by Brad Newman

Amarillo Globe News

 

AMARILLO -- Five years ago today, Amarillo fine arts patrons celebrated the grand opening of the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.

The center at 500 S. Buchanan St. was hailed as an architectural marvel and a triumph of the city's arts community.

The project began in 1999, spearheaded by a vision and mulitmillion dollar gift of Amarillo businesswoman and philanthropist Caroline Bush Emeny.

The venue remains a centerpiece for cultural events downtown. (full story)