The Grace Museum
102 Cypress ~ 325-673-4587
Children, Fine Art & History Museums
Admission
Through Aug. 16
“Nosotras, Portraits of Latinas”
Nosotras (Spanish for feminine “us” or “we) features 50-photographs from eight emerging photographers who document the lives and culture of Latinas, most first-or second-generation immigrants to the United States. These striking images convey dignity and strength in the faces, families, and traditions of multiple generations.
Through August 21
Lilian Garcia-Roig: Paintings
This Cuban-born American artist is known for her landscape paintings and for works exploring themes of Cuban heritage.
Through Sept. 7
“Zero to Sixty: Art of the Automobile” First-ever museum exhibit of the 29-by-invitation-only members of the Automotive Fine Arts Society. Members work in an array of mediums including oil, watercolor, acrylic, wood, gouache, pen and ink, and clay and metal. The romance of the road is in excellent and very talented hands.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ~ 325-677-8389
Showcasing contemporary art, sculpture and photography
Free
Through Aug. 30
“El Amor es Peligrosso” Works by Mary K. and Anthony Huff
“Dirty Draw-ers Annual Exhibit”
Aug. 6 through Sept. 27
“Green” Artist Member Photography Exhibit
Aug. 5 through Aug. 30
West Texas Photographic Society Annual Exhibit
Through Aug. 29
Acholi Crossroads by Michael Friberg
This exhibit is to raise funds and awareness of the remarkable story that continues to unfold in Northern Uganda. All proceeds go toward the completion of Friberg’s documentary film on the resettlement of the Acholi Tribe, who have endured over 20-years of war and human rights violations. - Admission
Frontier Texas!
625 N. First ~ 325-437-2800
Legends • History • Adventure
Through Sept. 15
“Casting the Cowboy: How Movie Makers Shaped an American Icon”
Exhibit of movie memorabilia and photographs with commentary on how movie-makers influenced cowboy heritage and how the cowboy influenced the world through film. Costumes worn by Buck Taylor, original movie scripts and vintage movie posters help tell the story of how real-life cowboys changed their clothing, gear and even the way they talked after seeing cowboys portrayed in movies. - Free
Travel in time from 1780 to 1880 inside the Century of Adventure, a multimedia experience through the Texas frontier. - Admission
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar ~ 325-673-4586
Free
Aug. 8 through Oct. 25
Leo and Diane Dillon: A Retrospective
The Dillons are a prolific American husband and wife team of illustrators. Among their many awards are two back to back Caldecott Medals for the children's books “Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People's Ears” and “Ashanti To Zulu: African Traditions.”
ACU-Cockerell Art Gallery
1133 N. 2nd ~ 325-674-2085
Works by Abilene Christian University faculty, students and guest artists.
Free
Aug. 1 through Aug. 31
ACU Student Printmaking Show Collaborative exhibition by Abilene Christian University students
Aug. 1st - Aug. 2nd Lone Star Monster Truck Tour Monster Truck Races
Taylor County Expo Center, Coliseum
6 p.m.—Pit gate party; 7:30 p.m.—Races
$20-Adults; $14-Child 12 and younger: $10-Military with current ID
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 1st -- Aug. 3rd Fort Phantom Bridge Unit 224 Zero-299 Sectional Tournament
Abilene Bridge Club
325-695-7865, Martha Murphy
Aug. 1st -- Aug. 2nd “Little Women, the Musical”
A musical retelling of the classic autobiographical novel by Louisa May Alcott. Recently completing its Broadway run, this show has a powerful score and a story that is certain to charm young and old alike.
McMurry University, Ryan Little Theater
Dinner: 7 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m.
Dinner and Show: $22; Show Only: $12
Dinner reservations required
325-793-3889, Box Office
Aug. 1st -- Aug. 3rd USTA Championship Junior Major Zone Tennis Tournament
Rose Park Tennis Center, 810 Portland
325-676-6292, Tennis Center
Aug. 1st -- Aug. 2nd "Deadwood Dick"
Join ACT for some summertime family fun at this rousing old time melodrama. Boo and hiss at the villain, cheer as the hero saves the day.
Abilene Community Theatre, 801 S. Mockingbird
$15--per person
325-673-6271, Box Office
Aug. 1st Dodge RAM-bunctious Friday Night! Test & Tune - Fun and Grudge
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6 p.m. -- Lanes Open: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Pit Pass: $10; Run Card: $5
Spectator:$5—Adults; Free—Ages 6 and younger with paid adult
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 1st -- Aug. 3rd Permian Basin Paint Horse Club Show
Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 2nd Zoo Day
Explore the zoo at this family event filled with children’s activities, water slides, food and drink!
