Disney's High School Musical On Stage
Apr
25
to Apr 28

Disney's High School Musical On Stage

  • Abilene Christian University - Fulks Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Disney’s High School Musical On Stage
spring musical

April 25, 26 & 27, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
April 27-28 | 2 p.m.
(April 26 Talkback)
$25 (No dinner)
$20 (Ages 10 and under)
$60 (Includes dinner on April 27only*)
Fulks Theatre
*Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. in Hester Lobby.
Recommended for ages 8 and older

Directed by Joey Banks
Musical direction by Dr. Chris Hollingsworth

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Disney's High School Musical On Stage
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Disney's High School Musical On Stage

  • Abilene Christian University - Fulks Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Disney’s High School Musical On Stage
spring musical

April 18, 20, 26 & 27, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
April 21 | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
(April 26 Talkback)
$25 (No dinner)
$20 (Ages 10 and under)
$60 (Includes dinner on April 20 & 27only*)
Fulks Theatre
*Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. in Hester Lobby.
Recommended for ages 8 and older

Directed by Joey Banks
Musical direction by Dr. Chris Hollingsworth

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Apr
28
2:00 PM14:00

Beauty and the Beast

PANTO COMPANY USA & PARAMOUNT ABILENE PRESENT

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

APRIL 28TH AT 2:00 PM

TICKETS ON SALE IN THE BUTTON BELOW!

An old castle, an enchanted forest and a true story of love...It could only be Beauty and the Beast! The Panto Company USA brings the beloved musical to life with Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle and the Beast. As Belle is held captive in the castle, families will love finding out if she falls in love with the Beast before the spell finally consumes him. Will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the beauty that has captured his heart?

The Panto Company is a producer of family entertainment in the United Kingdom, and for the last twelve years, they have been producing touring musical theater shows in the United States. Beauty and the Beast is a new production for 2024. They use replicas of the elaborate sets and costumes used in the U.K. 

Pantomime is a type of musical comedy designed for family. It was first developed in England and includes songs, gags, slapstick comedy and dancing. The humor is family-friendly and the story is based on a well-known fairy tale or fable that the audience will recognize. It’s interactive, so get ready to sing along and shout out. Be prepared for lots of laughter, stunning costumes, music and plenty of magic. It’s a delight for the entire family.

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World Ballet Series: Swan Lake
Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake
Performed with a LIVE Orchestra

Experience the legendary!

Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only as part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky's music.

The production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets as well as over 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic.

*Performed with a live orchestra.

World Ballet Series is a unique project that attracts many international artists and is composed of renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries who are united by a passion for entertaining audiences and enriching classical ballet traditions through brilliant, critically-acclaimed new productions of timeless ballet classics.

Audience: 5+

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)


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Dirty Drawers
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00

Dirty Drawers

Free, all materials provided, no experience required.

●  Join us every Monday at the Center for Contemporary Arts for Dirty Drawers: our weekly figure drawing sessions, going 40+ years strong! All materials are provided and no experience is required. Donations are appreciated. Instructor: Sergio Hernandez.

Free, all materials provided, no experience required.

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Choral Jazz Concert at Jody Klotz Fine Art
Apr
30
7:30 PM19:30

Choral Jazz Concert at Jody Klotz Fine Art

Jody Klotz Fine Art hosts the Abilene Chamber Singers for a concert of choral jazz. The ensemble of 16 vocalists, under the direction of Joshua Wright, will perform a program of standards as well as new compositions surrounded by the artwork in the gallery. The performance accompanies the upcoming exhibition at JKFA entitled Alice Baber | All the Colors of the Rainbow. Join the Chamber Singers in this beautiful and intimate space and experience the multi-sensory immersion in art and music. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Tot Spot
May
2
to May 3

Tot Spot

Class times: 9:30 am, 11 am

$7 (FREE for Museum Members)

Tot Spot is a monthly creative experience designed for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their families. Enjoy a mini gallery tour each month, a guided art project, and access to Spark following class.

*Children’s Class – Registration preferred (walk-ins welcome if space allows) thegracemuseum.org/events

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GRACE STUDIO: PLEIN AIR
May
2
6:00 PM18:00

GRACE STUDIO: PLEIN AIR

$30 ($25 for Museum Members)

Join us downtown for an outdoor painting class – no experience necessary! Grace Studio classes are for lifelong learners and lifelong artists. Bring a friend or come make a new one.

*Adult Class – Register online at thegracemuseum.org/events

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Celebration Singers concert
May
3
7:00 PM19:00

Celebration Singers concert

Event Title: "AROUND THE YEAR WITH THE CELEBRATION SINGERS"

Celebration Singers, the Big Country's premier show choir of talented vocalists and musicians, will perform a free public concert in Abilene's historic Paramount Theater at 7 pm. It will be a memorable performance of classic year-around seasonal songs all music lovers will enjoy.

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
May
4
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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Swenson House Derby Day
May
4
3:00 PM15:00

Swenson House Derby Day

Bring your biggest derby hat and sharpest clothing ensemble to be declared the "Best Dressed" of the Swenson House Derby.

