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Events from 05/19/2013 to 05/26/2013

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Abilene Kennel Club Dog Show & Obedience/Rally Trials

  • Taylor County Expo Center
  • 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene
  • 325-669-5518, Pat Brannan
  • 05/17/13 - 05/19/13
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Free
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Join us for this 49th annaul event. Enjoy vendors with lots of different doggie supplies and gifts. If you think your dog has what it takes and you would like to start showing, attend the fun matches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Original Team Roping Assn. District 2 Finals

  • Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn
  • 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene
  • 254-836-9864, Lee Percivill
  • 05/18/13 - 05/19/13
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The OTRA promotes the sport of team roping by providing a format for roping families in an enjoyable, competitive environment.

Zach Robinson Memorial Golf Tournament

  • Abilene Country Club
  • 4039 S. Treadaway Blvd., Abilene
  • 325-668-2095, Mike Dawkins
  • 05/18/13 - 05/20/13
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18th: VIP Party - Abilene Country Club - $2,500 (Includes one team of golf and 10 tickets to the Party) - Guest speakers are the famous Doomsday II defense of the Dallas Cowboys, including Randy White, John Dutton, and Ed  '... Learn More

Craft Sunday @ Buffalo Gap Historic Village - May 2013

  • 133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
  • 325-572-3365, Katie Moorehead
  • 05/19/13 - 05/19/13
  • 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Free-Children ages 12 and younger
    $7-Adults; $6-Seniors; Free-Military
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Create and take home paper flowers.

Military Appreciation Day - May 2013

  • Buffalo Gap Historic Village
  • 133 N. William St., Buffalo Gap
  • 325-572-3365, BGHV
  • 05/19/13 - 05/19/13
  • Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Free to Active and retired military and their family
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Abilene Community Band Spring Concert

  • Paramount Theatre
  • 352 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-695-2422, Joseph Stephens
  • 05/21/13 - 05/21/13
  • 7 p.m.
  • Free
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A perfect evening of live musical entertainment for the entire family.

Corona del Sol Horse Trials & Eventers Education

  • 2288 FM 18, Baird
  • 254-216-0075 or 254-216-0056
  • 05/24/13 - 05/25/13
  • Call for schedule and admission

Dressage horse competition and events education. This is USEF Endorsed / USEA Recognized Divisions: PT,T,N,BN / USEA Recognized Test: Intro.

Dazzlin Divas Pageant

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites
  • 3018 Catclaw Dr., Abilene
  • 254-433-1786, Carla Fleming
  • 05/25/13 - 05/25/13
  • Starts at 10 a.m.
    Natural Competition: 11 a.m.
    Glitz Competition: 4 p.m.
  • $3-Person to watch the pageant
    Entry Fee: $100-Child per competition
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Enter the natural and/or glitz pageants. Every child will receive at least a trophy. Ultimate Supreme in each pageant will win a 10 inch crown, a 7 foot trophy and a sash.

Family Fun Saturdays 05-25-2013

  • National Center For Children's Illustrated Literature
  • 102 Cedar St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4586, NCCIL
  • 05/25/13 - 05/25/13
  • 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Free
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A come-and-go family program offered by our art educators who will help you and your little ones create a work of art using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable ... Learn More

Museums & Galleries

Young Master's Juried Art Exhibition

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
  • 102 Cedar St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4586, NCCIL
  • 04/09/13 - 05/28/13
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tues.-Sat.
  • Free
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Abilene Education Foundation (AEF) presents this premier show for Advanced Placement art students. In collaboration with the Abilene Independent School District, the goals of the exhibition is to celebrate young master artists and their ... Learn More

West Texas Club Woman 1880-1950

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 04/18/13 - 12/28/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., Closes at 8 p.m.
  • $4-$8-Person
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This exhibition, in the history gallery, features the woman's organizations who championed art and culture in Abilene. It includes vintage club-woman attire, scrapbooks, yearbooks and personal correspondence celebrating their ... Learn More

Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 04/26/13 - 08/15/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., Closes at 8 p.m.
  • $4-$8-Person
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Featuring fine art prints, watercolors and drawings which are rarely on display due to their fragile nature. This collection has been strengthened by contributions from many sources over time and is one of the hallmarks of the art ... Learn More

Can You See What We See?

  • The Center For Contemporary Arts
  • 220 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Jennifer Parks
  • 05/03/13 - 06/22/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
  • Free
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Artist Member Group Show. A thought provoking exhibit that challenges the audience to engage with the artwork. This exhibit is in conjunction with the Children's Art and Literacy Festival (CALF).

Road Trips and Renegades

  • The Center For Contemporary Arts
  • 220 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Jennifer Parks
  • 05/03/13 - 05/25/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
  • Free
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Pamela Gilbreth Watkins displays some favorite photos documenting her many field trips throughout Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.

TSTC Geek Art and Digital Arts Program Exhibit

  • The Center For Contemporary Arts
  • 220 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Jennifer Parks
  • 05/03/13 - 05/25/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
  • Free
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Texas State Technical College presents participants from the 2013 Geek Art Competition and the Digital Arts Program. Geek art is made from recycled electronic parts.

What Had Happened Was

  • The Center For Contemporary Arts
  • 220 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Jennifer Parks
  • 05/03/13 - 06/22/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m - 5 p.m.
  • Free
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Linda Murray and Saybra Giles explain what happened with paintings and mixed media photography. Humorous limericks goes with each piece.

Where I'm From

  • The Center For Contemporary Arts
  • 220 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Jennifer Parks
  • 05/03/13 - 06/22/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
  • Free
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Western and mixed media paintings by Mary K Keil Huff. Huff uses bright colors and images of the Old West with a twist.

Suitable Subjects

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 05/16/13 - 08/15/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., Closes at 8 p.m.
  • $4-$8-Person
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The title is taken from the once accepted dictum that still life painting was one of the few acceptable subjects for women artists. This exhibition will explore how contemporary artists have embraced this time honored academic practice ... Learn More

The World of Anne C. Weary

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 05/16/13 - 08/15/13
  • Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., Closes at 8 p.m.
  • $4-$8-Person
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Weary's meticulously drawn landscapes portray her love and protective vigor for the natural world and unspoiled places. Photographic in appearance, the drawings are graphite, charcoal or conte on Strathmore paper and executed on site.... Learn More

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Last updated May 17, 2013 at 01:32 PM MST