 onions 3 green bell peppers 3 red bell peppers 4 jalapeno peppers 4 teaspoons pickling salt

24 ounces of semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 3 ½ cups half and half or light cream 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons butter

Prepare canning jars according to manufacturer recommendations. Rough chop the cucumbers, onions, and peppers in a food processor. Transfer to large, nonreactive Dutch oven and cover with pickling salt. Let stand overnight. Drain and transfer back to pot. Add sugar, vinegar, turmeric, mustard seed and celery salt. Simmer 15-20 minutes. Fill jars and add enough juice to keep moist. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth. Place lids and bands on firmly and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Prepare canning jars according to manufacturer recommendations. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, combine the chocolates, half and half and sugar. Bring to boil, then reduce heat. Simmer mixture, uncovered, over low heat about 2 minutes or until mixture is creamy, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and butter. Pour the sauce into 7 or 8 hot, clean half-pint jars or 16 four-ounce jars, leaving a ½-inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth. Place lids and bands on firmly and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Store in refrigerator after opening.

Makes eight half-pint or 16 ½-cup jars Serve sauce warm over ice cream, eclairs, fresh berries or cake.

Makes eight half-pint jars

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3 cups fresh raspberries, mashed 1 cup of water 5 cups sugar One packet of powdered pectin

5 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 cups chopped onions ½ cup chopped hot peppers 1 tablespoon salt 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar

Prepare canning jars according to manufacturer recommendations. Wash raspberries. Place fruit in a large, nonreactive pan and crush with a potato masher, leaving a few chunks of raspberries. Stir in sugar and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the meantime, mix together pectin and water in a small saucepan until the powder is dissolved; bring to a boil over high heat and boil for one minute. Pour pectin into fruit mixture and stir until well blended. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth. Pour jam into jars, leaving ½-inch of headspace at the top. Place lids and bands on firmly, cover jars and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.

Jam should thicken overnight but jelling may take up to two weeks. If jam is too thick, stir to soften up. If it’s runny after two weeks, pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil. It will thicken as it cools, then re-bottle as before. Store jam in the freezer where it will keep for up to a year or in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Makes six half- pint jars

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Prepare canning jars according to manufacturer recommendations. Peel, core and chop tomatoes. Put all ingredients into a large, nonreactive Dutch oven and boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into hot jars leaving ¼ inch of head space. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth. Place lids and bands on firmly and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

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BY KAY PAINE Fall heralds in home improvement time. Perhaps the primal urge to burrow into our homes as frosty winter draws near carries over to the basic human need to make things better. As temperatures cool, the ground becomes ideal for fall planting. Improvements continue indoors with suggestions for flooring and countertops to the latest innovations in home electronics. Let the following pages be your guide to fall home improvement ideas.

FALL 2010 HOME I MP ROV E M E N T

Amarillo Steamway Giving homes a facelift

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marillo Steamway gives “family-owned” real down-home meaning. Started in 1968 by Howard and Carol Richey, the business continues to be operated by the Richey’s daughter, Melody, and her husband, Eddie Willis. Eddie began working at Amarillo Steamway in 1982. He and Melody purchased the company from her parents in 1997. “We are three generations of family going on three generations of customers,” Melody says.

Known as Amarillo’s premiere floor care company, Amarillo Steamway can clean almost any surface in your house.

Melody likes to use her dad’s motto of “the cleanest clean you’ve ever seen” when describing the company’s proficiency.

And that expertise includes custom/high-end rug cleaning, wools, silks and Orientals, and tile and stone cleaning. “Any natural stone in your home can be cleaned,” Melody says.

“Including stone floors like travertine, marble, slate, granite, quarry and more.”

“We can restore stone surfaces to their original beauty and show you simple methods to keep them that way,” Melody says. “We also put sealers on stone, tile floors and countertops. A sealer helps resist soil and stains on grout and stone.”

Amarillo Steamway also can clean any drapery and upholstery, giving new life to wool, cotton, silk, leather, synthetic fabrics and gold inlay. Treating delicate fabrics is their specialty.

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Amarillo Steamway is known for being a step ahead with the latest technology, training and equipment, maintaining the highest standards of training for themselves. “Our success over the years comes from training, certification, keeping up with new technology and quality equipment,” Eddie says. “It is a continual effort to keep up with the changes in fibers, techniques and cleaning agents. All our carpet technicians have been to certification school; they have great work ethics and provide good service.”

Cleaning surfaces can involve some unusual items. “We have cleaned bear rugs with the heads, animal skins and even cleaned stuffed (mounted) animals,” Melody says.

Amarillo Steamway also is equipped to do fire and water damage restoration. For more information, give them a call or stop by to visit.

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Dusty Doyle, partner and store manager, Casey Carpet One

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Celebrating 60 years in Amarillo

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his year marks the 60th anniversary of Casey Carpet One in Amarillo and the flooring selections have expanded from an almost blank canvas to a blooming burst of colors, textures and styles. “Our selection in 1950 consisted of about three different carpets in three colors,” says Dusty Doyle, partner and store manager. “That’s a little exaggerated, but it was a tip of what is offered today.”

Today’s selections include carpet, rugs, hardwoods, laminate, ceramic tile and stone, plus a variety of “green” products. “People like being ‘green’ and we have a lot of products to help them do that,” Dusty says. “We have wood floors made from reclaimed wood, easily renewable products like bamboo and cork floors, and recyclable carpet fibers made from corn.”

Because shopping for flooring isn’t something that people do often, many people come to Casey Carpet One without a specific idea of what they want. To help them, the store offers

Casey Carpet One 4201 S. Georgia Amarillo, TX 79110 (806) 352-2788 www.caseycarpetone.com

the SelectAFloor Shopping System. With the hundreds of styles and colors available, Casey Carpet One has categorized their flooring selection to make the shopping experience easier and more informative. “The system is also divided up by price to help the customer stay within their budget,” Dusty says.

Another bonus of the SelectAFloor system is the Beautiful Guarantee. Offered nowhere else in town, the Beautiful Guarantee says that if you’re not 100 percent happy with your new flooring purchase, Casey Carpet One will replace it, no questions asked.

“We want your flooring to be a ‘good fit’ for you and your family,” says Dusty. “That’s why we do free in-home estimates.

We’ll take measurements, get an idea of the foot traffic your flooring needs to stand up to (kids, pets, etc.), and help you select colors that complement your home.”

Dusty also emphasizes that excellent customer service is their number one priority. “We take great pride that people let us work in their homes. We want them to feel completely comfortable from the time they walk in our store to the time our installers leave their house. I believe that making this a priority has helped keep us in business since 1950.”

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Coulter Gardens

Now is the ideal time to plant your trees

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arren Reid, owner of Coulter Gardens & Nursery, would agree with poet Joyce Kilmer that “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” And fall is the best time to plant a tree of your own.

“In the fall around mid-September is the best time for planting trees,” says Warren, who has been in the nursery business since 1979. “The fall is best because the leaves have fallen and the tree roots can focus on rooting in. There is no heat stress or shock to worry about and trees planted in the fall gain one year’s growth over trees planted in the spring.”

Trees struggle in the Panhandle because we have extreme cold for short periods and extreme drought and heat also for short times, so choosing the right tree for your yard is very important.

Think of trees as individuals and you’ll find one may be better suited for your location than another. Warren lists considerations such as width and size of your area, adjacent concrete, such as a driveway or foundation, overhead wires, and the most amount of shade provided to your home or lawn. He suggests customers bring a photo or sketch of where the tree will be planted so the Coulter Gardens knowledgeable staff can help select the proper tree for your space.

And just as trees vary in their appearance, they also differ in their growth cycles. “First are the fast growing which have a shorter life and are high maintenance. Second are the medium growing which are the most favorable with moderate growth speed and long life. And third are the slow growing which live the longest and are the most beautiful,” Warren says. Examples of each are fast growing – willows and cottonwoods; medium growing – lacebark elm, Chinese pistachio, cedar elm, shademaster locust and zelkova; slow growing – Texas red oak, burr oak, shumardii oak and upright English oak.

