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Panhandle Plains:

March

March 1-2—ABILENE: Tuna Does Vegas Arles Struvie and his wife head to Las Vegas to renew their wedding vows. Everyone in Tuna, Texas, goes along. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 800/869-1451 Panhandle Plains

March 1-5—ABILENE: Muskegon College Men’s Baseball Team Spring Break Baseball Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, Abilene Christian University and Cisco College. 231/777-0386 Panhandle Plains

March 1-27—CANYON: Panhandle-Plains Invitational Western Art Show & Sale Contemporary western artists bring their best works for this annual juried show. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

March 1-Aug. 1—CANYON: From Hell Week to Homecoming: Campus Life at WT, 1953-1971 Staff photographers of what is now West Texas A&M University provided a detailed visual record of the campus. The museum presents a collection of these images. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org Panhandle Plains

March 4-6, 11-13, 19-20—ABILENE: The Kitchen Witches Two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses, who have hated each other for 30 years, end up together on a TV show. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Community Theatre. 325/673-6271 Panhandle Plains

March 4-7—LUBBOCK: Rabbit Hole Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down. Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre. 806/742-3603 Panhandle Plains

March 4, 7, 19, 21—QUITAQUE: Early Birding Get a closer look at the birds who find food, water and shelter in Caprock Canyons. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

March 4-8—ABILENE: Once Upon a Mattress Dinner Theatre Musical comedy follows Princess Winifred as she is tested to be the bride of Prince Dauntless. Sunday is show only. Hardin-Simmons University, Van Ellis Theatre. 325/670-1405 Panhandle Plains

March 5—AMARILLO: First Friday Art Walk Stroll among the displays in The Galleries at Sunset Center between 5 and 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd. www.amarilloartists.com 806/353-5700 Panhandle Plains

March 5-6—ABILENE: UIL Region 2-1A Boys Basketball Tournament Abilene Christian University. 325/674-6943 Panhandle Plains

March 5-6—LUBBOCK: Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Presents Vive la France Civic Center Theater. www.lubbocksymphony.org 806/762-1688 Panhandle Plains

March 5-7—SWEETWATER: Sweetwater Wild West Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, woodworking, jewelry, antiques, candles, metalworks and unique items. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4 Industrial Drive, Exit 243 on I-20 (Old Walls Building). 325/235-2227 or 325/669-5614 Panhandle Plains

March 6—POSSUM KINGDOM: Mardi Gras Includes a parade, a shrimp boil with all the trimmings, Cajun dance music, and King and Queen crowning. Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. www.possumkingdomlake.com 940/779-2424 Panhandle Plains

March 6—POST: Old Mill Trade Day Downtown Outside vendors join local merchants to provide a unique shopping experience. Main Street. www.postcitytexas.com 806/495-3461 Panhandle Plains

March 6-7—BIG SPRING: 41st Annual Gem & Mineral Show Features dealers, demonstrators, food and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Howard County Fair Barn. 432/263-4662 or 432/263-3340 Panhandle Plains

March 7-Apr. 7—ALBANY: Student Art Show The title of this year’s show is Blue. Period. Students explore the meaning of the word blue as a concept rather than a color. New to the show is a poetry category. The Old Jail Art Center. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 Panhandle Plains

March 8-10—ABILENE: 15th Annual Christian University Musical Festival Showcases the talents of various Christian universities. 325/670-1405 Panhandle Plains

March 9—ABILENE: Tops in Blue Concert Air Force’s top entertainment showcase. Begins at 7 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/696-4305 Panhandle Plains

March 9—CANYON: Meet Texas Hero William B. Travis Bob Heinonen plays Travis, describing his adventures as the commander of the Alamo. Begins at 7 p.m. Hazlewood Lecture Hall, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

March 11—ABILENE: Artwalk Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains

March 11-Apr. 3—ABILENE: I Scream Social Features works by abstract painters Ralph III and DeeDee Zamarippa. Cockerell Galleries and Studios. 325/829-7975 Panhandle Plains

March 12-14—SAN ANGELO: Texas Challenge Weekend 2010 Approximately 300 plus statewide participants will compete using hand held GPS devices to discover hidden geocaches. Begins at 2 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. San Angelo State Park. 325/947-2687 Panhandle Plains

