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By Lesandra Botello

Amarillo may not be the biggest town, and it may not have thelargest pool of musicians, but there are grand exceptions. So,when an individual comes across a fantastic band, it’s a diamondin the rough. It’s growing immensely important to support local artand local musicians, and as far as good music goes, The Clanks isa unique band that brings a great vibe to the Amarillo music scene.They incorporate aspects of Blues, of artful Indie music, and easy-going melodies.

Brandon Todd, the vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, and pretty much themastermind of The Clanks, takes good care to deliver a diverse musical experience. He has been in the Amarillomusic scene for a lengthy amount of time, and he has dabbled in as many different bands as musical instruments.He plays the harmonica, guitar, organ, bass, mandolin, and even rocks out on the kazoo, though he brings hisskills in vocals, guitar, and harmonica to The Clanks. The Clanks is his newest project, and alongside drummer

Seth Havens and bassist Steven Ronk, they offer Amarillo a differenttaste of live music with their shows. With influences for their musiccoming from bands like Pink Floyd, Mars Volta, Johnny Cash, JanisJoplin, Sunny Day Real Estate, Modest Mouse, and Elliot Smith,they bring a lot to the musical table.

They play downtown often, doing sets in the bars on Polk Street,like Bodega’s, Butler’s, and Burberry’s, but they also appreciatethe venues with great crowd involvement like The Golden LightCantina and EBGB’s. “When the crowd gets involved, it makes ourmusic even better,” explains Brandon Todd “We feed off of it.” It’snot hard for the crowd to get involved with their laidback, yet refinedmusical talent.

Their sets are about fifty-fifty on original songs and covers. Withtheir originals, they offer great diversity with songs that are emo-based, and songs that are 12-bar blues based aswell. There’s something for everyone in their sets. And when it comes to covers, they stick to the classics, and theydo a really good job of it, too. They cover the greats like Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Hendrix, and The Rolling Stones,and in doing so, they pay homage to the classic rock scene by doing so. They also have been known to collaboratewith young musicians to add a different sound every now and then.

With these three musician’s massive talent, their band puts on an entertaining, lively, and captivating show. Theireclectic tastes provide a fiercelyinteresting musical experience for theaudience. They play good musicthroughout the set, whether it is acovered classic or a new song oftheirs.

Brandon Todd is constantlyincorporating new stylistic changesto his music, and he even mentioneda yearning to pursue a more Indieand Folk vibe with his music, takinginspiration from the band Bright Eyes.

Don’t miss out on this great band. Gocatch one of their upcoming shows,and indulge in Brandon Todd’sexceptional musical endeavors.

March 6th – Golden Light – 10 PMMarch 21st – Bodegas – 9 PMMarch 27th – Burberry’s – 10 PM

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By Amy Baucom

March 17 is Saint Patrick’s Day, the day when the Irish honor their PatronSaint, who is rumored to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland. This mayor may not have happened, but the Irish will tell you that there’s not a snaketo be found in all of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day actually honors the day hedied, and not his birthday, as it’s widely assumed.

Although not an Americanholiday, Saint Patrick’s day iscelebrated here in the US, andwhat better way to celebratein Amarillo than at Mulligan’sSports Pub and Bar? Locatedat 2511 Paramount Blvd, thepub is privately and locallyowned by Robert and RachelStiles. With all the perks of alarger bar in a bigger city,Mulligan’s has a friendly staffthat is more like a close-knit family that tries to ensure their patrons havefun. The pub promotes responsible service of alcohol, and provides patronswith free cab service everyday should the need arise.

With Saint Patrick’s Day fast approaching, Mulligan’s offers drink specialsincluding $4.00 Irish Car Bombs, $2.00 Guinness or Killian’s, and $1.50 greenbeer. Live music is on tap for the wearin’ o’ the green, and local bandInsufficient Funds will be playing there from 8pm-12am.

With a full-service bar and menu items such as burgers, buffalo wings, andchips and dips, one need not be worried about leaving hungry or thirsty.The biggest sellers on the menu are the burgers and appetizer samplers,which offer a choice of four different appetizers for you to enjoy.

They offer drink specials every night, and Happy Hour is from 4pm-7pmwith $2.00 well drinks. During the month of March, Mulligan’s offers $1.50domestic drafts including Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors, and Michelob UltraLight.