Coulter Gardens 4200 S. Coulter Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 359-7432

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For planting, Warren recommends bucket-grown or balled and burlap trees. “The bucket trees work on smaller-sized trees, while the balled and burlap trees (which are dug in winter during January and February) are better for larger size trees,” he says. “Coulter Gardens has more than 2,000 trees ranging six feet tall and up.”

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Custom Gardens

Making plans for the great outdoors

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ustom Gardens, an Amarillo-based landscape architecture and construction company, has earned its degrees. “We are the only landscape company in the Panhandle area with three licensed landscape architects,” says owner Brooke Furrh, licensed landscape architect and licensed irrigator and graduate of Texas Tech University. “We also have three licensed irrigators and three licensed irrigation technicians.”

All this educated and trained manpower means Custom Gardens can design just about anything you want outdoors, including swimming pools, patios, walkways, outdoor kitchens, water features, planting areas, sprinkler systems, low voltage lighting plans, retaining walls, gazebos and grading work. Plus, Custom Gardens is true to its name and specializes in all areas of installing plants and trees and planning landscape design, including new and remodel residential and commercial projects.

Custom Gardens 925 E. Loop 335 South Amarillo, TX 79118 (806) 354-9693 www.customgardensamarillo.com

Brooke believes in having a landscape plan.” Landscaping can be added to or put in over time,” he says.” When people plant on their own without a plan, they can end up ripping it out or watching it die. They waste a lot of time and money.”

The fall season is best for working with a professional to add beauty and drama to your yard’s landscape. “For trees, shrubs and a lot of perennials, planting in the fall is good because the temperature of the soil cools down and we don’t have the high winds,” Brooke says.

“After planting, you need to build up the soil moisture to begin with and then do not overwater because the roots need air. The roots will stay active and grow during the colder weather. When you develop a good root system, you will not need as much water. As the plant leafs out in the spring, it has a better root system and can handle the wind.”

Custom Gardens also has a maintenance crew to maintain both residential and commercial locations. “We will service your lawn – mow, trim, fertilize – we are as complete a company as you can get from designers to lawn cutters,” Brooke says.

Custom Gardens is a 2007 winner of the Better Business Bureau of the Texas Panhandle Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics.

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Rick Lovelady Carpets Putting integrity first

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ick Lovelady Carpets is not a one-man show, but Rick Lovelady’s business philosophy takes center stage in how he deals with customers. “Our integrity is what sets us apart,” he says. “We are not here to sell you something; we are here to help you make a purchase.”

Rick Lovelady Carpets has 11 store employees and 13 crews of 26 installers. The company’s work ranges from residential and new homes to commercial and apartment complexes.

The crews travel about a 200-mile radius throughout the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico and Oklahoma. “We have a large base of repeat and loyal business because we do the right thing by them,” Rick says. “We get lots of referrals. It is important that our customers know that we are 100 percent locally owned.”

Lovelady has been in the carpet business since 1979 and has operated the retail store for the past 16 years. In addition to carpet and area rugs, Rick Lovelady Carpets offers all other flooring options, such as ceramic tile, hardwoods, laminate and vinyl. The store is the exclusive Shaw Design Center for the Texas Panhandle, meeting rigorous requirements from the carpet manufacturer.

For the past five years, Lovelady also has been in the fabricating business, providing on-site custom granite and marble for kitchens, bathrooms, fireplace surrounds and other projects.

Their individually-designed area rugs are another custom feature. Two colors can be combined in one rug, such as a solid color with another color as a border. Or, patterns can be blended to deliver a one-of-a-kind product. “Many times people don’t know what they want,” Rick says.

Rick Lovelady

Rick Lovelady Carpets 5400 W. Interstate 40 Amarillo, TX 79106 (806) 352-3448 www.rickloveladycarpets.com

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“We get a visual of the home and lead them into the right group for selection. We help the customer decide; high pressure sales we are not. What sells us is our reputation – doing what we say we’ll do. We will do it right and if not, we’ll fix it.”

This philosophy and work ethic has not gone unnoticed by customers. Rick Lovelady Carpets has been voted the Best of Amarillo for six years in a row by Amarillo GlobeNews readers.

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Sound by Design

The staff at Sound by Design

Stepping into the 21st century

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on’t expect Sound by Design to be your typical big-box electronics emporium. Pedro Limas, founder and owner of the business tucked behind Batteries Plus, says “We don’t sell products here; we provide experiences.”

Whether you are looking for a dedicated home theater or performing tasks such as turning off lights and TVs with the touch of a button, Sound by Design will have the answer to any high-tech desire. Installation services include home theater, surround sound systems, multi-room communications and home automation, Internet access and networking. The “staycation” concept of spending more time on activities in your own home has “people falling in love with their homes again,” Pedro says. “People have moved forward to put in electronics.”

Keeping the family together includes gaming systems for the children. “A media room is a social event,” he says. “All I have to say is football season – you’ve got the adults with

Sound by Design 5073 S. Coulter, Sp. 200 Amarillo, TX 79119 (806) 352-5884 www.soundbydesign.com

the TVs and kids with the games.” Or there is the option of a dedicated home theater room, which is not social like a media room, but is “the pinnacle of movie experience.” Pedro says customers can upgrade their systems gradually. He also works with builders to integrate home electronics into new construction.

“Most business comes by referral,” Pedro says. “Our success has come from my team – my wife Tanya, Jeffery, Travis, Tim, Albert and Jason. I have the best team. I have the luxury of walking away and being confident they will uphold our reputation.”

The team listens to clients. “You tell us what you want to do with your room or house, and we’ll tell you how we can do it,” he says. “There are two types of clients, consumers who want to know how it all works and others who just want it done.”

Examples of high-tech equipment you can experience are the Sonos Multi-Room Music System and the “smart home” application of Control4. Sonos lets you play music in every room and access millions of songs, all from the palm of your hand. Or for complete peace of mind, Control4 lets you monitor your home’s status or regulate controls, either in the house or away.

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Stonefab

Turning out fabulous stone

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rom a nondescript building on West Amarillo Boulevard comes exquisite and exotic stonework products that turn kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, fireplace and Jacuzzi surrounds into works of art. “This is a one-stop shop for stone products,” says Samala Nagarjun, owner of Stonefab.

The company’s advanced fabrication process lets them provide artful countertops within 10 days. Samala buys his materials from “all over the world, including India, China and Brazil.” His family in India is also in the stone products business.

Stonefab offers granite, marble, quartz, travertine, onyx and soapstone for residential and commercial uses, and works with homeowners, remodelers and builders to help with the overall design. “We are the only one that has an indoor slab yard,” says Samala. “We have a large inventory with more than 300 slabs and state-of-the-art fabrication facilities. We have the largest inventory, the best techniques and a skilled work force.”

Of the stone products, granite is the most used and the most durable of natural stones. It is highly resistant to staining, scratching and heat, which makes it a good kitchen choice.

Marble is popular in the bathroom and for fireplaces. It has long been used for historical buildings, old-world cathedrals and sculptures. Quartz, very contemporary in its appeal, is non-porous and scratch resistant, one of nature’s strongest minerals.

Customizing for the customer plays an important role at Stonefab. Samala and his crew are precise in their measuring, offer a variety of edge fabrication types and custom bowls.

Another contemporary stone is onyx which offers stunning colors and patterns and is used in bathrooms, fireplaces and furniture tops. For a weathered, natural look, travertine is a classic favorite and is used in flooring, bathrooms, fireplaces, columns and walls. Heat-resistant soapstone, another vintage look, changes with time as it ages.

Stonefab 4005 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Amarillo, TX 79106 (806) 352-3416 www.craftsntiles.com

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Customer satisfaction is important to Samala. “We go a step farther to make sure you are happy with your purchase,” he says, and welcomes people to visit and look at the samples in his showroom.

FALL 2010 HOME I M PROV E M E N T Chris Stephenson, salesman and Brian Carlton, co-owner and sales manager

Witt Flooring Center

Offering excellent service and consideration to their clients’ needs

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he professionals at Witt Flooring Center believe in providing the highest service possible to their many longtime customers, both to homeowners and to builders and commercial contractors. “We respect people’s homes, because if we don’t, we won’t be invited back,” says Brian Carlton, co-owner and sales manager.

