The most elegant party of the season returns to the Abilene Country Club on Feb. 22 with the Abilene Philharmonic Guild’s annual Heritage Gala. The Abilene Philharmonic Guild was formally established in 1954 to support the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. The Guild’s enduring legacy is a testament to the dedicated individuals who have led and are currently leading the … [Read more...]
Annie Jr. Musical Promises to Bring Smiles at Paramount
This January, the Paramount Theatre is proud to present its annual Junior Musical, Annie Jr. Based on the popular comic strip Little Orphan Annie, Annie Jr., the show will feature local performers ages 8-18 and a production team comprised of some of the most treasured arts educators in Abilene. Set in 1930s New York City in the wake of the Great Depression, Annie Jr. follows … [Read more...]
APL Explores New Uses for Old WTU Plant
If you drive over the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on Highway 80, you can’t miss the iconic smokestack of the West Texas Utility (WTU) powerplant. It often leads people to wonder what it was and what it could become. The nonprofit Abilene Preservation League (APL) advocated that the historic building should transition into something of value and not just be written off as … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Celebrates ‘A Country Christmas’
The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra is set to bring holiday cheer to Downtown Abilene on Dec. 7 at the Abilene Convention Center. Celebrate the Christmas season Abilene Style with “A Country Christmas” starring Nashville luminaries Rachel Potter (“The X Factor”) and Patrick Thomas (“The Voice”). Patrons can expect to hear a delightful lineup of Christmas classics during this … [Read more...]
The Art Reveals the Artist
William Lewis Lester’s story is one of inspiring success in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Studying his career through scholarly articles and publications on Texas art reveals a detailed list of prestigious exhibitions and associates, but very little about Lester as an individual artist. If the oft quoted phrase “the art reveals the artist” is true, then the art, … [Read more...]