Events in Abilene TX – #EventsToBeScene

9:30 A.M. AND 11 A.M.
Free for members;
$5 per child for non-members. Registration required:
thegracemuseum.org/programs.

Free and open to the public

Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Immediately following Shopping with the Stars, join us at SoDA District Courtyard for a Star-Studded Soirée featuring Dueling Pianos performed by Fun Pianos! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as you dance into the holiday season. Tickets include entry to Shopping with the Stars Preview Party and round trip transportation provided between Abilene Convention Center and SoDA District Courtyard.
Pre-sale Tickets: $75
Pre-sale tickets available through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24. Effective Thursday, October 25 tickets will be $100.

9:30 A.M. AND 11 A.M.
Free for members;
$5 per child for non-members. Registration required:
thegracemuseum.org/programs.

The Junior League of Abilene's 38th annual Christmas Carousel, "Red Carpet Christmas," will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for military and seniors and free for children under 12. The "Lights, Camera, Fashion" style show and luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., with tickets at $40. For tickets, or for information, go to www.jrleagueabilene.com.
$5

A mom and tot program for preschoolers that combines different aspects of visual and verbal literacy by exposing the children to books and art based on the featured artist in the gallery.

Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 7 p.m.

$10-General Admission; $20-Festival Pass

This unique short film festival, now in its 20th year, is a juried competition for student and independent filmmakers worldwide. Two evenings of short film programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less. Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive student Academy Awards, as well as exhibitions at the Cannes and Sundance Festivals.

7 to 9 p.m.

Cullen Auditorium, ACU

$8-General admission; $10-At the door

Experience a showcase of international cultures and creativity including dances, songs, as well as other forms of artistic expression. This year's theme is The Journey with acts from all over the world presented by ACU's international students from countries including Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, and more.

NOV. 3, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 4, 2 P.M. HSU presents “Directors Cut Series - Matt and Ben” directed by senior student Robert Taylor Jr. in the DownCentreStage LabTheatre in the basement of the Van Ellis Theatre building. No elevator at this site. The purpose of our Down Centre Stage Laboratory Theatre is to give our students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate the skills that they are learning in class. The Director’s Cut provides a platform for them to do that. These student driven productions go beyond the scope and requirements of class work but are not as complex as a fully realized mainstage production. The focus of this endeavor is on the process, be it directing or design or acting. No charge for this event! NOV. 3, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 4, 2 P.M.

At the Main Library Creation Station.
Get into the Holiday Spirit by making an ornament with String Art from one of four different designs. All materials provided. Free.

Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 7 p.m.

$10-General Admission; $20-Festival Pass

This unique short film festival, now in its 20th year, is a juried competition for student and independent filmmakers worldwide. Two evenings of short film programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less. Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive student Academy Awards, as well as exhibitions at the Cannes and Sundance Festivals.

7 to 9 p.m.

Cullen Auditorium, ACU

$8-General admission; $10-At the door

Experience a showcase of international cultures and creativity including dances, songs, as well as other forms of artistic expression. This year's theme is The Journey with acts from all over the world presented by ACU's international students from countries including Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, and more.

NOV. 3, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 4, 2 P.M. HSU presents “Directors Cut Series - Matt and Ben” directed by senior student Robert Taylor Jr. in the DownCentreStage LabTheatre in the basement of the Van Ellis Theatre building. No elevator at this site. The purpose of our Down Centre Stage Laboratory Theatre is to give our students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate the skills that they are learning in class. The Director’s Cut provides a platform for them to do that. These student driven productions go beyond the scope and requirements of class work but are not as complex as a fully realized mainstage production. The focus of this endeavor is on the process, be it directing or design or acting. No charge for this event! NOV. 3, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 4, 2 P.M.

NOV. 6-7, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Free with Museum Admission

The Abilene Community Band will perform it's fall concert on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:30pm at the Paramount Theater. Admission to the concert is free. The guest conductor for the concert is Dr. Charles Trayler.

NOV. 6-7, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Free with Museum Admission

NOV. 7-10, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 11, 2 P.M. Hardin-Simmons University Theatre presents “Love/ Sick” by John Cariani and co-directed by Kristen Pickop and Justin Holland in the Van Ellis Theatre. The show is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely
hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, “Love/Sick” is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. General admission is $10. Military/seniors/students is $5. HSU employees and students are free. Box office 325-670- 1404.

NOV. 7-10, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 11, 2 P.M. Hardin-Simmons University Theatre presents “Love/ Sick” by John Cariani and co-directed by Kristen Pickop and Justin Holland in the Van Ellis Theatre. The show is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely
hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, “Love/Sick” is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. General admission is $10. Military/seniors/students is $5. HSU employees and students are free. Box office 325-670- 1404.

