The Abilene Philharmonic continues its 2012-2013 season of classical, pops and chamber concerts with Masters, Movies and Mystery. This season exemplifies the high artistic standards and thoughtful programming that have made the Abilene Philharmonic one of the region’s cultural treasures. Masterworks III, on January 26th, features Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G … [Read more...]
About Paramount Productions
In 1993, the anonymous owner of the Paramount suggested that the theatre staff begin producing live musicals on the historic stage. The initial choice was a show she recommended, Cotton Patch Gospel, Tom Chapin’s homespun version of the Book of Matthew. With that, Paramount Productions was born and since then, 34 shows have been mounted, utilizing local talent. In … [Read more...]
Friends & Neighbors: the Art of Photographing People
The Grace Museum currently is showing two exhibitions that focus on important relationships. Faith and Family: Paintings by Sedrick Huckaby and Friends and Neighbors: the Art of Photographing People showcase artists whose work reflects the importance of human concern. Through April 21st, Sedrick Huckaby’s paintings trigger memories of grandma’s living room and old quilts. To … [Read more...]
One Smart Cookie
So we’re standing there and Jerita Howard, the proprietress of this kitchen, slides a baking tray out from the cooling rack and with a spatula she deftly removes a cookie and offers it to her visitor. And there it is—all red velvet and white chocolate, almost too hot to eat but not quite. Soft and chewy and oh-so-delicious. This is the bakery of One Smart Cookie—maybe better … [Read more...]
The Oils of Gladness
He had spent the last 17 years working in the banking and financial processing industries. She had spent the last 11 years as a classroom teacher. So it just makes sense that when this married couple finally launched a business last May they would create a store that sells gourmet olive oils and basalmic vinegars. Jason and Joy Beard operate Cordell’s, a classy, cultured … [Read more...]