Events

The 'Turkey Day 5K' is set for Saturday, November 17th, and will begin at the Abilene Civic Center northwest parking lot. The event is hosted by Hardin-Simmons University’s (HSU) Student Congress and Student Activities organizations. The Turkey Day 5K is open to anyone who wants to participate and is a fundraiser to benefit Connecting Caring Communities. The Abilene Runners Club will assist the HSU student organization with the Turkey Day 5K.

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Live music, on a regular basis is back in Sweetwater, it's being put on by the same folks that have the 'Texas Theater,' Vicki and Weston Pyburn. The Pyburn's are big 'Texas/Red Dirt Music' fans, so it's no wonder there's been as bit of activity at Java Jax. Hudson Moore recently played Java Jax and now Oklahoma picker Susan Herndon is scheduled to appear this Saturday November 10th.

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I saw a concert poster poster promoting that 'Brenda Kay will be doing and acoustic set with the Caprock Drifter on Friday, November 2nd in Brownwood at the famed Dukes Pub and Grub.' Which got me asking "is there was any new music from Brenda Kay out yet?" I believe in the old adage "if you ask you will receive." I asked and I got a couple of replies and the low and behold in my 'in-box' I got a Brenda Kay email.

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The annual Stamford Memorial Hospital Health Fair will take place this Thursday, October 25th. Don't miss out on a lot of free health screenings, a flu shot clinic, medical vendors, drug reps, and the food bank will all be on hand accepting applications and assisting those that are in need. Remember this event is free.

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Over 50 million people worldwide have been entertained by the Cirque Dreams style of entertainment. Both Cirque Dreams and Founder Neil Goldberg have garnered international attention and tons of accolades for the 'Dreams' form of entertainment. From what I've seen it's nothing less than spectacular. The critically acclaimed 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' is coming to Abilene November 13th.

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Take a little trip back in time, back to when transportation involved a horse or mule, cooking a meal involved stoking the fire and the buffalo roamed the plains of West Texas. The Friends of the Abilene State Park Association is holding a Frontier Day at the State Park in Buffalo Gap on Saturday November 3rd. Dawn Capps, Park Ranger says "there will be activities and events that will appeal to all ages." Here are the rest of the details.

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Granger Smith is a man of many talents. The College Station-based singer/songwriter takes his music seriously, yet has a fun side and a different sense of humor that you don't normally find in a musician. Just ask his alter-ego, Earl Dibbles, Jr. (yes, his alter-ego has his own website). Granger also puts on a great live show, and he will be playing at Southern Nights Dancehall on Saturday night, November 3rd.

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The Center for Contemporary Arts in Abilene will be holding its fall fundraiser entitled 'Dia de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life' on Friday, November 2nd. The evening includes a candlelight Mexican dinner, live

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Abilene Christian University (ACU) will be hosting a homecoming celebration to beat the band. Complete with a carnival, a concert and a fireworks show. All on ACU's campus this coming Friday, October 19th. All events are open to the public. As I experienced earlier this year, when it comes to ACU's athletics celebrations they go all out. This Friday will be no exception, check it out.

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Typically Safety City is only open to first and third graders that are there for an educational program. However, on Saturday, October 27th from 4 pm  until 7 pm Abilene's Safety City will be hosting it's 'First Annual Safety City Fall Fest.' for trick or treating and other fun stuff. Here's whats going on.

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The Abilene Derby Dames are set to take on the East Texas Bombers in some Roller Derby action that promises a night for the whole family to enjoy.

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Getty Images, Jason MerrittLee Brice is taking the country music scene by storm. After having great success with his debut album, 'Love Like Crazy', Lee released 'Hard 2 Love' earlier this year. Not only did it reached #2 on the country album charts, but the first single, 'Woman Like You' went to #1 on the country singles chart, and currently sits at #5 with the title track to his latest CD. A 'Best New Artist of the Year' CMA Award nominee, Lee Brice is coming to the Lucky Mule Saloon in Abilene on Thursday, November 8th. Talented Texas singer/songwriter Mike Ryan will open the show.

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