Events

They're back, it's time again for the annual youth varmint hunts to benefit the Texas Outdoor C.H.I.L.D. a non-profit organization that provides hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures to children that suffer from terminal illnesses and/or life altering medical conditions. The first in a series of hunts is scheduled for February, 16th and 17th. Any child that is from the Lone Star State can register to participate in the weekend long hunt.

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This months Center for Contemporary Arts 'ArtWalk' is themed 'Mardi Gras Madness' and promises to be just as fun as the real Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Bring the entire family to the historic downtown area of Abilene where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment are waiting for you. If you dare, wear your favorite Mardi Gras mask or paint your face and join the parade.

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The West Texas Rehabilitation Center's Annual Telethon is scheduled to air live from the Abilene Civic Center, January 19 from 7 p.m. to midnight. As with the telethon every year there is a huge auction that takes place and you can participate in from your computer. You'll find everything imaginable from handmade afghans to yard furniture. You'll want to bookmark the Rehabs auction website,  to get in on the good deals this year.

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New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and, regardless of whether you are looking for a party, a kid friendly event, or something the whole family can enjoy, here are some events to have a little New Year's Eve fun in Abilene.

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The May Rodeo Association's (MRA) 3rd Annual New Year's Eve dance is scheduled for December 31st, featuring the James Lann Band. This event is very important to the association because they've recently torn down their old arena and will begin working on building a new one very soon. Money from this fundraising event will be used to help build the new arena. Any additional donations are greatly appreciated by the association.

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If it's lots of music you're looking for in a New Year's Eve bash then point your boots toward Billy Bob's at the infamous Ft. Worth Stock Yards. Casey Donahew and JB and the Moonshine Band both will fill the the bill on Monday, December 31st as JB and his group of troubadours will open for Casey Donahew. Get your tickets while you can because if it's like last year, it will be a sell out.

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Yesterday's 12-12-12 benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy relief raised over $30 million dollars, but it wasn't all good. We're still cringing for Bobby Moynihan's awkward appearance as his 'SNL' character "Drunk Uncle," for example.

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Adam Sandler became the one millionth person to cover Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' last night at the 12/12/12 concert benefiting Hurricane Sandy relief. Only his version was chock-full of racy New York City-specific jokes. 

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 This is the Abilene Community Band at their July Fourth Concert

The Abilene Community Band is holding their annual Christmas Concert  December Thursday 20th at the Paramount Theater. This years Christmas concert theme is 'The Bells of Christmas' featuring the Abilene Gold Hand-bell Choir, made up of students from both Abilene and Cooper High Schools.

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It's been a year since the last Hospice Radiothon and the Holiday time of year is when most families in the Big Country rely on the services of Hospice professionals. It's a known fact that Hospice is in higher demand during the winter Holidays. So therefore it is important for us to do all we can to raise money and awareness of our own Hendrick Hospice Care and the Radiothon. It's scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13th and Friday, Dec. 14th 2012 from 6 AM till 6 PM.

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If it doesn't snow for Christmas in West Texas this year, at least plan to celebrate a White Mountain Christmas with the Flying J Wranglers on Sunday, December 9th. This show guarantees the break the Scrooge in anyone because it's a fun family show at the historic Paramount Theater. The show will begin at 7:30 PM with lots of traditional cowboy Christmas songs and your old time favorites.

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The Texans, a Christian singing group is scheduled to appear at the Elmwood Baptist Church on the corner of South 14th and Barrow Street. The group will perform on Sunday, December 16th at 6 PM. This will be a family event as this is a free Christian Christmas Concert. The Texans began their musical career at Dallas Christian College in 1971. Today the perform mainly in Branson Missouri since their first show there in 1983 but were known to take to the road and tour, as is the case here in Abilene.

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