Spend the weekend getting to know Dr. Seuss!

Beginning Thursday, June 14, 2012 downtown Abilene will be transformed into the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. Explore a visual tour of his most famous and hidden works at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature and at The Center for Contemporary Arts. Children can enjoy readings from seven 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 and was often quoted at saying “I don’t write for children, I write for people.” The Art of Dr. Seuss – A Retrospective Exhibition celebrates the art and life of Theodor Geisel. On display will be original and reproduced ephemera spanning his editorial, advertising, military and book careers, and finally, estate authorized reproductions of his “Secret Art” collection. Also enjoy exhibit openings at The Center for Contemporary Arts on May 4, 2012 and at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature on June 7, 2012.