Calendar of Events:

May

May 1 - ACU Orchestra Concert
Featuring Dr. Paul Piersall singing a selection from Ermani by Verdi, along with arrangements of I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' and Some Enchanted Evening. The concert will conclude with Aaron Copland's Suite from Billy the Kid.
Abilene Christian University, Cullen Auditorium
1600 Campus Ct., Abilene
325-674-2197, Lynette Walters
7:30 p.m., Free

May 2 - Stephen Fite Concert Tour 'A Funtastic School Day'
When Stephen Fite is the Substitute Teacher leading the way through the classroom day, you never know what's going to happen! But needless to say, when Stephen's involved, music and movement can't be far behind. The day will begin with a song, and from there the sky's the limit. Calendar Time, Lunch, Phys. Ed., and lots and lots of learning! Just your typical school day done Stephen's way. So come join us and sing your way through Stephen's classroom day so that you can say, "I had a Funtastic School Day with Stephen Fite!"
Abilene Civic Center
1100 N. 6th, Abilene
800-234-9228, Box Office
10 a.m.
$5-Person

May 3 & 4 - Tot Spot
Thursday: 10 a.m.; Friday: 9:30 & 11 a.m., $5-Non-Members; Members Free
This popular program, for ages 3 to 5 and parents, features hands-on activities and gallery games.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587
www.thegracemuseum.org

May 4 - Art Adventure
10:30 a.m., free
This mom and tot program for preschoolers combines different aspects of visual and verbal literacy by exposing the children to books and art based on the featured artist in the gallery.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

May 4 - Dr. Seuss Retrospective Exhibit Opening
The Center will be the venue for The Art of Dr. Seuss touring exhibition. There will be light hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St., Abilene
325-677-8389, Darla Harmon
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
$50-Per Person
$600-Table of 8

May 3-5 - The Spitfire Grill Week Two
7:30 p.m., $15 Adults, $12 Students and Active Military, $8 Ages 12 and younger
A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill.
Abilene Community Theatre
809 Barrow St.
325-673-6271, Box Office

May 4-5 - Live @ Remington's Lounge - Kirk House
Great music, drinks and food.
MCM Eleganté Suites
4520 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene
325-698-1234, Karie Wilson
Friday 9-11:45 p.m.; Saturday 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
No cover charge.

May 5 - Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra Concert: Broadway A La Carte II
Kristi Tingle and Jason Forbach bring the best of Broadway to the stage including hits from Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Miss Saigon, and more.
Abilene Civic Center
1100 N. 6th St., Abilene
325-677-6710, Philharmonic
8 p.m.
$15-$41-Person
www.abilenephilharmonic.org

May 5 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

May 10 - Cowboy Up! ARTWALK
Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you.
5 to 8:30 p.m.
FREE
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
325-677-8389

May 10 - "Cross Currents" Opening Reception
Cross Currents, features three exhibitions: 'Under The Influence' three generations of artist-teacher relationships from the Albritton Collection; 'Structural Integrity' by Loren Mozley; and 'Being There' by Brian Cobble
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
5:30-7 p.m., Free
www.thegracemuseum.org

May 10-13 - Western Heritage Classic - 2012
Admission varies.
To preserve the heritage of the ranch cowboy, this event features a parade, world’s largest bit and spur show, western art, chuckwagon cook-off, ranch rodeo, nightly dances, invitational ranch hose sale, Ranch Horse Association of America (RHAA) Working Ranch Horse Competition, children's rodeo events and lots of family fun!
Taylor County Expo Center
1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene
325-677-4376, Expo Center

May 11 & 12: Paramount Classic Film: Top Hat
Friday: 7:30 p.m. and Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
$6-Adults; $5-Students, Seniors, Military, Children
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers light up the screen in this 1935 classic about mistaken identity and showbiz which features a beautiful score by Irving Berlin. 1935 - Black & White - 100 minutes - Not Rated.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St.
325-676-9620, tickets

May 11-12 - The Spitfire Grill Week Three
7:30 p.m., $15 Adults, $12 Students and Active Military, $8 Ages 12 and younger
A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill.
Abilene Community Theatre
809 Barrow St.
325-673-6271, Box Office

May 11-12 - Live @ Remington's Lounge - Clayton Stewart Band
Great music, drinks and food.
MCM Eleganté Suites
4520 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene
325-698-1234, Karie Wilson
Friday 9-11:45 p.m.; Saturday 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
No cover charge.