March 12-14—SAN ANGELO: Victorian Ladies Workshop Includes workshops, talks and demonstrations focusing on the clothing, lifestyles and
heritage of the Victorian lady. Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com 325/481-2646 Panhandle Plains

March 12-14—SWEETWATER: Jaycee’s World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup Includes a gun, knife and coin show; cook-off; carnival; hundreds of vendors; dances; and snake hunts. Nolan County Coliseum. www.sweetwatertexas.org 325/235-5488 Panhandle Plains

March 13—BUFFALO GAP: Chautauqua Learning Series Based on the Chautauqua movement from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Begins at 11 a.m. Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365 Panhandle Plains

March 13—LUBBOCK: The Downtown Art Market Communal market allows artists to buy, sell or trade their works, supplies, food and music. Depot Entertainment District. www.tornado-gallery.com 806/239-1891 Panhandle Plains

March 13—QUITAQUE: Photography Hike Features tips to improve outdoor photography skills. Begins at 5 p.m. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

March 13—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventure Join an avid bird enthusiast from the San Angelo Birding Club in a walk and drive. Begins at
9 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/947-2687 Panhandle Plains

March 14—AMARILLO: Regional Singing Women of Texas joint gospel concert of worship and praise involving the West Texas, Panhandle, and Permian Basin chapters of SWOT. Amarillo First Baptist Church, 1208 Tyler St., 6:30 pm, www.swowt.org, 806-373-2891, Panhandle Plains

March 15-20—QUITAQUE: Wildlife Week Learn about animals that survive and thrive within the prairie and canyon ecosystems. Call to confirm. Begins at 2 p.m. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

March 18—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Art. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

March 18—BROWNWOOD: Canines, Cats & Cabernet Wine and food tasting fundraiser benefits the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center. Depot Civic & Cultural Center. E-mail: leonaberry04@msn.com Panhandle Plains

March 19-20—BROWNWOOD: Bluebonnet Relays One of the oldest Texas high school track and field events. Gordon Wood Stadium. www.brownwoodisd.org 325/646-0703 Panhandle Plains

March 19-20—QUITAQUE: Family Fishing Clinic Learn fishing basics. Topics include species, equipment, safety and conservation. Begins at 6 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

March 19-21—BROWNWOOD: Lone Star Expo & Rattlesnake Roundup Includes vendors, food, safety demonstrations and death-defying stunts. Brownwood Coliseum. www.brownwoodjaycees.org 325/643-9566 Panhandle Plains

March 19-21—SEMINOLE: Seminole Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, woodworking, jewelry, antiques, candles, home decor and unique gifts. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 812 S.E. Ave. F. www.seminoletradedays.com 432/758-0807 or 432/209-2403 Panhandle Plains

March 20—CANYON: Bird Walks & Talks Meet with an area birder at the Wildlife Viewing Blind at the Palo Duro Trading Post to begin the walk. Learn about the various species of birds in the canyon. Begins at 9 a.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains

March 20—STRAWN: Third Saturday Jamboree E-mail: devcorpstrawn@strawntx.com 254/672-5622 or 254/631-9223 Panhandle Plains

March 20-21—COLORADO CITY: Railhead Trade Days Includes crafts and food. Railhead Building. www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com 325/728-3404 Panhandle Plains

March 21—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Chamber Music Series Concert: Laurel Trio Begins at 2 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. www.samfa.org 325/653-3333 Panhandle Plains

March 24-27—QUANAH: 4-H Spring Carnival Enjoy carnival rides. Around the Courthouse Square. 940/663-6301 Panhandle Plains

March 26—LUBBOCK: Prelude to the Dance Enjoy live entertainment, exclusive cocktails, fine wine and delectable cuisine. Enjoy a sneak-peak of the spring performance, Sleeping Beauty. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. www.balletlubbock.org 806/785-3090 Panhandle Plains

March 26-28—ABILENE: WTBRA Extravaganza Barrel Racing Taylor County Expo Center. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

