Bull riding kids hang on, and more coming soon in Abilene

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The 15th annual Youth Bull Riders World Finals will kick at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Taylor County Expo Center, with rounds continuing at 9 a.m. Thursday and Aug. 5

A final short round will begin at noon Aug. 6, followed by awards presentations.

For the first three days, daily gate prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-12, with multi-day passes available. For information, go to ybr-now.com.

Cleaning up the streets

Keep Abilene Beautiful will conduct the 2022 Abilene Community Appearance Index from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, starting at Minter Park at the corner of Cypress and North Second streets.

Participants will be assigned to assess roadside litter in a section of Abilene, before returning to the park to turn in data, followed by an ice cream social.

To register, or for information, go to facebook.com/KeepAbileneBeautiful.

'Rabbit Hole'

A production of "Rabbit Hole" will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St.

Tickets are $10.

'Twister'

Viewers' Choice Week will wind down with a showing of "Twister" at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.

'Chicago'

A production of "Chicago: the Musical" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Ryan Little Theatre at McMurry University.

For tickets or information, go to facebook.com/McMurryTheatre.

'Shrek'

Big Country Performing Arts will present a production of "Shrek: The Musical" at 7 p.m. Aug. 5-6, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 7, at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Tickets start at $15, and are available at paramountabilene.com.

Growing your food

Big Country Master Gardeners will present a free seminar, "Growing Your Own Food," from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Taylor County Extension Office, 1982 Lytle Way. Topics include what grows best in the area, garden care and harvesting advice.

For information, go to bcmgtx.org or contact 325-672-6048 or mgardeners@yahoo.com.

Kids in the Kitchen

West Texas Rehabilitation Center will conduct "Kids in the Kitchen" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. The program for ages 4-10 is intended to help get children engaged with mealtime.

Registration is $30. To register, go to westtexasrehab.org.

'The Sound of Music'

Mrs. Z's Performing Arts Studio will present a production of "The Sound of Music" at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Wylie Performing Arts Center, 4502 Antilley Road.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at showtix4u.com/event-details/65800.

Angels in the Big Country

In advance of an upcoming production of "Angels in America," a drama set during the AIDS crisis, Angels in the Big Country will begin at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St.

Representatives from the Big Country AIDS Resources Center, Abilene Recovery Council, Abilene Pride Alliance and other organizations will be featured.

Admission is free. Advance tickets for "Angels in America" will be available for $10.

And more ...

  • As a part of the Abilene Public Library's "Sea Tales" program, a showing of the documentary "Sacred Planet" will begin at 4 p.m. Friday at the south branch Library in the Mall of Abilene.

  • A free showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

  • The Abilene Public Library will wrap up its "Ocean of Possibilities" summer theme with a party at 3 p.m. Saturday at the south branch of the Abilene Public library, in the Mall of Abilene. Games, stories and crafting will be available, and costumes are encouraged.

  • Big Country Master Naturalists will conduct a star party from 9-11 p.m. Saturday at Abilene State Park, in the soccer field across from the swimming pool. Participants are encouraged to check the weather before attending. Entrance fees will be waived. For information, go to facebook.com/abilenestatepark.

  • Abilene Pride Alliance will conduct a drag brunch fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S. Seventh St., Suite C.

  • TYE − The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.

  • Isabel Trujillo will present a program of stories and music in both English and Spanish at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday and Aug. 10 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

  • Big Country Master Naturalists will conduct a five-mile hike around Lake Abilene at 9 a.m. Aug. 6 at Abilene State Park. Hikers will meet at the parking lot at the lake entrance. Participants are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable shoes.

  • A concert featuring Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Key City Church, 2826 Barrow St. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

  • A back-to-school bash will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Express ER, 4157 Buffalo Gap Road. Vendors, snow cones, a bounce house and games will be available. Admission is free.

  • Free backpacks will be available for children in pre-K through high school from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Drug Emporium, 2550 Barrow St. Free hot dogs and snow cones will be served.

  • A free showing of "Top Gun" will begin at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

  • SWEETWATER − A barbecue fundraiser benefiting the Nolan Volunteer Fire Department will be 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Nolan/Divide Community Center. Plates are $15 for adults and $7 for children age 10 and younger.

  • OLD GLORY − A country music dance will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Old Glory Community Center. A live band will perform, and refreshments will be served. For information, call 940-989-2816.

  • A free showing of "Turning Red" will begin at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

  • A line dancing class for beginners will begin at 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

  • In coordination with ArtWalk, a showing of the drama "There Will be Blood" will begin at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors, military and children.

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