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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Celebration Singers concert
May
14
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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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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Art Smarts: Choose Your Paints
May
20
10:30 AM10:30

Art Smarts: Choose Your Paints

Aimed at the homeschooling community in the Abilene area, if you have a tween or teen with an interest in the arts, join us for the next Art Smarts program at your Main Library. This art club will focus on participants learning information about artists, genres, and eras of art while then creating a version of what art we’re learning about. For this month, we’re letting you choose between watercolor paints and chalk to create some abstract art on 5x7 canvases. Plus, as always, we’ll talk about the artists that made this style of painting famous before you try it yourself. Get artsy with your library!

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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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Art in the Park: Chalk Pops
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

Art in the Park: Chalk Pops

The summer is here and it’s time for the South Branch Library to break out of the confines of our building and take our programs on the road through our popular Art in the Park series. Designed for youth of all ages, families are invited to join us at Red Bud Park, located at S. 32nd and Buffalo Gap and you’ll find us by the trees in the grassy area across from the playground. For our first session, we’ll supply all the materials to show youth how to make some Chalk Pops. This event will be hosted as long as the weather permits, please follow us on social media, or our website, to check on cancellations due to weather.

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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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Music Play for Infants & Toddlers
Jun
10
11:00 AM11:00

Music Play for Infants & Toddlers

  • Abilene Public Library - Mall of Abilene (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join your library as we host Music Play as a special summer activity on Monday, June 10 from 11:00AM-11:30AM at your South Branch Library. This special event will allow babies and toddlers to experience a wide variety of music to instill a musical vocabulary, sense of rhythm, harmony, and pitch. Taught by local musician and piano teacher Hannah Smith, this class is sure to engage your little ones through an introductory music curriculum. This program is designed for children ages six-weeks to four-years-old.

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Crafty DIY: Seashell Sand Art
Jun
12
10:00 AM10:00

Crafty DIY: Seashell Sand Art

If you’re an adult who loves crafting and DIY projects, come to your Main Library and be a part of our Crafty DIY series on Wednesday, June 12 from 10:00AM-11:00AM. Designed for the adult audience, each session features a new craft to get hands-on with. We supply the materials, you just come out and be ready to have a little fun with staff and friends. At this session, we’ll be taking that vacation to the beach by showing you how to make some beach-inspired art using seashells and sand. Come be surprised as to what you can do with your own hands.

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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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Beginning Photography
Jun
17
to Jun 21

Beginning Photography

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: JENNIFER NICHOLS

AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

Campers will learn basic skills of digital photography using digital Kodak cameras owned by the Center. Campers will enjoy a downtown excursion, a photo safari at the Abilene Zoo, and editing in the McMurry University Photo Lab. Location of camp will vary during the week - those who have signed up will get the schedule two weeks prior to the ArtCamp date. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.

Beginning Photography Camp

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APAC Musical Theatre Camp
Jun
17
to Jun 21

APAC Musical Theatre Camp

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

Children enjoy song and dance during a fun time of singing, learning, memorizing, choreographing, preparing, & performing a small in studio showcase.  In addition, campers learn respect, teamwork, discipline, vocal techniques, & characterization skills.  Material is based on stories, & songs from musicals culminating into a showcase on the final day of camp. Attire is loose-fitting clothing & sneakers.  No flip flops or sandals. Showcase at the end of the final day of camp. Exact time TBA.  If campers would like to continue their camp day at APAC, they are welcome to register for the 12:30-2pm Hip Hop Camp and bring a sack lunch to eat in the APAC lobby between camps. Adult supervision provided. Phones and electronic devices are not allowed at camp and are gathered up and stored until the end of camp each day if they are brought.