March 27—BIG SPRING: Big Spring Symphony Presents Symphony Pops Extravaganza Features entertainer/songwriter Paul Williams. Begins at 8 p.m. Howard College Coliseum. www.bigspringsymphony.com 432/267-1626 Panhandle Plains

March 27—QUITAQUE: Moonlight Ride Explore the dark side of nature on a mountain bike. Take breaks to learn about the history, geology, plants and animals of the canyon lands. Begins at 8 p.m. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

March 27-28—ABILENE: Original Team Roping Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

March 27-28—ABILENE: Texas Gun & Knife Show Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 or 830/285-0575 Panhandle Plains

March 27-28—BIG SPRING: Rattlesnake Roundup Includes rattlesnake demonstrations, weigh-ins, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Howard County Fairbarns. 432/263-3409 Panhandle Plains

March 29—VERNON: Texas Cowboy Rodeo Association Rodeo Bradley 4-H Rodeo Arena. www.vernontexas.net 940/552-5474 Panhandle Plains

March 29-Apr. 4—LUBBOCK: Raider Red’s One-Act Play Spectacular Features original plays written and directed by Texas Tech University students. 806/742-3603 Panhandle Plains

March 30—SAN ANGELO: The Moving Image Theater at SAMFA The 22nd Annual Best of the Fest video program is presented by the Video Association of Dallas. Begins at 7 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. www.samfa.org 325/653-3333 Panhandle Plains

April

April 1, 4, 16, 18—QUITAQUE: Early Birding Get a closer look at the birds who find food, water and shelter in Caprock Canyons. Begins at 8 a.m. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

April 1-30—CANADIAN: Lesser Prairie Chicken Viewing Held during the mating season, guided tours feature the lesser prairie chicken. Hemphill County Ranches. www.canadiantx.com 806/323-6234 Panhandle Plains

April 2—ABILENE: A Cabaret Evening Abilene Philharmonic’s special benefit concert. Begins at 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre. 325/677-6710 Panhandle Plains

April 2—AMARILLO: First Friday Art Walk Stroll among the displays in The Galleries at Sunset Center between 5 and 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd. www.amarilloartists.com 806/353-5700 Panhandle Plains

April 2-4—SWEETWATER: Sweetwater Wild West Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, woodworking, jewelry, antiques, metalworks and unique items. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4 Industrial Drive, Exit 243 on I-20 (Old Walls Building). 325/235-2227 or 325/669-5614 Panhandle Plains

April 3—AMARILLO: Eggstravaganza Includes an egg roll, bunnyville, Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. Thompson Park. www.amarillozoo.org 806/381-7911 Panhandle Plains

April 3—BUFFALO GAP: Buffalo Gap Historic Village Annual Easter Egg Hunt Begins at 10 a.m. Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365 Panhandle Plains

April 3—POST: Old Mill Trade Day Downtown Outside vendors join local merchants. Main Street. www.postcitytexas.com 806/495-3461 Panhandle Plains

April 3—QUANAH: Easter Egg Hunt Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy the Easter egg hunt. Downtown around the Courthouse Square. E-mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/663-2222 Panhandle Plains

April 3—QUITAQUE: Family Fishing Clinic Learn fishing basics. Topics include species, equipment, safety and conservation. Begins at 10 a.m. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

April 3-Aug. 15—CANYON: In Pursuit of Happiness: The Bugbee Family in Texas, 1876-2003 This exhibit will trace the history of the Bugbee family from their arrival from England and settlement in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to the death of Olive Vandruff Bugbee. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

April 3-Sep. 15—CANYON: On, On Buffaloes: West Texas A&M Sports Shows how the West Texas A&M Athletics microcosm has reflected the changes in national sports. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

April 6—ABILENE: Taste of Abilene Features more than 25 of the Big Country’s top restaurants and caterers. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/698-2222 Panhandle Plains

April 8—ABILENE: Artwalk Begins at 5 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains

April 8-10—ABILENE: Matt & Ben Looks into the creation of the screenplay Good Will Hunting and its creators Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. In this play, Matt and Ben are portrayed by women. Hardin-Simmons University, Down Center Stage Laboratory Theatre. 325/670-1405 Panhandle Plains

