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July 4 - Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Parade, ceremony, Jeep show, trail rides, games, crafts, kids' activities, live music, food and more. Free event.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St.￨ 325.572.3365 ￨ www.buffalogap.com
July 7-11 - ArtCamp
10 a.m.-Noon
"Anime" for ages 10-13. $125. Anime is a popular Japanese style of animation, characterized by stark, colorful images, strong characters, and action packed stories, often having futuristic themes. Instructor: Allison Britten.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 7-11 - Sculpt It! Camp
9 a.m.
First through sixth grade. Paid registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 7-11 & 14-18 - Ballet for Junior I and II
1-2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12. $200 fee for full two weeks.
Abilene Ballet Theatre
1265 N 2nd St. ￨ 325.675.0303 ￨ www.abileneballettheatre.org
July 7-11 - Broadway Babies
2:30-4 p.m.
Ages 9-12. $100 fee.
Abilene Ballet Theatre
1265 N 2nd St. ￨ 325.675.0303 ￨ www.abileneballettheatre.org
July 8 - "The Legend of King Arthur"
10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Young Audiences of Abilene brings the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to life at 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
July 8 - New exhibits opening
Runs through Aug. 30
"Then and Now": The artistic evolution of a select group of artists who have been Signature Artist Members of the Center since its inception 25 years ago.
"Voyage Vagabonds": Works by Signature Artist Members Bird Thomas and Linda Stricklin, inspired by their voyage from Paris to the Biennali in Venice in 2013.
"Degrees of Separation": An exhibit featuring work by Signature Artist Member Kimberly J. Schaefer and fellow graduates of the University of Tyler art program.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 10 - Tot Spot
9:30 and 11 a.m. Paid registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 10 - Children's Museum Book Reading
10 a.m. Paid registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 10 - Opening Reception: "Then and Now"
5:30-7:30 p.m. Jane Breed Gallery
Special exhibit highlighting the Center's influence on its artists in this, its 25th anniversary year. The exhibit will feature a works of art by current artist members who have been members of the Center since its formation. The opening reception will feature an informal "fireside chat" with the exhibiting artists, other artist members, and current and former staff members and board members, sharing memories of the Center through the years.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 10 - "Wild West to Propriety"
7 p.m.
Molly Sauder, Archivist at The Old Jail Art Center in Albany, Texas presents Wild West to Propriety. Learn how our part of the West really was won and how settlement grew out of the "Wild West." Free and open to the public.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 11- Tot Spot
9:30 and 11 a.m. Paid registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 11- ArtWalk presents CarWalk
5-8 p.m.
Downtown wide celebration hosted by the Center for Contemporary Arts. This month only ArtWalk is on Friday night instead of Thursday to correspond with Hot Abilene Nights car show and races weekend.
July 11-12 - Girls Night at the Museum Camp
7 p.m.-8 a.m.
Registration required. Entering fourth through sixth grade.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 11-12 - Paramount Film Series: "Hello, Dolly!"
7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
6:30 p.m. Friday: Robert Holladay lecture on film
Barbra Streisand is triumphant as a matchmaker looking to find love for a wealthy merchant in Yonkers, N.Y.
Historic Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress ￨ 325.676.9620 ￨ www.paramount-abilene.org
July 12 - Chautauqua Learning Series
11-12 p.m.
Joe Taylor discusses Native American history.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St.￨ 325.572.3365 ￨ www.buffalogap.com
July 14-18 - Picass-O-Rama Jr.
9 a.m.-Noon
Explore the works of famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Jackson Pollack, Alexander Calder and more. Do you like to draw, paint and sculpt? Do you know the elements of art and principles of design? Have fun with different media that artists use while you learn to appreciate the art of these masters. Friday brings the grand finale - your very own art show! Ages 5 and 6. Cost: $120. Instructor: Patty Rae Wellborn.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St. ￨ 325.673.4586 ￨ www.nccil.org
July 14-18 - Picass-O-Rama Sr.
9 a.m.-Noon
Explore the works of famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Jackson Pollack, Alexander Calder and more. Do you like to draw, paint and sculpt? Do you know the elements of art and principles of design? Have fun with different media that artists use while you learn to appreciate the art of these masters. Friday brings the grand finale - your very own art show! Ages 7-9. Cost: $120. Instructor: Patty Rae Wellborn.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar St. ￨ 325.673.4586 ￨ www.nccil.org
July 14-18 - Daring Drawings and Curious Colors Camp
9 a.m.-noon
Entering first through sixth grade. Registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 14-18 - Middle School Mania Camp
1-4 p.m.
