Theater

"Moonlight and Magnolias" (comedy), Friday-Saturday, Fulks Theatre, Williams Performing Arts Center, Abilene Christian University. Tickets: $12, available by calling (325) 674-2787 from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays.

"Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music" (musical), 7 p.m. Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 20, 1 and 4:30 p.m., Sept. 21, Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St. Tickets: $12/$15/$20/$25, with discounts available on Sept. 19 only. Tickets available by calling (800) 585-3737, or online at www.starticketsplus.com.

"The Marriage of Figaro" (opera), 8 p.m. Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4, 2 p.m. Oct. 5, Van Ellis Theatre, Hardin-Simmons University. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 students/senior citizens/military personnel, free for HSU faculty/staff/students. For tickets, call (325) 670-1405.

"All Shook Up" (musical), Oct. 24-26, Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St. Tickets: $5-$18, available by calling Abilene Christian University Theatre at (325) 674-2787 from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Abilene Community Theatre 2008-09 season tickets. Six admissions: $33. Twelve admissions: $66. Call (325) 673-6271 from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays for tickets.

Abilene Christian University Theatre 2008-09 season tickets. Four-show packages: $41-$48. Five-show package: $52. For tickets, call (325) 674-2787 from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Hardin-Simmons University Theatre 2008-09 season tickets. $35, good for one admission to each main stage production. For tickets, call 9325) 670-1405.

Music

Kevin Fowler (country), Friday, City Limits, 1907 E. Washington, Stephenville. Advance tickets: $12, available online at www.citylimitstexas.com. Tickets at the door: $14.

"A Perfect Ten" (classical), featuring the Abilene Philharmonic and guest saxophonist Eugene Rousseau, 8 p.m. Saturday, Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St. Tickets: $14-$29, available at the philharmonic, 402 Cypress St., Suite 130, or by calling 677-6710 or (800) 460-0610.

Brandon Rhyder (country), Saturday, City Limits, 1907 E. Washington, Stephenville. Advance tickets: $10, available online at www.citylimitstexas.com. Tickets at the door: $12.

Sanctus Real/Tenth Avenue North/VOTA/Sammy Adebiyi (contemporary Christian), 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Advance tickets: $10, available by calling (800) 965-9324. or online at www.itickets.com. Tickets at the door: $15.

Blake Shelton/Miranda Lambert (country), 8 p.m. Sept. 14, Frontier Texas! 625 N. 1st St. Tickets: $100, available online at www.legendsdovehunt.com. Proceeds benefit Hendrick Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network.

Michael Martin Murphey, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets: $40 main floor/$35 balcony, available at St. John's Episcopal School offices, 1600 Sherman Drive, or by calling 695-8870.

Stoney LaRue/Silvertooth/Russell and the Roadies (country/classic rock), Sept. 19, Brownwood Reunion, downtown Brownwood. Advance tickets: $15, available at Brownwood Music, KOXE-FM, Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Heartland Mall in Early, and on the Internet at www.brownwoodtx.com. Tickets at the gate: $20.

Shawn McDonald/Jake Smith (contemporary Christian), 7 p.m. Sept. 20, Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Advance tickets: $10, available by noon-5 p.m. weekdays at the Paramount; by calling (325) 676-6720; or online at www.itickets.com. Tickets at the door: $15. Patron tickets: $20.

Mark Chesnutt/Alvarado Road Show/Exit 343 (country/classic rock), Sept. 20, Brownwood Reunion, downtown Brownwood. Advance tickets: $20, available at Brownwood Music, KOXE-FM, Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Heartland Mall in Early, and on the Internet at www.brownwoodtx.com. Tickets at the gate: $25.

Aaron Watson (country), Sept. 19, City Limits, 1907 E. Washington, Stephenville. Advance tickets: $10, available online at www.citylimitstexas.com. Tickets at the door: $12.

74th Consecutive Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball, featuring Michael Martin Murphey, Dec. 19, Pioneer Hall, Anson. Tickets: $15, available by calling Nettie Lee, (325) 823-2159; or Suanne F. Holtman, (325) 537-2589.

Abilene Philharmonic 2008-09 season tickets. Seven concerts: $75-$157. Classical season only (four concerts): $50-$97. Pops season only (three concerts): $45-$85. Tickets available at the philharmonic office, 402 Cypress St., Suite 130; or by calling (325) 677-6710.

Miscellaneous

"A Parade of Fashions" (fashion show), noon Sept. 19, Abilene Woman's Club, 3425 S. 14th St. Club members will model fashions. Tickets: $20. Reservations required by 5 p.m. Sept. 17 by calling 698-1768, or at the club.

"Rent" (musical -- filmed performance), 7 p.m. Sept. 24-25, 1 p.m. Sept. 27-28, Park Central 6, 3234 S. Clack St. Tickets: $20, available at the theater.

"Sunday on the Lake" (home tour), hosted by the Abilene Preservation League, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 28. Advance tickets: $12, available by calling (325) 676-3775, or at the Elks Arts Center, North 1st and Cedar streets, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Tickets at the door: $15.

"A Prairie Home Companion, with Garrison Keillor" live broadcast, 4:45 p.m. Oct. 18, Moody Coliseum, Abilene Christian University. Tickets: $25/$50/$70 show only, $250 show/cast reception, available by calling (325) 674-2441 or (800) 933-5228; or online at www.kacu.org.

2008-09 Children's Performing Arts Series (three performances): $25 reserved seating/$20 reserved seating for military personnel, available by calling the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council weekday mornings at (325) 677-1161, or online at www.abilenecac.org.

Paramount Gift Card, available for use for Paramount Film Series, live events, concession stand items. Purchasers may decide how much to put on the card. Gift cards available at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St., or by calling (325) 676-9620.

Abilene Round Up Attraction Pass, discount admission to The Grace Museum, 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum, Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas!, and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, and discounted merchandise at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Passes cost $15 for adults, $7 for ages 16 and younger, available at each attraction or the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, T&P Depot, 1101 N. 1st St.