Judy Godfrey, a fine art appraiser and former president of The Grace Museum, has been collecting nutcrackers since 1971. “My first nutcracker was one my mother gave me,” Godfrey said. “It is from the San Francisco Music Box store. He is the traditional Nutcracker Prince standing on top a drum that plays the theme from ‘The Nutcracker.’ Definitely my favorite.“ The … [Read more...]
The Shed Market
By Vikki Head Photography by Beth Dukes FAMILY TRADITION The owners of The Shed Market, Byron and Stacie Stephenson, are carrying on and expanding a family business that started almost 30 years ago. Byron’s grandparents owned the now-closed Shed restaurant in Wingate, which was named to Texas Monthly’s list of Top 50 BBQ joints in 2003 . NEW BEGINNINGS While … [Read more...]
Abilene’s West Texas Fair
Funnel Cakes, Ferris Wheels and Tractor Pulls – Oh My!! By April Mercer Each September on the eastern border of our sweet city, we Abilenians have the opportunity to experience a sensory overload when the West Texas Fair & Rodeo comes to town. Nostalgic family fun awaits as the carnival midway quickly appears, bringing with it decadent offerings of food, unique exhibits, … [Read more...]