Do! Abilene This Week, June 6-12, 2022
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Rodeo finals
The Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals will continue with morning performances at 8 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Afternoon performances will begin at 2 p.m. For information, go to thsra.org.
Town hall
COLEMAN — A town hall meeting featuring U.S. Rep August Pfluger will begin at 11 a.m. at the Coleman Public Library, 402 C. Commercial in Coleman. Admission is free to the public.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Rodeo finals
The Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals will continue with morning performances at 8 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Afternoon performances will begin at 2 p.m. For information, go to thsra.org.
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Muppet Treasure Island" will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. An escape room based on the movie will be open until 4:30 p.m.
Square dance workshop
TYE — The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 6 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Rodeo finals
The Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals will continue with morning performances at 8 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Afternoon performances will begin at 2 p.m. For information, go to thsra.org.
Rodeo finals
ASPERMONT — A catfish buffet fundraiser will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stonewall County Senior Citizens Center, 516 S. Washington. The cost is $12. Takeout will be available.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Rodeo finals
The Texas
Children's Art and Literacy Festival
The annual three-day Children's Art & Literacy Festival will begin at 4 p.m. with a costume contest at the Elks Arts Center, followed by the Storybook Parade at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Abilene. Other events include a sculpture unveiling and party at 6:15 p.m. at the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden and a sketch session with this year's featured artist, Sophie Blackall, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Thursday events will be free to the public, but festival passes will be required Friday and Saturday. For tickets and information, go to abilenecalf.com.
Line dancing
A line dancing class for beginners will begin at 2 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar" will begin at 6 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Rodeo finals
The Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals will continue with morning performances at 8 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Afternoon performances will begin at 2 p.m. For information, go to thsra.org.
Children's Art and Literacy Festival
The annual Children's Art & Literacy Festival will continue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with events throughout downtown Abilene, including shows, live theater, book readings, demonstrations and a petting zoo. This year's festival will celebrate the work of Sophie Blackall. For tickets or information, go to abilenecalf.com.
Quilt show
The Abilene Quilters Guild's annual Stars Over Abilene Regional Quilt Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. Admission is $10. For information, go to abilenequiltersguild.net.
Mesquite Heat fundraiser
Prosperity Bank will begin serving chicken fajita plates at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road. The fundraiser is to support volunteer fire departments involved in the Mesquite Heat wildfire in southwest Taylor County. Serving will continue until all plates are sold.
BeatlesFest
The 12th annual BeatlesFest will begin at 7 p.m. at Play Faire Park, 2300 N. Second St., featuring two nights of local musicians presenting their takes on Beatles classics. Admission is $10 per night or $15 for both nights. For information, go to playfairepark.com.
Dive-in movie
As part of the "Dive-in Movies" series, a showing of "The Little Mermaid" will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Adventure Cove, 2742 S. Ninth St. Admission is $4.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Rodeo finals
The Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals will continue with awards presentations at 8:30 a.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center. Final performances will begin at 10 a.m. For information, go to thsra.org.
Children's Art and Literacy Festival
The annual Children's Art & Literacy Festival will continue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with events throughout downtown Abilene, including shows, live theater, book readings, demonstrations and a petting zoo. This year's festival will celebrate the work of Sophie Blackall. For tickets or information, go to abilenecalf.com.
Quilt show
The Abilene Quilters Guild's annual Stars Over Abilene Regional Quilt Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. Admission is $10. For information, go to abilenequiltersguild.net.
Book signing
Former Abilene Christian University professor Sheila Quinn Delony will sign copies of her book, "This Year, Lord: Teachers’ Prayers of Blessing, Liturgy, and Lament," from 10 a.m. to noon at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St.
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Finding Nemo" will begin at 11 a.m. at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. "Finding Dory" will follow at 2:30 p.m.
Parade of Homes
The Big Country Home Builders Association's annual Parade of Homes will be open from 1-5 p.m. at 19 homes in Abilene. Admission is free. For a list of participating homes, go to bigcountryhomebuilders.com.
BeatlesFest
The 12th annual BeatlesFest will begin at 7 p.m. at Play Faire Park, 2300 N. Second St., featuring two nights of local musicians presenting their takes on Beatles classics. Admission is $10 per night or $15 for both nights. For information, go to playfairepark.com.
Philharmonic concert
The Abilene Philharmonic will present a Beatles tribute concert, "Classical Mystery Tour," at 7:30 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. For tickets or information, go to abilenephilharmonic.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Parade of Homes
The Big Country Home Builders Association's annual Parade of Homes will be open from 1-5 p.m. at 19 homes in Abilene. Admission is free. For a list of participating homes, go to bigcountryhomebuilders.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 13
AMTA Showcase
The Abilene Music Teachers Association will present its showcase concert, featuring students and teachers on eight pianos, at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. First St. Admission is free.
This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Do! Abilene This Week, June 6-12, 2022