Have a mint julep and a game of horseshoes under the beautiful shade trees on the Swenson grounds.

The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast during the event. Come early to "place your bets" to win prizes.

Enjoy delicious food and drinks. For the May 4th Star Wars fans there will be a category in the costume competition so be creative

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Total Eclipse of the Chart
May
4
7:30 PM19:30

Total Eclipse of the Chart

From New York based award winning performer, producer, director and arranger Scott Coulter, this show features a full range of chart topping artists to help you relive your 80s fantasy! Join the Abilene Philharmonic as the close the 2023-24 concert season with their third and final pops, "Total Eclipse of the Chart.” This is a concert you do not want to miss!

Ticket prices for this concert vary on seat location with a range of $25-$60 and student tickets are as low as $9.

**Children 5 and under are not allowed in the concert hall**

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Abilene Gives
May
7
8:00 AM08:00

Abilene Gives

The Abilene Storybook Experience App is a smartphone app that provides a fun, interactive way to experience Abilene’s Cultural District in augmented reality. The app will guide users on a walking tour of downtown Abilene to search for and “collect” Abilene’s beloved storybook sculptures and storybook benches.

Embark on your very own Storybook Quest by collecting virtual sculptures, benches and buttons that will bring the characters from your favorite storybooks to life!

With your help, we can provide the Abilene Storybook Experience App, at no cost to the public, and create an experience we want to make available to EVERYONE! Please consider donating to the Abilene Arts Alliance now or between 8am-8pm on May 7, 2024.

Early giving begins April 29!

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Courtyard Convos
May
7
11:30 AM11:30

Courtyard Convos

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28

11:30 am – 1 pm

BYO lunch

Spend your lunch break with us in the Grace Courtyard! Enjoy the outdoors by yourself, hang out with your co-workers, or come meet some new people. Museum admission is FREE during Courtyard Convos, so you can eat and still have time to look around the art and history galleries.

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Jody Klotz Exhibit Reception
May
7
5:30 PM17:30

Jody Klotz Exhibit Reception

Jody Klotz is pleased to present “Alice Baber: Colors of the Rainbow.” This is the gallery’s first solo exhibition of the paintings of Alice Baber (1928-1982). The exhibition at Jody Klotz Fine Art features oil paintings and works on paper dating from 1960 to 1981 offering an expansive view of her stylistic evolution and exciting use of color and form. The show highlights the range of Baber’s abstract images, which earned her a place in the permanent collections of dozens of museums, both in the United States and abroad. In New York City alone, Baber’s paintings are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

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Tombstone
May
10
to May 11

Tombstone

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
TOMBSTONE
May 10-11 at 7:30pm
May 11 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

A successful lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating.

1993 | Drama | 2 hours and 10 minutes | R

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Launch Party!
May
11
10:00 AM10:00

Launch Party!

Join us at the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden 10 am-12 pm Saturday, May 11 for the Launch Party of Abilene’s first augmented reality game app - the Abilene Storybook Experience! We’ll have free doughnuts, a Genius Squad helping users learn the game, costume characters and special celebrity guest Elsie Stark from the Kids Baking Championship TV show! Elsie will be giving away her delicious baked treats to the first 13 families to download the app!

Download the free app from Google Play Apps or the Apple App Store. Follow the map through the Abilene Cultural District to search for and “collect” Abilene’s beloved storybook sculptures and storybook benches. Embark on your very own Storybook Quest by collecting virtual sculptures, benches and buttons that will bring the characters from your favorite storybooks to life! The characters in the app move and you can take your photo with them.

The app is a project of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council.

The app is made possible by a Cultural District Enhancement grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and by generous donors!

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
May
11
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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Abilene Creative Arts Club
May
11
1:30 PM13:30

Abilene Creative Arts Club

The Abilene Creative Arts Club meets the second Saturday of each month from

1:30-3:30 p.m. at 1117 Walnut Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, Texas.

Come and enjoy a speaker and learn about an art subject that may be of interest.

Persons with any level of art experience are welcome. The Abilene Creative Arts Club

does not meet in December, June, July and  August.

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Courtyard Convos
May
14
11:30 AM11:30

Courtyard Convos

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28

11:30 am – 1 pm

BYO lunch

Spend your lunch break with us in the Grace Courtyard! Enjoy the outdoors by yourself, hang out with your co-workers, or come meet some new people. Museum admission is FREE during Courtyard Convos, so you can eat and still have time to look around the art and history galleries.

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Art Competition Deadline
May
18
5:00 PM17:00

Art Competition Deadline

DEADLINE TO ENTER CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION*

Saturday, May 18

Entries must be submitted to The Grace Museum before 5 pm

Children ages 2-11 are invited to enter an original artwork into our 2024 Children’s Art Competition.

*Competition guidelines and entry form available at http://thegracemuseum.org/event/cac-2024

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Courtyard Convos
May
21
11:30 AM11:30

Courtyard Convos

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28

11:30 am – 1 pm

BYO lunch

Spend your lunch break with us in the Grace Courtyard! Enjoy the outdoors by yourself, hang out with your co-workers, or come meet some new people. Museum admission is FREE during Courtyard Convos, so you can eat and still have time to look around the art and history galleries.

