May. 1st Abilene Independent School District Orchestra Concert
Abilene Civic Center
325-793-1696, Carol Darby
325-676-6211, Civic Center
May. 1st Museums & Galleries
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress ~ 325.673.4587
Children, Fine Art & History Museums
Through May 5: “Picturing Eden” by Eastman House. This exhibition features more than 130 photographs by 37 international artists. Picturing Eden’s bold color images invite you to envision Eden and paradise, as captured and interpreted by today's most admired contemporary artists.
Through June 26: “Images of Katrina: Shadows of Lives and Loss” Dan Burkholder’s photographic process brings something unique and haunting to our experience of the impact this disaster has had on the lives of those involved.
Through June 28: “Made in America”
Jane Quick-To-See-Smith uses humor and satire to examine myths, stereotypes and the paradox of American Indian life and the consumerism of wider American society.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ~ 325.677.8389
Showcasing contemporary art, sculpture and photography
May Exhibits
Breed Gallery--“Mad Syndrome” by Adam Luther
Gallery II--“ABILENE TXtures” by Burgess Thomas
Gallery III--National Arts Program Annual Exhibit
Gallery IV--“New Work” by Kaleta Doolin
ACU-Cockerell Art Gallery
1133 N. 2nd ~ 325.674.2085
Works by Abilene Christian University faculty, students and guest artists.
Through May 2: “Recent Work, Photography and Digital Medium" by Nil Santana
May 8 through Jun. 6: "The Beat Goes On : Art of the Boomer Generation" Area high school art competition
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
102 Cedar ~ 325.673.4586
Through Jul. 26--David Macaulay Presents: The Way We Work
May. 1st -- May 3rd “To Gillian on her 37th Birthday”
Tender, Mystical Comic Drama ~ David has retreated from life, convinced that he can’t continue without his late wife, Gillian. On the eve of her 37th birthday, his family joins him for a weekend to try to raise his spirits, possibly break Gillian’s spell, and lure him back into life.
Abilene Community Theatre, 801 S. Mockingbird
8 p.m.
$10—Adults; $8—Students, Military, Senior Citizens; $5—Ages 12 and younger
325-673-7082, Box Office
May. 1st 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
May. 2nd -- May 4th Lone Star Conference Track and Field Conference Championship
Abilene Christian University, Elmer Gray Stadium
325-674-2711, Coach Don Hood
May. 2nd -- May 4th 26th-Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview Dr.
2nd--Mexican dinner with guest speaker at 6 p.m
3rd—Festival Grounds open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Enjoy a two-day softball tournament (starts at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), food booths, flea market, children's games, St. Vincent's Ballet Folklorico dancers performances each evening and an outdoor dance and concert (8 to 11 p.m.)
4th--Festival Grounds open Noon to 10 p.m.
Activities same as 5th except outdoor dance (7:30 to 10 p.m.)
325-672-1794, St. Vincent Church
May. 2nd 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
May. 3rd -- May 4th Original Team Roping
Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena
325-677-4376, Expo Center
May. 3rd Dyess Big Country Air Fest
Dyess open house, air show and static displays. Plus "Tora, Tora, Tora," a civilian aerial demonstration team will recreate the events of Dec. 7, 1941. A variety of other war planes will be featured at the event.
Dyess AFB
325-696-4266, Public Affairs
May. 3rd “Movie Magic” Philharmonic Pops Concert
Presenting music of the movies and the first audience-interactive movie trivia contest!
Abilene Civic Center
8 p.m.
For Ticket prices call: 325-677-6710 or 800-460-0610
Web Site: http://www.abilenephilharmonic.org
May. 3rd Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks
Plus: Lets Make a Deal $$$ and West Texas Sprint Series
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
May. 3rd Annual Big Country Smoke
1-¼"-ribeye, trimmings, dessert and beverage. Cash bar available.
Lytle Bend Ranch
Advance ticket purchase only
$50—per person—includes a packet of fine Ashton cigars
325-670-9955, The Leaf
May. 3rd -- May 6th Lone Star Conference Baseball Tournament
Abilene Christian University, Crutcher Scott Field
325-674-2325, Coach Bonneau
May. 4th Vintage Base Ball
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. practice is followed by game
$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
May. 4th Children’s Performing Art Series presents “Beauty and the Beast”
Paramount Theatre
2 p.m.
$8
325-677-1161, Cultural Affairs
May. 5th Scared Music Choral Concert
Presented by the University Choir and Orchestra of California Baptist University. Directed by Dr. Gary Bonner.