Go Green!Although, they do not serve frozen drinks, you’re sure to find something youlike. How about Two Dollar Tuesday, where all pints and bottles are $2.00.Or, maybe Rockstar Thursday is more your style, with Jagerbombs,Tuacabombs, Cherrybombs, and a few others, all at $3.50 apiece.

If sports or billiards are your favorite pastimes, then Mulligan’s has youcovered there too. With 17 regular TV’s and 2 projection screens, you’re notlikely to miss a game. Enjoy watching your favorite college basketball teamduring March Madness, or come in March 7th for UFC Fight Night. But besure and come early to get a seat, because the pub is crowded on fightnights.

There’s also 3 pool tables, a shuffleboard table, and darts for customers totry their hands at. The shuffleboard is free, while the darts cost you a smalldeposit of $5.00 per hour, and the pool table takes quarters.

Private parties, bachelor parties, and other private events are also wel-comed, and Mulligan’s rents out the shuffleboard room for those who wantit. The rental price varies on time reserved, and guests get to have their ownpersonal servers for the duration of the party.

For their regular customers, who want to have their own piece of Mulligan’s,beer mugs are offered for$35.00 per year. The mugis marked with thepurchaser’s name, and anumber, and is kept at thepub all year. Any time themug’s owner comes in fora beer, it’s served in hisor her own personal mug.Each year brings a newmug, and Mulligan’s willsend you an email re-minder when it’s time tore-new your mug.

Mulligan’s is open everyday from 4:00pm-2:00am, and you must be 21 or older with proper ID toenter. Check out their webpage at www.myspace.com/mulliganssportspub

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Songbird Karaoke w/Tender LindaThurs. 9pm • Rounders

Karaoke Linda LouThurs.-Sat. 9pm • Cattleman’s

Karaoke by SheliaSun.-Tues. 9pm • Cattleman’s

Karaoke by JoshEvery Night • Bailey’s Shed

B-Man KaraokeTues. 8pm-12pm • Wing Street Pizza Hut

KaraokeThurs. & Sun. 9pm • Boscos

Open MicFri. 7:30pm • Alcapulco Restaurant

Karaoke by JoshTues.-Sun. 9pm • Bailey’s Shed

Karaoke by Luke WhaleyThurs., 9pm • Boscos

Open MicSat. 7pm • Georgia Hastings

Open Mic & Blue Grass JamTues., Thurs., & Sat. 10am • Lucky’s String Shack

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Thu., Mar. 5Tejano Thursday: • Old Busters

Lounge 2204 SE 27th AveKim Lowe- 6:30-9:30pm • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Live Music 8-12pm • Wing Street

Pizza Hut - 2509 S. GeorgiaTurnpike Troubadours: 11pm

• Golden Light Cantina - 2908 W. 6thBlack Slacks Combo: 6pm • Butler’s

703 S Polk StLove, She Wrote: 6pm • The RefugeThristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

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Pool Tournaments • Kicked Back521 E 10th Ave

Fri., Mar. 6The Clanks: 11pm • Golden Light

Cantina - 2908 W. 6thClint Osmus & the Bushmill w/ Turnpike

Troubadours • Blue Light Live:Lubbock TX

The Number Twelve Looks Like You:6:30pm • The War Legion Underground519 SE 10th

Cardinal Cool & the Nuns of Justice:7pm $6 cover • The Nat

PIZZAZZ: 8pm • The Amarillo ClubMike Paulk: 9pm • LowereysBOSS 420: 10:30pm • EBGBNear Fall: 10pm • Bosco’s

2307 W 6th AveLive DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th Ave

Sat., Mar. 7MaMa Sweet: 11pm • Golden

Light Cantina - 2908 W. 6thWilliam Clark Green: • Blue Light Live:

Lubbock TxBurning Alaska: 8pm • The War

Legion Underground - 519 SE 10thDj Frenzy- 4pm-2am • Le Chateau

711 S. PolkLive DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveHurts to Laugh: 8pm • The 806

2812 SW 6thSinistersouls: 8pm • The War Legion

Underground - 519 SE 10thPIZZAZZ: 8pm • The Amarillo ClubThristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

Hereford TXCasey Berry & The Live Texas Mosquitoes:

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Borger TXNear Fall: 10pm • Bosco’s

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Tue., Mar. 10Sam Konkol: dinner Tues-Sat. 5-10pm.