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Randy Travis
May
23
7:30 PM19:30

Randy Travis

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

 

“We are incredibly excited to be back on the road and give Randy’s fans a chance to hear his music live again, and who better to sing his many hits than James Dupré?” said Mary and Randy Travis. Travis recently released Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Braving the Storms of Life which has outpaced projections and has been featured on TODAY, the 700 Club, People Magazine, Billboard and more. Always wanting to please his fans, the long-time Grand Ole Opry star also dropped two never-before-heard singles this summer, “One in a Row” and “Lead Me Home.”

 

For more information about the More Life Tour, the Forever and Ever, Amen memoir and everything Randy Travis, please visit www.RandyTravis.com

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
May
25
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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Courtyard Convos
May
28
11:30 AM11:30

Courtyard Convos

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28

11:30 am – 1 pm

BYO lunch

Spend your lunch break with us in the Grace Courtyard! Enjoy the outdoors by yourself, hang out with your co-workers, or come meet some new people. Museum admission is FREE during Courtyard Convos, so you can eat and still have time to look around the art and history galleries.

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Best of Motown & More
May
31
to Jun 1

Best of Motown & More

The Best of Motown & More pays tribute to the many R&B and soul greats that defined modern American music.

With their eye-catching costumes and stunning choreography, they perform timeless hits from artists like The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Stylistics, The O’Jays, and many more, making their signature sound a household name.

If you’re a fan of Motown's great soul era, the sound that defined a generation, then The Best of Motown and More will have you rockin’ in your seats and dancin’ on your feet!

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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Courtyard Convos
Jun
4
11:30 AM11:30

Courtyard Convos

11:30 am – 1 pm

BYO lunch

Spend your lunch break with us in the Grace Courtyard! Enjoy the outdoors by yourself, hang out with your co-workers, or come meet some new people. Museum admission is FREE during Courtyard Convos, so you can eat and still have time to look around the art and history galleries.

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Drs. William & Linda Reaves: Guest Speakers
Jun
6
5:00 PM17:00

Drs. William & Linda Reaves: Guest Speakers

PUBLIC LECTURE: DRS. WILLIAM & LINDA REAVES

Thursday, June 6

FREE EVENT

5 pm – Art Galleries Open & Public Reception

6 pm – Guest Speakers, Drs. William & Linda Reaves: “The Artistic Legacy of Buck Schiwetz”

Curators, authors, and art collectors, the Reaves will discuss the life and career of early Texas artist, Buck Schiwetz, as well as the retrospective exhibition of his work on view at The Grace. A book signing will follow the presentation.

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Ocean's Eleven
Jun
7
to Jun 8

Ocean's Eleven

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
OCEAN’S ELEVEN
June 7-8 at 7:30pm
June 8 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

Danny Ocean and his ten accomplices plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously.

2001 | Crime/Thriller | 1 hour and 56 minutes | PG-13

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Vinyl Revue Live: Purple Rain
Jun
7
to Jun 8

Vinyl Revue Live: Purple Rain

ONE EVOLUTION ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

VINYL REVUE LIVE: PURPLE RAIN

 

APRIL 14TH AT 7:00 PM

 

TICKETS ON SALE IN THE BUTTON BELOW!

 

Growing up in the 70s & 80s, we listened to entire albums released by our favorite artists. It meant so much. Can you remember closing your bedroom door, turning on the stereo, and feeling like you had a secret that no one else knew? Those albums became the soundtrack to our lives.

 

Vinyl Revue Live takes you back to those incredible albums. Not only by performing them note for note and emulating their unique sounds, but also by performing the music with the passion the original artists put into those recordings, wrapping them in an exciting energetic live performance.

 

Over the past 8 years, the members of Vinyl Revue Live have performed across North America to sold out theatres and collectively have been touring for the last 20+ years. They only perform albums that every member of the band loves.

 

For 2024, we’re featuring Prince’s iconic Purple Rain album in its entirety to celebrate it’s 40th Anniversary. This is easily one of our favorite albums to perform and collectively we have performed it over 100 times Live!

 

We will also perform a set of Prince’s greatest hits!

 

From our lead vocalist to our guitarist and every other piece in our 10 piece live band, you’ll hear Prince performed in a way that will take you back to that first time you heard Purple Rain



This is a live concert experience you don’t want to miss. 

