The Grace Museum
102 Cypress ~ 325-673-4587
Children, Fine Art & History Museums
Admission
Through Jan. 9
“Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections”
Traveling exhibit comprised of photographs, text in story form and 200 vintage aprons. Prompted by project writer and apron curator EllynAnne Geisel, the contributors to Apron Chronicles recall a woman who'd worn an apron and what she represented to a family; an event when an apron was worn; recipes; values and traditions from gentler, less complicated times; the bond between parent and child; survival; friendship; opportunity; challenge, and modern perspective.
Though Feb. 20
“The Art Guys: Failed Schemes and Pipe Dreams”
This exhibition by The Art Guys (Houston based collaborative team of Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing) features proposals for works of art that did, did not and often just could not come to fruition and includes drawings, maquettes, ephemera and documentation.
Jan. 23 though Apr. 9
“New Art in Austin: 20 to Watch”
The Austin Museum of Art has identified which local artists are the “20 to watch” in this new edition of its triennial “New Art in Austin” series. These twenty artist’s work includes painting, sculpture, new media, photography, performance art, and site-specific installations.
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar ~ 325-673-4586
Free
Through Jan. 30
Knuffle Funny: The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems
#1 New York Times Best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems is best known for his Caldecott Honor winning picture books “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”, “Knuffle Bunny: a cautionary tale”, and “Knuffle Bunny Too: a case of mistaken identity.”
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ~ 325-677-8389
Showcasing contemporary art, sculpture and photography
Jan. 7 through Feb. 28
“Fashion, the Mysterious Art” by Becky Tubbs
Jan. 8 through Feb. 26
“Take 2” works by Pamela Gilbreth Watkins
Jan. 9 through Feb. 27
Works by Katy Presswood & Carol Mitchell
Through Jan. 24
“National Juried Competition” by Texas Photographic Society
Benefiting Habitat for Humanity and the Dyess We Care Team
Nelson Park, Festival Gardens (Loop 322 and E.S. 11th)
Sunday - Thursday: 6 to 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 6 to 11 p.m.
School Holidays: 6 to 10 p.m.
325-201-0250, Karen
Jan. 1st Abilene Winter Circuit National Cutting
Taylor County Expo Center
Coliseum and Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Taylor County Expo Center
Coliseum, Horse Barn and Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Jan. 6th Broadway in Abilene presents “Annie”
“It’s a visual and lyrical treat for the whole family.” Hollywood Reporter
Abilene Civic Center
7:30 p.m.
$40-$45-$50 per person
888-614-2929, Tickets
Web Site: http://www.broadwayinabilene.com
Jan. 8th ArtWalk
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
Shotwell Stadium and Abilene National Soccer Complex
325-677-1731 x7170, Coach Camp
Jan. 10th Chautauqua Learning Series
Based on the Chautauqua movement which spread throughout the rural United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries providing educational lectures and entertainment for average Americans before the advent of mass media like radio and television. The Texas Frontier Heritage and Cultural Center™ is proud to continue the spirit of that tradition.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William—Buffalo Gap, TX
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free to members; $7 to non-members
325-572-3365, Historic Village
Jan. 10th Downtown Dayz
presented by the Abilene Downtown Association
Bring the entire family to historic downtown for great restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries -- plus music, sales, working artists, walking history tours and more!
10 a.m. to ?
325-672-9696, Carol and Glenn Dromgoole
Jan. 10th -- Jan. 11th Texas Gun & Knife Show
Abilene Civic Center
Saturday—9 a.m. to -5 p.m.
Sunday —10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$4—per person
830-257-5844, Booth Rental
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Jan. 13th Creative Solutions: Tips to Manage Challenging Behaviors
Discussion of the triggers for difficult behaviors exhibited by individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and communication techniques that can be used by family/caregivers.
Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Rd.
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Free – reservations encouraged
325-672-2907, 800-272-3900, Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter
Web Site: http://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas/
Jan. 14th -- Jan. 17th Taylor County Livestock Show
Taylor County Expo Center, Griffin Arena and Horse Barn
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Jan. 16th -- Jan. 17 Hardin-Simmons University Football Recruiting Camps
Hardin-Simmons Univ.