• Antonio’s Bistro Italiano. 331-4996

Two Wheel Tuesdays-Buy 10 Wings Get10 free. • Hooters - 8101 W I-40

SLAMarillo: 7pm • Amarillo RepertoryTheater - 3701 Plains Blvd #25

Free Pool • Kicked Back 521 E 10th Ave

Wed., Mar. 11The Gourds: 11pm • Golden Light

Cantina - 2908 W. 6thThe Bang Gang: • Blue Light Live:

Lubock TXThe F Bomb: 8pm • 10th Street DeliParty on the patio w/ Live Music 6pm.

• Ruby Tequila’s - 3616 S. Soncy RdAndy Chase-6:30-9:30 • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Mike Fuller: Every .Wed. 7pm-10pm

• Lincoln’s - 4000 I-40 WMad happy: 8:30pm • The 806

2812 SW 6th

Thu., Mar. 12Tejano Thursday: • Old Busters

Lounge 2204 SE 27th AveKim Lowe- 6:30-9:30pm. • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Live Music 8-12. Wing Street • Wing

Street Pizza Hut - 2509 S. GeorgiaMo Robson: • Blue Light Live:

Lubbock TXThristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

Hereford TXTommy the Hacker DJ: • Whiskers:

10th StreetPool Tournaments • Kicked Back

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Fri., Mar. 13Whiskey Folk Ramblers: 11pm

• Golden Light Cantina - 2908 W. 6thCody Hughes Davidson: • Blue Light Live:

Lubbock TXRaul Cortez-Leo • The Plaza RestuarantMisty Walker- Dinner Music 5:30-10:00.

• OHMS Cafe & Bar - 619 S. Tyler StEnd to End: 3pm • The War Legion

Underground - 519 SE 10thThe Buster Bledsoe Band: 9pm $5 Cover

• Lowery’s Saloon & Dance HallKrackerJack: 9:30pm • Skooterz

4100 Bushland BlvdLive DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveBOSS 420: 10pm • Bosco’s

2307 W 6th Ave

Sat., Mar. 14Agave Posse: 11pm • Golden Light

Cantina - 2908 W. 6thEnd to End: 3pm • The War Legion

Underground - 519 SE 10thSinistersouls: 4:30pm • The War

Legion Underground - 519 SE 10thThristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

Hereford TXThe Buster Bledsoe Band: 9pm

• Lowery’s Saloon & Dance Hall

Dim Lit DAYLIGHT: 9:30pm • Butler’s703 S Polk St

KrackerJack: 9:30pm • Skooterz4100 Bushland Blvd

Dj Frenzy- 4pm-2am • Le Chateau711 S. Polk

Rock Bottom: 10pm • EBGB’sBOSS 420: 10pm • Bosco’s

2307 W 6th Ave

Sun., Mar. 15Birds & Batteries: 8pm • The 806

2812 SW 6thDeath to Anders: 8pm • The 806

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Mon., Mar. 16Spindrift: 11pm • Golden Light Cantina

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Tue., Mar. 17Two Wheel Tuesdays-Buy 10 Wings Get

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Free Pool • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AvePIZZAZZ: 7pm • The Amarillo ClubBlack Slacks Combo: 8pm • Butler’s

703 S Polk StTwo Sheds: 9pm • The 806 - 2812 SW 6thOpus Dai: 10pm • EBGB’sTommy Gallagher Band:10pm

• Golden Light Cantina - 2908 W. 6th

Wed., Mar. 18Leftmore: 10pm • The 806 - 2812 SW 6thMike Fuller: Every Wed. 7pm-10pm.

• Lincoln’s - 4000 I-40 WParty on the patio w/Live Music 6pm.

