Fall is in the air. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are making their way back to Starbucks, football season is upon us, and we are ready to take on the last four months of 2016.
These #EventsToBeScene are on my calendar for the upcoming month.
Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.
If you need some “me time” and relaxation, the Abilene Public Library has you covered. The Coloring Club is for adults who want to experience the soothing benefits of coloring. All materials provided. Free.
Adult coloring, all materials provided, and a quiet location? This sounds like a special kind of paradise to me.
Sept. 8-17
West Texas Fair & Rodeo at the Taylor County Expo Center. Admission fees.
My first date with my husband was at the fair. We love to go back every year. You can also catch me in the parade with the HSU Spurs and Cowboy Band!
Sept. 10
2 p.m.
Sculpting Demos by guest artist Larry D. Fox, second floor of Cockerell Galleries. Free.
Cockerell Art Studios & Gallery
1133 N. 2nd, Second Floor | 325.829.7975 | www.cockerellgalleries.com | Carolyncc52@yahoo.com
I’ve always wanted to learn how to sculpt!
Sept. 17
2-9:30 p.m.
Beer, Brats, Beethoven – An outdoor German-style Oktoberfest in the afternoon with food and drink vendors, proceeds benefiting the Abilene Philharmonic. In the evening, festival goers may listen to the concert happening inside the Civic Center from the N. 6th Street lawn. For details visit www.abilenephilharmonic.org.
If this description isn’t enough for you, it’s certainly enough for me.
Sept. 23
22nd Annual Big Country Balloon Fest at Red Bud Park sponsored by Optimist Unlimited.
Sept. 24
1-11 p.m.
The KLGD 2nd annual Shrimp and Wine Festival along Cypress Street in downtown Abilene. Twenty to 30 vineyards from all over Texas converge with live music and food vendors.
Sept. 24
2-6 p.m.
Abilene Beer Summit at Frontier Texas! benefiting New Horizons Ranch & Center, a nonprofit helping children through foster care, adoption, residential treatment and counseling. Enjoy an afternoon of 125 unique craft beers from 45 breweries throughout the U.S. plus live music and food. Tickets are $30.
If you are bored on the weekend of September 24, shame on you.
Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1, 6-8
7:30 p.m.
Oct. 9
2 p.m.
Hardin-Simmons University Theatre presents the musical comedy “The Addams Family.” Charles Addams’ weird and wonderful family, who have an affinity for all things macabre, come to devilishly delightful life. Wednesday Addams and her “normal” boyfriend Lucas arrange a dinner at the family mansion to announce their plans to marry. Directed by Teri Wilkerson in Van Ellis Theatre. General admission $10; military/students/seniors $7; HSU faculty, staff and students $5. Purchase tickets at the box office or online at hsutx.thundertix.com Van Ellis Theatre box office (325) 670-1405.
2200 Hickory￨325.670.1405￨ www.hsutx.edu
*Addams Family theme* *snap* *snap*
In addition to these events, 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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