Each one of his 10 properties, located in Abilene’s oldest and best neighborhoods, offers some of the most creative decor and first-class amenities this West Central Texas city has to offer. Repurposed antiques, brand name bedding, decor themes and a flare for the dramatic punctuate each property. “I kind of let the architecture of our houses send us in a direction,” said … [Read more...]
The Philharmonic performs the Masters, Movies and Mystery
The Abilene Philharmonic continues its 2012-2013 season of classical, pops and chamber concerts with Masters, Movies and Mystery. This season exemplifies the high artistic standards and thoughtful programming that have made the Abilene Philharmonic one of the region’s cultural treasures. Masterworks III, on January 26th, features Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G … [Read more...]
About Paramount Productions
In 1993, the anonymous owner of the Paramount suggested that the theatre staff begin producing live musicals on the historic stage. The initial choice was a show she recommended, Cotton Patch Gospel, Tom Chapin’s homespun version of the Book of Matthew. With that, Paramount Productions was born and since then, 34 shows have been mounted, utilizing local talent. In … [Read more...]
Guns, Affairs and Opera… Oh My!
Abilene is known for the arts and for western heritage, but when you think of an opera with guns and sordid affairs, it sounds more like the television show Dallas with J.R. Ewing’s character performed by Pavarotti. It’s exactly that kind of humor, unexpected drama and challenge of traditional opera style you can expect at the Texas premier of The Hotel Casablanca, in … [Read more...]