Age: 5-7yrs
Cost: $150
Date: June 17-21
Day: Mon-Fri
Time: 10am-12pm

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APAC Musical Theatre Camp
Jun
17
to Jun 21

APAC Musical Theatre Camp

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

Storybook-Stage! Discovery, expression, characters, storytelling, and creativity brought to life. Students will take the story from page to stage in this fun-filled one-week theatre camp. Attire: comfortable clothing and sneakers.  Showcase at the end of the final day of camp. Exact time TBA. If campers would like to continue their camp day at APAC, they are welcome to register for a 12:30-2pm afternoon camp for their age group and bring a sack lunch to eat in the APAC lobby between camps. Adult supervision provided. Phones and electronic devices are not allowed at camp and are gathered up and stored until the end of camp each day if they are brought.

Age: 8-18yrs
Cost: $150
Date: June 17-21
Day: Mon-Fri
Time: 10am-12pm

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APAC Improv Camp
Jun
17
to Jun 21

APAC Improv Camp

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

Fun, imaginative, out of the box thinking, and impromptu moments! Campers learn how to work with others as well as discover their ability to reach past themselves into a world of maneuvering and decision making. Stepping beyond their everyday thinking into spontaneity, humor, and creativity. Daily attire is comfortable clothing and sneakers. If campers would like to extend their camp day at APAC, they are welcome to register for the morning 10am-Noon Theatre Camp and bring a sack lunch to eat in the APAC lobby between camps. Adult supervision provided. Phones and electronic devices are not allowed at camp and are gathered and stored until the end of camp each day if they are brought.

Age: 12-18yrs
Cost: $150
Date: June 17-21
Day: Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-2pm

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APAC Preschool Camp
Jun
17
to Jun 21

APAC Preschool Camp

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

Children learn to dance (ballet emphasis) through music and movement during this interactive camp. Themed especially for young children, campers also enjoy snacks and crafts as an added element. Campers learn a short routine to perform in a special showcase on the final day and princess/prince costumes for the final day of camp and showcase are encouraged. Daily attire is loose-fitting clothing & girls may also wear a leotard, tights, & ballet slippers. Showcase at the end of the final day of camp. Exact time TBA.

Age: 3-4yrs (potty trained)
Cost: $150
Date: June 17-21
Day: Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-2pm

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APAC Hip Hop Camp
Jun
17
to Jun 21

APAC Hip Hop Camp

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

This camp may be theme-based or cuts of popular songs.  Each day dancers enjoy freestyle dance disciplines & rhythmic lines while learning to isolate body movements at a bit more challenging level than the K-5th grade hip hop camp.  Campers learn a short routine to perform in a special showcase on the final day of camp.  Attire is loose-fitting clothing and sneakers.  No flip flops or sandals. Showcase at the end of the final day of camp. Exact time TBA. If campers would like to enjoy a longer day of camp at APAC, they can register for the 10am-12pm Musical Theatre Camp and bring a sack lunch to eat before continuing on to the 12:30-2pm Hip Hop Camp. Adult supervision provided. Phones and electronic devices are not allowed at camp and are gathered up and stored until the end of camp each day if they are brought.

Age: 5-11yrs
Cost: $150
Date: June 17-21
Day: Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-2pm

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3D Building Bonanza
Jun
17
to Jun 21

3D Building Bonanza

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Emilio Tolentino + Guest Artist David Reynaud

AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 3rd

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

Campers will learn the joy of creating with 3/D. Students will have a variety of projects that deal with building. Students will leave camp with a good understanding of sculpture and 3/D.


*Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.

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Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens
Jun
21
3:30 PM15:30

Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens

If you’re a tween or teen, between the ages of 8-17, and you love art, be a part of the summer Mystery Art Series at your Main Library. Each session will feature different projects to dive into and using a variety of materials, and this session will be hosted on Friday, July 26 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. And since the art sessions will be a mystery, we certainly can’t tell you what you’ll be doing. So come out and join us for some art fun. All materials will be provided, all you need to bring with you is your creativity.

