May 2 - Tot Spot
10 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 2 - ACU Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m.
ACU Chorus & Band
Cullen Auditorium, ACU Campus / 325.674.2197 / www.acu.edu
May 2 - 4- Abilene Community Theatre presents Neil Simon's "God's Favorite"
Since 1954 the Abilene Community Theatre has been entertaining the community.
809 Barrow St. / 325.673.6271/ www.abilenecommunitytheatre.com
May 2 - 4 - HSU DIRECTFEST 2013
7:30 p.m.
Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre kicks off its 2012-2013 Season with Rabbit
Hole, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama, which centers on the impact of personal
loss and how one family in particular handles the experience with both disarming humor and profound grace. The season continues with the West Texas premiere of John Logan’s powerful
2010 Tony Award®-winning Red which explores the enigmatic life of famed artist Mark Rothko;
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (or What You Will); a revival of the beloved Lerner and Loewe
musical classic My Fair Lady; the World Premiere of Will the Real Larry Gatlin Please Sit Down starring Broadway actor and Country Music star (and Abilene native) Larry Gatlin; and ending
with DirectFEST 2013, our annual one-act play festival featuring the work of young student
directors.
2200 Hickory, Van Ellis Theatre / 325.670.1000 / www.hsutx.edu
May 3 - Tot Spot
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 3 - ACU Wind Ensemble Brown Bag Concert
Noon
ACU Chorus & Band
Cullen Auditorium, ACU Campus / 325.674.2197 / www.acu.edu
May 4 - 2nd Annual Zombie Run
8:00a.m. - Noon
Test your skills in this zombie infested obstacle course. Make your way back to the safety of the compound where the military encampment will provide you shelter and food.
8:00 a.m. - warm up; 5K for Athletes 9:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.; 5K Fun Run 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Family 1 mile fun run / walk 11:00 a.m.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St. /325.572.3365 / www.buffalogap.com
May 4 - Last Day
Last day for The Lasting Legacy of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum: 75 Years of Collecting Fine Art
for the Citizens of Abilene
MUM: Photography by Nancy Newberry
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 4 - Family Fun Saturday
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
May 4 - Behind the Mask…An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber & Friends, Pops Concert
8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Spine Abilene and United Supermarkets
The greatest hits of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber combined with hits by Kander and Ebb, Stephen
Schwartz, and more!
Abilene Philharmonic
401 Cypress St. / 325.677.6710 or 1.800.460.0610 / www.abilenephilharmonic.org
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Abilene Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is dedicated to promoting an increased awareness of the natural world through
conservation, environmental education and the preservation of endangered species. More people
than ever before are visiting the Abilene Zoo with its 800 animals representing over 200 species.
For more information, call 325.676.9620
2070 Zoo Lane / 325.676.6085 / www.abilenezoo.org
May 6 - Abilene Public Library: Tween Time @ your library
6:30 p.m.
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar St. / 325.677.2474 / www.abilenetx.com/apl
May 6 - Texas Author Series
Noon, Free
Leslie Wilson, author, speaker and humorist and co-editor of “A Scrapbook of Motherhood Firsts”, will speak on the Monday before Mother’s Day. She writes a weekly newspaper column on motherhood and is a popular speaker at conferences, and retreats across the country. Lunch will be available for $5, or you can bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided by Friends. Authors will sign books after their presentations.
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar St. / 325.677.2474 / www.abilenetx.com/apl
May 7 - Los Aficionados meeting
11:30 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 9 - ArtWalk
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cowboys and Indians
ArtWalk is a FREE monthly celebration of the arts in Historic Downtown Abilene, involving the
cultural and business community. Everyone enjoys free exhibits, street performances and live
entertainment during ArtWalk. ArtWalk for the fun of it!
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. /
325.676.8389 / center-arts.com
May 10 & 11 - Abilene Community Theatre presents Neil Simon's "God's Favorite"
Since 1954 the Abilene Community Theatre has been entertaining the community.
809 Barrow St. / 325.673.6271/ www.abilenecommunitytheatre.com
May 10 & 11- Texas Film Roundup
Noon (Friday & Saturday)
The Texas FIlm Roundup begins. The Texas Archive of the Moving Image offers the Abilene
community the opportunity to digitize their films on site for free during this special weekend.
Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
May 10 - Key City Winds
7:30 p.m., Free
Come join us for a chamber concert featuring the Key City Winds. They are the Artists-In-Residence at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church and this will be their inaugural concert. They will be performing woodwind trio, quintet and sextet repertoire including the famous Poulenc Sextet for winds and piano. Reception to follow.
Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church
602 Meander St. / 325-677-2091 / www.heavenlyrestabilene.org
May 10 - Holladay on Film
6:30 p.m.
Longtime Paramount film director and historian Robert Holladay presents this
lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores
Bonnie and Clyde.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
May 10 & 11- Paramount Film Series: Bonnie and Clyde
Friday: 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
1967, 112 MINUTES, COLOR
Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
May 11 - Chautauqua Learning Series
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Free
Best of Chautauqua video
Based on the Chautauqua movement which spread throughout the rural United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries providing educational lectures and entertainment for average Americans before the advent of mass media like radio and television. The Texas Frontier Heritage and Cultural Center™ are proud to continue the spirit of that tradition.
Chautauqua Learning Series at The Village
133 N. William St./ 325.572.3365 / www.buffalogap.com
May 11 - Family Fun Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
May 12 - Mother's Day Special at the Abilene Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is dedicated to promoting an increased awareness of the natural world through
conservation, environmental education and the preservation of endangered species. More people
than ever before are visiting the Abilene Zoo with its 800 animals representing over 200 species.
For more information, call 325.676.9620
2070 Zoo Lane / 325.676.6085 / www.abilenezoo.org
May 14 - Big Country Home Educators Day
10:00 a.m., Noon and 2:30 p.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 14 - Celebration Singers, Abilene’s Premier Adult Show Choir
7:30 p.m.
16th annual Spring concert at the Paramount Theatre The concert will feature contemporary
popular music by American composers from the 30s & 40s, the 50s, 60s & 70s.
Chorus Abilene
1174 North 1st St. / 325.673.SING / www.chorusabilene.net
May 15 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee
Noon
Art in the 21st Century: Paradox
Bring your lunch and enjoy a movie in our main gallery while you
eat…and you can’t help but learn something about art and artists, painlessly! If you can’t come
for the whole movie, feel free to come and go as your time permits. Free.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. /
325.676.8389 / center-arts.com
May 16 - Gallery Teacher and Attendant Training
11:30 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 16 - Museum Matters
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 16 - Cover to Cover Book Club: “The End of Your Life Book Club” by Will Schwalbe
7:00 p.m.
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar St. / 325.677.2474 / www.abilenetx.com/apl
May 18 - Prokofiev's "Cinderella" and More
2:30 & 7:30 p.m., $10 for adults; $8 for children ages 3-13
Dance, Ltd - School of Dance 31 Annual Spring production of the timeless Classical Ballet, Prokofiev's "Cinderella" and More. Performance at Hardin Simmons University - Behrens Auditorium
Dance, Ltd. - School of Dance Studios
2347 N 6th St. / 325-672-3010 / www.danceinabilene.com
May 18 - Zoolute to Our Heroes at the Abilene Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is dedicated to promoting an increased awareness of the natural world through
conservation, environmental education and the preservation of endangered species. More people
than ever before are visiting the Abilene Zoo with its 800 animals representing over 200 species.
For more information, call 325.676.9620
2070 Zoo Lane / 325.676.6085 / www.abilenezoo.org
May 18 - Family Fun Saturday
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
May 18 - Abilene Ballet Theatre Annual Spring Recital
7:00 p.m.
The Ballet Abilene studio presents their annual spring recital. Admission is free, but you must
have a ticket. For more information, www.abileneballettheatre.org or call (325) 675-0303. Abilene Ballet Theatre was established in 1985 and is the only original ballet company in
Abilene’s history.
Abilene Ballet Theatre
1265 N 2nd St. / 325.675.0303 / www.abileneballettheatre.org
May 19 - Military Appreciation
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
All Military personnel and their families receive free admission to the Village.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St. /325.572.3365 / www.buffalogap.com
May 19 - Craft Sunday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Free admission 12 and under
Featured Craft: paper flowers. Kids ages 12 and under receive FREE admission and can create and take home
historical crafts
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St. /325.572.3365 / www.buffalogap.com
May 25 - Family Fun Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
May 25 - BGHV Summer Hours
Buffalo Gap Historic Village begins summer hours
Mon - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sun. Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St. /325.572.3365 / www.buffalogap.com
May 27 - Grace Museum closed in Observance of Memorial Day
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
May 30 - Opening Reception and Art Talks:
Main Gallery - Contemporary Still Life Painting: The Enduring Tradition of Still Life Painting
2nd Floor Galleries - Drawings by Anne Weary
Works on Paper from The Permanent Collection
Wright Photography Gallery - Still Life Photographs
Loggia - Daniel Chadbourn, collaboration with the West Texas Triangle
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
|
|
June 1 - Teddy Bear Day at the Abilene Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is dedicated to promoting an increased awareness of the natural world through
conservation, environmental education and the preservation of endangered species. More people
than ever before are visiting the Abilene Zoo with its 800 animals representing over 200 species.