• Ruby Tequila’s - 3616 S. Soncy RdAndy Chase-6:30-9:30 • Blue Sky

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Thu., Mar. 19Tejano Thursday: • Old Busters

Lounge 2204 SE 27th AveKim Lowe- 6:30-9:30pm. • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Live Music 8-12. Wing Street • Wing

Street Pizza Hut - 2509 S. GeorgiaThristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

Hereford TXRyan McGarvey: • Golden Light

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War Legion Underground - 519 SE 10thRaul Cortez-Leo • The Plaza RestuarantSerosia: 8pm • The War Legion

Underground - 519 SE 10thShrimp: on tour in March 8pm $4 Cover

• 10th Street DeliLive DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveLee Scheetz and Borderline: 9:30pm

• Duke Tracy’s - 3101 W. 26thEmil Ink: 9:30pm • Bodega’s - 709 S. PolkRock Bottom: 10pm • Rounders

2801 Virginia CirBoss 420: 10:30pm • EBGB’sTom Valasquez: • Golden Light Cantina

2908 W. 6thBand to be announced • Bosco’s

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Sat., Mar. 21John Melech- Dinner Music 5:30-10.00

• OHMS Cafe & Bar - 619 S. Tyler StAgathis: 6pm • TBA Metal Fest:

Hereford TXThe John Curtis Band: 9pm • The

Keyhole Club: Dumas TXThe Clanks: 9pm • Bodega’s

709 S. PolkRock Bottom: 10pm • Rounders

2801 Virginia CirDj Frenzy- 4pm-2am • Le Chateau

711 S. PolkLive DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveBOSS 420: 10:30 pm • EBGB’sCharlie Shaffer & the Gnomes:

• Golden Light Cantina - 2908 W. 6thBand to be announced • Bosco’s

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Sun., Mar. 22SLAMarillo: 7pm $5 Cover • The 806

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Mon., Mar. 23Get Back Loretta: 7:15pm • The 8062812 SW 6th

Tue., Mar. 24Free Pool • Kicked Back 521 E 10th Ave

Two Wheel Tuesdays-Buy 10 Wings Get10 Free. • Wing Street Pizza Hut2509 S. Georgia

J.Tom Hnatow: 8pm • GoldenLight Cantina - 2908 W. 6th

These United States: w/ Cartright 8pm$3 Cover • Golden Light Cantina2908 W. 6th

Cartright: 9pm • Golden LightCantina - 2908 W. 6th

Wed., Mar. 25G.R.O. w/Jonathan Tyler & Northen Lights

• Blue Light Live: Lubbock TX

Mike Fuller: every Wed. 7pm-10pm.• Lincoln’s - 4000 I-40 W

Chrysalis: 7pm • The War Legion

Underground - 519 SE 10th

Party on the patio w/Live Music 6pm.• Ruby Tequila’s - 3616 S. Soncy Rd

Andy Chase-6:30-9:30 • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Allura: 8pm • The War Legion

Underground - 519 SE 10th

Luke Holder: 7pm $10 Cover • Burberry’s

715 S Polk

DONK: 7pm • Burberry’s - 715 S Polk

Skitz O’ Fuel: 8pm $10 cover • Burberry’s715 S Polk

Future Boots: 8pm $10 cover • Burberry’s

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Thristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

Hereford TX

Thu., Mar. 26Tejano Thursday: • Old Busters

Lounge 2204 SE 27th AveKim Lowe- 6:30-9:30pm. • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Live Music 8-12. Wing Street • Wing

Street Pizza Hut - 2509 S. GeorgiaMayhem String Band: • Blue Light Live:

Lubbock TXTommy the Hacker DJ: • Whiskers:

10th streetPool Tournaments • Kicked Back

521 E 10th AveThristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:

Hereford TX

Fri., Mar. 27Emory Quinn: • Blue Light Live:

Lubbock TXRaul Cortez-Leo • The Plaza RestuarantMisty Walker- Dinner Music 5:30-10:00.

• OHMS Cafe & Bar - 619 S. Tyler StMicky & The Motorcars: 8pm • Midnight

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Live DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveThe Clanks: 10pm • Burberry’s

715 S PolkBOSS 420: 10:30pm • Rounders

2801 Virginia CirNear Fall: 10pm • Bosco’s

2307 W 6th Ave

Sat., Mar. 28Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward:

• Blue Light Live: Lubbock TXSLAMarillo: 7pm $5 cover • Amarillo

Repertory Theater- 3701 Plains Blvd #25Live DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveClinging to the Trees of a Forest Fire/

Elitist/Argonaut: 7:30pm $5 Cover• 10th Street Deli

Dj Frenzy- 4pm-2am • Le Chateau711 S. Polk

Thristy Thursday: 8pm • Club M.V.L.:Hereford TX

Lee Scheetz and Borderline: 9pm $5 Cover• Good Times: Borger TX

PIZZAZZ: 9:30pm • Butler’s703 S Polk St

BOSS 420: 10:30pm $3 cover • Rounders 2801 Virginia Cir

Near Fall: 10pm • Bosco’s2307 W 6th Ave

Tue., Mar. 31Two Wheel Tuesdays-Buy 10 Wings Get

10 Free. • Hooters - 8101 W I- 40Free Pool • Kicked Back 521 E 10th Ave

Wed., Apr. 1Mike Fuller: every Wed. 7pm-10pm.