Abilene Zoo, Hwy. 36 and Loop 322
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$4—Ages 13-59; $3—Ages 60+; $2—Ages 3 to 12
325-676-6085, Zoo
Web Site: http://www.abilenetx.com/zoo/event.htm
Aug. 2nd -- Aug. 3rd USCRA Calf Roping - Lanham Mangold
Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 2nd Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks
Plus: Car Rides for Kids
6825 W. Hwy. 80
Pit Pass: $25—per person; Free—Ages 5 and younger
General Admission: $10—Adults; $7—Military with ID; $3—Ages 6 to 12; Free—Ages 5 and younger
325-692-8800, Speedway
Web Site: http://www.abilenespeedway.com
Aug. 2nd PFLAG Family Pride Picnic
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays annual picnic with hot dogs, refreshments, games and door prizes.
Nelson Park, Festival Gardens
10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Free
325-370-0593, Kim McLaughlin
Web Site: http://pflagbc.wordpress.com/
Aug. 3rd Vintage Base Ball - Practice
Base ball (spelled with two words in 1883) is the premier feature of Buffalo Gap Historic Village’s Living History Interpretation Program. By recreating the sights, sounds and smells of an 1880s-era game, interpreters and volunteers illustrate how baseball has changed between 1883 and the present. However, there is more to it than that. When the two teams take the field they seek not only to “show a little ginger” on the cramped “cigar-box” field that they have available to them, but they try to provide a glimpse into regional history.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William—Buffalo Gap, TX
2 p.m.$5—Adults; $4—Ages 65+ & military; $2—Students [grades K-12 and college students with ID]
Free—Children ages 5 and younger
325-572-3365, Historic Village
Aug. 3rd - Aug. 4th American Southwest Conference Crossover Volleyball Tournament
McMurry University
325-793-4635, Coach Petree
Aug. 6th "Be a Hero for Babies Day” Abilene Open
The March of Dimes is partnering with Farmers Insurance for this 4-person scramble. Golfers will be handicapped based upon the Peoria Scoring system.
DiamondBack Golf Course
$500 per team of 4 people
Tee Time: 9 a.m.
325-672-0566, Jennifer Woodard
Aug. 7th Family Night at HSU
Join Hardin-Simmons University and media sponsors KRBC TV and the Abilene Reporter News, for this community-wide event. Enjoy food, soft drinks, dance/cheer teams, musical entertainment, free school supplies, inflatables, and the HSU Six White Horses.
HSU, 2200 Hickory St.
5 to 8 p.m.
Free
325-670-1264, David Coffield
Aug. 7th -- Aug. 9th “Little Women, the Musical”
A musical retelling of the classic autobiographical novel by Louisa May Alcott. Recently completing its Broadway run, this show has a powerful score and a story that is certain to charm young and old alike.
McMurry University, Ryan Little Theater
Dinner: 7 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m.
Dinner and Show: $22; Show Only: $12
Dinner reservations required
325-793-3889, Box Office
Aug. 7th Sterling Volkswagen Street Eliminator
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
$10-race or watch
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 8th Joe Black Golf Classic
Benefiting Hardin-Simmons University Golf Program
4 or 5-person scramble, but individual players may still register and will be placed with a team.
$125—Per person includes greens fees, cart, unlimited range balls, prizes, breakfast, on-course soft drinks, and lunch
Abilene Country Club, Fairway Course
325-670-1264, David Coffield
Web Site: http://www.hsutx.edu/alumni/joeblack.aspx
Aug. 8th -- Aug. 9th “War Dance”
Set in civil war-ravaged Northern Uganda, this documentary follows the lives of three youngsters who attend school in a refugee camp and find hope through a rich tradition of song and dance. Coming from a world in which children are abducted from their families and forced to fight in the rebel army, these kids give it their all when they travel to the capital city to take part in the prestigious Kampala Music Festival. This emotional film is a beautiful testament to the strength of the human heart, and the healing power of music.
Paramount Theatre
8th—7:30 p.m.; 9th—2 and 7:30 p.m.