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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CALF at the NCCIL
Jun
13
to Jun 15

CALF at the NCCIL

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

·         Children’s Art and Literacy Festival

o   June 13: LeUyen Pham’s exhibit “LeUyen Came Along” Opens

3PM at the NCCIL

Free

o   June 13: Sketch with LeUyen

7PM at the Paramount Theatre

Book Signings to follow

Free

o   June 14: Book Signings with LeUyen

9AM-11AM at the NCCIL

*Line is subject to close early to accommodate 11am end time

o   June 14: Pink Party Dinner with LeUyen

6PM at the NCCIL

Dinner and Artist Talk with LeUyen Pham

Tickets at nccil.org/calf

o   June 15: Workshop with LeUyen

Session 1: 9-9:45AM

Session 2: 10-10:45AM

$20/child or FREE to NCCIL Members

Register at nccil.org/calf

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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NCCIL Fine Art Camp
Jun
24
to Jun 28

NCCIL Fine Art Camp

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

June 24-28: NCCIL Fine Art Camp

9AM-12PM daily at the NCCIL

Visual art projects coupled with culinary art, performing art, language art, and more!

Registration open at nccil.org beginning March 11th

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Legally Blonde: The Musical
Jun
28
to Jun 30

Legally Blonde: The Musical

PARAMOUNT PRODUCTIONS' 2024 SUMMER MUSICAL

LEGALLY BLONDE

June 28th-30th & July 5th-6th

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

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Shootout at Frontier Texas!
Jun
29
12:00 PM12:00

Shootout at Frontier Texas!

Frontier Texas will host its annual series of Saturday Shootouts during the months of March, May and June 2024. This historical drama is based on the true events of the Abilene Pine Street Shootout of 1884 that occurred on the northeast corner of North 1st and Pine Street.

Saturday Shootouts

You and your family can come and witness the dramatization of this historic event hosted by Frontier Texas based on the true event of the 1884 Pine Street Shootout. You will be immersed in the drama and excitement of what it might have been like to witness the shootout just a few years after Abilene was founded. During this time, Abilene had just started making progress toward a more law-abiding town to appeal to the many railroad travelers and in the process caused tension amongst the townspeople, lawmen, and leaders.

The shootout starts at “high noon” (12:00 pm) on the Parade Grounds (outdoor courtyard) and will last about 10 minutes. Afterward there will be an opportunity for you and your family to interact with the characters and hear a little bit about the history of the Pine Street Shootout! Be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss the first draw.

About Frontier Texas

Frontier Texas is an interactive museum experience, where history comes to life. The museum is located at 625 North First Street in downtown Abilene. Call (325)437-2800 or visit www.frontiertexas.com today for more information.

ONGOING EXHIBIT

Blood & Treasure on the Frontier

Open Daily: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

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APAC Summer Production Camp
Jul
1
to Jul 20

APAC Summer Production Camp

  • Abilene Performing Arts Company (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Musical Theatre Production Camp

Join us for three weeks as we produce a full theatrical production.  The first two weeks include casting, rehearsing, staging & choreographing the musical at APAC.  Week three at the Paramount is the final staging & dress rehearsal. No prior experience or auditions are required to participate. We love a large cast size for our production camp so there is room for a large number of campers. But don’t wait! The camp will close to registration June 20th. All campers that register for camp are cast in the production. Bring a sack lunch & water bottle daily. Camp attire: no flip flops, no short shorts, appropriate clothing for movement and choreography.

2024
SUMMER DETAILS:
Ages: 8-18yrs (completed 3rd-12th grade)
Cost: $400 *15% sibling discount
(early bird 10% discount per person if registered and paid in January)
Camp Dates: July 1-20 (July 20 is not a camp day it is the final matinee performance)
Camp Days/Times: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm NO CAMP ON JULY 4th & 5th

Camp culminates with two performances at the Paramount Theatre.
Friday, July 19 @ 7pm and Saturday, July 20 @ 2:30pm.
(Friday performance follows the 9am-3pm camp day, there is no camp during the day on Saturday, July 20 prior to the matinee) Admission is charged. This is one of our biggest fundraising events!

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Legally Blonde: The Musical
Jul
5
to Jul 6

Legally Blonde: The Musical

PARAMOUNT PRODUCTIONS' 2024 SUMMER MUSICAL

LEGALLY BLONDE

June 28th-30th & July 5th-6th

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

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The Three Amigos
Jul
12
to Jul 13

The Three Amigos

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
THREE AMIGOS!
July 12-13 at 7:30pm
July 13 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing.

1986 | Comedy/Western | 1 hour and 44 minutes | PG

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Jurassic Park
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Jurassic Park

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
JURASSIC PARK
August 9-10 at 7:30pm
August 10 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

1993 | Action/Adventure | 2 hours and 7 minutes | PG-13

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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MOSES SNOW AS ELVIS
Aug
24
7:30 PM19:30

MOSES SNOW AS ELVIS

FRONT ROW EVENTS PRESENTS

MOSES SNOW AS ELVIS

THE KING OF ROCK N' ROLL

 

AUGUST 24TH AT 7:30 PM

 

TICKETS ON SALE IN THE BUTTON BELOW!

 

Don't miss one of the best tribute shows in America, Moses Snow as Elvis, Elvis Presley Enterprise's 3rd best tribute artist in the world! Moses Snow will be performing live at the Historic Paramount Theatre in Abilene, TX, one night only! Hosted by David Allen and featuring Shake Rattle & Roll and the Edge Of Reality Band, the show takes Elvis fans back in time. It's a night full of music and nostalgia. Get your tickets before it's too late. This show has had sell-out crowds all over America!