• Lincoln’s - 4000 I-40 WParty on the patio w/Live Music 6pm.

• Ruby Tequila’s - 3616 S. Soncy RdAndy Chase-6:30-9:30 • Blue Sky

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Thu., Apr. 2Tejano Thusrday: • Old Busters

Lounge 2204 SE 27th AveKim Lowe- 6:30-9:30pm. • Blue Sky

4201 W. I-40Live Music 8-12. Wing Street • Wing

Street Pizza Hut - 2509 S. GeorgiaBlack Slacks Combo: 7pm • Butler’s

703 S Polk StTommy the Hacker DJ: • Whiskers:

10th StreetPool Tournaments • Kicked Back

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Fri., Apr. 3Live DJ • Kicked Back 521 E 10th AveRaul Cortez-Leo • The Plaza RestuarantSteel Pony: 10pm • Bosco’s

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Sat., Apr. 4Live DJ • KIcked Back 521 E 10th AveDj Frenzy- 4pm-2am • Le Chateau

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A Story of...Avenue 10

By Eva Harder

About ten years ago, Sirc Michaels, age 34 from the NYC area, was drivingthrough Amarillo and saw something he wanted to change; he saw a youthdemographic that was bored and a youth that was devoid of an artisticvenue.

Since then, Michael has been visiting the Panhandle pretty regularly, withthe express purpose to bring shows to Amarillo that the people wouldn’tordinarily see; he wanted to create a place where all sorts of artists, actorsand musicians could congregate at will, a place that wasn’t a bar, but avenue.

So in May of 2008, Michaels co-founded “Avenue Ten,” a venue that promisesto do just that.

Though Michaels has a diverse background in directing, producing, andplaywriting, his main function at”“Avenue Ten” involves handling publicrelations.

He defines Avenue Ten as a place that pushes to develop the performingarts in Amarillo by offering novice artists the opportunity to cultivate theirtalent. The group mostly works with actors and professionals, but seeks tobe involved with musicians and concerts as well.

Michaels says they are “driven to help Amarillo in a real way;” they’re not init for the money and are even looking to host free workshops in the future.They hold a special interest in novices, in teaching artists who areinexperienced but willing to learn.

More of the venue’s aspirations include future tours, being as professionalas they can be, and making sure their shows and performances reachperfection.’“What matters is that the story on stage is perfect… We’re not theonly show in town, but I think we’re the best.”

Michaels asserts that they are not a community theatre. It’s a place for artistswho are serious about what they do.

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Though the group has a lot of ambition for their own venue, their main goalis that the people of Amarillo get involved in the arts and check them out,be it ALT, AC, or the ballet. “It’s all good.” And while the art community is abig one, Avenue Ten are the foul-mouthed kids in the corner. While theymay believe in a lot of things, censorship is definitely not one of them. Theirwebsite proclaims that they’re the “…folks your mama warned you about.”

Avenue Ten was also recently involvedin some controversy with the Christiangroup “Repent Amarillo” whichcaused them to lose their space on10th Avenue, not to mention a cutepun — Avenue Ten is actually a playon words; a venue on Tenth.

It began when Avenue Ten decidedto put on the play “Bent,” a tale oftwo homosexual men in theconcentration camp of Dachau in the1930’s.

Soon after, “Repent Amarillo” listedAvenue Ten on their website as a “gaytheatre;” Avenue Ten contacted“Repent Amarillo” in hopes ofscheduling a meeting to discuss thisapparent misunderstanding, but“Repent Amarillo” refused. “RepentAmarillo” managed to shut down their space on 10th Avenue on the groundsthat the venue was a retail space, not performance.

“Avenue Ten’s” current, temporary location is the Masonic Lodge on 6thAvenue. Michaels says they are hoping to permanently acquire the WrecksTheatre and to restore it into a true theatre and lounge for all people andall groups, college-age and senior citizens, locals and tourists, because,after all, “The arts know no age.”

