February Round-Up

by Bailey LeRoux

Starting now at the end of every month we will summarize the community events that you can attend the following month! This February is packed full of collegiate performances that will satisfy your craving for the theatre.

February 5 at  6:00 p.m., The Grace Museum will be hosting a Bookmaking Class. Registration is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members. www.thegracemuseum.org

HSU will have performances of “Hay Fever”  by Noel Coward, February 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 at 7:30pm and Feb. 15 at 2:00pm. More info and tickets here.

Neon Parrot Lounge will be hosting The Rocketboys Thursday, Feb 12th 7:00pm—10:00pm.  $10 general admission in advance, $12 general admission at the door.

McMurry is performing “The Receptionist” by Adam Bock February 12-14 and 19-20. Click here for more info.

ACU presents the off-broadway musical hit “The Marvelous Wonderettes” February 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. Click here for more info.

ACU will also be preforming “V is for Violin” February 26-27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. and February 28, 2015 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Click here for more info.

University talent will light the night at the “Collegiate Candescence” themed Art walk on Feb 12 and the Philharmonic Orchestra will perform their “Pops II – 50 Years of Rock ‘N’ Roll in Concert on the 21. See more here.

Caldecott winner will be at the NCCIL at 6pm on Feb 12. See more here.

ACU’s annual Sing Song is scheduled for Feb 13-14.

“Evening for the Expo” is an evening of entertainment with Paul Oversetreet, Victoria Shaw and Marv Green on Feb 14 at 6:30.  See more here.

February 19 at 6 p.m., get prepared for the Grace Museums Bottles and Brushes event.  Brinfg you favorite beverage and spend the evening creating something unique. Registration is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members.

February 21 is Snake Appreciation Day at the Zoo! Learn about both the exotic and local snakes within the zoo collection. Regular admission.

Bourbon and Billiards is a unique event paying tribute to the Hotel Grace’s notorious basement pool hall. February 22 at 6 p.m. $75 per person. Limited number of tickets available. Black Tie attire.

“Popovich Comedy Pet Theater” is at the Paramount Feb 28 at 11am and 7pm.  Ge the opportunity to see a hilarious cast of cats, dogs, geese, doves and parrots. More info here.

Now, who says Abilene is boring?