Jeff Nelson describes the Children’s Art + Literacy Festival as a “non-stop smile-fest.” “I challenge you to come to CALF and not find a world of smiles that will make the corners of your mouth turn upward,” he said. “Like me, you’ll be back!” The 2022 festival was Nelson’s first experience as a volunteer. He took on the role of parade assistant to Melody Kern, the … [Read more...]
Abilene Sculpts Itself Into ‘Model Arts Community’
It’s turning into a banner year for public outdoor sculpture in Abilene. The city added its newest Storybook Sculpture Project piece in June - “Winnie” the bear in the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden. In July, the city installed an edition of an international tourist attraction called “The Singing Ringing Tree” along with four other donated contemporary sculptures. And in … [Read more...]
Movie Production Designer From Abilene Visiting After “Wacky” Pandemic Year
One day after the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020, filming ceased on the Apple TV+ drama “The Morning Show” out of an abundance of caution, recalls Nelson Coates, the show’s production designer who hails from Abilene. They were only three weeks into production of the show’s second season. More Apple TV+ shows shut down … [Read more...]
Abilene Arts Groups Reach Out To Special Groups Around Abilene
Contributed by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Camp started out rough for one little boy. He was recently adopted and feeling dejected that his biological mother had left him. He seemed bound and determined not to let his disposition be shifted by Camp Courage, a Hendrick Hospice Care camp for children who have experience loss of a loved one. But over time, the boy … [Read more...]
ImaginOcean, A Sea of Family Fun
Can you go on an exciting undersea adventure in the middle of downtown Abilene? The answer is a happy yes for families who attend John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean, a one-of-a-kind, black light musical featuring extraordinary puppets, glow-in-the-dark sets and memorable, original songs. This unique show is coming to the Paramount Theatre on March 3, presented by the Children’s … [Read more...]