May 12 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

May 12 - Chautauqua Learning Series - May 2012
Topic: Best of Chautauqua Video.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
325-572-3365, BGHV
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$7-Person; Members Free

May 12 - Luau-Benefit Dance
Fund raiser for Melissa McCoy recently diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma. This benefit is to help with travel, living and medical expenses for her treatment at MD Anderson in Houston.
Abilene Shrine Club
5272 Jarman Rd., Abilene
325-428-2800, Diana Everson
7 to 11 p.m.
$15 per person, $25 per couple

May 16 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee: The Political Dr. Seuss
Bring your brown bag lunch and learn while you lunch! There was never any question about Dr. Seuss’ politics.
Noon - 1 p.m., FREE
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
325-677-8389

May 17 - Museum Matters: Engaging Science
Join us for an exciting evening of star gazing and a wonderful opportunity to hear about the history of the McDonald Observatory from the observatory superintendent Thomas Barnes.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
6 p.m., Free
www.thegracemuseum.org

May 18 - Abilene Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Free
All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial along with rally. Most people watch Westminister Dog Show. They only show groups. Come on out and see what goes on before you get to groups. You will be able to see some new breeds up close.
Taylor County Expo Center
1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene
325-668-2912, MaryJane DeWitt

May 18 & 19 - Live @ Remington's Lounge - Kirk House
Great music, drinks and food.
MCM Eleganté Suites
4520 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene
325-698-1234, Karie Wilson
Friday 9-11:45 p.m.; Saturday 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
No cover charge.

May 19 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

May 19 - Three Shades Blue Live @ Little Texas
Red Dirt Power Trio featuring original Southern Rock and Texas Country with a blues flavor.
Little Texas
4109 S. Danville Dr., Abilene
325-203-0156, John Smith 05/19/12 - 05/19/12
Doors open: 8 p.m.; Show: at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
$5-Cover Charge @ the door

May 20 - Military Appreciation Day - May 2012
Noon - 5 p.m., Free
Active and retired military and their family
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
325-572-3365, BGHV

May 25-26 - Live @ Remington's Lounge - Aces over Eights
Great music, drinks and food.
MCM Eleganté Suites
4520 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene
325-698-1234, Karie Wilson
Friday 9-11:45 p.m.; Saturday 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
No cover charge.

May 26 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

May 26 - Dance Under the Stars
Featuring the Muddy Creek Band. Wonderful entertainment for the entire family with the best band in the Big Country.
Abilene State Park
150 Park Road 32, Tuscola
325-572-3204, Rick Thompson 05/26/12 - 05/26/12
7:30 to 10 p.m.
$5-Ages 13 yrs & older; Free-Children 12 and younger; Free-With a Texas State Parks Pass

May 26 - Three Shades Blue Live @ Play Faire Park
Red Dirt Power Trio featuring original Southern Rock and Texas Country with a blues flavor. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event!
Play Faire Family Fun Center & Miniature Golf Course
2300 N. 2nd St., Abilene
325-203-0156, John Smith
Music starts around 7 p.m.
Admission is the cost of one round of miniature golf.