Carlton came to the flooring business from Carlton Construction, a family-owned business started 38 years ago in Amarillo with his father and two brothers. “At Witt, we go out of our way to help people find what they want,” Brian says. “A lot of people have preliminary ideas and make some sample selections. People like our selection; we offer as much or more than anyone. Then we measure the rooms and talk about the work to be done.”

Witt Flooring Center offers a wide array of carpet, hardwood, laminate flooring, ceramic tile, natural stone products and “green” products. Walking through the front

Witt Flooring Center 4320 Lake Front Amarillo, TX 79121 (806) 376-4792 www.amarillo.abbeycarpet.com

door can overwhelm customers as they see the myriad of choices, colors and textures. Chris Stevenson, who has logged 10 years in sales at Witt, brings his expertise to the layout and design of the job. “You have to get a feel for the style or theme that the homeowner wants, and then direct them to those samples.” Another consideration is cost. “Everyone is budget conscious and we have to figure out what will be the best value for the customer,” says Chris, who grew up in Boise City, OK, and worked at his grandfather’s lumberyard, learning customer service as a young teenager.

“Customer service” is the primary focus of Witt Flooring Center, says Pat Callahan, co-owner and general manager.

“We have been a locally-owned family business in Amarillo for more than 60 years,” Pat says. “We attribute Witt’s longevity to the professional sales and installation team that goes above and beyond to provide a stress-free experience for the customer.”

Witt is proud of its newest sales members, James Longbine, who recently completed a comprehensive flooring sales course in Dalton, GA, and Courtney Sander, a degreed decorator. “We invite you to visit and see how simple and easy updating your home can be,” Pat says. Witt offers free estimates and financing options.

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events September

Featured Event

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Celebrating its 87th anniversary, it’s time for the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies TriState Fair and Rodeo. Expect all the tradition of a hometown fair, complete with food, games, a parade and plenty of livestock shows throughout the week. Restless Heart, The Band Perry and Emerson Drive will be in concert along with three days of PRCA Rodeo action.

Little Big Town will perform as part of the Gala fundraiser on September 11.

On the last night, Saturday, September 25, show your support for Susan G. Komen for the Cure by wearing pink to the rodeo’s “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” event starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Amarillo National Center.

With so many events planned for the week, save money by purchasing a Mega Pass at the Tri-State Exposition Office for $55 from August 25 until September 17. (The price goes up to $60 on the 18th.)

September 17-25 • 10th and Grand • 376.7767 Saturday, Sept. 11, 9:30 p.m.

Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Gala with Little Big Town in concert at the Amarillo National Center

Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.

Parade on Polk St. Sept. 22-25 PRCA Rodeo Action

General Gate Admission $10 for adults, $5 children 6-12 years Free 5 years and under

To have an event listed on the calendar, email details to michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com or fax a press release to 806.345.3282.

View an updated listing of events throughout September at amarillomagonline.com

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2010-2011 Amarillo Art Season Calendar

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oncerts and musicals, operas and ballets – a new season of arts in Amarillo has officially begun. With events nearly every weekend, mark your calendar and make this the year you see a production from every company.

Harrington String Quartet Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050 October 29, 7:30 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church 2525 Wimberly Road, 359.4781 February 25, 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050 April 8, 7:30 p.m.

Lone Star Ballet Globe-News Center for Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 “Dracula” October 22 and 23, 8 p.m.

“The Nutcracker” Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan Street, 378.3096 December 10, 8 p.m.

December 11, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

December 12, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

“Peter and the Wolf” March 4, 8 p.m.

Amarillo Symphony

Amarillo Symphony Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 Amarillo Symphony Opening Night! Featuring Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5.”

September 17 and 18, 8 p.m.

“Exotic and Extraordinary” Featuring Copland’s “Quiet City” and Piazzolla’s “Concerto for Bandoneon.”

October 15 and 16, 8 p.m.

Amarillo Youth Orchestras Fall Concert November 7, 3 p.m.

April 10, 3 p.m.

“Bravo Broadway” Featuring a trio of Broadway’s best singers.

November 19 and 20, 8 p.m.

“Firebird” Featuring Dvorak’s “Cello Concerto” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird.”

January 21 and 22, 8 p.m.

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“European Vacation” Take a tour through Europe with music from Sibelius, Strauss and more.

February 18 and 19, 8 p.m.

“The Spirit of Man” March 11 and 12, 8 p.m.

“Resurrection” April 29 and 30, 8 p.m.

Chamber Music Amarillo Fibonacci Building, 3306 SW 6th Ave, 236.3545 “Celebrating Amarillo’s Young Professionals” September 11, 8 p.m.

“The Wolfe and the Bear” October 9, 8 p.m.

“Jazz on 6th” November 5, 8 p.m.

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“Lone Star Trilogy” April 15 and 16, 8 p.m.

Amarillo Opera Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 Amarillo Opera Opening Night Featuring “Rigoletto.”

October 2, 7:30 p.m.

Lift Every Voice February 5, 7:30 p.m.

“Italian Straw Hat” April 2, 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991 “South Pacific” September 16 and 18, 8 p.m.

September 23 and 25, 8 p.m.

September 26, 2:30 p.m.

September 30 and October 2, 8 p.m.

October 3, 2:30 p.m.

“Eurydice” October 21 and 23, 8 p.m.

October 24, 2:30 p.m October 28 and 30, 8 p.m.

October 31, 2:30 p.m.

“Is He Dead” December 2 and 4, 8 p.m.

December 9 and 11, 8 p.m.

December 12, 2:30 p.m.

“On Golden Pond” January 13 and 15, 8 p.m.

January 20 and 22, 8 p.m.

January 23, 2:30 p.m.

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” February 3 and 5, 8 p.m.

February 6, 2:30 p.m.

February 10 and 12, 8 p.m.

February 13, 2:30 p.m.

“The Mousetrap” March 3 and 5, 8 p.m.

March 10 and 12, 8 p.m.

March 13, 2:30 p.m.

Amarillo Little Theatre Academy 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991 “Tom Sawyer” November 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m.

November 8, 2:30 p.m.

“The Little Match Girl” January 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m.

January 8, 2:30 p.m.

“Bye, Bye Birdie” March 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m.

March 27, 2:30 p.m.

Amarillo College Theatre A.C. Experimental Theatre 22nd and Jackson, 371.5359 “The Front Page” October 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16, 7:30 p.m.

October 17, 3 p.m.

“A Streetcar Named Desire” November 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m.

December 2, 3, and 4, 7:30 p.m.

December 5, 3 p.m.

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” May 5 and 7, 8 p.m.

May 12 and 14, 8 p.m.

May 15, 2:30 p.m.

May 19 and 21, 8 p.m.

May 22, 2:30 p.m.

Ordway Hall Auditorium 2201 S. Washington, 371.5353 “Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale” October 29, 30, and 31, 7:30 p.m.

October 30 and 31, 2:30 p.m.

“Tartuffe” Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU Campus, Canyon November 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 7:30 p.m.

“Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU Campus, Canyon March 10, time TBA “By the Bog of Cats” Happy State Bank Studio Theatre, WTAMU Campus, Canyon April 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo Museum of Art

“The Littlest Angel” November 20 and 21, 2:30 p.m.

2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

“The Diary of Anne Frank” February 18, 19, and 20

AMoA ALLIANCE Recycle Art Festival & Exhibition September 11 and 12

“The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs” April 2 and 3

New Gifts Exhibition August 27 through January 16

“Little Shop of Horrors” May 6, 7, and 8

Leo Jensen: Total Pop Art Opening: Friday, October 8 Exhibition Dates: October 9 through January 16

West Texas A&M University Theatre “A Doll’s House” Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU Campus, Canyon September 30, October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9, 7:30 p.m.

“Doubt” Happy State Bank Studio Theatre, WTAMU Campus, Canyon October 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 7:30 p.m.

“The Secret Garden” Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU Canyon campus February 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo College Lamplight Youth Theatre Company Amarillo Museum of Art

Lone Star Ballet

Dalia Ramanauskas: Playing Reality Opening: Friday, October 8 Exhibition Dates: October 9 through January 16

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Arts & Entertainment September 3 First Friday Art Walk 5-9 p.m. The Galleries at Sunset 3701 Plains Blvd., 353.5700

September 10

Recycle Art Festival Opening Party 6:30-9 p.m. Presented by the AMoA Alliance Board. Event includes recycled art pieces from local artists, recycled products for sale, the Recycle Boutique, and an open bar and munchies.

