The Morning Sports Page, FM 98.1 The Ticket Operations Manager, Cumulus Broadcasting Abilene By Laura Gutschke Photography by Beth Dukes You may not know Trace Michaels at first sight, but you will recognize the voice. He has been an Abilene radio presence off and on since 1992, including covering Wylie High School football games for 18 seasons. He also … [Read more...]
Dragons and Knights and Poems, Oh My!
Award-winning children’s book author launches second fairy tale story By Loretta Fulton Photography by Beth Dukes Penny Klostermann isn’t waiting around to begin living happily ever after. That fairy tale phase of her life began the minute her debut children’s picture book was accepted by Random House Books for Young Readers. And even that magical moment … [Read more...]
People You Know: Flossie
Just minutes into interviewing 85-year-old Flossie Hoover, it becomes apparent that she is a perfect fit for Scene’s People You Know series – no less than five people stop to give her a hug or handshake, and she exchanges smiles with countless others who pass by. Flossie’s connection with co-workers and customers alike makes her an important fixture at the South Clack … [Read more...]
Mike Schuler: The Piano Man
Background: Schuler, better known around Abilene as the Piano Man, grew up in New York City where he taught himself to play on his grandfather’s piano. At age 9, he took up the trumpet, and at age 13 he played in Carnegie Hall. He followed his older sister to Abilene to attend Hardin-Simmons University and played trumpet with cowboy band. Career: Shortly after graduation, he … [Read more...]
People You Know: Bird Thomas
People You Know Bird Thomas, Center for Contemporary Arts By Sidney Schuhmann Levesque If you’ve ever attended an ArtWalk in downtown Abilene, you probably saw a vivacious character named Burgess “Bird” Thomas at the center of the action – likely in costume. All year long, she plans special events, camps and exhibits at the Center for Contemporary Arts, including … [Read more...]