By Chip Chandler — Digital Content Producer

November dawns with theater, art shows, a retro concert, hockey and the first stirrings of Christmas. Here's a daily guide to all of your event options through Nov. 9.

Thursday

Harrington House holiday tours: The historic home's holiday tours will feature decorations designed by Helen Cole in the 1950s, a festive holiday dinner setting and designer gowns. Tours are conducted on the half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Thursday to Dec. 19, Harrington House, 1600 S. Polk. Free; reservations required. 806-374-5490)

Creative Mind Lecture Series: Amy Von Lintel, art history professor at West Texas A&M University, will give a two-part presentation on The Horrors of War and Great Art: A Productive Connection at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday. (12:30 p.m. Thursday at AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; 7 p.m. in the Bud Joyner Auditorium in the AC Downtown Campus, 1314 S. Polk St. Free.)

Autumn Reflection: Amarillo photographer Jim Livingston will display large-format versions of some of his favorite pieces in this new exhibition at ArtGecko Studio and Gallery. The opening reception will feature music by The DryLand Dreamers. (5 to 9 p.m. Thursday opening reception; hangs through Friday0. ArtGecko Studio and Gallery at The Galleries at Sunset Center, 3701 Plains Blvd., Studio 35. 806-433-9648)

Chasing Trane: The Amarillo College Department of Music and Panhandle PBS will team for this Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of a film about iconic jazz great John Coltrane. The Jim Laughlin Jazz Quartet will perform before the film. Learn more about it here. (6:30 p.m. Thursday, AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free. 806-371-5340 or 806-371-5479)

Amarillo Bulls: Amarillo's hockey team will continue its season with a game against the Lone Star Brahmas. (7 p.m. Thursday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. $13-$23 adults, $9-$23 children. 806-242-1122)

Books to Broadway: This annual fundraiser for Friends of the Amarillo Public Library's educational programs will feature a night of songs from musicals inspired by books, as well as a silent auction, cash bar, and complimentary coffee and desserts. (7 p.m. Thursday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Free. 806-378-3051)

Denise Duhamel poetry reading: The Guggenheim Fellow and award-winning poet will share her work. (7 p.m. Thursday, WT Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2486)

Decades Rewind: Soak in the nostalgia of music from the disco, funk, rock and Motown eras in this nationally touring concert/theatrical performance. (7:30 p.m. Thursday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $42; one free admission for children younger than 15 with adult purchase at box office. 806-378-3096)

WT Percussion Ensemble: The group will bang out a free concert. (7:30 p.m. Thursday, WT Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2840)

Friday

Inspirational Book Club: Join the discussion of Julie Klassen's The Painter's Daughter. (9:30 a.m. Friday, Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

Christmas Roundup: The Amarillo Museum of Art Alliance's holiday market returns for a 37th year in November with more than 150 booths. Opening day is followed by a cocktail reception from 5 to 8 p.m. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North and South Exhibit Halls, 401 S. Buchanan St. $8; $20 for cocktail reception and shopping. 806-371-5050)

Mentoring Matters: Former Dallas Cowboys star Darrin Smith will headline this luncheon for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Texas Panhandle. Smith, who was with the team when it won the Super Bowl twice, was a little brother in the program beginning in 1978. (11:30 a.m. Friday, Embassy Suites Amarillo, 550 S. Buchanan St. $100 individual, $1,000 tables; $25 for photos with Smith at 11 a.m.​ 806-351-2210)

First Friday Art Walk: The monthly stroll through The Galleries at Sunset Center will feature Natural Abstractions, a 30th-anniversary show by artist Scott Hyde at The Object Gallery, and 3 Amigos, a group show featuring Rod Getman, Charles Firestone and Ken High at Panhandle Art Center, among other shows. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday, The Galleries at Sunset Center, 3701 Plains Blvd. Free. 806-352-2706)

Amarillo Youth Choirs: The ensembles will give their fall concert. (6 p.m. Friday, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. $10 adults, $5 children 8 and younger. 806-372-1100)

Dad vs. Daughter: The battle is on in this black-light Nerf war for dads and daughters at City Studios in three sessions (6 to 7 p.m.: Elementary; 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Middle School; 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: High School). (6 to 10 p.m. Friday, City Studios, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 25. $15 for one pair, $5 for additional child. Nerf gear available, or bring own. 806-282-6573)

Great Scott! Murder Mystery Dinner: Solve a time-travel themed mystery over a catered dinner at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Performers from West Texas A&M University's Department of Art, Theatre and Dance and the Improv Agents will act out various time-displaced pop-culture icons. Only 130 seats are available each night. (6 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday. PPHM, 2503 Fourth Ave. Tickets $75 each or $140 for a pair for nonmembers; $70 and $130 for members. 806-651-2242) 