$6—Adults; $5—Students/Seniors/Military
325-676-9620, Box Office
Web Site: http://www.paramount-abilene.org
Aug. 8th Dodge RAM-bunctious Friday Night! Test & Tune - Fun and Grudge
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6 p.m. -- Lanes Open: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Pit Pass: $10; Run Card: $5
Spectator:$5—Adults; Free—Ages 6 and younger with paid adult
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 8th -- Aug 9th Opening activities for the Leo and Diane Dillon Exhibit at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
8th: 6:30 p.m.—Reception and Presentation—Free
9th: 10 a.m.—Children’s Event: “Celebrating Seasons” and 2 p.m .—Gallery Program
NCCIL, 102 Cedar
Free
325-673-4586, NCCIL
Web Site: http://www.nccil.org
Aug. 9th Chautauqua Learning Series
Guest Speaker: Al Pickett tells the greatest Texas sports stories that you’ve never heard (until now)Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William—Buffalo Gap, TX
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lecture free with paid admission to the village
325-572-3365, Historic Village
Web Site: http://www.buffalogap.com
Aug. 9th -- Aug. 10th Abilene Dragstrip Budweiser Summer Sizzler
Saturday: Bad Boys Power Drink Points Race - IHRA Summit Super Series Event
Pit gates open: 10 a.m.; Time Trials: Noon to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Bad Girls Power Drink Points Race - IHRA Summit Super Series Event
Pit gates open: 9 a.m.; Time Trials: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pit Pass: $10; Spectator: $5 to $6-Adults; Free-Ages 6 and younger with paid adult
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 9th Downtown Dayz
presented by the Abilene Downtown Association
Come downtown for great restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries -- plus outdoor music, sidewalk sales, working artists, walking history tours and more!
All day
325-672-9696, Carol and Glenn Dromgoole
Aug. 9th Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks and Late Models
Picture and Autograph Night
6825 W. Hwy. 80
Pit Pass: $25—per person; Free—Ages 5 and younger
General Admission: $10—Adults; $7—Military with ID; $3—Ages 6 to 12; Free—Ages 5 and younger
325-692-8800, Speedway
Web Site: http://www.abilenespeedway.com
Aug. 9th -- Aug. 10th Mark Hadley Team Roping Productions
Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 12th -- Aug. 17th 12th Armored Division Association Annual Reunion
Headquarters: MCM Elegante Suites
314-772-8510, John Critzas
Aug. 14th ArtWalk “Dog Days of Summer”
Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, and entertainment await you!
5-8:30 p.m.
Free
325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts
Web Site: http://www.center-arts.com/artwalk.html
Aug. 14th -- Aug. 16th Abilene Independent School District Bev Ball Volleyball Classic
Abilene and Cooper High Schools
325-677-1731 x 1971, Coach Nora Oglesby
Aug. 14th Sterling Volkswagen Street Eliminator
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
$10-race or watch
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 15th -- Aug. 16th Hendrick Home for Children Sporting Clay Classic
15th—“Shooting with Style” Sporting Clays Fashion Show and Lunch—Noon—Taylor County Expo Center, Round Bldg—$25 per person
16th—Sporting Clay Shoot
Abilene Clay Sports, 1102 Beltway South
$200—per shooter before Aug. 8th
$225—per shooter after Aug. 8th
325-692-0112, Hendrick Home for Children
Aug. 15th Elvis Tribute Concert
A Vegas-style show that pays tribute to “The King.”
Abilene Civic Center
7:30 p.m.
$21-per person
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Aug. 15th Dodge RAM-bunctious Friday Night! Test & Tune - Fun and Grudge
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6 p.m. -- Lanes Open: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Pit Pass: $10; Run Card: $5
Spectator:$5—Adults; Free—Ages 6 and younger with paid adult
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 16th Seniors Team Roping Association
Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 16th Talking about Architecture & Preservation
Featuring two well known experts in the fields of architecture and historic preservation
* Marcel Quimby, FAIA, is a distinguished leader in Dallas’ preservation community
* Brian M. Davis, Director of Preservation Services for the Galveston Historical Foundation
Elks Arts Center, 1174 North First at Cedar
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Workshop: Free; Box Lunch: $8.25; Reservations Required
325-676-3775 x 100, APL
Web Site: http://www.abilenepreservation.org
Aug. 16th Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks and Quad Wars
Plus: Lets Make a Deal $$$, West Texas Sprint Series and hot dog eating contest
6825 W. Hwy. 80
Pit Pass: $25—per person; Free—Ages 5 and younger
General Admission: $10—Adults; $7—Military with ID; $3—Ages 6 to 12; Free—Ages 5 and younger
325-692-8800, Speedway
Web Site: http://www.abilenespeedway.com
Aug. 17th Military Appreciation Day
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William—Buffalo Gap, TX
Noon – 6 p.m.
