August is upon us, and back-to-school is lurking just around the corner. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the last few days of summer break. Abilene has a few ways we think you might take advantage of the dwindling free time.
Aug. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Paramount Film Series – “The Desk Set”
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St. ￨ 325.676.9620 ￨ www.paramount-abilene.org
Aug. 3-7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Summer Music Camp: Pirates! The Musical for campers entering grades first through fifth at the Abilene Public Library. $100 per camper; $85 each additional camper from the same family.
Chorus Abilene
1174 N 1 ￨ 673.SING ￨ P.O. Box 3358 ￨www.chorusabilene.net
Aug. 4, 4-6 p.m.
Penny Parker Klostermann will sign copies of her new wacky rhyming book, “There Was An Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight,” at Texas Star Trading Co., 174 Cypress St. Klostermann is a member of the Abilene Writers Guild. Published by Random House Children’s Books. The book goes on sale nationally Aug. 4. Hard cover; $16.99.
Aug. 5, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
YBR – InVinci-Bull Youth Bull Riders World Finals
Taylor County Expo Center, Coliseum 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene 817-822-1108, Mike Vergari
Admission: Varies. This is the largest and richest youth bull riding association in the world with 300-plus kids, from ages 4-19, who compete every year.
Aug. 6, food trucks & live music at 7:30 p.m., movie at 8:45 p.m.
ACU’s Movies on the Hill – The Lego Movie
Front lawn of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building N. Judge Ely Blvd. and Teague Blvd.
Admission: Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and arrive early for live music and fare from local food trucks. Donation requested is school supplies and socks to benefit Hendrick Home for Children
Aug. 13, 5 – 8 p.m.
ArtWalk: DogWalk
A monthly, themed arts festival in downtown Abilene presented by the Center for Contemporary Arts. This month’s event will feature Abilene Kennel Club demonstrations, and the community is invited to costume their dogs and bring them downtown.
Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
Aug. 13, 9 p.m.
Movie in the Park – The Incredibles
Rose Park Amphitheater 2605 S. 7th St., Abilene 325-734-5301, Anita Vigil
Admission: Free
Hosted by the City of Abilene Recreation and Parks division. Bring your own snacks, chairs or blankets, and the entire family.
Aug. 13, 6 p.m.
ArtRap: Street Art
In recent years, some graffiti artists have become world-renowned and highlight respected artists. Join us for a discussion about the difference between vandalism and art and how street art has grown in popularity in many areas of the country.
Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
Fall Benefit honoring Lynn Barnett
An annual event honoring a person who has made a great contribution to the arts in Abilene. Dinner by Perini Ranch Steakhouse, amazing entertainment and silent auction. Limited number of tickets available. Black Tie attire.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
Aug. 29 7 p.m.
Culinary Craft Beer Pairing
T&P Event Center 901 N. 1st St., Abilene 325-698-9544, Jo Ann Wilson
Admission: $75-Person (advance purchase only)
Featuring Rohr & Sons Brewing craft beers paired with dinner selections catered by Abi-Haus. Fundraiser for Abilene Wednesday Rotary Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 100% of proceeds will be donated to area charities.
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