The events we are looking forward to in 2016! As we welcome the new year, we are looking forward to these exciting 2016 events.
JAN
Jan. 14, 5 – 8 p.m.
ArtWalk: Upside Down and Inside Out
A monthly, themed arts festival in downtown Abilene presented by the Center for Contemporary Arts, this month exploring how the arts express emotion. For details visit center-arts.com.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
Jan. 14
Grace After Dark
Food trucks 6–7 p.m.; Film begins at 7 p.m.
Enjoy rooftop screenings of international short films from the 24fps. Curated by the Paramount Theatre. Limited to 100; adults 18 years of age and older.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
FEB
Feb. 19, 6 p.m.
Around the World at The Grace. Guests will enjoy a new concept that will feature the decor, food, drink and music of six different countries – Brazil, Cuba, Germany, Italy, Republic of Texas and Thailand. Tickets are $100.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
Watercolor Art Class with Artist Tamberley Thomas*
Join The Grace Museum for a Watercolor Art Class featuring artist Tamberley Thomas. This class is open to all skill levels, supplies provided with expert instruction. $20 members/$25 non-members.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
MAR
March 6, 2 p.m.
Adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s classic children’s book, “The Jungle Book” tells the tale of Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by wolf parents and educated by a black panther and Baloo the bear. This memorable show at the Paramount Theatre is filled with action, drama comedy and music!
Children’s Performing Arts Series
1101 North 1st St.￨ 325.677.1161￨www.abilenecac.org
March 7,
Pre-show party 6-7:30 p.m.
Show at 7:30 p.m.
“Bullets Over Broadway” is a musical with big laughs and colorful characters written by Woody Allen and based on his film of the same name. The show is about a young playwright whose first Broadway play is financed by a gangster.
Celebrity Attractions
800-869-1451 ￨ www.celebrityattractions.com
APR
April 2, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
“Pinkalicious” the musical is back by popular demand at the Paramount Theatre! Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Soon she turns pink from head to toe and must figure out how to get of this hilarious predicament. Based on the children’s book series.
Children’s Performing Arts Series
1101 North 1st St.￨ 325.677.1161￨www.abilenecac.org
April 16, 7:30 p.m.
“Masterworks IV – A Night at the Opera” at the Abilene Civic Center showcases four world-class singers – soprano Jennifer Youngs, soprano Molly Fillmore, tenor William Joyner, baritone Jeffrey Snider – performing famous arias, duets and vocal ensembles by Verdi, Puccini, Bernstein and Bizet from the great operas “La Traviata,” “Tosca,” “La Bohème,” “Candide,” “Carmen” and more! Concert conversation with Music Director David Itkin at 6:45 p.m.
Abilene Philharmonic
401 Cypress St. Ste. 520 ￨325.677.6710 ￨www.abilenephilharmonic.org
MAY
May 7, 7:30 p.m.
“Pops III – Star Wars and Beyond” featuring music of discovery, adventure and courage. “Star Wars” and science fiction movie music and an audience trivia contest.
Abilene Philharmonic
401 Cypress St. Ste. 520 ￨325.677.6710 ￨www.abilenephilharmonic.org
Stay connected with Abilene events at abilenecac.org/calendar.
