June 2 - New exhibit opening "Recent Works by Patty Rae Wellborn" in the Wellborn - Knight Studio 204. Runs through June 30. Cockerell Galleries and Studios │ 1133 N. 2nd St. June 2 - 6 - ArtCamp 10 a.m.-Noon "EPIC: The Leafmen and the Good Brave Bugs." Ages 9-13. $125. Campers will paint an ArtCar and create wearable art in the form of Leafmen and women costumes, which will be worn in the 2014 ArtWalk: Guardians of Childhood parade on June 12. Instructor: Patty Rae Wellborn. The Center for Contemporary Arts 220 Cypress St. │ 325.677.8389 │ www.center-arts.com June 5 - Tot Spot 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 6 - Tot Spot 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 6-7 - Paramount Film Series: "The African Queen" 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday 6:30 p.m. Friday: Robert Holladay lecture on film Humphrey Bogart is a boozing East African boat captain and Katharine Hepburn is an iron-willed missionary in this romantic adventure set during World War I. Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress │ 325.676.9620 │ www.paramount-abilene.org June 7 - Flutes and Feasts 7 p.m. Abilene Woman's Club The Abilene Opera Association kicks off a 12-month journey of entertainment and opera education with a night of Flutes and Feasts. Guests will be treated to an Italian feast complete with wandering troubadours of local talent. The evening also includes a silent auction. $50 a person. Abilene Opera Association P.O. Box 6611 │ www.abileneopera.org June 8 - "Masquerade" spring recital 2 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center Tickets are $5. Patty Harper Dance Studio 3114 N. 1st St. │ 325.677.6442 │ www.pattyharperdance.com June 10 - "Fizz Boom Read!" 10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Young Audiences of Abilene brings talented puppeteer Nancy Burks Worcester to the Abilene Public Library as part of its free summer show series. Shows are 45 minutes long. Young Audiences of Abilene 1101 N. 1st St. │ 325.677.1161 │ www.abilenecac.org June 12-14 - 3rd annual Children's Art & Literacy Festival Celebrate the art of children's picture books with a three-day festival starting with ArtWalk honoring William Joyce, whose characters inspired the recent movie "Rise of the Guardians" and whose artwork is on display at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and The Center for Contemporary Arts. Passes are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Abilene Cultural Affairs Council 1101 N. 1st St. │ 325.677.1161 │ www.abilenecalf.com June 12 - ArtWalk 5-8 p.m. Theme: Guardians of Childhood This month's ArtWalk kicks off the beginning of the Children's Art & Literacy Festival, which is honoring author/illustrator William Joyce this year. June 12 - New exhibit opens "William Joyce: A Guardian of Childhood" will be on display through September. Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m. June 12 at Paramount Theatre followed by book signings. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 102 Cedar St. │ 325.673.4586 │ www.nccil.org June 14 - Chautauqua Learning Series 11-12 p.m. Presentation by Carol Cain with the National WASP World War II Museum in Sweetwater. Buffalo Gap Historic Village 133 N. William St.│ 325.572.3365 │ www.buffalogap.com June 15 - Father's Day celebration The Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Lane │ 325.676.6085 │ www.abilenezoo.org June 15 - Craft Sunday 2-4 p.m. Craft: Turtle herb planters. Children ages 12 and under receive free admission. Buffalo Gap Historic Village 133 N. William St.│ 325.572.3365 │ www.buffalogap.com June 15 - Military Appreciation Day 12-5 p.m. All current and former military and their families receive free admission. Buffalo Gap Historic Village 133 N. William St.│ 325.572.3365 │ www.buffalogap.com June 16 - 20 - Culinary Camp 9 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 18 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee 12-1 p.m. "Art in the 21st Century: History" The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 19 - Reading in the Children's Museum 10 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 19 - Gallery Teacher and Attendant Training 11:30 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 19 - Museum Matters: Tom Perini and the "Decline of the Great Texas Herd" 6 p.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 19 - Spots and Stripes Concert Dusk Featuring Abilene Community Band and Model T exhibit. The Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Lane │ 325.676.6085 │ www.abilenezoo.org June 21 - World Giraffe Day The Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Lane │ 325.676.6085 │ www.abilenezoo.org June 23 - 27 - Kaleidoscope Art Camp 9 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 23 - 27 - ArtCamp 10 a.m.-Noon KAMI ATO (Japanese for "paper art")is for ages 7-10. $125. The Japanese art of paper will include instruction on handmade paper, origami, carp kites, and wood block printing. At least one heirloom piece, suitable to be used as a Christmas ornament, will be created. The Center for Contemporary Arts 220 Cypress St. │ 325.677.8389 │ www.center-arts.com June 23-27 - Kids Summer Camp at Buffalo Gap Historic Village 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday (after hours care available). Pre-register by June 15. Go to www.buffalogap.com for fees and more information. June 24 -blur. Series of classes blurring the line between art and craft 10 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 26 - Adult Art Class: Watercolor 6:15 p.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 26 - Talk by Historian Jay Moore featuring Historic Regional Pioneers (Part 2) 6 p.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 26 and 28, July 3 - Abilene Shakespeare Festival's "Macbeth" "Macbeth" unleashes the horror of murder and witches and prophecy in a powerful new production set in the heart of the 1940's Mafia. Directed by Adam Hester. Abilene Christian University's Department of Theatre June 27 and 29, July 2 and 5 - Abilene Shakespeare Festival's "William Shakespeare's Land of the Dead" A comedic homage to zombie films and a "carefully" researched drama about Shakespeare and his authorship. Written by John Heimbuch; directed by Gary Varner. Abilene Christian University's Department of Theatre June 27-29: "Bonnie & Clyde" the musical 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from being two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Tickets are $10-$20. Buy tickets online here. Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress │ 325.676.9620 │ www.paramount-abilene.org June 28 - "Salute to America" concert 6 p.m. Featuring the 36th Infantry Division Band, also known as the "Lone Star Band," the premier musical organization of the Texas Army National Guard. Event will celebrate the military and area first responders. Free admission. The Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Lane │ 325.676.6085 │ www.abilenezoo.org June 28 - Adult Art Class: DIY Projects for the Home 1 p.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 30 - July 1 - Kindercamp 9 a.m. The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. │ 325.673.4587 │ www.thegracemuseum.org June 30 - Last day for exhibit "Recent Works by Patty Rae Wellborn" in the Wellborn - Knight Studio 204. Runs through June 30. Cockerell Galleries and Studios, 1133 N. 2nd St.
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