Free to active and retired military personnel and their immediate families
325-572-3365, Historic Village
Aug. 17th Vintage Base Ball - Practice
Base ball (spelled with two words in 1883) is the premier feature of Buffalo Gap Historic Village’s Living History Interpretation Program. By recreating the sights, sounds and smells of an 1880s-era game, interpreters and volunteers illustrate how baseball has changed between 1883 and the present. However, there is more to it than that. When the two teams take the field they seek not only to “show a little ginger” on the cramped “cigar-box” field that they have available to them, but they try to provide a glimpse into regional history.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William—Buffalo Gap, TX
2 p.m.
$5—Adults; $4—Ages 65+ & military; $2—Students [grades K-12 and college students with ID]
Free—Children ages 5 and younger
325-572-3365, Historic Village
Aug. 18th -- Jul. 22nd “Fuzzy Friends” Pre-K and Kindergarten Summer Camp
Learn all about fuzzy and furry animals. Camps include animal encounters, in-depth animal information, crafts and projects.
Abilene Zoo, E.S. 11th and Loop 322
9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. OR Noon to 2:15 p.m.
$55-Members; $65-Non-members
325-676-6487, Joy Harsh
Web Site: http://www.abilenetx.com/zoo
Aug. 21st Sterling Volkswagen Street Eliminator
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
$10-race or watch
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 22nd Abilene Raceway Park Go-Kart Racing
From fun karts to open 2-cycles
8133 W. Bus 20 (Hwy. 80)
Gates Open: 6:30 p.m.; Laps: 7:30 p.m.; Races: 8:30 p.m.
To Race: $10
General Admission: $5
Pit Passes: $15— Adults; $10—Sr. Citizens (65+) and children ages 7 to 15; Free—ages 6 and younger
325-338-7326, Raceway
Web Site: http://www.abileneracewaypark.com
Aug. 22nd -- Aug. 24th National Barrel Horse Association District 9
Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 22nd Monks Music Sessions
Music by: Balmorhea, Bexar Bexar and Mom
Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress
7:30 p.m.
$5 per night or $10 for all nights (see July 12, July 19 and July 26)
325-437-2984, Monks
Web Site: http://www.monksabilene.com
Aug. 22nd Dodge RAM-bunctious Friday Night! Test & Tune - Fun and Grudge
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Gates Open: 6 p.m. -- Lanes Open: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Pit Pass: $10; Run Card: $5
Spectator:$5—Adults; Free—Ages 6 and younger with paid adult
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 23rd 2008 Points Race - “Race for the Trailer #4” - IHRA Summit Super Series Event
Abilene Dragstrip, 5601 W. Stamford
Pit Gates Open: 1 p.m. - Time Trials: 2 p.m. - Spectator Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Pit Pass: $10; Spectator: $5-$6—Adults; Free—Ages 6 and younger with paid adult
325-673-7223, Dragstrip
Web Site: http://www.abilenedragstrip.com
Aug. 23rd Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks and Late Model Championship
Plus: Kids Bike Races
6825 W. Hwy. 80
Pit Pass: $25—per person; Free—Ages 5 and younger
General Admission: $10—Adults; $7—Military with ID; $3—Ages 6 to 12; Free—Ages 5 and younger
325-692-8800, Speedway
Web Site: http://www.abilenespeedway.com
Aug. 23rd -- Aug. 24th Lloyd South 40+ Team Roping
Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Aug. 28th 4th Annual Abilene Philharmonic Season Opening Gala
Mingle with Music Director David Itkin and fellow patrons. You will enjoy an evening of fine food, a wonderful musical performance by Samuel Cook, tenor and faculty member of ACU and a chance to win a truly spectacular assortment of wine through the Wine Bin drawing.
Abilene Country Club
$45-Dinner; $50-Wine Bin Card
6:30 p.m.
325-677-6710, Suzanne McCracken
Web Site: http://www.abilenephilharmonic.org
Aug. 28th -- Sep. 1st LULAC Labor Day Softball Tournament
Nelson Park Softball Complex, S. 11th and Loop 322
325-695-1868, Anna Vedro
