So, we've been talking a lot for a while now about how we've been helping our friends at the Big Country Home Builders Association plan and execute their traditional Big Country Home & Garden Expo. We are happy to report that the event on Saturday went as smoothly as we could've hoped for! Now, if you missed it I am going to tell you my favorite parts, as I usually do … [Read more...]
Modern Weaving DIY at The Grace
Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard. Now, here's the truth. You can't really learn how to weave and finish a project in two hours. But I was so excited I went straight home after the class and … [Read more...]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: April 2018
April showers bring May flowers… and we can’t wait. Hands up if you are ready for summer. 🙌🏻 Our monthly round-up of local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. April 5-7 & April 13-14, 7:30 p.m. April 15, 2 p.m. "Doubt," a drama, by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Gavyn Hardegree. A nun who is the … [Read more...]
Dirty Dancing in Abilene
Dirty Dancing is an American classic with a deceitful name. It’s not about the dancing, even though there is plenty of dancing involved. It’s about a young woman’s coming of age. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the original 1987 film and I was struck anew last week at the stage performance. I never realized, or maybe I forgot, how much that story resonates with me as a … [Read more...]
#EventsToBeScene: March 2018
Beware the Ides of March. This year is already flying by. Our monthly round-up of our fav local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. March 3 The Abilene Philharmonic Guild Gold Medallion Ball "Retreat to Shangri-La" with Grande Dame Portia Moore and Golden Charm Gaylor Neatherlin will take place at the Abilene … [Read more...]