Painter Mary Gregory will be hosting a three-day
workshop in Studio 209 at The Cockerell Studios. For
more info: at marygregorystudio.com.

Main Library Creation
Station. Embroidery is art through sewing, and we’ll
teach six simple stitches - French knot, satin stitch, lazy
daisy, blanket stitch, stem/outline stitch, and woven wheel
stitch. Use it to create something pretty as well as useful.
Embroidery will be on flour sack towels and materials will
be provided. Free.

mini-festival downtown, where
galleries and businesses stay open late and families come
downtown for fun and entertainment. This month’s theme
is ArtWalk: Red, White & True. ArtWalk is hosted by the
Center for Contemporary Arts.

Exhibition
opening for “David S. Castle: Skyline Maker.” Talk by
Stephen Fox, AIA. Free and open to the public.

during ArtWalk at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. View the finished children’s book project from sophomores at ATEMS High School, take in original art from their books and enjoy fellowship with other Abilene art lovers!

NOV. 7-10, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 11, 2 P.M. Hardin-Simmons University Theatre presents “Love/ Sick” by John Cariani and co-directed by Kristen Pickop and Justin Holland in the Van Ellis Theatre. The show is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely
hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, “Love/Sick” is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. General admission is $10. Military/seniors/students is $5. HSU employees and students are free. Box office 325-670- 1404.

Painter Mary Gregory will be hosting a three-day
workshop in Studio 209 at The Cockerell Studios. For
more info: at marygregorystudio.com.

NOV. 9, 7 P.M.; NOV. 10, 2 P.M.
Center for Theatre Education Fall 2018 class program at the ACT II Black Box Theatre, 809 Barrow St.

Paramount Film Series presents “The Wizard of Oz.” Starring: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr 1939, color, Fantasy/Adventure, 125 minutes, Not Rated When young Dorothy (Garland), is swept away from her farm in Kansas to a wonderland, she must follow the Yellow Brick Road.

NOV. 7-10, 7:30 P.M.; NOV. 11, 2 P.M. Hardin-Simmons University Theatre presents “Love/ Sick” by John Cariani and co-directed by Kristen Pickop and Justin Holland in the Van Ellis Theatre. The show is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely
hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, “Love/Sick” is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. General admission is $10. Military/seniors/students is $5. HSU employees and students are free. Box office 325-670- 1404.

Painter Mary Gregory will be hosting a three-day
workshop in Studio 209 at The Cockerell Studios. For
more info: at marygregorystudio.com.

Topic: Exploring the Center of the Earth with former NASA engineer Lou David Allen.

Abilene Ballet Theatre will host “The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea” at the Abilene Woman’s Club and present its 31st annual production of “The Nutcracker” Nov. 16, 17, 18 at the Historic Paramount Theatre. For tickets and more detailed information, go to abileneballettheatre.org.

What is a broken life? Does the concept of brokenness apply to you? How do you take steps to be your most beautiful broken Christ-centered self? Bring a friend and come spend time in singing and prayer, and listen as our speakers share experiences, practical solutions and wisdom from God's word. God comes to us in our brokenness and rewrites the story we never dreamed was possible.

November 10, 2018
8:15 am – 1:00 pm

No charge. Breakfast, lunch and child care provided, but must register.
Register at www.olcoc.com/ladies-day.

Contact info:
325-695-0055
info@olcoc.com

Family Fun Saturdays at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature is a come-and-go family program offered by our art educators who will help
you and your little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.

The Abilene Creative Arts Club will meet at Studio 13, 909 North 13th St. Local artist Dee Utasi will present a program on “Fluid Art: It Is Addictive,” with a demo in pouring paint. For Members’ Choice bring Your Most Experimental Painting. For more information call Lisa at 469-644-8010. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to join for $35 dues. We do not meet in December.

Center
for Contemporary Arts National Juried Competition.
Juror: James Surls.

The Lettermen, the legendary singing group, will perform a benefit concert at the Historic Paramount Theatre for Kicks for Kids, a charitable organization under Team
Chip Tae Kwon Do. All seats are general admission at $30.

Church of the Heavenly Rest’s Chamber Music Concert Series features Dr. Janelle Ott, bassoon. Ott is bassoon faculty at MCM, HSU and ACU and is a member of the Key City Winds. The Chamber Music concerts are a gift from the Friends of Music to the community.

Abilene Christian University Theatre presents the Cornerstone Musical “John & Jen” at Fulks Theatre. Set against the background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990, this original musical comedy sheds a heart-warming light on the power of family. With a cast of only two people, follow them through a playful childhood, awkward adolescence and beyond. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Talkback following all performances. Tickets are $15.

Percussion Ensemble Concert at Cullen Auditorium in
Abilene Christian University’s Department of Music.