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Railroad Festival
Sep
6
to Sep 7

Railroad Festival

  • Abilene Preservation League (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chugga-chugga … choo-choo! Abilene’s Railroad Festival is roaring back after a decades long hiatus!

Founded in 1881 by the railroad, Abilene has strong ties to the railroad companies that have operated here, and the railroad tracks that have literally shaped our city, dividing the town between the North Side and the South Side.

The festival includes tours of the historic T&P railroad buildings along N. 1st Street, exhibits in downtown museums, food trucks, Abilene Model Railroaders exhibit, special guests and more! Bring the family to the Abilene Cultural District for an entertaining and illuminating good time.

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Napoleon Dynamite
Sep
13
7:30 PM19:30

Napoleon Dynamite

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE
September 13-14 at 7:30pm
September 14 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.

2004 | Comedy | 1 hours and 36 minutes | PG

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Abilene Creative Arts Club
Sep
14
1:30 PM13:30

Abilene Creative Arts Club

The Abilene Creative Arts Club meets the second Saturday of each month from

1:30-3:30 p.m. at 1117 Walnut Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, Texas.

Come and enjoy a speaker and learn about an art subject that may be of interest.

Persons with any level of art experience are welcome. The Abilene Creative Arts Club

does not meet in December, June, July and  August.

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44 Years of Outdoor SculpTour
Sep
20
to Sep 21

44 Years of Outdoor SculpTour

  • Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Every other year in September, the landscape along the North 1st railroad tracks changes with the addition of new contemporary art.

The biennial Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition is celebrating 44 years of bringing contemporary outdoor sculpture to Abilene made by award-winning Texas artists. The exhibition is the longest-running community organized exhibition in Texas.

The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council’s Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Committee organized the exhibition in partnership with the City of Abilene Community Services Department, McMurry, Hardin-Simmons and Abilene Christian universities, The Grace Museum and the Center for Contemporary Arts.

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Oct
11
to Oct 12

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
October 11-12 at 7:30pm
October 12 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels.

1969 | Drama | 1 hour and 50 minutes | PG

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Boo at the Zoo
Oct
12
to Oct 13

Boo at the Zoo

Join us for an immersive fall festival experience including interactive activities, fall treats, animal encounters, and more! Your favorite little ghosts and goblins will be able to gather goodies at Vendor Trick-or-Treat stations spread throughout the zoo and show off their costume at the dance party.

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Abilene Creative Arts Club
Oct
12
1:30 PM13:30

Abilene Creative Arts Club

The Abilene Creative Arts Club meets the second Saturday of each month from

1:30-3:30 p.m. at 1117 Walnut Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, Texas.

Come and enjoy a speaker and learn about an art subject that may be of interest.

Persons with any level of art experience are welcome. The Abilene Creative Arts Club

does not meet in December, June, July and  August.

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Boo at the Zoo
Oct
19
to Oct 20

Boo at the Zoo

Join us for an immersive fall festival experience including interactive activities, fall treats, animal encounters, and more! Your favorite little ghosts and goblins will be able to gather goodies at Vendor Trick-or-Treat stations spread throughout the zoo and show off their costume at the dance party.

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Boo at the Zoo
Oct
26
to Oct 27

Boo at the Zoo

Join us for an immersive fall festival experience including interactive activities, fall treats, animal encounters, and more! Your favorite little ghosts and goblins will be able to gather goodies at Vendor Trick-or-Treat stations spread throughout the zoo and show off their costume at the dance party.

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HOCUS POCUS
Oct
30
to Oct 31

HOCUS POCUS

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:

HOCUS POCUS

October 30-31 at 7:30pm

A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

 

1993 | Comedy/Family | 1 hour and 36 minutes | PG

 

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark
Nov
8
to Nov 9

Raiders of the Lost Ark

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
November 8-9 at 7:30pm
November 9 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.

1981 | Action/Adventure | 1 hour and 55 minutes | PG

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Abilene Creative Arts Club
Nov
9
1:30 PM13:30

Abilene Creative Arts Club

The Abilene Creative Arts Club meets the second Saturday of each month from

1:30-3:30 p.m. at 1117 Walnut Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, Texas.

Come and enjoy a speaker and learn about an art subject that may be of interest.

Persons with any level of art experience are welcome. The Abilene Creative Arts Club

does not meet in December, June, July and  August.

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Zoo Christmas Celebration
Dec
13
to Dec 23

Zoo Christmas Celebration

Meet Santa and his reindeer, visit Arctic Lights, make a toy at Santa's Toy Workshop, journey to Beltway's Walk to Bethlehem, decorate a cookie at Mrs. Claus's Texas Bakery and be immersed in over 500,000 lights! When the night gets chilly, make s'mores around the fire or warm your mittens with hot cocoa or a hot toddy. Experience the magic of the season like never before!