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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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Painting Secrets
Jun
24
to Jun 28

Painting Secrets

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: April Rifenburgh

AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 3rd

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

Painting tips and tricks will be covered in this fun class. Campers will work with different kinds of paint and will learn about color and different artists. Students will learn about the different styles of painting and will go home with their own masterpieces.

*Fee includes all supplies, a tote bag, and snacks.

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Manga Camp
Jun
24
to Jun 28

Manga Camp

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Bethany Connell

AGES: Entering Grades 5th - 8th

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

Welcome to the world of illustration, drawing, and anime. Join Mrs. Connell on an introduction to the world of comics. Students will study artists from around the world including Studio Ghibli, Christopher Hart, Yamamuro, and more. Students will learn from various animators' styles to create their own unique style! Students’ goal will be to leave at the end of the week with their own comic book.

*Fee includes all supplies, a tote bag, and snacks.

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Be an Illustrator Class
Jun
24
4:00 PM16:00

Be an Illustrator Class

  • Abilene Public Library - Mall of Abilene (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you interested in being an illustrator? If so, come out to our program that’s dedicated to being an artist as we’ll feature books about illustration, instructional material, and a chance to practice your illustration skills at this event. Come with your creativity and have fun with library staff. This is a free session that will be hosted at the South Branch Library, located in the Mall of Abilene, running from 4:00PM-5:00PM and designed for youth.

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STEAM Lab: Watercolor Art
Jun
24
4:30 PM16:30

STEAM Lab: Watercolor Art

Learning is fun and we’ll be highlighting this such thing at your library in our summer STEAM Lab series for youth. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math and they’re hands-on programming that allows youth to build critical thinking and reasoning skills in one of these subject areas. Our first session will run on Monday, June 24 from 4:30PM-5:15PM and designed for youth ages 8 and older at your Main Library. At this session, it’s all about the arts as we’ll explore and experiment with watercolors to create a colorful image. We’ll also throw in some science fun by using salt, lemons, and crayons to see how you can create different effects to your art and why. All materials will be supplied, just come ready to be a part of the STEAM fun!

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Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens
Jun
28
3:30 PM15:30

Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens

If you’re a tween or teen, between the ages of 8-17, and you love art, be a part of the summer Mystery Art Series at your Main Library. Each session will feature different projects to dive into and using a variety of materials, and this session will be hosted on Friday, July 26 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. And since the art sessions will be a mystery, we certainly can’t tell you what you’ll be doing. So come out and join us for some art fun. All materials will be provided, all you need to bring with you is your creativity.

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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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Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens
Jul
5
3:30 PM15:30

Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens

If you’re a tween or teen, between the ages of 8-17, and you love art, be a part of the summer Mystery Art Series at your Main Library. Each session will feature different projects to dive into and using a variety of materials, and this session will be hosted on Friday, July 26 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. And since the art sessions will be a mystery, we certainly can’t tell you what you’ll be doing. So come out and join us for some art fun. All materials will be provided, all you need to bring with you is your creativity.

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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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Theatre Camp
Jul
8
to Jul 12

Theatre Camp

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Victoria Spangler

AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of designing a performance piece. Using music, literature and visual art, Dr. Victoria Spangler will help campers create original material from the smallest seed of an idea. Campers will also build costume pieces and props and select music and sound for their pieces. Campers will perform their program to an audience on their last day of camp.

*Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.

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World Traveler
Jul
8
to Jul 12

World Traveler

World Traveler

July 8 – 12 | 9 AM – 12 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Grace Members
Entering 1st – 6th Grade

Students will explore and create artwork inspired by art from around the world. Each day students will get to “travel” to a new location to explore rich history and cultures. Projects will include stories and traditions from each location. Art projects will include drawing, painting, sculpting, and assemblage.

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Precision Portfolio Camp
Jul
8
to Jul 12

Precision Portfolio Camp

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Emilio Tolentino

AGES: Entering Grades 9th - 12th

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of understanding and creating an art portfolio. Students will learn how to write an art statement and create a sample of works from one big idea. Skills learned will help students create advanced placement portfolios.

*Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.

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Art in the Park: Foam Dough
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

Art in the Park: Foam Dough

Join your South Branch Library for our next Art in the Park event where we break out of the confines of our building and take our programs on the road through our popular Art in the Park series. Designed for youth of all ages, families are invited to join us at Red Bud Park, located at S. 32nd and Buffalo Gap and you’ll find us by the trees in the grassy area across from the playground. For the next session, hosted on Friday, July 12 from 10:00AM-11:00AM, we’ll supply all the materials to show youth how to make some Foam Dough. This event will be hosted as long as the weather permits, please follow us on social media, or our website, to check on cancellations due to weather.

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Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens
Jul
12
3:30 PM15:30

Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens

If you’re a tween or teen, between the ages of 8-17, and you love art, be a part of the summer Mystery Art Series at your Main Library. Each session will feature different projects to dive into and using a variety of materials and this session will run on Friday, July 12 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. And since the art sessions will be a mystery, we certainly can’t tell you what you’ll be doing. So come out and join us for some art fun. All materials will be provided, all you need to bring with you is your creativity.

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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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Art Exploration Camp
Jul
15
to Jul 19

Art Exploration Camp

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Abbie Brentham Sandoval

AGES: Entering Grades 1st-3rd

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

Join Art Educator, Abbie Brentham Sandoval, for a week of exploration in art! Students will explore many materials and art processes throughout the week. Students will draw, paint, and make prints as they learn about the hows and whys of being an artist. This camp will be fun and colorful and perfect for a student wanting to try many things.

*Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.

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GRACE STUDIO: Shibori Dyeing*
Jul
18
6:00 PM18:00

GRACE STUDIO: Shibori Dyeing*

Thursday, July 18

6 pm – 8 pm

$30 ($25 for Grace Members)
Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique similar to tie-dye. Attendees will create beautiful indigo designs on dish towels. Grace Studio classes are for lifelong learners and lifelong artists – no experience necessary!

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

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Cookie Decorating for Kids
Jul
21
1:00 PM13:00

Cookie Decorating for Kids

  • Abilene Public Library - Mall of Abilene (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kids of all ages are invited to decorate a cake-shaped cookie at the South Branch Library during our Summer Reading Challenge on Sunday, July 21 from 1:30-2:30PM. Pastry chef Tasha Teel, owner of the Cakery in Lubbock, TX, will be showing us how to decorate your cookie based on the book “A Piece of Cake” by LeUyen Pham…who happened to be this year’s Children’s Art + Literacy Festival honoree. And bonus, you can eat your creation once you’re done. This will be a come & and go drop in event with all materials and instructions provided. Come have a tasty time creating something cool at your library!

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Art Academy
Jul
22
to Jul 26

Art Academy

Art Academy

July 22 – 26 | 1 – 4 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Grace Members
Entering 7th – 12th Grade

Art Academy is a camp designed with teens in mind. Students will use a variety of media such as charcoal, pastels, paint, and clay. Each day campers will have the opportunity to express themselves while they create hands-on art in a positive and encouraging environment.

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Dance Intensive
Jul
22
to Jul 31

Dance Intensive

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

APAC’s Dance Intensive

July 22-25 and July 29-31

Ages 12-18

This intensive is a fast paced workout for serious dancers who want to strengthen their technique and build endurance over the summer.  Each two hour session focuses on an intensive exploration into specific styles of dance including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tahitian, Hula and Tap.  Attire is modest dance clothing and appropriate footwear for each style of dance. Appropriate hair style is a bun or ponytail.  

