Look out, Abilene! The railroad train is about to roll through The Grace Museum this summer with a brand new history exhibition titled Full Steam Ahead: The Texas & Pacific Railway. Train enthusiasts, history buffs, families, and kids of all ages will enjoy this grand exhibition that will highlight the history of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company (T&P … [Read more...]
Frontier Texas Plans Expansion
Frontier Texas celebrated its 20th anniversary in April 2024, and the museum is busy preparing to serve the next generation through a facility and expansion project. The staff and board of directors have spent years planning and waiting for the right time to expand the facilities to better serve the educational goals of the students, to better host community events, and to … [Read more...]
Oaxacan Gold: Illuminating Mystical Mexico – A Culturally Immersive Exhibition
This Summer, the entirety of the first floor at the Center for Contemporary Arts will be filled with the art and beauty of Oaxacan Gold. Texas photographer, Greg Davis, presents his photography integrated with the art of six Master Oaxacan Folk Artists, Jacobo Ángeles Ojeda, Taller Manos Que Ven, Alejandro Vera Guzman, Magdalena Pedro Martínez, Carlomagno Pedro and Alex and … [Read more...]
Theater Major Takes on Biggest Role Yet – Directing CALF
Madi Melbourne will never forget the first Children’s Art + Literacy Festival (CALF) she attended as a high school senior volunteering at the Big Country Home Educators concession stand. “It was one of the most magical experiences,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect, but I ended up falling in love with the whole concept.” Over the next six years, Melbourne finished … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Marks Maestro’s 20th Year with Festive Season
Make plans to join the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra for the opening night of its 74th season on Sept. 21 at the Abilene Convention Center. The 2024-2025 season holds special significance, as Maestro David Itkin celebrates his 20th year as Music Director. Listeners are invited to step onto the red carpet and enjoy mingling with fellow patrons while taking in the sounds of … [Read more...]