Amarillo Building Buzz - October
- skpcreative
- Oct 1
- 2 min read
In this edition:
100 Years in the Making: Celebrate the Amarillo Building’s Centennial!
Built in 1925 and 1926, the Amarillo Building was Amarillo’s first high-rise office building and a cornerstone of our community. As we mark its 100th anniversary, we’re inviting you to help us celebrate a century of history, progress, and community spirit.
Our year-long centennial celebration begins Wednesday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 am with the official unveiling of a new Amarillo Building flag. Join us along Polk Street for coffee, churros, and camaraderie as we honor the past and look ahead to the next 100 years.
It’s Time for Some Fall Jazz
Center City’s Jazztober returns to downtown Amarillo this month. The free concert series takes place every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Bivins Mansion at 10th and Polk. Bring a chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of live jazz under the fall sky. All concerts are open to the public.
Trunk or Treat… Underground!
It’s that spooky time of year! The Coalition of Health Services and Nurse-Family Partnership are kicking things off early with a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event right here at the Amarillo Building.
To make it extra festive, the fun will happen underground in our parking garage. Bring your little ones, dress them in their costumes, and get ready to start the candy collecting early!
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Amarillo Building Parking Garage
Chamber Music Amarillo and Amarillo Symphony Set to Perform
Chamber Music Amarillo will host a concert celebrating the wisdom and contributions of senior citizens on Saturday, October 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. at The Loft at First Baptist Church, located at 1208 S. Tyler.
Later in the month, the Amarillo Symphony will present A Fantastic Symphony on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25. The program will feature Berlioz’s epic Symphonie Fantastique, a captivating new work by Chris Lowry, and Saint-Saëns’s virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 3, performed by violinist Fiona Shea.
In addition, Music Director George Jackson, guest artist Fiona Shea, and other performing musicians will participate in a Lunch & Listening event on Friday, October 24. Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Hieb, Music History Professor at WTAMU, the program will include a presentation and a boxed lunch. Tickets are $15. Visit amarillosymphony.org to learn more about both concerts.
Let’s R-O-D-E-O!
The Boys Ranch Rodeo, a Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch tradition since 1945, returns on Saturday, October 18, for a full day of family-friendly fun. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. at the ranch and will feature food trucks, vendors, and a variety of activities for children.
The rodeo itself kicks off at 2:30 p.m., featuring Boys Ranch youth participants and a special performance by trick rider Madison Schalla, along with two of her students. Click here for more information.
Have a great month!