Some of Avenue Ten’s upcoming shows include’“Fat Pig” by Neil Labut and“The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman. For information about AvenueTen and upcoming Shows, visit their website at http://www.myspace.com/avenue10.

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out, and when the customer’s ready, the stopwatch clicks. The challenge is

to eat 12 Blazing Wings in six minutes. Many have tried, many have failed.

But, the unofficial record is 1:21. The winner’s picture is put on the wall for

others to see, and as unofficial bragging rights.

Wings come in batches of 6,

12, 18, 24 or 50 for tradi-

tional, or 8, 12, 24 and 50

for boneless. But during the

week, there are some wing

specials.

Tuesday nights, traditional-

style wings are only $.40

each, and on Thursdays,

boneless wings are $.60

each. Wednesdays is bone-

less tenders for $1.00.

In addition to the wings, burgers, wraps and salads, as well as an array of

appetizers, can be found on the menu, with the appetizer sampler the most

popular. Southwest Dippers, mozzarella sticks, buffalo chips (thin-cut fries)

are just a few of the appetizers served at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Happy hour is Monday -Friday, 4 to 7pm, with a choice of over twenty

beers on tap and a full service bar. Each month is a different beer of the

month, where you can buy a 23 ounce draft for $3.25. They also have daily

specials, and food and drink are served until 1:30 am. Green Beer is served

on Saint Patrick’s Day, as well.

During big games, such as the Superbowl, or college playoff games, Buf-

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to accommodate the extra crowd. In addition the UFC and Dallas Cowboys

games also draw big crowds. The establishment supports several college

teams, including University of Texas, Oklahoma State University and Texas

Tech. If there are a lot of fans of a particular college in attendance, the

University’s fight song will be played over the sound system. With of the

number of Buffalo Wild Wings across the country, they have a special deal

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favorite team play on any one of the 11 big screen, or 42 regular screen

TV’s. Special events, such as the Inauguration, or other big news, are also

broadcast. During “March Madness”, every single game is played in it’s

entirety.

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minutes. Although there are no reservations, the restaurant will hold tables

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arts & leisureThu., Mar. 5Library Story Time: Southwest Branch 10am every Weekday. • Amarillo Public

Library-359-2094Happy Hour: Buy Two Drinks for the Price of one Every Thursday from 6pm til 8pm.

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Fri., Mar. 6First Friday Art Trail: Showcase Fabulous Works of Art. • Lubbock TXLamplight Theater’s “Peter Pan” 7:30pm • Amarillo Globe News CenterFirst Friday Art Walk: Citywide Art Walk Stroll amoung the displays at The Galleries

at Sunset Center. 6 to 9pm. • The Galleries at Sunset Center

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Amarillo Gorillas vs Oklahoma City Blazers 7:05pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Peddler Show Trade Show: 3pm-8pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Happy Hour: Buy two drinks for the price of one Every Friday from 6pm til 8pm.• Hastings 2020 S. Georgia

Arena Cross: March 6-7 • Amarillo National Center (806)376-7767

Sat., Mar. 7Fourth Annual Chuck Wagon Cook Off: Call for Information 1-888-842-8080

• Boerne Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

Lamplight Theater’s “Peter Pan” 2:30pm & 7:30pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

WTAMU Formal Dance: 7pm-11pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Amarillo Gorillas vs Rocky Mountain Rage 7:05pm • Amarillo Civic Center

(806) 378-3096

Peddler Show Trade Show: 9am-6pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Children’s Festival: INDIA! music, dance, art, food, stories, games, and more

• Amarillo Museum of Art (806)371-5050

Lyric Entertainment: 8pm • Amarillo High School

Regional History Day: Students in grades 6th-12th are challenged to improve

their research, analytical, and communication skills with this fun competition.

• Panhandle Plains Museum (806)651-2244

Panhandle Team Penning: March 7 and 8. 9am • Amarillo National Center(806)376-7767

Sun., Mar. 8Lamplight Theater’s “Peter Pan” 2:30pm • Amarillo Globe News CenterPeddler Show Trade Show: 11am-4pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Mon., Mar. 9Fellowship of Christians Athletes Banquet: 5:30pm-9pm • Amarillo Civic Center

(806) 378-3096Lamplight Theater’s “Peter Pan” 9:30am & 12:45 pm • Amarillo Globe News CenterMusic in the Gardens: gates open at 7:00pm and the Performance is at 7:30pm til 8:30pm.