Entering sixth through ninth grade. Registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 14-18 - ArtCamp
10 a.m.-Noon
"WABI SABI: The Art of Intentional Living" for ages 8 to adult. Campers will learn to recognize and appreciate the characteristics of Wabi Sabi, which include asymmetry, irregularity, simplicity, integrity of natural objects and processes. Disciplines will include daily movement, centering, observations, and will be incorporated into daily visual journaling, Haiku, and tea ceremony.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 14-18 - Cinderella's Enchanting Dance Class
10:30 a.m.-noon
Ages 3-4. $100 fee.
Abilene Ballet Theatre
1265 N 2nd St. ￨ 325.675.0303 ￨ www.abileneballettheatre.org
July 14-18 - Broadway Babies
1-2:30 p.m.
Ages 5-8. $100 fee.
Abilene Ballet Theatre
1265 N 2nd St. ￨ 325.675.0303 ￨ www.abileneballettheatre.org
July 16 - Mid-Month Movie Matinee
Noon-1 p.m.
Art in the 21st Century: Boundaries
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 17 - Film and Cowboy Poetry
7 p.m.
View a film related to the exhibition on view and then enjoy some cowboy poetry.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 17 - Spots and Stripes Concert
Abilene Jazz Collective with a Classic Car Show
Abilene Zoo
2070 Zoo Ln ￨ 325.676.6085 ￨ www.abilenezoo.org
July 18 - APAC presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie JR."
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre
A two-week musical production camp held by the Abilene Performing Arts Co. concludes with its public production of the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie JR." adapted for young performers.
Abilene Performing Arts Company, Inc.
1049 Industrial Blvd, Suite 200 ￨ 325.437.2486 ￨www.apacstars.com
July 20 - Military Appreciation Day
Free admission for current and former military members.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St.￨ 325.572.3365 ￨ www.buffalogap.com
July 20 - Craft Sunday
Craft: Hand print flowers. Children 12 and under free.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 N. William St.￨ 325.572.3365 ￨ www.buffalogap.com
July 21-25 - ArtCamp
10 a.m.-noon
"Oh, Give Me a Home: Theater and Art of West Texas Heritage" for ages 8 to 14. $125. Victoria Spangler will lead campers to create a one-act play for 12 characters inspired by this exhibit. Bird Thomas will lead them in creating costumes, stage sets and props. July 25 will be the exhibit and reception in which campers will perform their play.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 21-25 - Cowboy Camp
9 a.m.-noon
Entering first through sixth grade. Registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 22 - Key City Brass - Melody & Rhythm
10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Young Audiences of Abilene brings the brass quintet of local music professionals to the Abilene Public Library performing classical musical to children's songs 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
July 24 - "Cowboy Mike" family program
11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Michael R. Grauer, curator of Art and Western Heritage for the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, presents as "Cowboy Mike." Families will learn about authentic cowboy gear, life, as well as, the art and artifacts of that time! Free.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 26 - Celebrating the Day of the American Cowboy
7 p.m.
Enjoy a taste and learn about authentic chuck wagon cuisine from Tom Perini then dinner by Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Dance the night away under the stars to live music by the Clearfork Boys with Josh Parker. Paid registration required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 26 - Last day of exhibits
"FeminEyes": An exhibit introducing six young artists who have been mentored through the Center's art education programs.
"West Texas Photographic Society Annual Exhibit"
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 28-August 1 - ArtCamp
10 a.m.-noon
"Beginning Digital Photography" for ages 8 to 12. $125. Campers will learn the basics of operating a digital camera and the joy of taking and presenting photographs. A photo safari at the Abilene Zoo is included.
The Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress St. ￨ 325.677.8389 ￨ www.center-arts.com
July 29-31 - Poised, Polished and Pretty Camp
9 a.m.-noon
Girls get lessons in confidence, party etiquette and more. Entering fourth through sixth grade. Must register.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
July 31 - Tintype photos
7 p.m.
Art talk featuring a discussion about the tintype photographic process.Also view the contemporary tintypes of artist, Robb Kendrick. Free but reservation required.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. ￨ 325.673.4587 ￨ www.thegracemuseum.org
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