As a group here at Abilene Scene, we all really love this time of year. The weather starts cooling off, pumpkins and candy abound. Not to mention we have Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner!
These #EventsToBeScene are on my calendar for the upcoming month.
Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m.
“Basic Digital Photography” with professional photographer Steve Templeton at the Abilene Public Library. Bring your camera and owner’s manual for some hands on instruction. Even if you’re somewhat experienced you’re sure to learn something that will enhance your skills.
In this line of work, we could probably all go and write it off as professional development, right?
Oct. 6
6-8 p.m.
DIY: Chalk Lettering Class at The Grace Museum.
During this class you will learn how to create beautiful alphabets and doodles, as well as tips and tricks on creating easy and fast Chalkboard Art! Participants will learn step by step from start to finish how to create chalkboards, items you can use, including nontraditional things you can use to create chalkboards on. Bring your favorite beverage, and invite your closest friends. This workshop will be sure to impress!
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
As much as I always want to go the timing of these Grace classes never work out for me. Maybe October will be my lucky month!
Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Paramount Film Series: “To Catch a Thief” starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. A reformed thief, suspected of a series of gem heists on the French Riviera, sets out to catch the real culprit with the help of a pampered heiress. 1955. Color. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St. ￨ 325.676.9620 ￨ www.paramount-abilene.org
The Paramount, you say? I’m there. As always.
And now for a list of my favorite Halloween related events:
Oct. 22
10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ghouls and goblins can gather treats at stops throughout the Abilene Zoo at Boo at the Zoo. Costume contest and other activities. $5 a person; $4.50 advanced tickets; free for children 2 and younger.
Oct. 22
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Festival at Frontier Texas! This family fun, Halloween-themed event is to celebrate pet love and ownership. Festival includes Trick or Treat Street, Doggie Fun Zone, Vendor Prowl, and a pet costume contest with judging in six categories. There will be door prizes, a variety of treats for pets and their people, demonstrations, and pet adoptions. Dress up your favorite four legged friend and come enjoy the fun. $10 per pet in costume.
Oct. 28-29
7-10 p.m.
Abilene Preservation League presents Haunted Abilene “Spirits of Abilene Forefathers” at the Swenson House and scary trolley tours plus a family friendly children’s circus area. Food for purchase. $10 house tour; $20 trolley and house tour.
Oct. 31
7:30 p.m.
Paramount Film Series: “Edward Scissorhands” starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. An inventor dies before developing hands for his creation, a boy named Edward who, instead, has scissors at the end of each arm. He leads a monastic life until an Avon lady adopts him and takes him to live in pastel paradise suburbia. 1990. Color. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors, military and children.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St. ￨ 325.676.9620 ￨ www.paramount-abilene.org
In addition to these events that are in my calendar, the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and the Abilene CVB both have a much more extensive community event list on their website.
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