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13th Children's Art + Literacy Festival
Jun
12
to Jun 15

13th Children's Art + Literacy Festival

  • Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the picture book art of Dan Santat, author and illustrator known for his children's book “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,” which won the 2015 Caldecott Medal for distinguished illustration. He also wrote “The Guild of Geniuses” and created the Disney Channel animated series “The Replacements.”

This year’s festival is June 12-15, 2025

Registration opens in February

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MOE BANDY IN CONCERT
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00

MOE BANDY IN CONCERT

JMT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

MOE BANDY IN CONCERT

 

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND AT 10AM!

 

Moe Bandy is one of America’s all-time leading classic country music artists and performers.

 

Moe’s long string of hits include “Bandy The Rodeo Clown,” “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life”, “Till I’m Too Old To Die Young,” “Americana”, “It’s A Cheatin’ Situation,” “Just Good Ol’ Boys,” “Barstool Mountain,” “I Cheated Me Right Out of You,” “I Just Started Hatin’ Cheatin’ Songs Today,” “Rodeo Romeo,” “You Haven’t Heard the Last of Me,” “Holding The Bag,” and dozens of other chart-toppers. Whether writing, recording new songs or traveling the world performing. Moe keeps one of the busiest schedules in show business.

 

Moe continues to perform to packed houses all over the world. More than anything else Moe loves to perform for his countless fans. Be sure to check out Moe’s website MoeBandy.com because he just might be coming to a town near you!

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E.A.S.L.
Apr
26
9:30 AM09:30

E.A.S.L.

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Every Artist Starts Little

EASL at the National Center for Children’ Illustrated Literature is a free preschool program rooted in literacy and art with a focus on play and development.

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BEATLES EXPERIENCE!
Apr
25
7:30 PM19:30

BEATLES EXPERIENCE!

LOUISE HARRISON PRESENTS THE GRAMMY-NOMINATED

LIVERPOOL LEGENDS: BEATLES EXPERIENCE!

 

APRIL 25TH AT 7:30 PM

 

Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians and actors hand-picked by Louise Harrison - sister of the late George Harrison of the The Beatles.

 

Louise's involvement in Liverpool Legends makes them the ONLY Beatles Tribute Band with a direct family link to the original Fab Four. "Each member of the group is so close to the originals that I often feel like I'm transported back in time with the lads.These are exactly the kind of fun loving quality musicians that my brother George would have loved to hang out with,” says Harrison.

 

Liverpool Legends along with Louise Harrison were nominated for a Grammy Award for their work on "Fab Fan Memories" - a Beatles Bond.

 

Internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends have toured all over world with recent sold out performances in The U.S., Mexico, India, Israel, Ukraine, Chile, and Ecuador.

 

Liverpool Legends have headlined at the prestigious Rose Bowl in Pasadena,CA, in front of 68,000 people (an audience larger than The Beatles performed for at Shea Stadium!).Liverpool Legends also received national attention when they recreated The Beatles famed 1966 concert at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

 

Liverpool Legends have headlined at the world famous Carnegie Hall in New York City, where The Beatles performed in 1964, right after the Ed Sullivan Show.

 

Recently, Liverpool Legends were chosen over every other Beatles Tribute band in the world by top television and film producer Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI, Pirates of The Caribbean, National Treasure) to portray the band that changed the course of music and the world forever.

 

Liverpool Legends have headlined their own show in Branson, Missouri since 2006. They have been awarded Best Band, Best Show, Best Tribute Show, and received the prestigious Visitors’ Choice Award for Entertainer of The Year.

 

BUY TICKETS NOW

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Baby Shark's Big Broadwave Tour
Apr
24
6:00 PM18:00

Baby Shark's Big Broadwave Tour

Swimming to Abilene Auditorium at Abilene Convention Center April 24 for a Jawsome Show!


Families Can Purchase Tickets Before the General Public

By Signing up for “Whale Mail”  

Show is 65 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

ABILENE, TX (December 11, 2023) – Nickelodeon, The Pinkfong Company and VStar Entertainment Group present  Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!, a brand-new interactive live stage show featuring characters from the globally beloved preschool property.  This tour brings the underwater world of the hit animated series, Baby Shark’s Big Show!, to life through an all-new original story, as audience members come together with Baby Shark and his undersea friends to save the Party Puddle Theatre. Featuring unforgettable music, with exciting twists on classic Baby Shark tunes, and mesmerizing visual effects, this staged “swimtacular” is jam-packed with action and adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets for this performance are on sale December 15 and may be purchased at www.babysharkontour.com.  

 

Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour! follows Baby and his “fincredible” fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and “finship”! After Bentley Barracuda plans to tear down the beloved Party Puddle Theatre, Baby and his squiddo friends must dive into action and travel to the deep dark depths of the ocean, to Wavey Jones’ Locker, and through “Finterstellar Space” to create a “flowstopping,” splash-hit Broadwave “swimsation.” To save the theatre, they will need the audience to help fill the Party Puddle Applause Meter and put on the biggest Broadwave show ever, showcasing everyone can Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it!

 

“Get ready to dive into pure family fun as we make a splash across North America with the spectacular launch of Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!,” said Wendy Edwards, Managing Director & Executive Producer of VStar Entertainment Group.