• Amarillo Botanical Garden (806) 352-6513

Tue., Mar. 10Cal Farley’s 70th Anniversary Banquet 7pm-10:30pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Lamplight Theater’s “Peter Pan” 9:30am & 12:45pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

Potter County 4H practice: March 10, 17, 24,31. 7-9pm • Amarillo National Center

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Wed., Mar. 11Library Story Time: North Branch and also at the Northwest Branch 10:30am Every

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Thu., Mar. 12Lamplight Theater’s “Peter Pan” 9:30am & 12:30pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

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UIL Orchestra Contest 8am-8pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

North Texas Spring Quarter Horse Show: March 12-15. 8am • Amarillo National Center

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Amarillo Gorillas vs Arizona Sundogs 7:05pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Amarillo’s Largest Garage Sale: 12pm-7pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Sat., Mar. 14Texas Family Workshop: Families learn basic outdoor skills reservations required

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Sun., Mar. 15Test N Tune: gates open at noon until 6pm • Amarillo Dragway:622-2010

Texas Family Workshop: Families learn basic outdoor skills reservations required

Call 806-488-2227 • Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Merle Haggard: 7:30pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

Amarillo Gorillas vs Odessa Jackalopes 4:05pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Mon., Mar. 16Lego Fanatics: Lego Mania will be held during Spring Break 16th-19th from

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Music in the Gardens: Gates open at 7:00pm and the performance is at 7:30pm

til 8:30pm. • Amarillo Botanical Garden (806) 352-6513

Tue., Mar. 17World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions Show:

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Wed., Mar. 18World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions Show:

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• Amarillo Museum of Art (806)371-5050

Amarillo Gorillas vs New Mexico Scorpions

7:05pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Fri., Mar. 20Canyon Night Hike: Hike the Juniper Riverside Trail with park staff. call for

Information 806-488-2227 • Panhandle Plains: Palo Duro Canyon

Western Collectibles Trade Show: 9am-6pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Sat., Mar. 21St. Patrick’s Festival: Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day at city park with Highland Games,

Irish folk music, arts & crafts, carnival and parade. Call for information 254-445-3422

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Amarillo Gorillas vs Rocky Mountain Rage 7:05pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Western Collectibles Trade Show: 8am-6pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Panhandle Cutting Horse Assn.: March 21-22 9am • Amarillo National Center

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Original Team Roping: March 21-22 9am • Amarillo National Center (806)376-7767

Sun., Mar. 22Western Collectibles Trade Show: 8am-1pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

WTA&M Concert: 8pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

Mon., Mar. 23Worldview Warriors: 9am and 7:15pm • San Jacinto Christian Academy

Tue., Mar. 24Worldview Warriors: 8:30am • San Jacinto Christian Academy

Wed., Mar. 25Alvarado Road Show: 7pm • Palo Dura Baptist: Wilderado TX

Fri., Mar. 27Amarillo Hardware Market Trade Show: 8am-5pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Amarillo Symphony: 8pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

Sat., Mar. 28Native American Presentation: John and Judy Madden discuss the Comanche

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• Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Amarillo Symphony: 8pm • Amarillo Globe News Center

Amarillo Hardware Market Trade Show: 8am-4pm • Amarillo Civic Center

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Cat Show: 9am-4pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

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The Thirsting: 6:30pm • St.Francis Church

Sun., Mar. 29Test N Tune & Ladies Day Race: gates open at Noon until 6pm

• Amarillo Dragway: 622-2010

Mon., Mar. 30Music in the Gardens: Gates open at 7:00pm and the performance is at

7:30pm til 8:30pm. • Amarillo Botanical Garden (806) 352-6513

Tue., Mar. 31Broadway Show “Annie” 7:30pm • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

By Amy Baucom

There’s a new eatery in Canyon. Located next to the Holiday Inn Express, at2611 4th Avenue, is Buffaloes Southwest Cafe. Recognizable by it’s pink front,the cafe opened October 20th, 2008 with the tag line, “World Famous Wings”.Although the franchise is locally owned, there are 57 Buffaloes Cafe’s in theUS, as well as locations in Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico, and Iraq. The Canyoncafe is locally owned by DrewAlexander, and overseen by Di-rector of Operations KevinSimms.

