Looking for Fun Things to Do in Abilene TX? Try the Zombie Artwalk. Or any Artwalk for that matter! Artwalk is a staple of Abilene culture and if you haven't been can you really call yourself an Abilenian?In celebration of the upcoming holiday (you know the one with costumes and candy) several organizations in Abilene have banded together to create a spooky and educational … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Watch Collegiate Theater Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later
There are too many talented performers for you to waste this opportunity. You, dear friend and Abilenian, have to see the up and coming talent of our generation before they move on up in the world! With productions presented by all three local universities throughout the year, you have no excuses.This weekend I went to see Hardin-Simmons production of The Wedding Singer. … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy a Saturday at the Abilene Beer Summit
The Beer Summit is a grand ole time and Abilene is lucky to have such a fun and well-organized event. It seems to especially appeal to the growing young professional crowd, which can only build a bright future for the Key City. From my experience last year and also this year, I have few tips for those of you marking your calendars for next year’s Summit. Step 1: Wear … [Read more...]
Wedding Feature: Karl and Mallory
Mallory Ashford and Karl Wilcox married on June 17, 2017.The two met at Hardin-Simmons University and were friends throughout undergraduate school. After graduation, Mallory continued at HSU for graduate school, and Karl went to Boston University. He later accepted a teaching job at Cooper High School and returned to Abilene. The two friends reconnected and later began … [Read more...]
Stained Glass: Décor, History and Spiritual Symbolism
By Loretta Fulton Photography by Beth DukesBrilliant colors and religious images illuminated by sunlight are familiar sights to church-goers everywhere. Abilene has an abundance of magnificent stained glass windows, some in historic church buildings or saved from demolition and installed in new worship spaces. The city’s three church-affiliated universities all feature … [Read more...]