Proceeds benefit AMoA’s educational programs. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

September 11

Recycle Art Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Presented by the AMoA Alliance Board.

Event includes recycled art pieces from local artists, recycled products for sale and a fashion show. Proceeds benefit AMoA’s educational programs. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

September 16

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991 Third Thursday 6:30-9 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

September 17

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991 “Opening Night!” Amarillo Symphony Concert 8 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 18

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991 “Opening Night!” Amarillo Symphony Concert 8 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 23

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991

September 24

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991

September 25

September 26

“South Pacific” 2:30 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991

September 30

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991

Benefits & Fundraisers September 1 United Way Kick Off Luncheon.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 4

“Tournament of Eagles” Golf Tournament Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start. Benefits the March of Dimes. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, Arrowhead Course 4200 S. Grand, 378.4281

September 6

America Supports You Texas Fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Remember 9-11 event, including a hamburger cookout.

Westgate Chevrolet 7300 I-40 West, 674.0904

September 7

America Supports You Texas Honor Flight Reception 6:30 p.m. Media event reception including a meet and greet for military veterans and an overview of the tour in Washington D.C. Tascosa High School 3921 Westlawn, 674.0904

September 8

America Supports You Texas Honor Flight Send-Off 7:30 a.m. Send-off for the veterans traveling to Washington D.C. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 10801 Airport Blvd., 674.0904

September 10

“Night in Casablanca” Gala 7 p.m.

Benefits Amarillo Area CASA. Evening includes heavy hors d’ oeuvres, music performed by renowned saxophonist, Rusty Johnson, and both live and silent auctions. At the home of Lawrence and Sharon Oeschger, 373.2272

September 11

Amarillo Area CASA Hal Minor Memorial Golf Tournament. 8:30 a.m.

Shotgun start Commanche Trail Golf Complex, Arrowhead Course 4200 S. Grand, 378.4281

“South Pacific” 8 p.m. Amarillo Little Theatre 2019 Civic Circle, 355.9991

Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Gala 8:15 p.m. Featuring Little Big Town.

Proceeds benefit the Amarillo Tri-State Exposition Scholarship Endowment.

Amarillo National Center at the Tri-State Fairgrounds 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767 America Supports You Texas Fundraiser 8 a.m. Freedom Walk. John Stiff Park at McDonald Lake 45th and Coulter, 674.0904 Duncan & Boyd Street Toyota Scion Senior Charity Classic 9 a.m. Shotgun start. Singles tournament flighted by age. Deadline to register is 12 p.m. on September 7. Benefits Kid’s Inc. 722 N.W. 24th, 378.3086

September 12

Duncan & Boyd Street Toyota Scion Senior Charity Classic 9 a.m. Shotgun start. Singles tournament flighted by age. Deadline to register is 12 p.m. on September 7. Benefits Kid’s Inc. 722 N.W. 24th, 378.3086

September 17

America Supports You Texas Fundraiser 6:30 pm POW/MIA Recognition Day. VFW Post 1475 1401 SW 8th Ave., 674.0904

September 23

12x12 Exhibition and Auction 6-9 p.m.

Exhibition will feature artwork made in a 12x12 format. Proceeds benefit the AMoA’s educational programs. Evening includes cocktails and hors d’ouevres.

Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

September 24

America Supports You Texas “Let’s Make Some Cool Ties for the Troops” Event 1:30 p.m. R&R Quilts & More 4332 Teckla, 674.0904

Classes & Seminars September 11

Gardening for Hummingbirds and Butterflies 10 a.m.-12 p.m Taught by Neal Hinders, owner of Canyon’s Edge Plants. Learn how easy it is to attract different butterflies and hummingbirds to your gardens. Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

September 18

Amarillo Health Seminar 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 25

Composting and Vermiculture 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Taught by Roy Sooter and Stanley Burzinski. Learn about the benefits of using grass clippings, leaves and discarded plant materials for composting as well as composting with worms. Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

Exhibitions Rock On! Exhibit open through September 5th. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050 Wet Paint Open through September 5th. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Foran Gallery 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 New England Family Goes West: Bugbee Clothing and Textiles Open through September 6th. Panhandle Plains Historic Museum, Textile Gallery 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 Ten in ’10 Open through September 19th. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Foran Gallery 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 Recycle Art Open through September 26th. Presented by the AMoA Alliance Board. Exhibition includes recycled art pieces from local artists. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050 Bringing Up Baby Open through October 3rd. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Bivins Gallery 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 On, On Buffaloes: West Texas A&M Sports Open through October 11th.

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Bivins Gallery 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 Always WT: A Review of the University’s First Century Open through October 24th. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Harrington Changing Gallery 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

Music Scott Nelson 6 p.m. every Thursday night. B.L. Bistro 2203 S. Austin, 355.7838 Andy Chase Cundiff 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle, 331.3627 Andy Chase Cundiff 7 p.m. every Wednesday night. Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, 355.8100 Andy Chase Cundiff 7 p.m. every Thursday night. Leal’s Mexican Restaurant 1619 S. Kentucky, 359.5959

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September 3 Tennessee Tuckness 10:30 p.m. Hoot’s Pub 2424 Hobbs, 358.9560

Kyle Park with Ryan Beaver 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083

Brandon Rhyder 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7803

Mike Fuller 9 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

Landon Smith 9 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

Scott Nelson 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463

Yvonne Perea 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463

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September 4

Matt Lamburg 9 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

September 10

No Justice 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083 Yvonne Perea 9 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180 Remedy Mix 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463

September 11

John Luke Whally 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463

September 17

Restless Heart 9 p.m. Budweiser Stage at the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767

September 20

The Mike Mineo Trio 9 p.m. The 806 2812 SW 6th, 322.1806

September 21

An Evening With B.B. King 7:30 p.m. American Blues guitarist and singer/songwriter performs in concert.

Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 23

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September 24

Snake Feeding 3 p.m. Every Saturday in September. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352.6007

The Band Perry Immediately following the PRCA rodeo. Budweiser Stage at the Tri-State Fairgrounds 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767

Rich O’ Toole with Charlie Lucas 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083 Bomshel Immediately following the PRCA rodeo Budweiser stage at the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767 Fake Books 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463

September 25

Emerson Drive Immediately following the PRCA rodeo Budweiser stage at the Tri-State Fairgrounds 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767 On Again 9 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

Eli Young Band 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083

Nature

September 1

Lunch with the Longhorns 1:30 p.m.

The park longhorns are fed daily near the Headquarters Building. Join the Park Interpreter and learn about these animals while she performs her daily routine. Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon, 488.2227

September 4

Sunset Hike 7:15 p.m. Watch a beautiful sunset in the canyon. Meet at the overlook parking lot. Reservations required, limited to 30. Deadline is September 2. Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon, 488.2227

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September 23

Full Moon Hike 7 p.m. Watch the moon come up over the canyon and listen to interesting stories. Join the park interpreter for this fun hike. Meet at the large parking lot on Alternate Road 5.

Reservations required and limited to 40.

Deadline is September 21. Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon, 488.2227

September 25

Bird Walks and Talks 8:30 a.m. Learn which species are in the canyon. Join an area birder to learn more about the feathered friends. Meet at the Palo Duro Trading Post parking lot. Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon, 488.2227

Special Events September 1

Amarillo Reads Lecture 7-8:30 p.m.

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 9

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Amarillo Chamber of Commerce “Good Times Celebration” 5-8 p.m.

Barbecue cookoff featuring 100 cooking teams and live music.

1000 S. Polk, 342.2003

September 11

Amarillo Tea Party Patriots “Stand up for America” rally 7- 9 p.m. The Amarillo Patriots welcome guest speaker, historian David Barton, to educate on civic duties with regard to the Constitution and to honor those who died on September 11, 2001. Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 400 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 17 through 25

Amarillo Tri-State Fair Midway opens daily at 8 a.m. Includes games, food booths, concerts, free shows, animal exhibits and a rodeo.

