Madi Melbourne will never forget the first Children’s Art + Literacy Festival (CALF) she attended as a high school senior volunteering at the Big Country Home Educators concession stand. “It was one of the most magical experiences,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect, but I ended up falling in love with the whole concept.” Over the next six years, Melbourne finished … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Marks Maestro’s 20th Year with Festive Season
Make plans to join the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra for the opening night of its 74th season on Sept. 21 at the Abilene Convention Center. The 2024-2025 season holds special significance, as Maestro David Itkin celebrates his 20th year as Music Director. Listeners are invited to step onto the red carpet and enjoy mingling with fellow patrons while taking in the sounds of … [Read more...]
White Buffalo Hide on Display at Frontier Texas
White buffalo hide now on display History is a vital aspect of the educational system. The process of learning about the past allows students to understand the historical perspective and context of the world around them. This in turn helps to better prepare future leaders and change-makers in our society for the complicated path toward understanding and progress. In 1876, … [Read more...]
Grace Exhibit Celebrates ‘For Love of the Land’
For Love of the Land: Painting the Texas Landscape showcases the work of historic and contemporary painters in a beautiful expression of love for the alluring nature of the state’s ever-changing terrain. You do not have to travel far in Texas to experience vast panoramic views. The skies here stretch farther and wider than most people can imagine; sunrises and sunsets are … [Read more...]
The Grace’s New Science Center at Abilene Heritage Square
The Grace Museum is making plans to partner with an exciting community project called Abilene Heritage Square. This project is the transformation of the 1924 Abilene High School (later Lincoln Middle School) at the intersection of South 1st and Grape Streets into a multi-use facility now known as Abilene Heritage Square (AHS). This eight-acre space that has served the community … [Read more...]