Do you often wonder about the nature of the universe? Do you like to understand how the human body works, how rockets launch or how wind generates energy? The Grace Museum is busy building a new space where answer-seekers like you can have fun exploring the amazing world of science! Currently taking shape at the old Abilene High School campus located at 1699 South 1st Street … [Read more...]
Art for Christmas: A Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to discover meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. At the Center for Contemporary Arts, we’re proud to support more than 90 local artists, ensuring that you’ll find an original piece of artwork to fit every taste and budget. Our retail gallery, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., … [Read more...]
Children’s Performing Arts Series: 40th Anniversary Season
The Children’s Performing Arts Series (CPAS) in Abilene is thrilled to announce its spectacular 40th anniversary season — a milestone celebration you won’t want to miss! Since 1985, CPAS has delighted families and inspired young minds by bringing professional, nationally touring children’s theater productions to Abilene. This year’s line-up is a joyful tribute to four … [Read more...]
Abilene Philharmonic Launches 75th Anniversary Season
The Abilene Philharmonic proudly launches its 75th Anniversary Season with Opening Night on Saturday, September 27. This landmark event kicks off a season of unforgettable music and community celebration, honoring 75 years of orchestral excellence in the Big Country. The evening begins with an elegant Opening Night Soirée, sponsored by Clear Fork Bank, and is followed by a … [Read more...]
Gail Norfleet: Connecting Faraway Places
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...]