The Abilene Philharmonic is excited to welcome you to our annual Holiday Home Tour featuring five unique homes in the Saddlecreek neighborhood. Each home has been beautifully decorated, indoors and out, for the holidays. We hope that you enjoy your tour, whether you are strolling through the homes in person or strolling through the pages of Abilene Scene. A special thank you … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Tackles Holidays with Special Guest
Audiences at the Abilene Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops concert are in for a real treat when special guest artist Ben Utecht takes the microphone. Ben is a former tight end for the Indianapolis Colts. Rare is the man who exemplifies faith, strength and heart-felt authenticity. Growing up, Ben not only had a natural talent for sports – leading the Hastings High School Raiders … [Read more...]
Abilene Philharmonic Association: Struttin’ Under the Symphony Stars
Drs. Edward Brandecker and Roberta Kalafut hosted Struttin’ Under the Symphony Stars on May 16, 2013. During this event, the Abilene Philharmonic Association launched its Legacy Society, a three-year financial commitment to the orchestra. New Legacy Society supporters were treated to a lovely evening of dinner and dancing under the stars. For more of the party pix … [Read more...]
We’re Pleased to Introduce…
Catherine Lansdowne as the Abilene Philharmonic's new executive director. The Abilene Philharmonic Association is proud to announce the appointment of Catherine Lansdowne as Executive Director. Lansdowne arrives at the Philharmonic from the Smithsonian Institution’s fundraising office, where she served as project manager and writer/editor since 2005. Of the … [Read more...]
Philharmonic: Belles and Beaus
The Belles and Beaus program grew out of a desire for the Philharmonic Guild to honor the hard work of their members by providing a program for their sons and daughters. This program would enrich their children’s lives by instilling the parents’ love for volunteerism and providing them the needed hours of community service now required by colleges today. It is a program that … [Read more...]