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The competition is open to students of Abilene Christian University, Cisco College, Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and Texas State Technical College. Entries may be submitted in any medium as long as the finished piece meets the size and weight restrictions of the category. Cash prize awards available.

Annual agribusiness event, in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Taylor County. Continuing Education Unit’s (CEU), seminars, equipment demonstrations and agribusiness related product showcase.

Presented by Capital Farm Credit featuring Professor, Livestock Animal Behavior Consultant and Autism Spokesperson Dr. Temple Grandin. Meet the Agriculture Family of the Year.

Follow the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March in this performance based on Louisa May Alcott's life.

High school fast-pitch softball tournament.

A grand evening of ballroom dancing featuring a mix of dances, such as the foxtrot, waltz, tango, and more.

Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

Exhibit Reception for 3 exhibits at The Center for Contemporary Arts: Kathie Walker Millar: Full Tilt Tea Party; T.M.Gand: Wonders of the World; and Len Testa: Bathed in Color. 

Athletes compete in basketball regional championships.

The Air It Out Elite Quarterback Camp is a winter, spring, and summer training program that trains young men in the fundamentals of throwing and catching the football and more. Open to high school ages only. 

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 knowledge.

TOWB is a fiber show featuring an ancient story retold in imaginary tapestry.

This art auction will feature work from highly talented regional artists. Ticket includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres, so even if you don't buy art, come to have a good time for a worthy cause. 

Watch as high school tennis players compete.

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.

Boys compete for regional basketball championships.

Honoring Golden Charm Mary Pritchett, an avid patron of the Abilene Philharmonic and exemplary supporter of the Guild. Each table will have a unique table scape with treasured china decorated by Guild and community members. Coffee will offer a sneak peak to the evening's Ball. Eight senior Belles and Beau will be honored and three scholarships will be presented.

The exclusive Patron Cocktail Reception for sponsors and patrons begins the evening’s events with champagne and cocktails and music by a quartet. Later in the evening enjoy music by dance band Trey and the Tritones and dinner provided by Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Sponsorships are still available. Grande Dame, Molly C. Cline and Noble Gold, Lee Caldwell are this year's honorees.

Bikers from around the state compete in this USA Cycling-TMBRA Texas XC  Mountain Bike State Championships.

Part of the Dr. Seuss Day - Listen to a dramatic reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and enter your name into a drawing for free Grinch books.

The evening features a full dinner and music from Lalaland, The Greatest Showman, Pinocchio, and Mary Poppins. Presented by the three youth choirs of Chorus Abilene.

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 knowledge.

Bring your family to the Storybook Capital of America for a fun, Seuss-filled day in downtown Abilene. Register (space limited) to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and Read Across America! Create Seuss-themed art from a variety of books, meet costumed characters, have your face painted, play with bubbles and ride the train (extra fee). Seuss-themed Little Free Library dedication at 11 a.m..

Youth football tournament featuring teams from 3rd grade to 8th grade. 

Calling all fur-loving fanatics for a parade of pups and their owners all decked out in feathers, beads, and Mardi Gras costumes. Dress your dogs in their best and join for family fun with your four legged friends.

Stop by the NCCIL for a come-and-go tea with the Grinch and light refreshments. Enjoy an art activity in the studio. Tour the David Ezra Stein art exhibition in the gallery and shop for books and gifts in the NCCIL bookstore.

To launch Women’s History Month in March, McMurry is pleased to host a unique event—a dialogue between McMurry honor students and Bill Wright about his recent biography 'The Whole Damn Cheese,' about a remarkable frontier woman named Maggie Smith who has become an indelible figure in the history of Texas.

Men's and women's basketball tournament.

North Texas Region 2 day pool and playoffs.

The Paramount Film Series presents the original 1991 animated Disney musical about a spirited village girl who encounters a magic castle, lorded over by a terrible beast who is actually a prince living under a magic spell. Featuring the voices of Robbie Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Angela Lansbury. Rated G.

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 knowledge.

Providing a safe environment for the public to come shop for guns, knives and ammo.

Challenger boys' and girls' singles: 78' Yellow Ball, ages 12-18.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning musical returns. Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Recommended for ages 16 and older.

Featuring a beachside fiesta-themed shore excursion filled with the vivid colors and zesty cuisine of the Mexican Riviera. Enjoy a festive, casual evening of delicious food, complimentary beer/wine, dancing to live music by Free Ride Band, casino style gaming, and live and silent auctions.

Riders can choose from three course routes: 12, 32, and 48 miles. The first 150 riders that register will receive a complimentary long sleeve event t-shirt.

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 knowledge.

The first and last, two person exhibition of drawings and sculpture by two contemporary artists who worked together in life and in the studio for decades. The original concept for the exhibition has been transformed by the November 2017 tragic, sudden death of Harry Geffert.  A selection of Geffert’s recent sculpture and new drawings by Ridgway will be a celebration of their life and work. 

This exhibition will highlight the career of Abilene architect David S. Castle. As one of the most significant and prominent architects in Abilene and the Big Country in the early to mid-1900s, David S. Castle designed and built hundreds of schools, residential buildings, hotels, medical buildings, municipal buildings, churches, recreational buildings, and courthouses. The exhibition will discuss Castle’s role in the history of architecture in Abilene and the surrounding areas, concentrating on Castle’s contributions to the evolution and growth of Abilene. The buildings he designed are a reflection of the development of Abilene as a trade route and important hub in the oil industry throughout the early twentieth century.