One of Abilene’s most fun traditions is Art Walk. Gathering with the community downtown is definitely a pro to living in a smaller town. This month's theme was “Dog Walk,” and a bunch of pooches and their owners gathered around for art, music and lots of wagging tails. It was awesome to see how many dog lovers there are in Abilene. I met a lot of really unique people and … [Read more...]
Modern Weaving DIY at The Grace
Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard. Now, here's the truth. You can't really learn how to weave and finish a project in two hours. But I was so excited I went straight home after the class and … [Read more...]
Dirty Dancing in Abilene
Dirty Dancing is an American classic with a deceitful name. It’s not about the dancing, even though there is plenty of dancing involved. It’s about a young woman’s coming of age. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the original 1987 film and I was struck anew last week at the stage performance. I never realized, or maybe I forgot, how much that story resonates with me as a … [Read more...]
#EventsToBeScene: March 2018
Beware the Ides of March. This year is already flying by. Our monthly round-up of our fav local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. March 3 The Abilene Philharmonic Guild Gold Medallion Ball "Retreat to Shangri-La" with Grande Dame Portia Moore and Golden Charm Gaylor Neatherlin will take place at the Abilene … [Read more...]
Abilene Christian University’s Production of CATS
It knocked our socks off. Abilene Christian University puts on a good homecoming show. Based on T. S. Eliot’s poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, with music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this musical tells the story of a tribe of street cats who call themselves the Jellicles. The musical takes place in one night under a “Jellicle” moon where they must make a … [Read more...]