Calendar of Events
- Artist Talk: Robert Langham III January 17, 2019Featured photographer Robert Langham III will discuss how to be more creative no matter what you are doing with specific suggestions of how to increase and sharpen your process.
- Skyline Maker: The Architecture of David S Castle November 8, 2018This 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 […]
- CCAN: CCA Arts National Competition November 6, 2018A national art competition open to all artists 21 years of age and over. Artists can submit up to 3 artworks in various mediums. Submitted artwork must not have been shown previously at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA).
- INHERIT the EARTH: Margaret Smithers-Crump September 16, 2018The art of Margaret Smithers-Crump is rooted in a life-long love of both our planet as well as personal and global human interactions with the natural world. Her current work examines microscopic and macroscopic relationships in nature. Travels aboard and experience of the vast open spaces of West Texas has had a particular influence on […]
- Outside of Time: Philip John Evett (1923-2016) September 16, 2018Philip John Evett’s sculpture exists outside of time. It is impossible to place the work into one particular style or art movement even though he was a prolific artist for more than 60 years. Retro, modern, contemporary, and classical are all appropriate in describing his elegant sculpted forms. He originally worked with stone, clay, plastic, […]
Abilene, Texas: Home to great family fun
Calling all parents and grandparents! Looking for ideas to entertain the kiddos? Search no further, the Abilene CVB is your source for family fun ideas.
Start the day out with a wholesome breakfast and then, off you go! Visit the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL, pronounced ‘nickel’), 102 Cedar Street. It’s a wonderful educational tool to encourage children to read more and use their imagination.
Just around the corner is The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street, which boasts a fabulous Children’s Museum right inside! Not only will the children enjoy many hands-on art, science and technology activities—so will you!
Next, enjoy one of the many eateries in downtown Abilene for a tasty lunch. After that, head on down to Frontier Texas!, located at 625 N. 1st St. Relive the Old West in a whole new way. Frontier Texas! showcases the 1780s to 1880s by holograms and technology. It is truly and interactive and one-of-a-kind experience. Plus, you’ll get your dose of Texas history all while having a blast.
Have fun, spend quality time, and learn—all for less than the cost of a movie. Stay tuned for the next family fun feature.
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