Amarillo Bulls: Amarillo's hockey team will continue its season with a game against the Lone Star Brahmas. This is Military Appreciation Night; a jersey auction following the game will benefit veterans. (7 p.m. Friday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. $13-$23 adults, $9-$23 children. 806-242-1122)

Seussical the Musical: The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy opens its season with this tuneful celebration of Dr. Seuss. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday. ALT Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. $18 ages 12 and older, $15 ages 11 and younger. 806-355-9991)

Tim Hawkins: The Christian comedian will perform. (7:30 p.m. Friday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $24 to $80, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

WT Horn Choir: The ensemble will give a free concert. (7:30 p.m. Friday, WT Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2840)

Eric Schwartz: The comedian brings his El Mero Mero Guero tour to town with Billy Galewood. (8 p.m. Friday, Bodegas, 709 S. Polk St. Cover. 806-378-5790)

The Rocky Horror Show: Actors at RR Bar will stage the cult classic musical, complete with audience interaction. (10 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday. RR Bar, 701 S. Georgia St. $12. 806-342-9000)

Saturday

Christmas Roundup: The Amarillo Museum of Art Alliance's holiday market returns for a 37th year in November with more than 150 booths. Kids can enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and crafts and cookies with the holiday duo from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North and South Exhibit Halls, 401 S. Buchanan St. $8; $20 for cocktail reception and shopping. 806-371-5050)

Gem & Mineral Show: Buy rocks and supplies at this shopping expo. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St. $3 ages 13 and older, free for children, military, police and Scouts. 806-944-5464)

YC3: Extra Life: Gamers of all kinds can take part in a 12-hour gaming marathon to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network of Amarillo. Attendees can play (casually or in tournaments) a selection of games, and professional gamers will perform live speed runs, compete against attendees and more. (11 a.m. Saturday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. $10 entry fee, plus additional fundraising options. 806-331-6936)

Seussical the Musical: The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy opens its season with this tuneful celebration of Dr. Seuss. (2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday. ALT Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. $18 ages 12 and older, $15 ages 11 and younger. 806-355-9991)

Mom vs. Son: The battle is on in this black-light Nerf war for moms and sons at City Studios in four sessions (5:30 p.m.: Ages 5 and younger; 6 to 7 p.m.: Elementary; 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Middle School; 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: High School). (5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, City Studios, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 25. $15 for one pair, $5 for additional child. Nerf gear available, or bring own. 806-282-6573)

The Grand Tour Drive-In Takeover: The popular car show will host events at drive-ins in six states, including the Sandell Drive-In in Clarendon. The event will feature the screening of an episode of the show (a follow-up to the BBC series Top Gear) and The Italian Job (2003). Learn more about the free event here. (6 p.m. Saturday, Sandell Drive-In Theatre, 12 S. Center Drive in Clarendon. Free. 806-874-0685)

Great Scott! Murder Mystery Dinner: Solve a time-travel themed mystery over a catered dinner at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Performers from West Texas A&M University's Department of Art, Theatre and Dance and the Improv Agents will act out various time-displaced pop-culture icons. Only 130 seats are available each night. (6 p.m. Saturday. PPHM, 2503 Fourth Ave. Tickets $75 each or $140 for a pair for nonmembers; $70 and $130 for members. 806-651-2242) 

Cattle Barons Ball: Red Dirt favorites The Great Divide will headline the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, which also features dinner from The Big Texan. (7 p.m. Saturday; VIP recpetion at 6 p.m. Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Tickets $250. 432-353-4306)

Celebrate the Fourth: The new Fourth Avenue Fine Art studios and gallery for Canyon artists Randy Friemel and Marsha Clements will officially open with this reception. (7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Fourth Avenue Fine Art, 1608 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Free. 806-676-1733)

Freedom Fund Banquet: Judge Morris L. Overstreet will speak at the "Equity, Equality and Justice"-themed fundraising dinner for the Amarillo NAACP. (Panhandle PBS will be honored with a media award at the event.) (7 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St. $45 adults, $25 students, $15 children 14 and younger. 806-367-6671 or 806-290-8705)

One-on-One: Learn more about how personal interaction can begin the process of ending homelessness in this fundraiser for the Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center. Art made by the homeless center's clients and inspired by a photo of an empty chair will be sold in a silent auction; the event also will feature a live auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music. (7 p.m. Saturday, Derrick Event Center, 814 S. Taylor St. Tickets $40. 806-367-8024)

The Rocky Horror Show: Actors at RR Bar will stage the cult classic musical, complete with audience interaction. (10 p.m. Saturday. RR Bar, 701 S. Georgia St. $12. 806-342-9000)

