Abilene Auditorium at the Abilene Convention Center and Nederlander National Markets recently announced the 2025- 2026 Broadway in the Big Country season. This marks the second season of this exciting partnership. The new lineup includes four touring shows – the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, “The Book of Mormon;” the smash-hit musical comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire;” the … [Read more...]
The Abilene Philharmonic’s Belles and Beaus Program: Cultivating Young Leaders in the Arts
The Abilene Philharmonic’s Belles and Beaus program stands as a testament to the organization’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of community leaders and arts enthusiasts. Established by the Abilene Philharmonic Guild, this initiative offers middle and high school students from Abilene and surrounding areas a unique opportunity to engage with the arts while … [Read more...]
Celebrating Abilene’s School History
“We’ve got spirit! Yes, we do! We’ve got spirit! How about you?” This age-old cheer has been used to generate excitement in stadiums and on sports fields around the country since the early 1900s. School spirit runs deep in the heart of Abilene. Whether you’re a proud eagle, cougar, bulldog or affiliated with one of our other local schools, The Grace Museum’s newest history … [Read more...]
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature: Tuesdays at 2
There is no shortage of fun for children and families in Abilene this summer, especially for art and literacy lovers! The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature and the Abilene Public Library are teaming up for the third year in a row to offer Tuesdays at 2, a children’s program during the month of July. For several years, the National Center for Children’s … [Read more...]
Phase 1 of New Storybook Garden Will Debut at CALF
Stephen M. Jones grew up in Albany just 34 miles northeast of Abilene in a family active in the oil and gas and banking industries and active in giving back to their community. He spent 30 years working in Austin, where he fostered a love for the arts and helped lead an effort to renovate and expand a contemporary art space called Arthouse and merge it with the Austin Art … [Read more...]