After a two-year hiatus, national touring Broadway shows are returning to Abilene. The Abilene Convention Center is partnering with a new presenter, Nederlander National Markets based in Chicago. “We are thrilled to launch the inaugural Broadway in the Big Country series and bring top caliber shows direct from Broadway to the Abilene community,” said Jack Meyer the Vice … [Read more...]
The Art of Rafael López Reflects His Mexican Heritage
If you are looking for an artistic experience that captures the essence of community, look no further than the works of Rafael López. The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature is currently presenting an exhibition that features the colorful and contemporary art of Rafael López. López is a New York Times bestselling, award winning illustrator and artist who … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Honoring Maestro’s 20th Year with Orchestra
The Abilene Philharmonic is the oldest and most established performing arts organization in Abilene. Its history traces back to September 1950, when community supporters organized a musical group called the Abilene Symphony Orchestra with Jay Dietzer, a recent graduate from the University of Texas, as its first conductor. Concerts were originally held in the old Abilene High … [Read more...]
Yes, Chef! Grace Culinary Camp
The Grace Museum’s culinary camps have tickled taste buds for over two decades. Taught by the professional chefs of Cypress Street Station, children entering third grade through high school can attend these camps, which are offered a few times every summer and fill up fast. Working side-by-side, campers are introduced to the culinary arts and learn everything from kitchen … [Read more...]
LeUyen Pham’s Colorful Characters Inhabit NCCIL Exhibit
What does it look like when you bring a bear, a unicorn, a kitty, a turtle, a vampire, a mouse, a princess, and a child together? It looks like a LeUyen Pham exhibit at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Pham was born in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) but left with her family in the final days of the Vietnam War. After settling in southern California, … [Read more...]