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Events from 02/03/2012 to 02/10/2012

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Tot Spot - Feb. 2012

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587
  • 02/02/12 - 02/03/12
  • Thursday: 10 a.m.; Friday: 9:30 & 11 a.m.
  • $5-Non-Members; Members Free
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This popular program, for ages 3 to 5 and parents, features hands-on activities and gallery games.

Art Adventure - Feb. 2012

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
  • 102 Cedar St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4586, NCCIL
  • 02/03/12 - 02/03/12
  • 10:30 a.m.
  • Free
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This mom and tot program for preschoolers combines different aspects of visual and verbal literacy by exposing the children to books and art based on the featured artist in the gallery.

Love, Sex and the I.R.S. - Final Weekend

  • Abilene Community Theatre
  • 809 Barrow St., Abilene
  • 325-673-6271, Box Office
  • 02/03/12 - 02/04/12
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • $10-Adults
    $8-Students, Seniors & Active Military
    $5-Ages 12 & younger
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Two guys, Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as a married, taking advantage of his roommate's sexually ambig... Learn More

Monster Truck Show 'Thunder Slam'

  • Taylor County Expo Center
    Coliseum
  • 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene
  • 325-677-4376
  • 02/03/12 - 02/04/12
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • $15-$30
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Featuring AMP Tour Monster Truck, FMX and Motorcycle Demolition Derby.

Kids in the Kitchen

  • Mall of Abilene - Women's Dillard's Courtyard
  • 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene
  • 325-677-1879, Junior League
  • 02/04/12 - 02/04/12
  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Free
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The goal of the Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen initiative, which is supported by The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. and its member Leagues, is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help rever... Learn More

Mardi Gras

  • The Center for Contemporary Arts
  • 220 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Darla Harmon
  • 02/04/12 - 02/04/12
  • 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
  • $100-Per Person
Map Come and enjoy a taste of New Orleans with food, libation and music Cajun Style. There will be a live and silent auction, music dancing and great food, while surrounding yourself with fabulous art.

West Texas Sports and Fitness Expo

  • Abilene Civic Center
  • 1100 N. 6th St., Abilene
  • 325-692-2972
  • 02/04/12 - 02/04/12
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • $2-Adults; $1-Children younger than age 12
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Sports contests, vendor and food booths, demonstrations, autographs, shopping and prizes galore await you at this interactive event for the whole family!

Hardin-Simmons University Last Lecture Series

  • Monks Coffee Shop
  • 233 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-670-1264, Janlyn Thaxton
  • 02/07/12 - 02/07/12
  • 8 p.m.
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The HSU Lecture Series concludes with guest speaker Dr. Dan Stiver, Cook-Derrick Theology Professor, speaking in memory of his friend, Dr. Timothy Maddox.

'Proof' Opening Weekend

  • Abilene Christian University
    Williams Performing Arts Center
    Fulks Theatre
  • EN 16th & Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene
  • 325-674-2787, Box Office
  • 02/09/12 - 02/11/12
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • $15-Person
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Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Proof combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theatre. Proof is a wonderfully compassionate and knowin... Learn More

23rd Annual Disability Resources Celebrity Quail Hunt

  • Various locations in and around the city
  • 325-677-6815, JoAnn Wilson
  • 02/09/12 - 02/11/12
  • Varies per event
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Enjoy hunting and dining  with your favorite celebrity. All events benefit DRI.

Artfully Yours: Dan Yaccarino Gallery Talk

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
  • 102 Cedar St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4586, NCCIL
  • 02/09/12 - 02/09/12
  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Free
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ArtWalk - Feb. 2012

  • Historic Downtown Abilene
  • 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts
  • 02/09/12 - 02/09/12
  • 5 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Free
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Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, and entertainment await you!

Daddy Daughter Dinner and Date Night

  • Abilene Civic Center
  • 1100 N. 6th St., Abilene
  • 325-734-5301, Anita Vigil
  • 02/09/12 - 02/09/12
  • 5:45 to 9 p.m.
  • $20-Couple; $10-Each additional daughter
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Valentine's dinner and dance for dads, granddads, or best gentleman friend and girls (7th grade and younger) to enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, & door prizes.

Artist Talk with Sedrick Huckaby

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 02/10/12 - 02/10/12
  • Noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Free
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Bring a brown bag lunch and listen as Sedrick Huckaby talks about his various paintings.

Gallery Opening and Artist Reception

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 02/10/12 - 02/10/12
  • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Free
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Join us for the opening of the exhibits 'Faith and Family' by Sedrick Huckaby and 'Friends and Neighbors' The Art of Photographing People.

Gallery Tour with Sedrick Huckaby

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 02/10/12 - 02/10/12
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
  • Free
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Paramount Classic Film - Moulin Rouge

  • Historic Paramount Theatre
  • 352 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-676-9620, Tickets
  • 02/10/12 - 02/11/12
  • Fri.: 7:30 p.m. and Sat.: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
  • $6-Adults; $5-Students, Seniors, Military, Children
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A naive young poet falls in love with a cabaret star and their ill-fated romance is told through a dazzling array of songs. This lavish, colorful, and dramatic film stars Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, and was directed by Baz Lurhman... Learn More

Museums & Galleries

Bob Stuth-Wade: Landforms

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, The Grace
  • 09/22/11 - 02/18/12
  • Tues.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Thurs.: Closes at 8 p.m.
  • $3-$8-Person
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This exhibition brings together twenty five landscape paintings by Bob Stuth-Wade on temporary loan from private collectors. Stuth-Wade collectors have proven to be very possessive. Bob Stuth-Wade could be classified as a more traditio... Learn More

The Fantastic World Of Dan Yaccarino

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
  • 102 Cedar St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4586, NCCIL
  • 02/09/12 - 05/26/12
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tues.-Sat.
  • Free
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Dan Yaccarino has written and/ illustrated over 30 children’s books, Yaccarino’s distinctly retro-style illustrations (primarily in gouache) never fail to touch your heart nor transport you back-in-time.  Children the ... Learn More

Sedrick Huckaby: Faith and Family

  • The Grace Museum
  • 102 Cypress St., Abilene
  • 325-673-4587, Emerald Cardenas
  • 02/10/12 - 04/21/12
  • Tues.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Thurs.: Closes at 8 p.m.
  • $3-$8-Person; Free-Thrusday 5 to 8 p.m.
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"We see them everyday; family members, old quilts, domestic interiors. To Sedrick Huckaby, they are worthy subjects for grand and complex paintings. Huckaby draws inspiration from his family history, faith and his African-American... Learn More

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Last updated February 03, 2012 at 04:18 PM MST