For more information, call 325.676.9620
2070 Zoo Lane / 325.676.6085 / www.abilenezoo.org
June 4 - Los Aficionados meeting
11:30 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 6 - Tot Spot
10:00 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 6 - Abilene Public Library: Family Fun
6:30 p.m.
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar St. / 325.677.2474 / www.abilenetx.com/apl
June 7 - Tot Spot
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 7 - Holladay on Film
6:30 p.m.
Longtime Paramount film director and historian Robert Holladay presents this
lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores
Singin' in the Rain.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
June 7 & 8 - Paramount Film Series: Singin' in the Rain
Friday: 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
1952, 103 MINUTES, COLOR
Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
June 8 - Chautauqua Learning Series
Speaker: Dawn Capps
TPWD Wildlife Skins and Skulls — Kid friendly!
Based on the Chautauqua movement which spread throughout the rural United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries providing educational lectures and entertainment for average Americans before the advent of mass media like radio and television. The Texas Frontier Heritage and Cultural Center™ are proud to continue the spirit of that tradition.
Chautauqua Learning Series at The Village
133 N. William St. / 325.572.3365 / www.buffalogap.com
June 11 - Big Country Home Educators Day
10:00 a.m., Noon and 2:30 p.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 12 - Opening Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos & Toys in the Attic
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
June 13 - ArtWalk
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Seymour’s Cars, Trucks & Things That Move
ArtWalk is a FREE monthly celebration of the arts in Historic Downtown Abilene, involving the
cultural and business community. Everyone enjoys free exhibits, street performances and live
entertainment during ArtWalk. ArtWalk for the fun of it!
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. /
325.676.8389 / center-arts.com
June 13-15 - Abilene Community Theatre presents Moon Over Buffalo
Since 1954 the Abilene Community Theatre has been entertaining the community.
809 Barrow St. / 325.673.6271 / www.abilenecommunitytheatre.com
June 13-16 - CALF Festival
10:00 a.m., Noon and 2:30 p.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 13- Artist Talk: Walter Wick
The Children's Art and Literacy Festival (CALF) returns featuring
illustrator Walter Wick. During this intimate gallery talk, Wick will share his creative process with
an interactive conversation. This event is open to the public. For more information on the entire
2013 CALF, visit www.abilenecalf.com.
Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
June 15 - Family Fun Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
June 16 - Father's Day Special at the Abilene Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is dedicated to promoting an increased awareness of the natural world through
conservation, environmental education and the preservation of endangered species. More people
than ever before are visiting the Abilene Zoo with its 800 animals representing over 200 species.
For more information, call 325.676.9620
2070 Zoo Lane / 325.676.6085 / www.abilenezoo.org
June 19 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee
Noon
Art in the 21st Century: Play
Bring your lunch and enjoy a movie in our main gallery while you
eat…and you can’t help but learn something about art and artists, painlessly! If you can’t come
for the whole movie, feel free to come and go as your time permits. Free.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. /
325.676.8389 / center-arts.com
June 20 - Gallery Teacher and Attendant Training
11:30 a.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 20 - Museum Matters
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. /
325.673.4587 / www.thegracemuseum.org
June 20 - Abilene Public Library: Cover to Cover Book Club: “The Lifeboat”
7:00 p.m.
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar St. / 325.677.2474 / www.abilenetx.com/apl
June 20 - 22 - Abilene Community Theatre presents Moon Over Buffalo
Since 1954 the Abilene Community Theatre has been entertaining the community.
809 Barrow St. / 325.673.6271/ www.abilenecommunitytheatre.com
June 22 - Family Fun Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org
June 28-30- PARAMOUNT PRODUCTIONS: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Friday: 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
The classic Mel Brooks movie YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has been turned into a hilarious
Broadway musical.
Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress / 325.676.9620 / www.paramount-abilene.org
June 28 & 29 - Abilene Community Theatre presents Moon Over Buffalo
Since 1954 the Abilene Community Theatre has been entertaining the community.
809 Barrow St. / 325.673.6271/ www.abilenecommunitytheatre.com
June 29 - Family Fun Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene /
325-673-4586 / www.nccil.org |