June

June 1-2, 2012: 18th Annual Stars Over Abilene Regional Quilt Show
The Abilene Quilters' Guild presents its 18th Annual "Stars Over Abilene" Regional Quilt Show. Tickets for the raffle quilt are $1 each or six for $5. Proceeds benefit the West Central Texas Food Bank. More information is available at abilenequiltersguild.com or by calling Linda Calame at 325.518.5335.
Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th

June 2, 2012: Western Swing
7 – 11 p.m.
Dance to the tunes of Jake Hooker and The Outsiders. BBQ by Bill Cauble. Silent and live auctions. On the grounds of the Old Jail Art Center. The Old Jail Art Center is located on Highway 6, two blocks east of Highway 180 in Albany, Texas.
www.theoldjailartcenter.org
$50 per person.
For reservations, call Holly Philips at 325-762-2266.

June 7-10, 2012: Friends of the Abilene Public Library Annual Book Sale
Thurs. Members Only: 5 - 8 p.m.; Fri.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. Bag Sale: 1 - 5 p.m.
Abilene Civic Center
1100 N. 6th, Abilene
325-676-6025

June 7 & 8 - Tot Spot
Thursday: 10 a.m.; Friday: 9:30 & 11 a.m., $5-Non-Members; Members Free
This popular program, for ages 3 to 5 and parents, features hands-on activities and gallery games.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587
www.thegracemuseum.org

June 8 - An Evening With Lynda Johnson Robb
1-4 p.m., free
Dinner and fund-raiser honoring Lynda Johnson Robb, the first child of late President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Claudia Taylor Johnson, known affectionately as “Lady Bird.”
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586, Sujata Shahane
$125 & Up per person

June 8 - Three Shades Blue Live @ Strawberry's
Red Dirt Power Trio featuring original Southern Rock and Texas Country with a blues flavor.
Strawberry's
2442 S. 7th St., Abilene
325-203-0156, John Smith
Fri.: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Sat.: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
$2-Cover Charge at the Door

June 8 & 9 - Abilene Coin and Collectible Show
Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $1-Person
Abilene Civic Center
1100 N. 6th St., Abilene
325-691-9868, Mary Wright

June 8 & 9: Paramount Classic Film: Jaws
Friday: 7:30 p.m. and Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
$6-Adults; $5-Students, Seniors, Military, Children
Director Steven Spielberg virtually invented the summer blockbuster with this white-knuckle film about an insatiable shark that terrorizes an island. 1975 - Color - 125 minutes - PG.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St.
325-676-9620, tickets

June 9 - Chautauqua Learning Series - June 2012
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $7-Person; Members Free
Speaker: Francis Prestridge Topic: The Daughters of the American Revolution.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
325-572-3365, BGHV

June 9 - Chalk Talk With Ed!
10 a.m., free
Join Caldecot Award winning artist Ed Emberley, illustrator and author of over 80 books, including the bestselling Go Away, Big Green Monster! and the enormously popular Drawing Book series for a fun Chalk Talk. All ages welcome!
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

June 9 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

June 11-15 - Summer Camp: Completely Crazy Creative Creations Art Camp
For Children entering 1st and 2nd grades. This will be a week of fantastical proportion! Oh! The things you will make, they will be creative contortions. One project, two projects, red projects, more! Come to The Grace and let your art soar!
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
9 a.m. to Noon
$75-Child (museum members)
$95-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

June 11-15 - Summer Camp: Grace Academy Culinary Camp I
For children entering 3rd and 4th grades. Does your food match your mood? Is there a cake you should bake? In the summer time I like tasty treats, things that are yummy, delicious and sweet. Pudding? Cookies? Would that do for you? If so, we’ll have fun and give you recipes too! Join the chefs of Texas State Technical College’s Culinary Institute for a week of Dr. Seuss inspired food.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
9 a.m. to Noon
$100-Child (museum members)
$120-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

June 11-15 - Summer Camp: Grace Academy Culinary Camp II
For children entering 5th and 6th grades. Does your food match your mood? Is there a cake you should bake? In the summer time I like tasty treats, things that are yummy, delicious and sweet. Pudding? Cookies? Would that do for you? If so, we’ll have fun and give you recipes too! Join the chefs of Texas State Technical College’s Culinary Institute for a week of Dr. Seuss inspired food.
T&P Event Center
901 N. 1st St., Abilene
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
1 to 4 p.m.
$100-Child (museum members)
$120-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