“This marks our sixth touring collaboration with our partners at Nickelodeon, and our first foray into the underwater world of Baby Shark. Audiences can expect a dynamic, engaging, and colorful production filled with some of Baby Shark’s most beloved characters. This kid-friendly interactive production is sure to create a sea of lasting memories for kids and adults alike, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences beginning February 2024.”

 

SHOW DETAILS IN ABILENE:

 

WHEN: Wednesday               April 24, 2024              6:00 p.m.

           

 

WHERE: Abilene Auditorium at the Abilene Convention Center

            1100 N 6th St.

Abilene, TX 79601

 

TICKETS: Tickets start at $25*. Tickets are available at the Box Office and abileneconventioncenter.net. Prices are subject to change. *$25 tickets are available only while supplies last. Additional fees & taxes may apply.

 

A limited number of Fintastic Photo Op tickets are available, starting at $50. This pre-show experience will provide an up close and in person photo opportunity with Baby Shark and includes an exclusive gift for each kid. Each adult and kid (age 1 & up) must have their own “Fintastic Photo Op” ticket. Each guest must have both a Fintastic Photo Op ticket and a Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour! show ticket (sold separately) for the same date.

 

For more information or to join the Whale Mail mailing list for presale and other exclusive offers, visit www.babysharkontour.com. Follow Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour! on Facebook and Instagram at @babysharkontour.

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Dirty Drawers
Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

Dirty Drawers

Free, all materials provided, no experience required.

●  Join us every Monday at the Center for Contemporary Arts for Dirty Drawers: our weekly figure drawing sessions, going 40+ years strong! All materials are provided and no experience is required. Donations are appreciated. Instructor: Sergio Hernandez.

Free, all materials provided, no experience required.

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Pirate School: Sea Dreams
Apr
21
2:00 PM14:00

Pirate School: Sea Dreams

“Pirate School: Sea Dreams!” is a madcap family show that allows kids the chance to live out their dreams of swashbuckling adventure and quench their undeniable thirst to join the briny buccaneers of yore. Led by the bumbling pirate professor, Billy Bones, children learn the finer points of light-hearted mischief through zany lessons on how to stand, talk, and laugh like sea-dogs. During “Pirate School: Sea Dreams!” cannons boom, skulls talk, cutlasses drop, critters cavort and everyone, young and old, participates in a grandiose sea-battle for their final exam. ‘Pirate School: Sea Dreams!’ draws family audiences in by the boatload!

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The Ballamy Brothers
Apr
20
7:30 PM19:30

The Ballamy Brothers

THE BELLAMY BROTHERS AT PARAMOUNT ABILENE
APRIL 20TH AT 7:30PM

Tickets on sale November 17th at 10am!

Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself; music that is now celebrating 40 years of success. They are showing a new generation of country music how it’s done. “We’re old road dogs,” grins Howard when asked about the motivation behind the brothers 200 plus concert dates each year. Adds David: “Our live draw is bigger than it was in the ‘80’s. I think the same people that grew up with us and with our music in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s obviously have raised a whole new generation of Bellamy fans who started toddling to our music. Now they’re turning up at our concerts as college kids, who are really turned on and tuned in to us and our music....it’s a great feeling.”

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Zoobilation Gala
Apr
20
6:30 PM18:30

Zoobilation Gala

Zoobilation Gala

Event Date: April 20, 2024

Event Description: Walk the red carpet, get nose-to-nose during an animal encounter, and savor ferocious food and indulgent cocktails while exploring a South African wildlife tour.

Event Location: 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, Texas 79602, United States

Cost: $200 a person

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Apr
20
10:30 AM10:30

Young Writers Workshops

$25 per person

Nikki Loftin, former educator, is the author of three middle grade novels, including Nightingale’s Nest, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and the Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books, Wish Girl, and The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy, which was the winner of the 2013 Writer’s League of Texas Book Award. If You Get Lost is her picture book debut. This amazing book has received accolades across the country. In this gentle read-aloud–a modern day Velveteen Rabbit–a stuffed bunny comes to life after getting lost on a family’s camping trip, then finds its way back to its child. Nikki lives, writes, and gets lost in her daydreams in the Hill Country just outside Austin.

We are so thrilled to host Nikki as she offers two writing workshops in Abilene.

Stealing From Goldilocks: Using Fairy Tales to Create a New Story

3rd-5th Grade (3 spots remain)

A fun, hour-long workshop for middle school or elementary writers where we explore universal fairy tales, tear them apart, and rebuild our own new creations using a familiar framework.

6-10th Grade (12 spots remain)

Snowflake the Delicious Unicorn: How to Make a Memorable Character Come to Life

A humorous, intensely hands-on workshop on how to create a memorable character using different techniques, but focusing on the "why" and "what if" of character and plot.This workshop ends with each student using his or her created character to begin a story, with the invitation to read their beginning aloud, and finish it on their own.