April 8-11—LUBBOCK: Raider Red’s Awesome Dance Spectacular Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre. 806/742-3603 Panhandle Plains

April 8-29—ABILENE: Dan McGregor: Recent Work Features the work of this talented Abilene artist and professor of art at ACU. ACU-Cockerell Gallery. 325/674-2085 Panhandle Plains

April 8-May 8—ABILENE: Gestures: The Essence of Being Features works by TMGandfineart.com. Cockerell Galleries and Studios, 1133 N. 2nd, upstairs. 325/829-7975 Panhandle Plains

April 9-10—DIMMITT: Ogallala Quilt Festival More than 200 judged quilts will be on display. Melinda Bula is the featured teacher. Castro County Expo Building. www.ogallalaquilters.org 806/647-5362 Panhandle Plains

April 9-May 2—AMARILLO: Amarillo College/West Texas A&M Student/Faculty Art Exhibition Amarillo Museum of Art. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

April 9-Jul. 10—ABILENE: Yosemite 1938: On the Trail with Ansel Adams & Georgia O’Keeffe Features photographs from the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The Grace Museum. 325/673-4587 Panhandle Plains

April 10—ABILENE: Fourth Annual Steppin’ Out for Memories Dinner and dance. Hours are 6:30 to 11 p.m. Lytle Bend Ranch, 2302 Potosi Road. 325/672-2907 Panhandle Plains

April 10—ABILENE: Heartbeat Gala ‘10 Dinner and dance. Hours are 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Abilene Civic Center. 325/627-0070 Panhandle Plains

April 10—ABILENE: Seventh Annual Mayor’s Round-Up 5K Run/Walk/Wheel Starts at 8:30 a.m. Begins and ends at City Hall, 555 Walnut. 325/676-6246 Panhandle Plains

April 10—BIG SPRING: “Master the Mountain” Fun Run/Walk Course follows the edge of a 200-foot bluff at the northern limit of the Edwards Plateau. Begins at 9 a.m. Preregistration recommended. After the fun run, visit health fair at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum in Big Spring. Big Spring State Park. E-mail: bigsprsp@sbcglobal.net 432/263-4931 Panhandle Plains

April 10—BROWNWOOD: Great Indoor/Outdoor Extravaganza Brownwood Coliseum. www.brownwoodchamber.org 325/646-9535 Panhandle Plains

April 10—BUFFALO GAP: Chautauqua Learning Series Begins at 11 a.m. Buffalo Gap Historic Village. 325/572-3365 Panhandle Plains

April 10—CANYON: Bird Walks & Talks Learn about the various species of birds in the canyon. Begins at 9 a.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains

April 10—CANYON: Birds of Prey Come to the Interpretive Center and see Doris Mager and her birds of prey. Learn about these beautiful birds. Begins at 3 p.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains

April 10—QUITAQUE: Photography Hike This guided hike features tips to improve outdoor photography skills. Begins at 6 p.m. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

April 10—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventures Join an avid bird enthusiast from the San Angelo Birding Club in a walk and drive around the park. Begins at 9 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/947-2687 Panhandle Plains

April 10-11—ABILENE: Annual Central Texas Gem & Mineral Show Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Abilene Civic Center. 325/692-4642 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

April 10-11—STANTON: Old Sorehead Trade Days Features shopping, live entertainment, food and more. Historic Downtown Streets & Community Center Complex. www.stantontex.com 432/756-2006 Panhandle Plains

April 11—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Chamber Music Series Concert Begins at 2 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, One Love St. www.samfa.org 325/653-3333 Panhandle Plains

April 15—LUBBOCK: Lubbock Christian University & Wayland Baptist University Combined Choir Concert Features Mark Haye’s Te Deum. Begins at 7:30 p.m. LCU McDonald-Moody Auditorium. www.lcu.edu 806/720-7427 Panhandle Plains

April 15-17, 22-24—ABILENE: Shakespeare in Hollywood In a filmmaker’s re-make of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a flash of madcap magic allows Shakespeare’s Oberon and Puck to play themselves. Abilene Christian University, Fulks Theatre. 325/674-2787 Panhandle Plains