3301 S.E. 10th, 376.7767

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Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Parade “Celebrate - Food, Family and Fun” 10 a.m. Parade starts in downtown Amarillo at 11th and Polk and ends at 3rd and Buchanan. 376.7767

September 19

Westminster Doggie Show 1-5 p.m.

Second annual community outreach event sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church. Activities include vendor booths, free refreshments for people and dogs, doggie door prizes and a pet blessing. Stephen F. Austin park 1808 Wimberly Rd., 359.4781

September 30

League of Women Voters Roast 6:30 p.m. A celebration to roast Amarillo’s Mayor, Debra McCartt.

Amarillo Country Club 4800 Bushland, 372.5438

Sports and Recreation September 2

AQHA 2010 Adequan select World Championship 8 a.m. Amarillo National Center 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767

September 3

AQHA 2010 Adequan select World Championship 8 a.m. Amarillo National Center 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767

September 4

AQHA 2010 Adequan select World Championship 8 a.m. Amarillo National Center 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767 Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Rodeo Lunch at 12 p.m. Rodeo starts at 2:30 p.m. The 66th annual rodeo features residents of Boys Ranch. Boys Ranch is located on U. S. 385 about 35 miles northwest of Amarillo, 372.2341

September 5

Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Rodeo Lunch at 12 p.m. Rodeo starts at 2:30 p.m. The 66th annual rodeo features residents of Boys Ranch. Boys Ranch is located on U. S. 385 about 35 miles northwest of Amarillo, 372.2341

September 11

Route 66 Roller Derby 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 Mixed USSSA Tournament 8 a.m.

Southwest Sport Complex 4800 Bell, 378.9301 Shark Fights Marshall Arts 7:30 p.m.

Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 12

Mixed USSSA Tournament 8 a.m.

Southwest Sport Complex 4800 Bell, 378.9301

September 19

WTAMU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State 6 p.m. Kimbrough Stadium, Canyon, 651.1414

September 23

PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Admission free with general gate admission to the Tri-State Fair. Amarillo National Center 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767

September 24

PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Admission free with general gate admission to the Tri-State Fair. Amarillo National Center 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767 Amarillo Bulls vs. Texas Tornado 7 p.m. Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 25

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick 8 a.m., Annual event gives kids a chance to compete in punt, pass and kick events and advance to a half-time show with the Dallas Cowboys.

Registration ends September 23.

Dick Bivins Stadium 800 S. Marrs, 378.9034 Last Tournament 8 a.m. Southwest Sport Complex 4800 Bell, 378.9301 PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Night $5 Admission. Amarillo National Center 3301 E. 10th, 376.7767

September 26

Amarillo Bulls vs. Corpus Christi Ice Rays 6 p.m.

Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

Trade Shows September 2

Panhandle Kennel Club of Texas Dog Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room, North and South Exhibit Halls 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 3

Panhandle Kennel Club of Texas Dog Show.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room, North and South Exhibit Halls 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 4

Panhandle Kennel Club of Texas Dog Show.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room, North and South Exhibit Halls 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 5

Panhandle Kennel Club of Texas Dog Show.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room, North and South Exhibit Halls 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 21

Border State Electric Trade Show 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 25

Just Between Friends Trade Show 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 26

Just Between Friends Trade Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

September 28

Panhandle Regional Utility Seminar & Trade Show 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room and North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

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After Before

Big State Remodeling Equals Happy Customers

B

ob and Sue Denham of Amarillo had a 50-year-old kitchen to update. They turned to Steve Buckner, Kitchen and Bath Division Manager at Big State Remodeling, to help plan and coordinate their out-of-date kitchen into the sleek, serviceable room it is today.

Sue Denham, who visited the Big State office one day when she “was in the neighborhood,” found Steve in the store. “I told him what we wanted, he came out to look at our kitchen, and showed me on the computer what we could do,” Sue said.

The Denhams are happy with the remodeling result, which was just completed in June. “Our whole objective was to pick up counter space and add more electrical plugs,” Sue said. “We replaced our built-in oven with a cookstove and microwave above, which gave us three feet more countertop space and two feet more where the microwave was.”

Another improvement was the addition of four new drawers to the existing two. “Before the new drawers, I had to have my cooking utensils in a bucket on the counter,” Sue said.

Updating the electrical wiring in the kitchen brought bonuses of more outlets and countertop lighting. The couple replaced countertops, matched the backsplash, moved the dishwasher and added a pendant lamp.

“The crew was on time and courteous and Wayne, the crew leader, was exceptional,” Sue said. “They also coordinated the electricians, which was helpful.”

For a professional, low-risk approach to remodeling your kitchen, call 358-7419 to visit with Steve at Big State Remodeling at 2800 Hobbs Rd.

806.358.7419 | 888.771.6303 2800 HOBBS RD | AMARILLO www.BigStateRemodeling.com

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RESTAURANTS info • FOOD • SPIRITS

let’s eat!

Crush Wine Bar and Deli

Already in its second year in business, Crush Wine Bar and Deli is growing its dining out options. At Crush you can treat yourself to a vast by-the-glass wine list, dine on freshly-made, seasonal lunch and dinner specials or take the wine home with you, thanks to a retail section. And, Crush has recently made its menu more accessible. Catered and delivered to you, the restaurant offers organic cheese and sausage platters for any business meeting and also has a delivery service that will bring lunch items straight to your downtown office. A favorite on the menu is the seared Ahi Tuna atop a bed of spinach with a caper tomato relish and port reduction sauce.

701 S. Polk St., 418.2011, crushdeli.com

photo by Shannon Richardson

Happy Hour specials are offered daily from 4-7 p.m.

Open Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., TuesdayThursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Delivery Service, including all of Center City, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (runs from Grand to Van Buren and 3rd St. to 15th St. with a minimum of five items)

PRICING GUIDE $ most entrees under $10 $$ most entrees $11 to $20 $$$ most entrees over $21

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NEW New to Let’s Eat! UPDATE

Updated entry

The Let’s Eat! Guide is a reader service compiled by the Amarillo Magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for a listing. The guide is updated regularly. To correct a listing or recommend a restaurant for consideration, contact Michele McAffrey at michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com.

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Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy The authentic atmosphere and generous portions make for an enjoyable lunch or romantic evening out. If you’re stumped by all the choices, try the Enchiladas de Cozumel, three crepes filled with guacamole and topped with bountiful seafood, fresh spinach and roasted peppers. As a rule, always get the queso. 3501 SW 45th, 354.8294, abuelos.com $$ c ^ Acapulco Mexican Restaurant & Bar When the weather’s nice, enjoy sitting on Polk St. while you enjoy a margarita and a traditional Mexican-style shrimp cocktail. 727 S. Polk, 373.8889, acapulcomexicanrestaurant.net $$ c T y B L Bistro The intimate, cozy atmosphere creates the ideal date place, not to mention the food is plated perfection. Note: you might want to leave the kids with a sitter. 2203 S. Austin, 355.7838, blbistro.com $$$ c ☎ y ^ Bangkok Tokyo This casual, quaint place is often packed, so try it for an early dinner or a late lunch. Try the Crispy Chicken with Basil or the Bangkok Tokyo Fried Rice. Neither disappoints. 2413 S. Western, 353.4777 $$ Blue Front Café When it comes to a hardy breakfast, the Blue Front cooks really know their stuff. It’s a great place for Saturday morning pancakes. Not in the mood for breakfast? Fill up on a variety of classic café food. 801 SW 6th, 372.0659, amarillobluefrontcafe.com $$ NEW Cactus Bar and Grill

When you’re hungry, the largerthan-usual portions at Cactus Bar and Grill satisfy like nothing else. They serve made-from-scratch American dishes, barbeque and burgers in a friendly down-home atmosphere. When you visit, try the chicken-fried rib eye.

1900 SE 34th, 322.0970 $$ c Carolina’s Wood-Fired Italian Despite the small interior, Carolina’s is great for a date or even the whole family. Start your meal off right with their first-rate Caesar salad and garlic bread. You can’t go wrong with any of the authentic pasta entrees.

2916 Wolflin Avenue, 358.2099 $$ C Cattle Call Enjoy Texas style BBQ beef, sausage and chicken at Cattle Call. For something different, try the stuffed baked potato.

