07/01/2024
Join us tomorrow for the 51st Annual Stamford Art Foundation in Stamford, TX! Beautiful Western Art on display and live entertainment with Jake Ho**er and the Outsiders.
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Join us tomorrow for the 51st Annual Stamford Art Foundation in Stamford, TX! Beautiful Western Art on display and live entertainment with Jake Ho**er and the Outsiders.
Lighting up the sky might be fun, but let's remember, city limits and fireworks don't mix! π« Let's keep the celebrations legal, folks.
There will be professional fireworks displays open to the public at Clyde's 17th Annual Festival by the Lake this upcoming weekend, June 28-29th.
You can also purchase tickets for WesTex Connect's 25th Annual Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd.
Get ready to sparkle and celebrate this 4th of July with us! Join us for "A Night Full of Fireworks" and let freedom ring on canvas! Reserve your spot now:
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/abilene/event/3733955/
π€ Have a special talent you'd like to share with us? We'd love to see it! π Seniors sign up in advance at Rose Park Senior Center in the office or call βοΈ (325) 734-5300 for π Summerβs End Senior Talent Showcase Auditions July 11th.
The July/August issue of Abilene Scene is now available online. Read it today! https://ow.ly/Wjam50SkjyZ
James McMurtry live and in person at the historic Aztec Theater in Albany, Texas presented by Albany Live. Rows E-F: Reserved $75 Rows G-N: General Admission $50 James McMurtry is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor.
Winter is our slow season at SODA District Courtyard, but we have some exciting things to come!
Essence of Soul Food, LLC will be moving to the Courtyard the third weekend in February! Brigitt & Malcolm Scott put spice & love into their delicious entrees & we cannot wait to have them in The SODA District. They are the perfect fit directly behind our New Orleans inspired Airbnb called Chandeliers at SODA District Courtyard.
https://abnb.me/StvGU9tUnGb
Then in the Fall we have another announcement as we transition the Courtyard from wedding venue to activities that will be more open to the public! π
View information about this sale in San Angelo, TX. The sale starts Saturday, February 24 and runs through Sunday, February 25. It is being run by Estate Sales By Joe Pete.
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COME ON TO ABILENE SPEEDWAY OCT 14 β¦.
Thanks to Mike Freire for his photos
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SOUTHERN CHALLENGE 2023
REGISTRATION CLOSES: 40d 11h (10/14/2023 12:00 AM)
Late fees apply after 10/02/2023 12:00 AM
SUNDAY OCT 8 OPEN PRACTICE 12-4PM (gates open ) THURS OCT 12 EVENT PRACTICE NIGHT 6-10PM (gates open @ all day officially 5pm) * FRIDAY OCT 13 GATES OPEN @ 2PM *DRAW CLOSES AT 5:45 HEATS START AT 7PM (JR LIMITED HOT LAPS DURING RACE SCHEDULE) * SAT OCT 14 GATES OPEN @ 2PM * DRAW CLOSES AT 5:45 HEATS START AT 7PM
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We are excited to announce our first 2 movies for the fall beach movie line up!
π½Sept. 9th we will be screening Top Gun
We will have here for dinner
π½Sept. 23rd we will be screening Top Gun Maverick and we will have a brand new food truck, Garzilla's Food truck joining us.
πΉπΊ will be here for BOTH events so no coolers and don't forget to bring your ID!
Stay tuned for ticket information!
Event links:
Sept 9th : https://facebook.com/events/s/movie-night-at-the-beach-top-g/252550404357938/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
Sept 23rd::
https://facebook.com/events/s/movie-night-top-gun-maverick/1006651447425689/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
Fun!!!!!
Just a few more days to go until the 2023 West Texas Fair & Rodeo Parade, sponsored by H-E-B on Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 am in Downtown Abilene! Parade applications are due Friday, August 25! Click the link in our bio>Get Involved>Parade for parade guidelines and applications.