325-670-1554, Coach Burleson
Jan. 16th -- Jan. 19th Texas Hawking Association Field Meet
Viewing of hawks and falcons
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
214-978-0768, Sheldon Nicolle
Jan. 16th -- Jan. 18th “Aladdin, Jr.”
Paramount Productions in association with Abilene Performing Arts Company present Disney's popular musical performed live onstage by children 8 through 14
Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress
Fri. – Sat, 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 pm
$15 Adults; $20 Student, Seniors, Military, Children
325-676-9620, Paramount
Web Site: http://www.paramount-abilene.org
Jan. 17th West Texas Rehab Center Telethon
Featuring headliner Pat Green and television and country/western stars performing live, on stage at the Abilene Civic Center
7 p.m. to Midnight
$12 per person
325-793-3508, Dan Huggins
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Jan. 18th Military Appreciation Day
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William—Buffalo Gap, TX
Noon – 5 p.m.
Free with military ID
325-572-3365, Historic Village
Jan. 19th Martin Luther King Dinner
Abilene Civic Center
6:30 p.m.
$16 per person
Tables: $160 to $250
325-672-7800, Tonya Jones-Brown
325-676-0138, Floyd Miller
Jan. 22nd -- Jan.24 “Oklahoma”
Abilenene High School Departments of Choir and Theatre presents this classic American musical. The show features such classics as "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "People Will Say We're In Love."
Abilene High School Auditorium, 2800 N. 6th
7:30 p.m.
$10 Adults; $5 Students, Seniors, Military
325-677-1731, Clay Freeman
Jan. 22nd -- Jan. 24th “Mina Tonight”
Mina Dean Beasley hosts a cable access talk show in South Carolina. She is a sarcastic firebrand whose guests personify supermarket tabloid headlines. A hairdresser who reveals she is carrying an alien love-child, a country music performer whose near-death electrocution left her with psychic powers and a janitor who may be a supposedly dead celebrity are just some of the folks Mina serves up to her audience. If there were television in Tuna, this would be it!
Abilene Community Theatre, 801 Barrow St.
8 p.m.
$10-Adults; $8-Students, Seniors, Active Military; $5-Children 12 and Younger
325-673-6271, Box Office
Web Site: http://abilenecommunitytheater.com
Jan. 23rd -- Jan 25th World of Wheels
Abilene Civic Center
Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 7 p.m.
$9.95—Adults; $3.95—Ages 6 to 11; Free—Ages 5 and younger
818-999-3212, Bill Moeller
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Jan. 23rd Brian Regan Comedy Tour
Abilene Civic Center
8 p.m.
$36.50 per person
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Jan. 24th -- Jan. 25th Abilene Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
Taylor County Expo Center, Coliseum and Display Building
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Jan. 24th Annual Abilene Dinner Table
This free event is hosted in homes, churches and restaurants in Abilene and is built around the idea that breaking bread together is a bonding, relational and transformative experience for our community.
6 to 9 p.m.
Free – Registration Required
325-232-8241, Lori Thorton
Web Site: http://www.wecareabilene.org
Jan. 24th Live at the Paramount presents A Sleep at the Wheel in Concert
Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress
7:30 p.m.
$10-$15-$20-$25 per person
325-676-9620, Box Office
Web Site: http://www.paramount-abilene.org
Jan. 24th Frank Arnold Ministries Gospel Concert
Abilene Civic Center
7 p.m.
$16.50—$18.50—$20.50
888-205-6723, Frank Arnold
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Jan. 24th -- Jan. 25th Original Team Roping District Competition
Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn
325-677-4376, Expo Center
Abilene Civic Center
7:30 p.m.
$21 per person
325-676-6211, Civic Center
Jan. 29th -- Jan. 31st “Mina Tonight”
Mina Dean Beasley hosts a cable access talk show in South Carolina. She is a sarcastic firebrand whose guests personify supermarket tabloid headlines. A hairdresser who reveals she is carrying an alien love-child, a country music performer whose near-death electrocution left her with psychic powers and a janitor who may be a supposedly dead celebrity are just some of the folks Mina serves up to her audience. If there were television in Tuna, this would be it!
Abilene Community Theatre, 801 Barrow St.
8 p.m.
$10-Adults; $8-Students, Seniors, Active Military; $5-Children 12 and Younger
325-673-6271, Box Office
Web Site: http://abilenecommunitytheater.com