April 15-18—LUBBOCK: The Sleeping Beauty Experience one of the most beloved fairy tales in a way only a full-length ballet can deliver. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. www.balletlubbock.org 806/785-3090 Panhandle Plains

April 15-18—LUBBOCK: 32nd Annual Arts Festival Celebrates performing, culinary and children’s art as experienced through exhibits, demonstrations, performances and special ticketed events. Civic Center. www.lubbockarts.org 806/744-2787 Panhandle Plains

April 15-Sep. 25—ABILENE: Etienne Delessert Delessert is considered one of the fathers of modern children’s picture books. National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar. 325/673-4586 Panhandle Plains

April 16-17—JACKSBORO: Fort Richardson Days Living History Event Friday will be dedicated to school groups. Saturday will be open to all visitors. Include gunfights, blacksmithing, an 1860s baseball game, laundresses taking in troopers’ washing, soap-making, and bread baking, while the cavalry, infantry, and artillery show off their skills. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940/567-3506 Panhandle Plains

April 16-17—WICHITA FALLS: Red River Wine Festival J.S. Bridwell Ag. Center. www.redriverwinefestival.com 940/766-3347 Panhandle Plains

April 16-18—SAN ANGELO: Texas Mesquite Festival Showcases mesquite artisans. Includes large furniture, lamps, scroll work, gun stocks, vases and dimensionalized artwork, all crafted of mesquite. Fort Concho National Historic Landmark. www.texasmesquiteassn.org 325/481-2646 or 866/839-3378 Panhandle Plains

April 16-18—SEMINOLE: Seminole Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, woodworking, antiques, home decor and unique gifts. 812 S.E. Ave. F. www.seminoletradedays.com 432/758-0807 or 432/209-2403 Panhandle Plains

April 17—ALBANY: 2010 Annual WRM Classic Car Show Includes a cowboy breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Includes more than 100 cars, plus food vendors. Bank Park Street, Downtown Albany. www.albanytexas.com 325/762-2525 or 817/925-3269 Panhandle Plains

April 17—AMARILLO: Conservation Celebration — Bringing Back the Wild! Includes exhibits of Butterfly gardening, backyard habitats, wildlife conservation and plants perfect for hummingbirds. Thompson Park. www.amarillozoo.org 806/381-7911 Panhandle Plains

April 17—COLORADO CITY: Ranch Rodeo See actual cowboys doing real work. Mitchell County Ag Arena. www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com 325/728-3404 Panhandle Plains

April 17—HENRIETTA: Turkey Fest & Expo Includes Texas parks exhibits, outdoors and craft vendors, and VFD cook-off during the day and live entertainment and a live auction at night. www.hccchamber.com 940/538-5261 Panhandle Plains

April 17—STRAWN: Third Saturday Jamboree E-mail: devcorpstrawn@strawntx.com 254/672-5622 or 254/631-9223 Panhandle Plains

April 17-18—BIG SPRING: Big Spring Pow Wow Includes gourd dancing, hoop dancing, contest dancing, drums and vendors. Howard College Dorothy Garrett Coliseum. www.geocities.com/powwow
bigspring 432/263-3409 Panhandle Plains

April 17-18—CANYON: Texas Outdoor Family Workshop Get hands-on experience learning basic outdoor skills such as camping and outdoor cooking, get basic instruction on how to use a GPS unit on trail walks, and hike in Texas’ Grand Canyon. Begins at 9 a.m. Reservations required. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. E-mail: tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us 512/389-8903 Panhandle Plains

April 18—ABILENE: Children’s Performing Arts Series Presents The Little Mermaid Begins at 2 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress. 325/677-1161 Panhandle Plains

April 18—BIG SPRING: Dee’s Trade Show Includes great food, arts & crafts, jewelry, candles, quilts and antiques. Howard County Fairbarns. 281/989-2124 Panhandle Plains

April 20—PLAINVIEW: Singing Women of West Texas and Wayland Singing Women gospel concert of worship and praise. Wayland Baptist University Harral Auditorium, 7:30 pm, www.swowt.org, 806-786-8669, Panhandle Plains

