The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature will be buzzing with activity during the Children’s Art & Literacy Festival June 6-8, but there are a variety of other museums to explore in Abilene and the surrounding area.Nearly any kind of museum imaginable is within a short driving distance from downtown Abilene. All kinds of history museums are available, … [Read more...]
Academy of Music to help Philharmonic reach wider audience
Contributed by the Abilene PhilharmonicHelping every demographic and generation of the community have access to music has been a pillar of the Abilene Philharmonic Association since its inception. That effort was taken to a new level this past summer with the launch of the Academy of Music.The announcement of the Academy of Music comes in partnership with another … [Read more...]
In-Law Suites: Holding Space
“Holding space for another person is incredibly profound. When you hold space for someone, you bring your entire presence to them. You walk along with them without judgment, sharing their journey to an unknown destination. Yet you’re completely willing to end up wherever they need to go.” – Lynn Hauka in a 2016 article in HuffPost Holding space is a sacred honor, and one we … [Read more...]
New exhibition features work from couple who inspired generations of artists
By Judy Tedford Deaton, The Grace Museum[Linda Ridgway portrait] Photography by Teresa Rafidi “A Visual Epilogue: Linda Ridgway and Harry Geffert” will be the first and last two-person exhibition of works on paper and sculpture by two of the most prolific and widely-recognized contemporary artists who worked together in life and in the studio for decades. The original … [Read more...]
A Round-up of Abilene’s Murals
In this issue of Abilene Scene we’ve rounded up a list and map of all the existing #streetart murals in downtown Abilene. You can download a printable copy of said map here, but in the meantime check out the names of these beauties.Shay “Pono” Mac - “Colorful Bull” Patrick Messersmith - “Haunted Waters” 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum - Pedro Rivera - … [Read more...]