June 13 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee: Art in the 21st Century - Humor
Bring your brown bag lunch and learn while you dine. How do artists use irony, goofiness, satire, and sarcasm in their work? Can an artwork be funny and critical at the same time? Do contemporary artists always take themselves seriously?
Noon - 1 p.m., FREE
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
325-677-8389

June 14 - Seuss is Loose ARTWALK
Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you.
5 to 8:30 p.m.
FREE
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
325-677-8389

June 14-17 - C.A.L.F. featuring the works of Dr. Seuss
Registration before June 1st: Adults: $10, Children: $5
Registration after June 1st: Adults: $12, Children: $7 (All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.)
Downtown Abilene will be transformed into the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. Explore of some of his famous works at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature and at The Center for Contemporary Arts. Children can enjoy readings from 7 different Dr. Seuss books throughout the weekend with art activities held after each reading. They can meet the characters, see the movies and explore the art works of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) while visiting the landmarks of Abilene. Don’t let the name Dr. Seuss fool you into thinking this weekend is just for children. Theodor Geisel was a prolific artist whose works span 65 years. He began his career not as a children’s author but as a cartoonist. The Art of Dr. Seuss – A Retrospective Exhibition celebrates the art and life of Theodor Geisel. On display will be his early drawings featured in Life magazine, included are his editorial, advertising, military and book illustrations, and finally, his Secret Art collection.
Downtown Abilene
325-677-1161

June 14-16 - The Mousetrap - Opening Weekend
7:30 p.m., $10 Adults, $8 Students and Active Military, $5 Ages 12 and younger
Agatha Christie comes forth with another hit about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer.
Abilene Community Theatre
809 Barrow St.
325-673-6271, Box Office

June 16 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

June 19 & 20 - Summer Camp: Grace Academy Kindercamp
For children entering kindergarten. Bring your little one to the wonderful camp to learn the basics of drawing, painting, sculpture and other techniques that allow them to explore their creativity. Campers will meet new friends, make fun art to bring home and get to play in the children's museum.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
9 a.m. to Noon
$40-Child (museum members)
$60-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

June 21 - Spots & Stripes Forever Concert Series
6:30 p.m., $3-$5-Person
Abilene Community Band will provide a variety of music to open the season.
Abilene Zoo
2070 Zoo Lane, Abilene
325-676-6085, Zoo

June 21-23 - The Mousetrap - Week Two
7:30 p.m., $10 Adults, $8 Students and Active Military, $5 Ages 12 and younger
Agatha Christie comes forth with another hit about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer.
Abilene Community Theatre
809 Barrow St.
325-673-6271, Box Office

June 23 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

June 25-29 - Summer Camp: Broadway Babies
For children entering 2nd and 3rd grades. This is a camp as unique as the NCCIL and its artists! So what makes the camp and the NCCIL unique? Did you know the NCCIL was the 1st museum of its kind in the country? Let NCCIL Art Educator PattyRae take you onto the journey of childhood’s best adventures: Picture Books. Learn and experiment with different illustration styles. Paint your world with watercolor, decorate it with collages and fill your world with caricatures!
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St., Abilene
325-673-4586, Sujata Shahane
9 a.m. to Noon
$100-Child

June 25-29 - Summer Camp: Grace Academy Sculpt It!
For children 1st through 6th grades. This camp will be filled with fun three dimensional art projects made with a variety of mediums from clay and wood to paper! If your child likes to get their hands messy and create great sculptures, then this camp was designed just for them!
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
9 a.m. to Noon
$75-Child (museum members)
$95-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