Age: 12-18yrs  
Cost: $150
Date: July 22-25 & 29-31
Day: Mon-Thurs & Mon-Wed
Time: 6-8pm

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My First Art Camp: Session A
Jul
25
to Jul 26

My First Art Camp: Session A

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Brittany Bennett

AGES: Entering Kindergarten

$70 Non-Members | $45 CCA Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

This camp is JUST for kids entering Kindergarten this school year! Campers will work with artist Casey Chavez to learn about art and try many materials. This camp is two days only and there are two sessions. Each session will feature different activities so campers can choose to take one or both!

*Fee includes all supplies and snacks.

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Terrific Tots: Mess Free Paint Mixing
Jul
26
11:30 AM11:30

Terrific Tots: Mess Free Paint Mixing

If you’re attending Toddler Time at your Main Library at 11:00AM, stick around afterwards for Terrific Tots that will start at 11:30AM. This is a program that will offer seasonal fun activities for toddlers to engage in. At this session, we’ll be having fun with colors! Join us we mix colors and fingerpaint completely mess free as the paint will be in baggies and off of our clothes and hands. Don’t miss out on the summer fun to be had.

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Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens
Jul
26
3:30 PM15:30

Mystery Art Series to Tweens & Teens

If you’re a tween or teen, between the ages of 8-17, and you love art, be a part of the summer Mystery Art Series at your Main Library. Each session will feature different projects to dive into and using a variety of materials, and this session will be hosted on Friday, July 26 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. And since the art sessions will be a mystery, we certainly can’t tell you what you’ll be doing. So come out and join us for some art fun. All materials will be provided, all you need to bring with you is your creativity.

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My First Art Camp: Session B
Jul
29
to Jul 30

My First Art Camp: Session B

  • Center for Contemporary Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

INSTRUCTOR: Brittany Bennett

AGES: Entering Kindergarten

$70 Non-Members | $45 CCA Members

*To receive member discount code, please call the Center (325) 677-8389. Membership will be verified. Not a member? Add one to your cart!

This camp is JUST for kids entering Kindergarten this school year! Campers will work with artist Casey Chavez to learn about art and try many materials. This camp is two days only and there are two sessions. Each session will feature different activities so campers can choose to take one or both!

*Fee includes all supplies and snacks.

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KinderCamp A
Jul
29
to Jul 30

KinderCamp A

KinderCamp A

July 29 – 30 | 9 AM – 12 PM
$70 Non-Members | $45 Grace Members
Entering Kindergarten

KinderCamp is a two-day camp that will help spark the creativity and individual expression in your budding artists. Students will learn the basics of art while creating a few projects to take home.

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KinderCamp B
Jul
31
to Aug 1

KinderCamp B

KinderCamp B

July 31 – August 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM
$70 Non-Members | $45 Grace Members
Entering Kindergarten

KinderCamp is a two-day camp that will help spark the creativity and individual expression in your budding artists. Students will learn the basics of art while creating a few projects to take home.

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GRACE STUDIO: Abstract Flower Acrylic Pour*
Aug
8
6:00 PM18:00

GRACE STUDIO: Abstract Flower Acrylic Pour*

Thursday, August 8

6 pm – 8 pm

$30 ($25 for Grace Members)
Participants in this class will get to experience the fun of an acrylic pour!⁠ This freeform painting technique uses tilting as the method for moving paint around your canvas rather than applying it with a brush. There’s NO way to mess up (bonus!) and each person’s painting will be completely unique. This is a great class for those who may be intimidated by traditional technical painting – or for pro-painters just looking to mix it up.

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

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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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GRACE STUDIO: Oil Pastel Texas Landscape*
Aug
29
6:00 PM18:00

GRACE STUDIO: Oil Pastel Texas Landscape*

Thursday, August 29

6 pm – 8 pm

$30 ($25 for Grace Members)
Create a step-by-step landscape with oil pastels, inspired by works by Frank Reaugh on view in our current exhibition, For Love of the Land: Painting the Texas Landscape. Grace Studio classes are for lifelong learners and lifelong artists – no experience necessary! 

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

 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)
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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.

 

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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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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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