Abilene Reporter-News Stories: Events

Victoria's Secret has fashion show in Miami Beach

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:26:00 -0000

Victoria's Secret's angels have descended upon Miami Beach.

Neal McCoy, band going separate ways after Saturday concert

willisd@reporternews.com (Dru Willis) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:46:00 -0000

When the last note is played at Neal McCoy's show in Abilene Saturday night, it will mark the end of an era for McCoy and his band.

ArtWalk scheduled in downtown Abilene today

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:32:00 -0000

In Minter Park, enjoy a performance by the New Yung Crew, sponsored by Our House as part of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Music begins at 6 p.m.

Christine Rhein featured in Clayton Poets and Writers Speaker Series

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:30:00 -0000

Award-winning poet Christine Rhein will read poetry and answer questions, as part of the Lawrence Clayton Poets and Writers Speaker Series, starting at 4 p.m. Monday in the Multipurpose Room of the Johnson Building at Hardin-Simmons University.

Celebrate Christmas in November with ABWA

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:23:00 -0000

With a little more than a month before Christmas, the American Business Women's Association's Christmas in November will once again give Big Country residents a chance to do some early shopping.

Get spooked at these Halloween events

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:08:00 -0000

Whether you are looking for a fun stop for the family -- or a place to be frightened out of your wits -- here are a few options we've scared up for you, including two haunted houses in the area.

John Lennon's drawings on exhibit in NYC

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:29:00 -0000

When it comes to members of the Beatles, even doodles are a treasure.

John Lennon's doodles and drawings -- some erotic -- will be on display at a downtown Manhattan gallery starting this evening.

From around the waist to museum walls

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:52:00 -0000

A Patchwork of American Recollections (art exhibit)

ArtWalk filled with music

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:48:00 -0000

When: 5-8:30 p.m. today

How to ... spend the next 72 hours in ways that have nothing in common with each other

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:44:00 -0000

TODAY AND SATURDAY

Downtown Dayz features free bike helmets

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:30:00 -0000

Downtown Dayz

How to fill... the next 72 hours

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:56:00 -0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, it's fall. The weather is cooler, the price of gas is lower than it was this summer, and there are festivals galore going on in and around Abilene.

The Boss to play Super Bowl halftime

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:08:00 -0000

Another Super Bowl, another rock 'n' roll superstar at halftime.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at this year's Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Fla., the NFL and NBC announced Sunday night.

Star power meets philanthropy with celeb charities

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:38:00 -0000

Bono battles the AIDS epidemic. Leonardo tries to make the world a greener place, and Martha has a soft spot for animals.

Balloon Fest returns this weekend

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:59:00 -0000

The Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene again turns its eyes to the skies with the annual Balloon Fest at Redbud Park.

TicketsForSale

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000

Tickets for sale

Hispanic Heritage Month begins early

woodwardj@reporternews.com (Jan Woodward) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000

Hispanic Heritage Month at the Abilene Public Library will be celebrated Sept. 16 through Oct. 16. The theme for this year is "Getting Involved:Our Families, Our Community, Our Nation."

Sanctus Real comes to Abilene as headliner

willisd@reporternews.com (Dru Willis) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:59:00 -0000

It has been more than two years since Christian rock band Sanctus Real headlined its own tour.

Jack Ingram, now a country music star, returns for show tonight

willisd@reporternews.com (Dru Willis) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:58:00 -0000

Country singer Jack Ingram has stick-to-itiveness.

Black film history traced through poster exhibit

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:56:00 -0000

Richard Roundtree and Whoopi Goldberg. Melvin Van Peebles and Whitney Houston. Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Lena Horne.