Contributed by the Abilene Philharmonic Helping 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...]
Abilene Arts Groups Reach Out To Special Groups Around Abilene
Contributed by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Camp started out rough for one little boy. He was recently adopted and feeling dejected that his biological mother had left him. He seemed bound and determined not to let his disposition be shifted by Camp Courage, a Hendrick Hospice Care camp for children who have experience loss of a loved one. But over time, the boy … [Read more...]
Star Wars and the Abilene Philharmonic
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...]