A long time ago in a concert hall not so far away... The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra put on a Star Wars themed performance this weekend. Michael and I have been planning on attending since we first learned about the concert earlier this year. Michael, along with his older brother and their closest friends, grew up loving Star Wars. This past year they had a count down … [Read more...]
Guild Orchestrates Fundraising for Abilene Philharmonic
By Judith Phaneuf, community volunteer and Abilene Philharmonic Guild member The Abilene Philharmonic Guild spends each spring focusing on recruiting new members, renewing current members and dreaming up grand ways to promote Abilene’s live symphonic music. Established in 1953, the Abilene Philharmonic Guild has a rich legacy of innovative and successful fundraising … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Tackles Holidays with Special Guest
Audiences at the Abilene Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops concert are in for a real treat when special guest artist Ben Utecht takes the microphone. Ben is a former tight end for the Indianapolis Colts. Rare is the man who exemplifies faith, strength and heart-felt authenticity. Growing up, Ben not only had a natural talent for sports – leading the Hastings High School Raiders … [Read more...]
Abilene Philharmonic Association: Struttin’ Under the Symphony Stars
Drs. Edward Brandecker and Roberta Kalafut hosted Struttin’ Under the Symphony Stars on May 16, 2013. During this event, the Abilene Philharmonic Association launched its Legacy Society, a three-year financial commitment to the orchestra. New Legacy Society supporters were treated to a lovely evening of dinner and dancing under the stars. For more of the party pix … [Read more...]
Philharmonic: Belles and Beaus
The Belles and Beaus program grew out of a desire for the Philharmonic Guild to honor the hard work of their members by providing a program for their sons and daughters. This program would enrich their children’s lives by instilling the parents’ love for volunteerism and providing them the needed hours of community service now required by colleges today. It is a program that … [Read more...]