It’s delicious. So are the onion rings.

2203 Paramount, 331.1227 / 4111 Wolflin Avenue, cattlecall.com $$ C ^

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Cowboy Gelato Who says Italian-style gelato and cowboy hats don’t mix? We’ll admit that the saloon décor and “Hi ya’ll” greeting might throw you, but this isn’t your average ice cream shop (it is Amarillo, after all). After more than a few sample spoonfuls of gelato, we settled on the lime and the banana chocolate chip, but it’s all good. 2806 SW 6th Ave., 376.5286 $$ Crush Wine Bar & Deli Have you always wished for your very own Cheers? A place where everybody knows your name? Forget the beer and peanuts, Crush Wine Bar & Deli has that beat by a mile. Not sure how to choose from the extensive wine list?

No worries, they’ll school you on their favorites and you can try a smaller pour just to be sure. Give the excellent tapas, sandwiches and desserts a try as well.

701 S. Polk, 418.2011, crushdeli.com $$ C y ^ Dale’s Grand Burger Looking for a quick stop to grab a tasty lunch? Then try locally-owned and operated Dale’s Grand Burger. We urge you towards their famous Grandburger and homemade onion rings.

1900 Bell, 358.8228 $$ y Dyer’s Bar-B-Que If you’re a meat lover, Dyers is the place for you. Their all-you-can-eat lunch special is hard to beat. Wash it all down with sweet tea and finish up with a heaping bowl of hot fruit cobbler.

1619 S. Kentucky, 358.7104 $$ ^ Eat-Rite The food at Eat-Rite isn’t just good for you, it’s delicious as well. Feast on the organic salad bar or choose from a variety of tasty sandwiches.

2441 I-40 West, 353.7476, eat-rite.com $$ Eddie’s Napolis Napoli’s has created an oasis in Amarillo that cannot be missed. Indulge yourself in the homemade bread while you browse the ample menu. We gently nudge you towards the Amarillo Special or a personalized New York Style Pizza.

700 S. Taylor, 373.0927, napolisonline.com $$ c ☎ T y ^ El Torito Restaurant Sink your teeth into authentic Mexican food at El Torito. Start with the variety of salsas made fresh daily and then move on to the guacamole and the handmade tamales. The chicken and sour cream enchiladas are a customer favorite.

3301 I-40 West, 220.2415 c $$

English Field House Restaurant Visit a piece of Amarillo history at the English Field House. Named for Amarillo’s first airfield, the restaurant offers great cooked-fresh café food.

Take the family for Sunday breakfast. It’s worth the drive. 10610 American Drive, 335.2996 $$ Famous Dave’s If you live in a house that’s divided over which barbecue style is best, make peace at Famous Dave’s. Not only can you choose the type of meat, but you can choose your sauce as well. They truly have something for everyone. 8518 I-40 West, 358.3283, famousdaves.com $$, c Fatcat Fish & Grill From seafood to cheeseburgers and steaks, Fatcat Fish & Grill offers freshcooked food at a reasonable price.

1309 N. Fillmore, 373.3581 $$ Golden Light Café As the oldest operating restaurant in Amarillo, the Golden Light has been in business since 1947, all in the same location. For a great burger and fries, this is the place to go. 2908 SW 6th, 374.9237, goldenlightcafe.com $$ C T ^

Green Chile Willy’s As the owners say, the way you like it is the way they fix it. Hand-cut grilled steaks, excellent burgers and grilled chicken; you name it, they’ve got it. And you can’t beat the country atmosphere for a relaxing good time.

13651 Interstate 27, 622.2200, greenchilewillys.com $$ ^ Hayashi Japanese Restaurant Hayashi offers a fun atmosphere for a night out with friends or family. Cook tables allow diners to watch their chef in action or sit back and relax in the Tatami room with low tables and floor seating.

The cuisine is Japanese-style with a sushi bar. 3401 I-40 West, 790.9316 c $$ Hoagies Deli Hoagies made a name for themselves with their delicious Philly steak sandwich. Now they have a new location and a newly expanded menu. Fill up at lunch or dinner with a warm Panini or a generously portioned Colossal Spud.

2207 S. Western, 353.5952, hoagiesdeli.com $$ Hummer’s Sports Café Hang out with friends and eat your fill of their great appetizers. Start off with a platter of raw oysters and a bucket of beer. We highly recommend the steak.

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The moment you enter Indian Oven, you’ll be enveloped by the fragrances of cardamom, ginger, anise, garlic and chili wafting from the kitchen. Start your meal with a generous portion of Naan as you work your way through the extensive menu. Feast on chef specials like Chicken Tandoori and Chicken Tikka Masala or try a little of everything on their generous buffet.

Finish up with their to-die-for rice pudding. Don’t leave without sipping the Mango Lassi. 11000 I-40 East, 335.3600 $$ Joe Taco Great atmosphere and a variety of southwest favorites make Joe Taco a great place to sit and relax. Especially while enjoying one of their signature margaritas. 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331.8226, joetaco.net $$ c T ☎ y $$ Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill In the mood for fajitas? Look no further than Jorge’s Mexican Bar and Grill, specifically their new location at Hillside and Bell. Portion sizes are generous and prices are reasonable. 6051 S. Bell, 354.2141 $$ c y ^

Jorge’s Tacos Garcia At Jorge’s, serving authentic Mexican food is a family affair. In the same location since 1999, the Veloz family serves up traditional favorites that keep their loyal customers coming back time after time. Try the Swiss enchiladas or the Chile Relleno Lampriados. You won’t be disappointed.1100 Ross, 372.0411, tacosgarcia.com $$ c K-N Root Beer If you’ve tried K-N’s yummy burgers and floats, then you know why they’ve been a success for more than 40 years. The KN Special, a double meat, double cheese burger melts in your mouth. You can’t beat the old-fashioned icy mug of root beer! 3900 Olsen, 355.4391 $$ Kabob Restaurant Take a break from your everyday routine and give Kabob Restaurant a try. It’s anything but ordinary. Choose from a variety of traditional Middle Eastern entrees like beef or chicken kabobs, meatball stew (our favorite) and stuffed grape leaves. It’s all delicious.

4925 S. Western, 331.6771 $$

GREAT STEAKS

Happy Hour: 5pm to 7pm daily Lunch: Monday - Friday 11-2 Dinner: Monday - Friday 5-10. Saturday 5-10

1619 S. Kentucky (I-40 & Georgia)

806.358.8990

Reservations suggested at macaronijoes.com

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Kabuki Romanza Who says you can’t enjoy fresh sushi aboard a boat in the heart of the Panhandle? Kabuki Romanza serves teppan-style cooking and fresh sliced sushi in a dining area that resembles a boat, surrounded by special effects that add to the tropical feel. 8130 I-40 West, 353.4242, kabukiromanza.com $$ – $$$ C ^ La Fiesta Grande Authentic taste and a lively atmosphere make La Fiesta a great place to take the whole family. From nachos to barbacoa, there’s something for every taste. 2200 Ross, 374.3689 / 7415 SW 45th, 352.1330, lafiestagrande.com $$ C Leal’s Leal’s serves dishes that blend the traditional flavors of Mexico with a few new twists that will delight you. Try excellent non-traditional items like quail and salmon along with new sauce combinations and desserts. Let’s not forget about their fresh-squeezed lime margaritas, some of the best margaritas anywhere.

1619 S. Kentucky, 359.5959, lealsmexicanfoods.com $$ c T

From planning to clean up, we are here to help you!

Lone Star Bar & Grill Visit Lone Star Bar & Grill for classic American grillstyle food including savory steaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more, all at an affordable price.

You’ll also enjoy down-home friendly service. Their guarantee: no hot beer and no small steaks.

FM 1151, 622.9827 $$ c

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Macaroni Joe’s Macaroni Joe’s isn’t just a place to eat a great meal.

