Coffey break: Country singer's Allsup's show Saturday, and more this week in Abilene

Nathaniel Ellsworth, Abilene Reporter-News
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Country singer Coffey Anderson, who grew in Bangs, waves to fans at the start of his parking lot concert March 24 in Tuscola. Anderson is back in Texas and touring new Allsup's convenience store locations. He is scheduled to be in Abilene on Saturday evening.
Country singer Coffey Anderson, who grew in Bangs, waves to fans at the start of his parking lot concert March 24 in Tuscola. Anderson is back in Texas and touring new Allsup's convenience store locations. He is scheduled to be in Abilene on Saturday evening.

Country singer Coffey Anderson is back in the area for another Allsup's convenience store grand re-opening, this time in Abilene.

Anderson, who performed in Tuscola in late March, will be on an outdoor stage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Allsup's at 2550 S. Clack St.

There is no admission charge. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets - the show will be set up on the parking lot at the location.

Anderson grew up in Bangs and has been touring Texas for Allsup's openings. He will be in Merkel on June 24 for an opening there and in Breckenridge on Sept. 3.

His popular songs include the patriotic "Mr. Red, White and Blue."

Quilting time at convention center

The Abilene Quilters Guild will present its 28th annual Stars Over Abilene Regional Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

More than 100 quilts will be on display, and three quilts being raffled off to benefit Operation Blue Santa, Houses for Healing and Food Bank of West Central Texas..

Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for ages 62 and older and free for children younger than 12. For information, go to abilenequiltersguild.net.

Book sale

The annual Friends of the Abilene Public Library book sale will begin with a members-only sale from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St., with memberships available at the door.

The sale will continue for the general public 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 17 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18, capping off with the annual "Bag-O-Books" sale from 1-4 p.m. June 19, when paper sacks of books will be sold for $6.

Children's Art and Literacy Festival

The 10th annual Children's Art & Literacy Festival, which began Thursday, will continue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday with events including shows, live theater, book readings, demonstrations and a petting zoo.

Festival passes will be required for both days. For tickets and information, go to abilenecalf.com.

Parade of Homes

The Big Country Home Builders Association's annual Parade of Homes will be open from 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and June 18-19 at 19 homes in Abilene.

Admission is free. For a list of participating homes, go to bigcountryhomebuilders.com.

Philharmonic concert

The Abilene Philharmonic will present a Beatles tribute concert, "Classical Mystery Tour," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

For tickets or information, go to abilenephilharmonic.org.

BeatlesFest

The 12th annual BeatlesFest will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 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.

Rodeo finals

The Texas High School Rodeo Association state finals will continue at 8 a.m. Friday at the Taylor County Expo Center, with awards presentations starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

For information, go to thsra.org.

And more ...

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

► As part of the "Dive-in Movies" series, a showing of "The Little Mermaid" will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Adventure Cove, 2742 S. Ninth St. Admission is $4.

► 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 Saturday at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St.

► A free showing of "Finding Nemo" will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the south branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. "Finding Dory" will follow at 2:30 p.m.

► TYE — The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.

► The Abilene Music Teachers Association will present its showcase concert, featuring students and teachers on eight pianos, at 7:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. First St. Admission is free.

► 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.

► OLD GLORY — A country music dance will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Old Glory Community Center. A live band will perform, and a potluck meal will be served. For information, call 940-989-2816.

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

► A program on caring for reptiles and amphibians will begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

► Big Country Master Gardeners will present a program on gardening and lawn care at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

► As a part of the Abilene Public Library's "Sea Tales" program, a showing of the documentary "Arctic Tale" will begin at 4 p.m. June 17 at the south branch Library in the Mall of Abilene.

► Global Samaritan Resources will conduct its Recycled Regatta, with teams competing to make boats out of recycled materials, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18 at Johnson Park. Admission is free to spectators.

► A free showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" will begin at 2 p.m. June 18 at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

► The Houston Boychoir will present a free concert at 6:30 p.m. June 18 in Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall at Hardin-Simmons University.

► As part of the Young Audiences of Abilene's Summer Library Series, the McMurry University theater department will present productions of "Charlotte's Web" at 10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. June 22 at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St. Admission is free.

► A line dancing class for beginners will begin at 2 p.m. June 23 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

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