February 25, 2013 'John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean', a black light puppet show, takes kids on an amazing undersea adventure that will captivate your childrens' imagination. Treat the kids to a one-of-a-kind show, coming to Abilene's Paramount Theatre on Sunday, March 3rd. Tickets are on sale now.
To many, St. Patrick's Day is all about drinking green beer. But, if you really wanna be like the Irish, drink a red or dark/black beer, like Killian's Irish Red or Guiness. But, regardless of the color of beer, it's good to know some of the places around Abilene to visit to get your 'fill'
February 19, 2013 It's planting season once again and this year you can give your home that 'professionally landscaped' look, with help from the Abilene Public Library and Scott Warren, director of landscape and grounds at Abilene Christian University. The theme for this years workshop is, “Put Color into Your Landscape.” By using a wide variety of low maintenance perennials and annuals, Warren says he'll show you some easy ideas and shortcuts that help in keeping a well maintained landscape looking great.
February 19, 2013 With the Academy Awards coming up on Sunday, February 24th. The Abilene Community Theatre (ACT) will be rolling out the red carpet and hosting an "Oscars" like party at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in downtown Abilene, complete with entertainment, food, beverages, decorations and more. All this is being done to announce the 59th season of the Abilene Community Theatre, Sunday from 2:00 PM till 5:00 PM.
February 18, 2013 We all know the dangers of texting and driving, yet many still do it. There are those that say "I only do it at stop lights" whatever the excuse is, the fact still remains texting and driving can have deadly results. Research has shown that high school and university students are more inclined to text while driving. That said, to better educate their students, Texas State Technical Institute has secured the Texas Reality Education for Drivers (RED) simulator. Students (or anyone for that matter) that would like to take the RED for a spin can, starting at 10:00 AM Wednesday at TSTC Abilene.
February 18, 2013 Abilene's own Larry Gatlin will be in the Abilene area for 4 days in March. Three of those days will be with his musical "The Texas Flyer" which features the HSU theatre and musical departments, March 20-22. The last evening is a very special 'unplugged' event with Larry, on March 23.
February 18, 2013 Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers got their start right here in Abilene when they won a talent contest held at Hardin-Simmons University. They, of course, went on to a very successful country music career that garnered many awards including a Grammy. Now Larry Gatlin is back with a musical written and starring the man himself.
February 18, 2013 Have you been to the sporting goods store lately? How about those super stores that sell guns and ammo? The gun stores and pawn shops aren't much different either. Everywhere you go people are looking for guns or ammo. This weekend West Texans are in luck because the Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show is back, February 23rd and 24th at the Taylor Country Expo Center. The Silver Spur folks also invite vendors of all kinds from handmade arts and crafts to jewelry and survival gear.
February 18, 2013 The Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene will hold their 57th annual Chili Day and Auction on Saturday, February 23, at the Abilene Civic Center. The Kiwanis take much pride in the fact that they donate monies and assist many local charities with the resources raised for the Chili Day and Auction.To purchase tickets to the event, simply ask a Kiwanis Club member or get them at the door.
February 14, 2013 When I first came across this I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to be a shooter or the pilot. I think, this is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. It's called "Gnat Shooting" and it's like Skeet/Sporting clays, but instead of shooting at little orange clay discs you're shooting at a 'drone airplane' loaded with pyrotechnic charges on-board. When you hit the drone it will either explode a cloud of white smoke or a 'direct hit' will down the airplane. These ATS Gnat Shoots have become very popular sport that charitable organizations are using them as fundraisers.
February 14, 2013 Hayes Carll has carved his niche in the music industry. He is a clever, quirky, sarcastic country/Americana singer and songwriter who has the ability to connect with music lovers across genres lines. Along with special guest Rob Baird, Hayes Carll is coming to the Lucky Mule Saloon on Friday, February 15th.
February 14, 2013 With the holidays behind us and spring on the way, I've often wondered "what happens to the Chorus of Abilene during the off season? Do they still practice their singing throughout the year?" The answer is yes, the Chorus Abilene continues to entertain by singing at different venues and events, some open to the public and a lot that are private functions only. This weekend will be an awesome opportunity to check out how the practicing has been going as the Chorus Abilene puts on a variety show at the McM Elegante' Hotel.