The Tuscan inspired rooms are the perfect place for creating memories. Whether for a first date, the start of a new life together or celebrating important milestones, Joe’s offers excellent service and an exquisite food and wine menu. They’re at the top of our list. 1619 S. Kentucky, Suite 1500, 358.8990, macaronijoes.com $$ $$$ c y ☎ ^ Malcolm’s Ice Cream & Food Temptations Malcolm’s offers the ultimate in classic soda-fountain food: burgers, sandwiches and salads - everything’s good. Be sure you save room for dessert. Better yet, start with a treat. After all, it’s the most important part of the meal at Malcolm’s. 2100 Paramount, 355.3892 $$ Marty’s Stop by for Marty’s expansive Sunday brunch, and you’ll leave satisfied and ready for an afternoon nap.

Their made-to-order omelets are definitely worth the trip. If you’re not in the mood for traditional breakfast fare, try the prime rib and Canyon Rose chicken.

2740 Westhaven Village, 353.3523 ^ T Nachos Bar & Grill Enjoy the fresh hot sauce and chips while you wait for your food. The wait staff is efficient and friendly and the home town feel of Nachos makes this a great place to take the kids. 3333 S. Coulter, 322.1140 $$ c OHMS Café & Bar Set in downtown Amarillo, OHMS serves lunch buffet style and dinner in style. The chefs feature specials each week that range from seafood to smoked duck to grilled beef tenderloin. Excellent cuisine and service make this a delightful place to linger.

619 S. Tyler, 373.3233, ohmscafe.com $$$ ☎ T c ^

Outlaws Looking for a steak lover’s paradise?

Drive over to Outlaws Supper Club and you’ll discover just that. With a casual environment, you’ll find some of the finest steaks in Texas. We recommend the prime rib with tasty calf-fries but get there early because they go fast.

10816 SE 3rd Ave, 335.1032 $$ c Pacific Rim The Pacific Rim offers a variety of Asian-Fusion cuisine in a unique setting.

One of the best things about this place is the greeting you’ll get from Andy, the owner. But let’s talk food. Their lettuce wraps are outstanding. In fact, everything is good. They even offer speedy delivery. 2061 Paramount, 353.9179, pacificrimam.com $$ C Pei Wei Pei Wei is always busy, but it’s certainly worth the wait. Your dining experience isn’t complete without the lettuce wraps. From there, delight your taste buds with the beef ginger broccoli.

3350 Soncy, 352.5632, peiwei.com $$ C ^ The Potato Factory Too Come hungry to The Potato Factory where you can fill up fast on huge baked potatoes loaded with a variety toppings from veggies to chili. They’ve also got some of the best chili dogs and Frito pie in town. 2808 SW 34th, 463.7783 $$ Real Food Café Located in Blue Sage Pottery & Art Gallery, this quaint café serves up an abundance of scrumptious crêpes.

Everything is made from scratch including savory and dessert crêpes, soups and salads. Start with a bowl of soup and feast your way to their Cordon Bleu. For dessert, the chocolate crêpe sure made us happy. 3302 6th, 570.3859 $$ Red Robin We recommend one hand for a gourmet burger and the other for the bottomless fries and onion rings. (And plenty of napkins.) You’ll leave happy if you finished with a raspberry shake. They are creamy goodness. If your family needs room to spread out, Red Robin is perfect for large gatherings. 8720 I-40 West, 359.9800, redrobin.com $$ c ^ Rio Grande Grill With food this good, it’s a shame they’re not open on weekends. Their breakfast burritos will give you enough fuel to last until lunch. If lunch suits you better, the nachos supreme taste like grandma made them from scratch. We are big fans. 909 S. Madison, 372.2950 $$

Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen Ruby’s is Tex-Mex at its finest. Fajita burritos, crispy tacos, stuffed poblanos and savory meats off the grill are just a short list of what they offer. Every Wednesday evening, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with a margarita in hand.

2001 S. Georgia / 358.7829, 3616 Soncy, 463.7829, rubytequilas.com $$ T y c ^ Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q Rudy’s serves up the same original recipes that they’ve used since 1989: brisket, ribs, turkey, pork loin and sausage slow-smoked over an oak fire, seasoned with their own secret dry spice blend and topped with their famous “Sause.” Plenty of sides and delicious desserts ensure that you’ll need lots of napkins. 3751 I-40 West, 677.7452, rudys.com $$ Sabaidee Sabaidee offers a fusion of Asian tastes along with delicious, authentic Laotian dishes like sticky rice with beef jerky, chicken wings and tomato sauce and papaya salad. Try the Sabaidee Special for a guaranteed taste-treat.

2313 S. Georgia, 331.6720 $$ Saffron You can experience the rich culture of the Middle East right here in Amarillo.

Saffron’s menu consists of traditional Greek, Persian and Mediterranean dishes. The dining area is small and simple but this really adds to the authenticity. Leave room for the Baklava.

1511 S. Nelson, 367.8899, $$ C Sakura Choose from an extensive sushi menu that includes Nigiri style, cut rolls, special rolls, spicy rolls, sushi salads and for the beef lover, Texas sushi. At Sakura, be ready to be entertained by the chefs who prepare your meal at the table. We wholeheartedly recommend the swordfish. 4000 Soncy, 358.8148, sakuraamarillo.com $$ – $$$ c Saltgrass Steak House Certified Angus Beef + Sidewinders = mouthwatering taste. Saltgrass has plenty of steaks to choose from and you can pair it up with juicy gulf shrimp or try the Seafood Fondeaux with Shiner Bock Beer Bread. Take our advice: save room for the Two-Fork Cheesecake.

It’s a piece of heaven that melts in your mouth. 8300 I-40 West, 351.0349 saltgrass.com c $$ Scott’s Oyster Bar If you are a fresh oyster connoisseur, Scott’s is the place for you. Even though it’s a little on the small side, the quick service and excellent seafood make it one of our favorite places to hang out.

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Smokey Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A welcoming bar and grill located in the historic antique district on Route 66, Smokey Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is one of Amarilloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-kept secrets. With an outside patio and live music on the weekends, this is the place to be. When you visit, ask for the Legendary Spink. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret it.

2903 6th, 331.6698 $$ c y T Stockyard CafĂŠ Experience the western heritage of Amarillo at the Stockyard CafĂŠ. They serve up excellent steaks that will surely satisfy your beef cravings. Plus, the Stockyard also offers a hearty breakfast every day starting at 6 a.m.

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Taqueria El Tapatio Taqueria El Tapatio serves up authentic Mexican flavor in every dish they offer.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just plain good food. The generous portions and affordable prices are easy on your pocketbook too. 3410 S. Coulter, 331.6248 $ C Texas Firehouse Sports Bar & Grill More grill than bar, Texas Firehouse offers everything from a delicious fried green bean appetizer to steaks, all in a family friendly smoke-free environment.

Watch all your favorite sporting events while you eat. 3333 S. Coulter, 351.1800 C $ $$ T.G.I. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T.G.I. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new, right portion, right price menu fills you up even when your walletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little on the light side. Try the gourmet mac nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; five cheese meal for a delicious twist on a classic.

3100 I-40 West, 468.8000, tgifridays.com $$ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $$ c Texas Roadhouse This is one place that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about your kids leaving a mess. Everyone does; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay to throw your peanut shells on the floor at the Roadhouse. Bread lovers will rejoice over the rolls and steak lovers will drool over the meat on display as soon as you walk through the door. Be ready for a wait, but the foodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth it. 2805 I-40 West, 352.7427, texasroadhouse.com â&#x2DC;&#x17D; c $$ ^ Thai Arawan Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get your fill of fresh, authentic Thai cuisine at Thai Arawan. We recommend the angel noodle and the chickenfried rice. Consistently good flavor and friendly service make this one of our favorites. 2834 Wolflin, 463.7167 $$ Thai Orchid Thai Orchid serves possibly the best summer rolls in town: fresh, crispy, and perfectly proportioned. Try the Pad Kee Mao and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be disappointed.

And for those brave souls who like their food on the spicy side, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong with the jalapeno fried-rice or spicy chicken. 3701 Olsen, 468.7011 $

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Tsunami Tsunami offers traditional Japanese steakhouse fare at affordable prices.