April 21—SAN ANGELO: Silver Bluebonnet Event Senior citizens are invited to the park for seminars, exhibits and demonstrations given by local enthusiasts. Park trailer tours are provided. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. San Angelo State Park. 325/947-2687 Panhandle Plains

April 22—ABILENE: Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Celebrates 30 Years At 6:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre. 325/677-1161 Panhandle Plains

April 22—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Arts. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

April 22-24, 29-May 1—ABILENE: The Dixie Swim Club Tells the story of five amazing, unforgettable women and friendships that last forever. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Community Theatre. 325/673-6271 Panhandle Plains

April 22-25, 29-May 2—LUBBOCK: Curtains The supremely untalented star of Robbin’ Hood of the Old West is murdered. Can a police detective save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love, without getting killed himself? Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre. 806/742-3603 Panhandle Plains

April 23-25—BUFFALO GAP: Annual Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit Hosted by Perini Ranch, Becker Vineyards and Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard. Perini Ranch. 800/367-1721 or 325/572-3424 Panhandle Plains

April 24—ABILENE: The Tragic & Triumphant Abilene Philharmonic Classical Concert Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 Panhandle Plains

April 24—LUBBOCK: 40th Annual Ranch Day Includes chuck wagon food samples, games from bygone times, horseback riding, and viewing cattle and sheep. Pioneer crafts will be demonstrated. Enjoy ranch music and dancing. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Ranching Heritage Center. www.nrhc.com 806/742-0498 Panhandle Plains

April 24-25—BROWNWOOD: Heart of Texas Quilt Show Includes quilts on display, vendors and demonstrations. Brownwood Coliseum. 325/642-1544 Panhandle Plains

April 24-25—CISCO: Folklife Festival Includes food and craft vendors, demonstrations of various kinds from cornmeal grinding to children’s crafts, entertainment and games. Tractor pull and car show are the same weekend. Cisco College Grounds. 254/442-2537 Panhandle Plains

April 28—ABILENE: Stephen Fite Children’s Concert Begins at 10 a.m. Abilene Civic Center. 800/234-9228 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

April 29-30—QUANAH: Quanah Junior Rodeo Rodeo events are performed by age 18 and younger cowboys and cowgirls. Quanah Riding Club Arena next to the Airport. 940/663-6301 Panhandle Plains

April 29-May 1—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Food & Wine Festival Includes vintners from around the state, local restaurants and a special visiting celebrity chef for Friday night’s exclusive Gourmet Dinner and Auction. www.sanangeloarts.com 325/653-6793 Panhandle Plains

April 30—CANYON: Take 5 A master gardener explains the use of native plants in gardens. Begins at 12:05 p.m. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

April 30-May 1—BRECKENRIDGE: Stephens County Frontier Days Features vendor/food booths, carnival rides/games, chuck wagon cook-off, 42 tournament, cow patty bingo, pony rides, horseshoe tournament, and entertainment. Breckenridge City Park. www.breckenridgetexas.com 254/559-2301 Panhandle Plains

April 30-May 1—SNYDER: Snyder Wheels Car Show Includes a poker run, entertainment, burnout contest, exhibits, peddle car race and lots of antique cars. Downtown Snyder. www.snyderwheels.com 325/573-2171 Panhandle Plains

April 30-May 1—VERNON: Annual National Western Trail Celebration Includes cowboy poetry “Descendants Reunion” competitions, international juried art show, music and more. Doans Texas, just outside Vernon. www.vernontexas.net 940/553-1849 Panhandle Plains

April 30-May 2—ABILENE: Cinco de Mayo Festival Mexican dinner with a guest speaker is 6 p.m. Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a softball tournament, food booths, flea market, children’s games, ballet folkloric dancers performance, and an outdoor dance and concert. St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. 325/672-1794 Panhandle Plains

April 30-May 2—SWEETWATER: Sweetwater Wild West Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, woodworking, jewelry, antiques, metalworks and unique items. Begins at 9 a.m. 4 Industrial Drive (Old Walls Building). 325/235-2227 or 325/669-5614 Panhandle Plains

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