Step into a captivating exhibition now on view at The Grace Museum! Cindi Holt: Little Mouse on the Prairie pays homage to the Texas prairie landscape reimagined in bright, beautiful colors by self-taught artist, Cindi Holt. Inspired by her imagination, memories and immediate environment, Holt’s paintings are a rich visual experience that invite viewers into a world of … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Frontier: U.S. Army in Texas, 1845-1895
Guardians of the Frontier: U.S. Army in Texas, 1845–1895 opened at Frontier Texas with a reception on October 9, but its story begins long before the first case was installed. It reaches back to June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress formed the United States Army and asked citizen soldiers to stand a post for a nation not yet fully born. Two hundred and fifty years later, … [Read more...]
Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey Set to Exhibit at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature this February
This February, the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) will welcome acclaimed author-illustrator brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey to downtown Abilene for a dynamic weekend of artmaking, storytelling and community engagement. Known for their bold visual style, thoughtful narratives and inventive illustration techniques, the Pumphreys have quickly … [Read more...]
Chorus Abilene working to ‘Keep Abilene Singing’
The holiday season is a time for joy, tradition and togetherness, and what better way to celebrate than through the power of choral music? Chorus Abilene is inviting the community to its annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wylie Performing Arts Center. This festive event will feature singers from all five Chorus Abilene ensembles and is sure to be … [Read more...]
Abilene Philharmonic Presents: A Three Tenors Christmas
The Abilene Philharmonic is ready to fill the performance hall with the sounds of the season at its highly anticipated Christmas concert, A Three Tenors Christmas. Known for bringing world-class performances to West Texas, the Philharmonic’s holiday concert is one of the most festive and family-friendly events of the season — perfect for audiences of all ages. This year’s … [Read more...]