Dallas artist Gail Norfleet remembers precisely when her enchantment with flowers began. She recalls the memory fondly in a 2015 video interview with Urban Art & Antiques: “Two summers ago, I rented a little house in Santa Fe—a little casita—and it had a flower garden growing all the way around it. Hollyhocks, poppies, columbine…just wonderful.” She stayed there for a … [Read more...]
Juana Martinez-Neal Exhibition
This October, the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature will be woven with beauty as Peruvian illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal opens her exhibition Threads of Origin/Hilos de Origen. Juana Martinez-Neal is the recipient of the 2019 Caldecott Honor for “Alma and How She Got Her Name” (Candlewick Press), her debut picture book as author-illustrator. She is also … [Read more...]
New Broadway season includes “Book of Mormon”
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...]