The Abilene Philharmonic proudly launches its 75th Anniversary Season with Opening Night on Saturday, September 27. This landmark event kicks off a season of unforgettable music and community celebration, honoring 75 years of orchestral excellence in the Big Country. The evening begins with an elegant Opening Night Soirée, sponsored by Clear Fork Bank, and is followed by a … [Read more...]
Gail Norfleet: Connecting Faraway Places
Dallas artist Gail Norfleet remembers precisely when her enchantment with flowers began. She recalls the memory fondly in a 2015 video interview with Urban Art & Antiques: “Two summers ago, I rented a little house in Santa Fe—a little casita—and it had a flower garden growing all the way around it. Hollyhocks, poppies, columbine…just wonderful.” She stayed there for a … [Read more...]
Juana Martinez-Neal Exhibition
This October, the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature will be woven with beauty as Peruvian illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal opens her exhibition Threads of Origin/Hilos de Origen. Juana Martinez-Neal is the recipient of the 2019 Caldecott Honor for “Alma and How She Got Her Name” (Candlewick Press), her debut picture book as author-illustrator. She is also … [Read more...]
New Broadway season includes “Book of Mormon”
Abilene Auditorium at the Abilene Convention Center and Nederlander National Markets recently announced the 2025- 2026 Broadway in the Big Country season. This marks the second season of this exciting partnership. The new lineup includes four touring shows – the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, “The Book of Mormon;” the smash-hit musical comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire;” the … [Read more...]
The Abilene Philharmonic’s Belles and Beaus Program: Cultivating Young Leaders in the Arts
The Abilene Philharmonic’s Belles and Beaus program stands as a testament to the organization’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of community leaders and arts enthusiasts. Established by the Abilene Philharmonic Guild, this initiative offers middle and high school students from Abilene and surrounding areas a unique opportunity to engage with the arts while … [Read more...]