First Baptist Church, 1333 N. 3rd
7 p.m.
Free
325-675-8138, Elise Harden
May. 6th Abilene High School “Pure Gold” in Concert
Paramount Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Free
325-677-1731, Abilene High
May. 8th -- May 11th Western Heritage Classic
To preserve the heritage of the ranch cowboy, this event features a parade, ranch rodeo, nightly dances and lots of family fun! Tickets go on sale: late April.
325-677-4376, Taylor County Expo Center
Web Site: http://www.westernheritageclassic.com
May. 8th ArtWalk “Preserving Heritage”
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
May. 8th 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
May. 8th Animal Alphabet
Class size limited to 12-families
Bring your pre-schoolers (ages 3-4) to the zoo to learn amazing animal information! Classes feature a combination of animal encounters, crafts, activities and books.
Abilene Zoo, E.S. 11th and Loop 322
10 to 11 a.m.
$20-one parent and one child; $10-each additional child
$5-discount for zoo members
325-676-6487, Joy Harsh
Web Site: http://www.abilenetx.com/zoo
May. 9th ACU Twilight Track Classic
Abilene Christian University, Elmer Gray Stadium
Field Events: Noon - Running Events: 6 p.m.
325-674-2711, Coach Don Hood
May. 9th -- May 10th “To Gillian on her 37th Birthday”
Tender, Mystical Comic Drama ~ David has retreated from life, convinced that he can’t continue without his late wife, Gillian. On the eve of her 37th birthday, his family joins him for a weekend to try to raise his spirits, possibly break Gillian’s spell, and lure him back into life.
Abilene Community Theatre, 801 S. Mockingbird
8 p.m.
$10—Adults; $8—Students, Military, Senior Citizens; $5—Ages 12 and younger
325-673-7082, Box Office
May. 9th 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
"A Sense of Place: The Anglo-American Cultural Exchange and the Development of Community in Wartime England, 1942-1945" hosted by Vernon Williams
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
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
May. 10th Abilene Christian University, McMurry University and Hardin-Simmons University Graduation
May. 10th 2008 Points Race - “Race for the Trailer #1” - 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
May. 10th Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks and Late Models
Picture & 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
May. 13th -- May 17th NCAA Division III West Regional Baseball Tournament
McMurry University, S. 14th and Sayles Blvd. - Driggers Field
325-793-4650, Coach Driggers
May. 14th American Heart Association "Go Red: for Women Luncheon
Abilene Civic Center
11:30 to 1 p.m.
$15 per person
325-627-0070, American Heart Association
May. 15th Texas Authors Series presents Lisa Wingate
Have lunch with this romance novelist as she talks about her latest book.
You bring lunch, we’ll provide drinks. A limited number of sandwiches are available for $4.
Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar
Noon
325-676-6017, Janis Test
May. 15th Madison Middle School Band Concert
Paramount Theatre
7 p.m.
Free
325-692-5661, Madison
May. 15th 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
May. 17th -- May 18th Taylor County 4-H Horse Show
Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn
325-677-4376, Expo Center
May. 17th -- May 18th 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
May. 17th Zoolute to Dyess
Continuous entertainment, children’s activities, music, lunch and much more!
Abilene Zoo, Nelson Park
Free to all active and retired military with ID
325-692-3814, Gail Russey
Web Site: http://www.abilenetx.com/zoo
May. 17th -- May 18th Texas Retired Military Golf Association Dyess Classic Tournament
Mesquite Grove Golf Course, Dyess AFB
325-698-4929, Bill Harner
May. 17th Abilene Speedway - IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Southern Limited Sportmods, Jr Minis & Pure Stocks and Quad Wars
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
May. 18th Vintage Base Ball
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. practice is followed by game
$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
May. 18th 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
May. 22nd 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
May. 23rd -- May 24th “Amazing Grace”
Based on a true story, this historical drama reveals the life of William Wilberforce, an 18th century English politician who fought for the abolition of slavery. Wilberforce was elected to the House of Commons at the age of 21 and took on the issue, successfully assembling a diverse coalition that went up against the most powerful men of the time.
Paramount Theatre
23rd—7:30 p.m.; 24th—2 and 7:30 p.m.
$6—Adults; $5—Students/Seniors/Military
325-676-9620, Box Office
Web Site: http://www.paramount-abilene.org
May. 23rd -- May 25th Abilene Tennis Association Memorial Day Open
Rose Park Tennis Center, 810 Portland
325-672-6292, David Davis
May. 23rd 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