Donβt forget to eat in this heat, just saying!!!!
Just in case you need something for your home or just want to look π
Try something new!!!
AUDITION NOTICE:
The Paramount is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming youth musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY YOUNG@PART, on Oct. 1st. We are seeking young actors, ages 8-18, for a variety of roles. For complete audition information, please visit: https://www.paramountabilene.com/addams-family-auditions
Get out of the heat and enjoy this cool space!!!!
Make sure you stop by the second floor galleries of The Grace Museum to see our current exhibitions ππ¦π΄π΅ ππ³πͺπ¦π―π₯π΄ πππ: π΅π©π¦ π₯π°π¨ π’π΄ π΄πΆπ£π«π¦π€π΅ πͺπ― π§πͺπ―π¦ π’π³π΅ π±π©π°π΅π°π¨π³π’π±π©πΊ and ππ¦π€π¦π―π΅ ππ€π²πΆπͺπ΄πͺπ΅πͺπ°π―π΄: ππͺπ§π΅π΄ π°π§ π΅π©π¦ ππ°πππ¦π€π΅π°π³π΄ ππͺπ³π€ππ¦ before they close on September 16!
We knows itβs hot outside but there are plenty of things to do around town to take your mind off the heat.
Also like us on Facebook, we would sure appreciate it!!!
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! We're having a special live music event this Sunday August 5th. Wild Blue Angel Returns to the Play Faire stage with special guests from Houston, Cult of Affection!
We are ONE day out from open house!
You can find us at:
1290 South Willis Street (79605)
Look for the βLβ shaped building with the food trucks out front.
Weβre so excited to see weeks of planning fall into place for this huge community event.
We invite you to come:
-Explore our constantly growing and changing home
-Shop our small businesses
-View and purchase handmade crafts and art from our very own artists and invited vendors
-Meet our resident healers + licensed professionals and learn about services you didnβt know were waiting for you in the plaza
-Show your skills during our open mic
-Listen to the live music and vibe with our DJ
-Have your photo taken at the photo booth
-Enjoy a snack at the food trucks
-Purchase raffle tickets for assorted prizes
-Watch short films being screened in a cozy corner suite
-Get a flash sheet tattoo
-Get your face painted
-Have a drink in our newly renovated lounge
AND SO MUCH MORE !
Looking at you, looking at me....
Learn about the Jaguar and other species this Summer at the Abilene Zoo
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3w7zmvN
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Experience the fusion of illustrative art and comprehensive language throughout human history in 5 gallery exhibitions:
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RECEPTION DETAILS
Thursday, May 26 | 5-7 PM
- Galleries open for viewing
- Chief Curator Judy Deaton will be on hand to answer questions
- Refreshments served in the Loggia
Hardin-Simmons University Theatre is bringing a meta musical to the stage this weekend. tells the story of two men working to write a musical called which is about two men working to write a musicaβ¦
The Womenβs All Pro Tour, the official qualifying tour for the LPGAβs Epson Tour, will be heading to Abilene.
This April you are invited to Fort Belknap for a day of entertainment, food, and more.
Abilene Community Theatre is bringing the classic British comedy Charlieβs Aunt to the state this April. We talk to cast members to learn more about the show.
Introducing the cast of I Do Believe, hereβs Abby Ewing playing the role of Mia.π€
Abby is a freshman Theatre Major on track for a BFA. Sheβs been in multiple productions on our stage this year, but her favorite so far has been playing Cobweb in A Midsummer Nights Dream!
Come see Abby in I Do Believe, NEXT WEEK!
April 7th-10th, 2022
7:30pm
Ryan Little Theatre
See you there!β¨
Photographer: Savannah Smiles Photography
There's no place like...the Paramount! Come see these talented young actors sing and dance through the tunes you've come to love! Tickets: https://www.paramountabilene.com/event-calendar/wizard-of-oz
Abilene, TX
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