Sunday

Gem & Mineral Show: Buy rocks and supplies at this shopping expo. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St. $3 ages 13 and older, free for children, military, police and Scouts. 806-944-5464)

Christmas Roundup: The Amarillo Museum of Art Alliance's holiday market returns for a 37th year in November with more than 150 booths. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North and South Exhibit Halls, 401 S. Buchanan St. $8; $20 for cocktail reception and shopping. 806-371-5050)

Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra: The ensembles will give fall concerts. (2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. $10. 806-376-8782)

Seussical the Musical: The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy opens its season with this tuneful celebration of Dr. Seuss. (2:30 p.m. Sunday. ALT Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. $18 ages 12 and older, $15 ages 11 and younger. 806-355-9991)

Monday

Courageous Conversations: The Vietnam War: This discussion hosted by Panhandle PBS will reflect on Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's The Vietnam War with input from veterans, peace activists and others. Here's a preview. (6 p.m. Monday, Bud Joyner Auditorium at Amarillo College Downtown Campus, 1314 S. Polk St. Free. 806-371-5479)

Celebrate Autumn: Families can make fall crafts, play autumn-inspired games and enjoy storytime. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

Amarillo College Community Concert Band: The AC-sponsored band will give its first concert of the season, "Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue." (7:30 p.m. Monday, AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free. 806-371-5340)

Tuesday

Great Pumpkin Dinner: This beer dinner at Imperial Taproom will feature pumpkin in every course. (6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Imperial Taproom, 410 15th St. in Canyon. Tickets $60, plus tax. 806-452-8004)

Delicious Reads: Join the discussion of food in literature. (7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

Bernardo Santos piano recital: The pianist from Portugal's University of Aveiro will perform on the Young Artist Piano Series. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday, AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free. 806-371-5340)

Wednesday

Music Is Monumental luncheon: Student musicians of all ages will be featured at this fundraiser for Amarillo Symphony Guild's education programs and celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra. (noon Wednesday, the Loft at Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St. Free; seating is limited. 806-681-8724 or 806-655-7604)

Budweiser Clydesdales: The famed horse team will parade down Sixth Avenue in a preliminary event for the Working Ranch Cowboys Association World Championship Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show. The horses will clomp down Historic Route 66 beginning at 3 p.m. to deliver beer to the following bars: Bosco's Lounge, 2307 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Circus Room, 2309 S.W. Sixth Ave.; RR Bar, 701 S. Georgia St.; Braceros Mexican Bar & Grill, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Golden Light Cafe, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave.; The Handle Bar & Grill, 3514 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Wild Bill's Fillin' Station, 3811 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St.; and Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd.

WT Brass Choir: The ensemble will give a free concert. (7:30 p.m. Wednesday, WT Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2840)

Nov. 9

Creative Mind Lecture Series: AC choral and jazz professors Nathaniel Fryml and Jim Laughlin will discuss Battle Cries of Freedom: An Exploration of American War Tunes. (12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free.)

Working Ranch Cowboys Association World Championship Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show: Top cowpokes from around the country will compete nightly. A shopping expo also is featured. (1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 for expo, 7 p.m. Nov. 9 rodeo; continues through Nov. 12. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. Expo free; rodeo $27 to $37, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Dinosaur Club: Kids ages 6 to 10 can enjoy dinosaur stories and crafts. (4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9, Amarillo Public Library North Branch, 1500 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-381-7931)

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Great Escape Game: In time for the upcoming movie, celebrate the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series with a scavenger hunt. (4 p.m. Nov. 9, Amarillo Public Library Southwest Branch, 6801 S.W. 45th Ave. Free. 806-359-2094)

Irena Ravitskaya piano recital: The internationally touring pianist will give a guest recital at West Texas A&M University. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, WT Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2840)

Much Ado About Nothing: The beloved Shakespearean romantic comedy will get a revival in a production starring WT theater professor Royal R. Brantley as Leonato. Look for my preview next week. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 9; continues through Nov. 19. WT Happy State Bank Studio Theatre. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Outside Mullingar: An awkward, shy man and a brittle woman who live on neighboring farms in rural Ireland find love and deal with their aging parents in this comedy by John Patrick Shanley (Doubt, Moonstruck). Look for my preview next week. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 9; continues through Nov. 19. Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. Tickets $19 adults, $16 students and seniors and $13 children Thursdays and Sundays; $21 adults, $19 seniors and students and $16 children Fridays and Saturdays. 806-355-9991)

Radio Days USO Presents: Battle Cries of Freedom with the Radio Days Orchestra and Amarillo Master Chorale: The Creative Mind Lecture Series will conclude with this free concert. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free.)