September is here! We have gone back to school and last few days of summer are closing in on us. While everyone is easing their way into a new schedule, we think you should make room for these awesome local events.
Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m.
Auditions for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (musical). Director Richard Culwell needs:
Two female roles, four male roles, a chorus and several musicians. The character roles require some singing ability. However, they are supposed to be small children. Be prepared to demonstrate any musical instruments you have a talent for and your singing abilities. Please have an audition song ready, we will also sample parts from the show. Actors need to do a bit of dancing and be able to follow simple choreography. All experience levels welcome.
Abilene Community Theatre
809 Barrow St. ￨ 673.6271 ￨ www.abilenecommunitytheatre.org
Sept. 3 5-9 p.m. $5 per ticket
Healthy Woman Experience Abilene
Sponsored by Abilene Regional Medical Center. The expo feature booths, free health screenings, healthy cooking demos, exercise demonstrations and more! Women often assume a caretaker role, and the expo is designed with this in mind. Our goals are to focus on the importance of women taking time for themselves, motivate women to be proactive about health, encourage women to accept and love their bodies, and create a fun ladies’ night out.
Abilene Civic Center 1100 N. 6th St., Abilene 325-428-4950, Amanda Maikranz
Sept. 3-5, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 6, 2 p.m.
“Trevor” by Nick Jones. Directed by Colby Savell. Down Center Stage. Inspired by true events, “Trevor” is a subversive comedy about fame, success and the lies we tell ourselves to keep people from taking away an erratic, 200-pound chimpanzee. At the center of this hilarious and heart-wrenching play are two individuals fighting against a world unable to understand their love: Trevor, a chimpanzee who once performed in commercials with the likes of Morgan Fairchild, and his owner, Sandra, who swears he would never hurt a fly … at least not on purpose.
Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre
2200 Hickory￨325.670.1405￨ www.hsutx.edu
Sept. 3, 8 p.m.
Richard Burke and Co. Live music. No cover.
Neon Parrot Lounge
181 Pine St. ￨ 901.649.3448 ￨ www.neonparrotlounge.com
Sept. 4
Opening night for “Hispanic Heritage Art Show.”
Mike Lanier Fine Art / Studio 13
909 N 13th St. | http://mlanier.fineartstudioonline.com/
Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Opening Reception Brunch: “Stirring Up Scrambled Eggs”
Signature Artist Member Jana S. Cross presents an homage to mid-century modern art and design,
featuring selected works from the full collection to be exhibited in Marfa later this year. In Gallery 4.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
Sept. 13, 6 & 7 p.m.
The mars show will be showing at Abilene ISD’s Planetarium.
700 North Mockingbird ￨ 325.671.4637 ￨ http://www.abileneisd.org/page/366
Sept. 10-19
Catch the thrills and spills of the WTF&R and pack in ten full days of fun. This old fashioned county fair features children’s activities, entertainment, livestock and horse shows, carnival rides, exhibits, a week long PCRA rodeo, a wide variety of food and other events. This annual event begins the 1st Thursday after Labor Day. All events except the parade are held at the Taylor County Expo Center.
Sept. 10: Sneak-a-Peek Night – Carnival rides and vendors open – Ride all the rides for one price
Sept. 11-19: WTF&R – All rides, food vendors and exhibits open
Sept. 12: Parade – 10 a.m. – Downtown Abilene – Free
Sept. 21-26
West Texas Book Festival: A Celebration of Reading & Writing – Abilene Public Library, Abilene Civic Center. Don’t miss the weeklong celebration of authors and books in the 15th annual festival that connects the community with a host of literary events. Go to www.abilenetx.com/apl to view the complete list of events and activities. Most events are free to attend, with the exception of the Cookbook Gala, Culinary Cuisine Luncheon, and the Boots & Books Luncheon.
Sept. 25-6, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece “The King and I” will be performed at Paramount Theatre. Directed by Ron Luchsinger of Opera North New Hampshire, the cast will feature local professionals, including Jose Chavez of Mariache Real de Abilene as the King, Dr. Lynette Chambers of Hardin-Simmons University as Anna, and Dr. Elizabeth Ducey-Moss as Lady Thiang. Local talent fills out the 37 children’s roles and 30 adult roles. A full orchestra will be conducted by Joseph Hodge of Connecticut.
Abilene Opera Association
P.O. Box 6611 ￨325.67.OPERA ￨www.abileneopera.org/
Sept. 25, 8 p.m.
David Ramirez, live music. $13 advance/$15 door.
Neon Parrot Lounge
181 Pine St. ￨ 901.649.3448 ￨ www.neonparrotlounge.com
Sept. 26, 2-6 p.m.
Abilene Beer Summit benefiting New Horizons Ranch & Center. Sample more than 100 craft beers, enjoy live music and food. General admission is $25. Non-drinker tickets are $10. Go to www.abilenebeersummit.com.
Sept. 27, 1-5 p.m.
Boutique Bridal Event at The Grace Museum presented by Abilene Scene magazine, an H.C. Zachry publication. See the latest in bridal gown fashions during a style show and attend a wedding planning seminar and browse wedding service providers and taste food samples. Cost is $10 if you register by Sept. 18 plus receive a gift bag at the door. Cost is $15 after that date until tickets sell out. Pre-registered grooms get in free. Email slazarowitz@zacpubs.com to attend the “It’s A Man’s World” rooftop celebration. Register at abilenescene.com/scene-in-love.
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