Start out with the Southwestern egg rolls then fill up on the salmon Teppan meal or Teppanyaki steak.We guarantee you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave hungry.1108 Bell, 352.2688 $ NEW Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbecue

Going back to the basics, Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbecue combines a straightforward menu with a relaxed atmosphere. We suggest the mouth-watering Man-Sized Double Meat Sandwich. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to save room for their delicious cobbler before you leave. 2014 Paramount, 331.2271, tylersbarbecue.com $$ Village Bakery & CafĂŠ The Village offers a large selection of handmade European pastries and breads to complement their fresh gourmet-style breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The casual bistro setting makes it the perfect place for a special lunch date. 2606 Wolflin Village, 358.1358, villagebakerycafe.com $$ ^ y Vinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Vinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calzones are some of the best weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had. He also offers wonderful Greek salads, Giro and a huge familysized pizza. The quirky atmosphere will make you feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Little Italy.

2413 S. Western, 352.2656 $ Western Bowl The next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for dinner and some fun with the family, swing

by Western Bowl. They strike up five different bowling specials throughout the week. After youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked up an appetite from all the bowling, head to the restaurant for some old-fashioned American food like a patty-melt or a B.L.T. 5120 Canyon Drive, 352.2737, $ c Wheels, Chicken & Waffles Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone back in time to a quaint old-fashioned diner when you visit Wheels. The inside is covered with vintage car memorabilia and wheels galore. We love the southern fried chicken with waffles. The mix of savory and sweet is delicious. Save room for dessert when you dine because you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss the waffle cheesecake. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big Belgian waffle piled high with cheesecake filling, whipped cream and both chocolate and caramel syrup. 2710 10th Avenue, 342.5400 $ NEW Wild Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Decorated like a classic gas station, Wild Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers American food and friendly service. Bring the whole family since thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of seating inside and out. The Green Chili Cheese Burger with hand-cut seasoned fries is our personal favorite. 3514 6th, 372.4500 $$ y C

Willie’s Bayou Grill You’ll be blown away by the aroma of Cajun spices as soon as you step into Willie’s. Have fun with your meal when you choose Peel-um & Eat-um Shrimp, fried alligator or oysters (either baked or on the half shell). Their po’boy sandwiches are sure to fill up the hungriest belly. And of course, classic dishes like Shrimp Creole and Crawfish Etouffee won’t disappoint.

3819 I-40 West, 242.3474, williesbayougrill.com $$ y Wing Stop Wing Stop cooks up some of the best chicken wings around. There’s a flavor for every palate. If you haven’t had their sugared french fries, you just haven’t lived.

5807 45th, 356.9464 / 3300 I-40 East, 331.9464, wingstop.com $$ C ^ Ye Old Pancake Station With breakfast this good, you’ll be glad to know that the Pancake Station serves it all day long. They also offer great café style meals. We recommend the huge omelets and fresh pancakes. 2800 Virginia Circle, 355.0211 $ ^ Young Sushi The friendly greeting you’ll receive when you walk into Young’s is your first clue that your experience will be a good one. The helpful staff is always willing to offer suggestions regarding the sushi. If sushi’s not your thing, they also offer authentic Thai cuisine.

202 SW 10th, 371.7200 $$ C

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Buffalo’s Southwest Café Buffalo’s offers traditional Southwestern fare with hardy ingredients like corn, black beans and chili meat in a number of their specialties. Everything’s tasty but we recommend starting with their famous hot wings.

2811 4th Ave., 655.4400 buffaloscafe.com $ c El Patio Mexican Restaurante Sometimes the only thing that will satisfy pesky hunger pains is great Tex-Mex and that’s exactly what you’ll find at El Patio. The comfortable atmosphere and exceptional service add up to a perfectly satisfying meal.1410 Hereford Hwy., 655.4300 $ Fat Boy’s BBQ Fat Boy’s has been dishing up delicious Texas-style barbeque since 1988 so it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing. The meat has the perfect amount of smoky flavor. Top that off with their sweet barbeque sauce and a few homemade sides and your taste buds will thank you.104 23rd, 655.7363 $ Feldman’s Wrong Way Diner Step into Feldman’s and you might wonder where you are, Gilligan’s Island, a model train shop or an eatery.

As soon as you catch a whiff of their classic American food, you’ll know. The fun, casual atmosphere and model trains that run a course along the ceiling make Feldman’s a great place for the whole family. Try the made-fresh burgers or the Tortuga chicken, satisfaction guaranteed. 1701 5th Street, 655.2700 $

Morning Glory offers a charming eatery for your next special occasion or lunch out with the girls.

While you’re there, browse through their furniture and accessories while you wait for your food. The tea room serves breakfast or lunch Tuesday through Saturday with a menu that changes weekly.1608 4th Ave. Canyon, 655.7221 $$ Ranch House Café The Ranch House Café has a small-town, home-cooked family atmosphere. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and take-out. They feature specials seven days a week.

On a budget? You can order one hotcake, an egg and your choice of bacon or sausage for only $3.10.

810 23rd Street, Canyon 655.8785 $ Rock ‘n Roll Soda Shoppe Located on the square in downtown Canyon, the Rock’ n Roll Soda Shoppe offers classic soda shoppe fare along with Southwestern treats. The Chick-a-Dilla, a chicken fajita quesadilla served with hot sauce and guacamole, is particularly good along with any of their specialty drinks. A visit isn’t complete without a Trash Can Lid Sundae Sampler, a smaller portion of all their sundae flavors served up on a trash can lid.

404 15th Street , 655.3381 $ y Sayakomarn’s Sayakomarn’s offers a variety of traditional Thai dishes with daily lunch specials that won’t empty your wallet.

Be sure you try their Boba tea made with tapioca balls and shaken into fruit flavored or milk tea. It’s yummy.

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Kabuki Romanza

Kabuki Romanza would like to introduce Wine Dinners at Kabuki, an evening filled with exquisite dinning and perfectly balanced wines to compliment. We hope you will join us in the exploration of fine wine and exquisite cuisine at future wine dinners. Each Wine Dinner will feature a unique dinning experience balanced with tantalizing wines, perfect for any occasion. Call Carey or Venita at 806.353.4242 ext 6 for more information. Open 7 days a week. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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photo courtesy of AMARILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY. photograph by RON MARLOW

retro rewind

J.U.G. Club The Just Us Girls Club of Amarillo first organized in the fall of 1900, when few, if any, women’s clubs existed at all. By 1902, these learned women started a library as a civic project which ended up becoming the Amarillo Public Library. This photo was taken in September 1977 in the home of Helen Lutz.

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spotlight

Joshua Sorenson middle child, soon-to-be newlywed, barista, artist

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he circumstances of Joshua Sorenson’s childhood were exactly what this budding artist needed: smaller class sizes in school, a home environment where the Arts were freely explored, and a successful painter for a father. In essence, he spent his whole life getting to this one, pivotal point.

“My goal is to be a successful gallery artist,” he says. Joshua’s father, Jack Sorenson, makes his living painting primarily western-inspired art and shows much of it in a gallery in Santa Fe. “I try to have a show every year. My first one was in Roasters in 2002 and I sold everything. It’s the best feeling in the world.”

Aside from showing his art in the coffee shop, Joshua has spent nearly a decade working for Roasters and will officially “retire” from the business in September to paint full time, immediately after tying the knot with his fiancée, Alexis, and moving to Denton, Texas.

“My parents have always harped on following our dreams,” says the middle child of five. “So I’m going to use that when I have advice to give.” am

Q&A

When I get in my car, the first thing I listen to is… Radiohead. Few bands have stuck with me since high school, and I’m all but certain that Radiohead will always be my ‘go-to’ music choice.

My favorite meal to make from scratch is…

Eggs Benedict. Cooking has always been fun to me. I prefer replacing the bacon with fresh avocado slices.

The most famous or interesting person I’ve ever met is…my father, Jack Sorenson. He is a world famous western artist represented by the Joe Wade Fine Art gallery in Sante Fe, New Mexico.

If I had an open plane ticket to anywhere, I would go to… Italy. I’ve always wanted to visit the land of my ancestors.

One movie I could watch over and over again is…”The Princess Bride.” I’ve seen it a million times, and could easily watch it a million more.

If I were a character in a book, I would be…Robin Hood.

He is a badass with a bow and arrow and likes robbing rich dudes to hook up his peeps.

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My friends and family call me… Josh, no matter how many times I’ve said that I prefer Joshua!

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