June 25-29 - Summer Camp: Coppelia's Magical Dance Camp
For children 7 and 8 years old. Do you have an aspiring young ballerina who dances like a doll? If so, this is just the perfect learning experience you will not want your child to miss! Join us for a magical week of ballet with Mrs. Lisa, art activities pertaining to Coppelia, ballet history, nutrition and anatomy, music, pantomime, creative dramatics, ballet vocabulary, movement concepts, and costume design just to name a few!
Ballet Abilene
1265 N. 2nd St., Abilene
325-675-0303, Lisa Etter
10:30 a.m. - Noon
$100-Child

June 25-29 - Summer Camp: Broadway Babies
For children ages 5 to 8. Does your living room floor frequently double as a stage for your aspiring young dancer? Does he or she seem to have limitless energy? Jazz is your answer! Students will participate in a beginning/intermediate level jazz class with Mrs. Lisa. They will be doing musical theater type movement with an emphasis on rhythm, coordination, movement concepts, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility and will learn fun dance combinations to age appropriate music. Jazz is a fun and different form of dance!
Ballet Abilene
1265 N. 2nd St., Abilene
325-675-0303, Lisa Etter
1 to 2 p.m.
$70-Child

June 29-30 - The Mousetrap - Week Three
7:30 p.m., $10 Adults, $8 Students and Active Military, $5 Ages 12 and younger
Agatha Christie comes forth with another hit about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer.
Abilene Community Theatre
809 Barrow St.
325-673-6271, Box Office

June 29-July 1 - Paramount Productions presents 'Parade'
The landmark Paramount Theatre presents Jason Robert Browns' Tony Award-winning musical Parade.
Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St., Abilene,
325-676-9620, Barry Smoot
Fri. & Sat.: 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Reserved seating: $10-$20-Person

June 30 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

July

July 4 - Annual July 4th Celebration
The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Many more fun activities are planned throughout the day.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
325-572-3365, BGHV
Free Admission All Day

July 5 & 6 - Tot Spot
Thursday: 10 a.m.; Friday: 9:30 & 11 a.m., $5-Non-Members; Members Free
This popular program, for ages 3 to 5 and parents, features hands-on activities and gallery games.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587
www.thegracemuseum.org

July 6-7 - Grace Academy Girl's Night at the Museum
For girls entering 4th through 6th grades.This fun filled evening will include a scavenger hunt through the building, rooftop star-gazing, art projects, games and a late night movie. Join us for the fun and bring a friend. Spaces fill up super fast so register early! Space is limited to 20 girls. Girls will need to bring a sleeping bag, toiletries and a flashlight.Price includes supplies, a pizza supper on Friday night and a light breakfast on Saturday morning.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
$45-Child (museum members)
$60-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

July 7 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

July 9-13 - Grace Academy Kaleidoscope Art Camp
For children entering 1st through 6th grades. Are you a beginner artist or an artist with experience? It doesn’t matter, this camp is for all! Kaleidoscope provides a great opportunity for all young artists to dabble in many types of art making. There will be drawing, painting, sculpting and other fun imaginative projects all rolled into one camp. You will create many projects to take home and meet new friends in this camp.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
9 a.m. to Noon
$75-Child (museum members)
$95-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

July 9-13 - Summer Camp: Picasso-O-Rama, Jr.
For children entering K through 1st grades. Oh! Monet, Van, and Pablo come see Jackson splattering paint in the studio where Giuseppe is busy with his fruits and vegetables! Huh? Who are these people? What made them unique? Come explore the world of Old Master Artists at the NCCIL Art Studio.
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586, Sujata Shahane
9 a.m. to Noon
$100 per child

July 12 - CarWalk ARTWALK
Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you.
5 to 8:30 p.m.
FREE
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
325-677-8389

July 13 & 14: Paramount Classic Film: The Big Country
Friday: 7:30 p.m. and Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
$6-Adults; $5-Students, Seniors, Military, Children
This frontier drama about a man who retires from sea life to head west was directed by William Wyler and features the stunning Western plain landscape. 1958 -  Color - 167 minutes - Not Rated.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress St.
325-676-9620, tickets