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Comanche Moon Social
Apr
18
6:30 PM18:30

Comanche Moon Social

After a two-year Covid hiatus and seasonal change, Comanche Moon, benefitting the Buffalo Gap Historic Village, is back in 2024. This year, the event will be indoors to avoid all weather contingency, in the conveniently located Taylor County Expo Center: 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 18.  For sponsorship and ticket information, please call 325-572-3365 or visit BuffaloGapHistoricVillage.org. 

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Abilene Creative Arts Club Exhibition
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

Abilene Creative Arts Club Exhibition

The Abilene Creative Arts Club, one of the oldest organizations in the city at 91 years, announces EXPERIENCE THE JOY, their Annual Member Exhibition, a juried show, which opens Thursday, April 18, at 1117 Walnut Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut Street in Abilene. An Awards Reception beginning at 6 p.m. features Abilene's renowned art expert, Judy Deaton, who will award prizes and speak at the Reception. The artists and Ms. Deaton will be on hand to describe the joys and challenges of the painting experience. The public is cordially invited to attend.

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Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

Make Your Mark: A Grand Night For Singing

Come join us for a night of incredible music at Southern Hills Church of Christ! Get ready to groove and sing along with talented musicians in the heart of Abilene, TX. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with great tunes and good vibes. We are lucky enough to have several performers that we know you will enjoy!

Make Your Mark-A local barbershop quartet who will be going to their first contest just 2 weeks after this show!!

The ACU Men’s Gospel Ensemble led by Sam Cook.

Hilltop - Hilltop is a mixed vocals, a cappella ensemble made up of upperclassmen from ACU (sophomores and up). Hilltop performs a variety of contemporary Christian and pop music.

Foundation- Foundation is a mixed vocals, a cappella ensemble made up of ACU Freshmen. This group of singers performs primarily praise and worship music throughout the year.

Daybreak- Daybreak is an a cappella ensemble made up of upperclassmen women from ACU (sophomores and up). The women of Daybreak perform a variety of contemporary Christian and pop music.

Sing Song Hosts and Hostesses-ACU’s hosts and hostesses from Sing Song 2024 have agreed to come and give an encore performance!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy live music and support your local singing groups and get your tickets here!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-mark-a-night-of-music-tickets-855406161857

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Dirty Drawers
Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

Dirty Drawers

Free, all materials provided, no experience required.

●  Join us every Monday at the Center for Contemporary Arts for Dirty Drawers: our weekly figure drawing sessions, going 40+ years strong! All materials are provided and no experience is required. Donations are appreciated. Instructor: Sergio Hernandez.

Free, all materials provided, no experience required.

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Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00

"A Journey Through Spirituals" with Lynnette Chambers

The FCPC Sacred Arts Series continues on Sunday, April 14th with "A Journey Through Spirituals" featuring Dr. Lynnette Chambers. The program features settings of black spirituals by such celebrated composers as Moses Hogan, H.T. Burleigh, Florence Price and Rosephany Powell, and the performance will also pay homage to the legacy of Alice Parker with some of her folk song settings. Dr. Chambers is joined by Joshua Wright at the piano for an evening of music that you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us at 7pm on Sunday, April 14 in the Sanctuary.

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Abilene Creative Arts Club
Apr
13
1:30 PM13:30

Abilene Creative Arts Club

The Abilene Creative Arts Club meets the second Saturday of each month from

1:30-3:30 p.m. at 1117 Walnut Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, Texas.

Come and enjoy a speaker and learn about an art subject that may be of interest.

Persons with any level of art experience are welcome. The Abilene Creative Arts Club

does not meet in December, June, July and  August.

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To Kill a Mockingbird
Apr
12
to Apr 13

To Kill a Mockingbird

PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
April 12-13 at 7:30pm
April 13 at 2:00pm (Closed Captioned)

Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a Black man against an undeserved rape charge, and tries to educate his young children against prejudice.

1962 | Drama | 2 hours and 9 minutes | Not Rated

TICKETS ARE $7 FOR ADULTS and $6 FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS (60+), MILITARY, and CHILDREN.

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Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00

We the Kingdom

WE THE KINGDOM has announced The Church Music Tour featuring Katy Nicole. Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning band Consisting of Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Martin Cash, and Andrew Bergthold. WE THE KINGDOM is headed out on the road to play the songs you love and know like Holy Water, Child of Love, God So Loved and NEW music!

See WE THE KINGDOM at the Abilene Auditorium April 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

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Smoke on the Mountain
Apr
11
to Apr 14

Smoke on the Mountain

  • Hardin-Simmons University - Van Ellis Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Smoke on the Mountain, April 11-14
Van Ellis Theatre
7:30 p.m. on April 11-13; 2 p.m. on April 14

Smoke on the Mountain tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus.

Book by Connie Ray; Conceived by Alan Bailey.  Directed by Dr. Stace Gaddy.   Appropriate for all ages.

General Admission $15;

Military, seniors and students $10
HSU Faculty, staff and students and children under 10:  $5

 

Purchase tickets by calling the Van Ellis Theatre box office (325-670-1405)

or online at the HSU Theatre webpage

 

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