AUG. 5, 2020 – The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and Young Audiences of Abilene are hosting Laughter League, which is a Dallas-based clown group that performs in circuses and festivals all over the world.

Join Slappy and Monday at the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, as Laughter League uses comedy and circus skills to inspire youngsters to use their imagination.

Three limited-capacity shows will take place outside with social distancing measures in place, including face mask requirements for adults. Face masks are highly recommended for children. Bring a picnic and blanket to spread out on the shady garden lawn. A make-and-take craft will be provided for each child. Each show is about 45 minutes.

The shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

No restrooms will be available on site..

The cost is $5 per family (plus ticketing fee). Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2OOAw8w or from the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Facebook page.

This weekend’s shows are made possible by the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, Atmos Energy and Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc.

The garden is located on the grounds of the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th St.

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The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council is an affiliate of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to promote, encourage and support the arts for Abilene; to marshal and adapt the community's resources to the needs of artists of the community; to work and advise with officials, organizations, schools, and committees in supporting activities; and it shall seek to encourage the establishment of new art forms, develop publicity and educational programs to encourage existing programs and organizations and promote tourism, and will carry out those other functions necessary to enhance the image of Abilene as a center for the arts.

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