This week's #EventsToBeScene post is about the Brushlettering class at The Grace Museum. Okay, so brushlettering isn’t exactly the kind of handlettering that will work for something small like a party invite. Let me explain. With a brush you are going to be building much larger letters that will fit on an invitation or car of any kind. Here’s the thing though, it’s a very … [Read more...]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: January 2018
Happy New Year Abilene! We are looking forward to another great year full of fun local events. These are the opening events for the month of January that we recommend and are excited to share with you! Check them out. Jan. 4, 6-8 p.m. DIY Basic Brush Hand Lettering. Registration required at www.thegracemuseum.org/programs The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. ￨325.673.4587 ￨ … [Read more...]
5 Reason’s Why You Wish You Were Invited to the Hardin Simmons University Christmas Party
Every year Hardin Simmons University goes all out with the Christmas lights. To celebrate the holiday season, they throw a Christmas party on the lawn and have a big ceremony around the lighting of the campus. Meaning basically, that they turn all the lights on at once, but still. It’s pretty magical. Santa may or may not make an appearance. Usually, there is some hot … [Read more...]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: December 2017
Now that Thanksgiving is over we have nothing before us but the Christmas holiday, and the accompanying holiday events. Check it. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. "A Sleeping Beauty Christmas" at the Paramount Theatre. An original musical based on the classic fairy tale, but with a holiday twist! King Humphrey and Queen Bea are so delighted at the December birth of their daughter … [Read more...]
An Abilene Christmas Tradition of 30 Years
There’s truly no better way to enjoy the Nutcracker Ballet than through the eyes of a child. Unless you are going to see it performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in London, but I digress. Let me rephrase. There is no better way to recognize the uniquely magical feeling of this Christmas classic than through the eyes of a little girl. This year, these two … [Read more...]