Buffaloes Southwest Cafe offersan array of food, appetizers, anddesserts, and has a full servicebar. They are the first full servicebar in Canyon, with a full alco-hol permit that allows them toserve not only beer and wine, butother spirits, too. But Simms saysthe cafe takes a responsibility with alcohol, and that they are a restaurant, nota bar.

The menu consists of burgers, wraps, salads and ribs, with ribs and Buffalowings being the biggest sellers. Their biggest seller on the appetizer menu isthe Trailblazer Sampler and Southwest Egg rolls. All of their sauces are madefrom scratch in the kitchen, including their Vidalia Onion sauce, and barbequesauce. Soups, Queso, and tortilla chips are also made fresh, as nothing comesout of a can at Buffaloes Cafe. Although they serve Buffalo wings, they do notserve boneless wings, but do have a boneless chicken tenders platter. Theircorn on the cob is deep fried, and the Buffalo wings are fried using peanut oilin three different stages. Once to blanch, then to cook, and lastly, to crispthem. The wings come in flavors ranging from Lemon Pepper, Honey Barbequeand Coconut Jerk. There is no fried fish on the menu, but they do offer salmon.

Simms, a West Texas A & M Univer-sity Alum, is a huge supporter of theHerdsmen Organization, the care-takers of the WTAMU mascot, Thun-der X. The back room, which can beused for meetings or private parties,is aptly named the Herdsmen Room.The Herdsmen Room boasts a bigscreen TV, can be used for PowerPoint presentations, and seats be-tween 40-45 people. The Herdsmen

organization, which is advised by Shawn Burns of the University Police De-partment, holds a meeting in the Herdsmen Room once a month. Therefore,the Herdsmen and their wives or girlfriends are given a 10% discount on alltheir meals. One day amonth, 10% of all meal salesare given to the Herdsmen tohelp defray expenses the or-ganization might incur. Youcan buy a stuffed buffalo atthe hostess stand, and thecost of them also are donatedto the Herdsmen. Simmshopes to have Thunder X andthe Herdsmen at the cafeonce a month, but dates arestill pending on that.

Check out the 900-pound statue of a buffalo, famous for her role in the epicDances With Wolves. Actual arrow marks can be seen in the hide, and sheover looks the main dining room.

Buffaloes Southwest Cafe is going to being to offer catering, and providesroom service for the neighboring Holiday Inn Express. Party platters are avail-able, including chicken tender platters, that can be delivered. Or, opt for thecurbside-to-go service, where the staff will bring your order to your car.

The staff at Buffaloes is friendly, dedicated and fun, and most have been withthe cafe since its opening. Smoking is allowed in the bar area, with a sepa-rate air conditioning system to help keep the smoke from drifting into themain dining area.

They stay open late for the musical drama, “Texas”, and on Wednesdays, kidseat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Next time you’re in Canyon, go towhere the buffalo really do roam, and try Buffaloes Southwest Cafe.

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With chips and salsa.**No Side Choices**

........... 1 - $5.95 2 - $6.95 3 - $7.95Meaty Fettuccine Mozzarella MeltFettuccine with meaty marinara andmelted mozarella *One Side Choice.....................$6.95

Char Grilled TilapiaHomemade tarter sauce & a lemon. .....................$7.95Seabass Vera CruzGreen chile cream sauce ....................................$11.95Texas Cordon BlueDeep fried chicken breasts breaded withblue cornmeal stuffed with bacon,mozzarella, jack and jalapenos.With honey mustard cream sauce. ........................$7.9516 oz. RibeyeBlack Angus 16 oz. ribeye charbroiled. ..............$18.956 oz. FiletBlack Angus 6 oz. charbroiled. ..........................$20.95Ribeye for 2 1 lb. Ribeye, choice of4 sides & complimentary cobbler ......................$22.95Prime Rib 12 oz. or 16 oz.Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish & Fresh

Horseradish. “On Request.” .. $19.95 & $22.95Filet for 2 Two 6oz Filets, choice of4 sides, & a complimentary cobbler...................$40.95Prime Rib for 2 16oz Prime rib,choice of 4 sides & a complimentary cobbler ....$24.95