Schedules are picking up with the start of school and return of fall sports, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect all the cool #EventsToBeScene that are happening this month! Check it out. We’ve got some fun things written in our classic paper planner. And we wrote them in pen. There is no going back. Sept 2, 7 pm 'Yesterday' A Beatles Tribute Band This live … [Read more...]
Robin the Rich to Feed the Poor: Another Classic Film in Abilene
The 1938 blockbuster film, The Adventures of Robin Hood, has been remade and parodied in almost every remake of Robin Hood since. I hadn’t seen the original until recently and I was surprised at how familiar it felt simply from my exposure to retellings of the story that drew inspiration from this classic. This is why I love old movies. Whether or not you are aware of it, … [Read more...]
Welcome to a New Era of Movie Going Experiences
This to the Theater has been a long time coming. Last week my husband and I got to go to the soft opening of the new theater. Anything new in Abilene is bound to attract a lot of attention, and this certainly has had its fair share. For me personally, though, I’m extra pumped about this new business. My family has always loved movies. Old, new, what have you. The … [Read more...]
Who Else Wants Homemade Popsicles?
Super into refreshing treats at this point in the year. Found these popsicle forms at the United on South 14th and thought I’d try my own popsicle recipe. I had to (“had to”) scour Pinterest for some worthy inspiration. My options included Honey Whiskey Lemonade, Strawberry Moscato, Water Melon Champagne, Strawberry Rose and Creamy Limoncello Coconut. There are WAY … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Drink for Abilene Summer Heat
Meet your new favorite refreshment: Ranch Water. I recently took a trip to Austin to help my friend move and enjoy the sights. We spent all afternoon at Barton Springs, enjoyed some absolutely delicious food at this place called Polvos and generally enjoyed ourselves. On our adventures, the next day we stumbled on a pair of sister restaurants who both claimed to have … [Read more...]