July 14- Chautauqua Learning Series - July 2012
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $7-Person; Members Free
Speaker: Dixie Hoover
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
325-572-3365, BGHV

July 14 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

July 16-20 - Summer Camp: Daring Drawings and Curious Colors
For children grades 1st through 6th. Is drawing what you really love to do? Do you doodle everywhere you go? You will enjoy this fun filled camp. It will help you take your drawing skills to the next level no matter what your age. In addition to drawing you will get to play around with other types of art too.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
9 a.m. to Noon
$75-Child (museum members)
$95-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

July 16-20 - Summer Camp: Grace Academy Middle School Mania Art Camp
For children entering 6th grade through 9th grade. Middle School Mania goes digital! In addition to making awesome traditional art like drawing, painting and sculpting, you will get to use digital cameras to document your work and create digital art! There will be take home projects and a photo journal finished during this camp. Bring your own camera or purchase one through camp for an additional $50.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
1-4 p.m.
$80-Child (museum members)
$100-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

July 16-20 - Summer Camp: Picasso-O-Rama, Sr.
For children entering 2nd and 3rd grades. Oh! Leonardo and Pablo come see Jackson splattering paint in the studio where Giuseppe is busy with his fruits and vegetables! Come explore the world of Old Master Artists at the NCCIL Art Studio. Did you always want to learn to draw? What are the Elements of Art and Principles of Design? Do artists really think about these terms when they make their art? Have fun with charcoal, pastels, watercolors and more while you learn to appreciate the art of these old masters.
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586, Sujata Shahane
9 a.m. to Noon
$100 per child

July 16-27 - Summer Camp: Ballet for Junior I and II
For children ages 9 through 12. This class meets July 16-20 and July 23-27. Students will take an hour intermediate level ballet class with Mrs. Lindsay each day of the workshop. After class, students will enjoy learning from DVD's, discussion, and activities pertaining to classic ballets, ballet history, ballet vocabulary, nutrition and anatomy, taking care of a dancer's instrument (the body), movement concepts and spatial awareness, stage make-up application, stretching, pre-pointe strengthening and an introduction to Pilates
Ballet Abilene
1265 N. 2nd St., Abilene
325-675-0303, Lisa Etter
10 to 11:30 a.m.
$200-Child

July 19 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee: Art in the 21st Century - Loss & Desire
Bring your brown bag lunch and learn while you dine. How do contemporary artworks embody emotion? How do artists express longing, love, and human experience in their work?
Noon - 1 p.m., FREE
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
325-677-8389

July 19 - Spots & Stripes Forever Concert Series
6:30 p.m., $2.50-$5-Person
Join Abilene musician and songwritter, Lori Sims and Friends, at this evening concert.
Abilene Zoo
2070 Zoo Lane, Abilene
325-676-6085, Zoo

July 21 - Craftapalooza
A one day shopping extravaganza featuring arts & crafts, retail merchant boutiques, Indie artisans & designers, bling & glam, trendy clothing & jewels, home décor & gifts; including the JUNKoRAMA sale
Abilene Civic Center
1100 N. 6th St.
405-596-1687, Linda Williams
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free

July 21 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

July 23-27 - Summer Camp: Grace Academy Rock It! Science Camp
For children entering 3rd through 6th grades. Rock It! Science Camp: Outer Space Edition This camp proves to be exciting year after year! Join in on the exploration of the final frontier: space. Learn about and create your own alien robots, space vehicles and a variety of rockets. It will be a blast!
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Jana Bailey
1-4 p.m.
$80-Child (museum members)
$100-Child (non-members)
www.thegracemuseum.org

July 23-27 - I Speak For The Trees
For children ages 9 to 12. Calling all environment lovers. The NCCIL is bringing literature, art, gardening and recycling together in this exciting and most sought after camp. Learn and explore different ways to recycle and help the planet with the works of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax!'
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586, Sujata Shahane
9 a.m. to Noon
$100 per child

