The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature launched the new “Virtual School Tour” to coincide with the fall exhibition opening of “What Might You Do? The Art of Christian Robinson.” Like so many other cultural institutions around the world, the NCCIL knew that few, if any, traditional school field trips are likely this school year because of the ongoing … [Read more...]
Creating a Community: The State Epileptic Colony in Abilene
For most of our human history, the perceptions of epilepsy and the people who suffered from it have been rooted in superstitious ideas. For centuries, epileptics were seen as carriers of a dangerously contagious disease, accused of demon possession, or simply viewed as insane. These beliefs may sound far-fetched to us now, but the study and observation of epileptic individuals … [Read more...]
The Arts Amid a Pandemic: Confronting COVID with Creativity
Going to the dogs isn’t always a bad thing—as the Children’s Performing Arts Series will show when it “goes to the dogs” with a performance of Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience at the Taylor County Expo Center on March 27. In response to the pandemic and crowd limitations, CPAS has become more creative this season. The organization put together a show lineup that … [Read more...]
Interview with Angelo Xiang Yu
Violinist Angelo Xiang Yu will be performing Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with the Abilene Philharmonic on Saturday, April 17 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Angelo recently shared how he got started on the violin, his award-laden 2019, and more. Q: What drew you to the violin over other instruments? A: Every instrument has its own characteristics, but the violin is the closest … [Read more...]
Burundi-Born Artist Presents Abilene with ‘Imaginative Interpretations’
Take a drive down South 3rd Street in Abilene’s iconic SoDA District, and you’ll find a fluorescent pink wall bearing a multicolored painting of an abstract face. This striking mural was created by local artist Anthia Nibizi, one of the artists to be featured in a special exhibit debuting at the Center for Contemporary Arts during Black History Month. Born in Burundi, in … [Read more...]