By Jenny Goode LBSW, MS, CEO for Betty Hardwick CenterThree years ago, I had the opportunity to meet a young man named Kevin Hines, who shared the story of his suicide attempt - a jump from the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000. Since the bridge's construction in 1937, more than 1600 people have jumped to their … Continue Reading
On My #EventsToBeScene October Edition
Halloween season is upon us and Abilene has plenty for you and the family to do this spooky time of year. Here is some of the stuff I am looking … Continue Reading
Academy of Music to help Philharmonic reach wider audience
Contributed by the Abilene PhilharmonicHelping every demographic and generation of the community have access to music has been a pillar … Continue Reading
In-Law Suites: Holding Space
“Holding space for another person is incredibly profound. When you hold space for someone, you bring your entire presence to them. You walk along … Continue Reading
Family Fair Fun
If you’re from Abilene, you know that when the fair comes, the rain comes. After a long, wet week, it finally dried up, and I took advantage of … Continue Reading
Abilene Arts Groups Reach Out To Special Groups Around Abilene
Contributed by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Camp started out rough for one little boy. He was recently adopted and feeling dejected that his biological mother had left him. He seemed bound and determined … Continue Reading
The Shed Market
By Vikki Head Photography by Beth DukesFAMILY TRADITION The owners of The Shed Market, Byron and Stacie Stephenson, are carrying on and expanding a family business that started almost 30 years ago. Byron’s … Continue Reading
Abilene’s West Texas Fair
Funnel Cakes, Ferris Wheels and Tractor Pulls – Oh My!! By April Mercer Each September on the eastern border of our sweet city, we Abilenians have the opportunity to experience a sensory overload when the West … Continue Reading
From the Executive Director
From the Executive Director The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council invests nearly $70,000 into local arts programming through a program called HeARTS for the ARTS every year. Grants are given for school tours of … Continue Reading