July 28 - Family Fun Saturdays
1-4 p.m., free
NCCIL’s art educators help you create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586

Ongoing

May 5 - July 28, 2012 - The Art of Dr. Seuss Retrospective Exhibition
Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little known editorial cartoonist in the 1920's. His intriguing perspective and fresh concepts ignited his career and his work evolved quickly to deft illustrations, modeled sculpture and sophisticated oil paintings of elaborate imagination. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of a celebrated American icon and chronicles almost seven decades of work that in every respect is uniquely, stylistically, and endearingly 'Seussian.'
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
Tues.-Sat. 11 - 5 p.m.
325-677-8389
Free

Until May 26, 2012 - The Fantastic World Of Dan Yaccarino
Dan Yaccarino has written and illustrated over 30 children’s books, Yaccarino’s distinctly retro-style illustrations (primarily in gouache) never fail to touch your heart nor transport you back-in-time.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586
10 a.m.-4 p.m., free

June 7 - September 9, 2012 - The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
'I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the tress have no tongues.' Brought to life on August 12, 1971, by his creator Dr. Seuss, Lorax is shortish, oldish, brownish, and mossy. He spoke with a voice that was sharpish, and bossy. His mission to tell everyone who comes along, “UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar St.
325-673-4586
10 a.m.-4 p.m., free

Until June 9, 2012 - Friends & Neighbors: The Art of Photographing People
The exhibition is a study in varying approaches to photographing people including formal portraiture, documentary, fine art and avant-garde photography
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St.
325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
www.thegracemuseum.org
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays (open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays), $3-$8-Person, Free Thursdays 5-8 p.m.

Until July 28: The Art of Dr. Seuss Retrospective Exhibition
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St.
Tues.-Sat. 11 - 5 p.m.
325-677-8389
Free

June 2 through September 9: Two Women Look West: Photographs of King Ranch
by Helen C. Kleberg and Toni Frissell
This exhibition offers the public an unprecedented view of King Ranch as observed by these two women. It is a rare opportunity to view Kleberg´s intimate photographs and Frissell´s iconic and dramatic photographs of King Ranch placed in the context of one another's work. This exhibition is courtesy of the King Ranch Museum, Kingsville, Texas. This exhibition originally curated by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The Old Jail Art Center
The Old Jail Art Center is located on Highway 6, two blocks east of Highway 180 in Albany, Texas.
The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Admission is free. Please note: the museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Phone: 325-762-2269
www.theoldjailartcenter.org

June 2 through September 9: Justin Boyd (Cell Series – Contemporary Artists)
Whether an installation exploring the American highway Route 66 or singular works such as hissing and buzzing sentinels challenging passage to a public entrance-Boyd's creations challenge the viewer both intellectually and physically. Boyd was born in Irving, Texas and received his BFA from The University of Texas at San Antonio and attended the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture in Maine. Boyd received his MFA in art and integrated media from the California Institute of the Arts in 2003. He currently lives in San Antonio.
The Old Jail Art Center
The Old Jail Art Center is located on Highway 6, two blocks east of Highway 180 in Albany, Texas.
The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Admission is free. Please note: the museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Phone: 325-762-2269
www.theoldjailartcenter.org

June 2 through September 9: West Texas Triangle: Catherine Lee
The Old Jail Art Center is pleased to join with its partners in the West Texas Triangle consortium of accredited art museums in presenting a region-wide exhibition of works by internationally known, Texas artist Catherine Lee for 2012. Born in Pampa Texas, Lee lived and worked in New York City for three decades until moving back to Texas in the 1990s. She first exhibited in New York at P.S.1 in 1980 and since then has participated in numerous exhibitions internationally.
The Old Jail Art Center
The Old Jail Art Center is located on Highway 6, two blocks east of Highway 180 in Albany, Texas.
The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Admission is free. Please note: the museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Phone: 325-762-2269
www.theoldjailartcenter.org