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...]
Frontier Texas Celebrates Grand Reopening
The Frontier Texas staff and board of directors spent over a decade planning and preparing the facility to serve the next generation. After 20 years since its opening day the time finally came to renovate and expand the facility. After one full year of construction, working alongside Weatherl & Associates and the Crowe Group, Inc., the new spaces were ready. On March 1, … [Read more...]
Exhibit Explores Environmental Challenges Through Art and Poetry
A new exhibition is coming soon to The Grace Museum that is sure to intrigue visitors! The Great Turning: We Gather, We Grow, We Tend is a two-person show with serious environmental themes and enormous impact. Created by two women from Austin, visual artist Hollis Hammonds and poet Sasha West are a collaborative team known as Hammonds + West. Their unique installations … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Celebrating 75th Season
The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra will proudly celebrate its 75th consecutive concert season in 2025-2026. This seismic milestone represents not just decades of artistic excellence, but also an unwavering commitment to community engagement and the performance of world-class orchestral music in West Texas’ Big Country. This landmark season promises to be a dynamic blend of … [Read more...]
Ballet Folklorico Keeps Cultural Heritage Alive
The award-winning Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Muñoz Academy is using dance, music and art to change lives and make a positive impact on the world. “We want to inspire all individuals who share our passion for our cultural heritage through unity, support, strength and commitment,” said Alvaro Muñoz, the group’s executive director and artistic director. Muñoz is the nephew … [Read more...]