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Panhandle Plains: April - MayApril April 1-6—ABILENE: Titanic: The Musical The story follows passengers and crew members who actually existed and were aboard the Titanic back in 1912. Dinner Theatre. Hardin-Simmons University, Van Ellis Theatre. 325/670-1405 Panhandle Plains
April 3-5—LUBBOCK: ABC Rodeo Includes barrel races, calf ties and more. Lubbock City Bank Coliseum. www.abcrodeo.com 806/777-3019 Panhandle Plains
April 3-5—SAN ANGELO: Festival of Writers 325/949-6543 Panhandle Plains
April 4—ABILENE: Live at the Paramount — A Performing Arts Series presents the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre. 325/676-9620 Panhandle Plains
April 4—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Saunter among the displays at Sunset Center, Wolflin Village, Best Plaza and other locations between 6 and 9 p.m. 806/352-7262 Panhandle Plains
April 4—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail Art venues showcase wonderful works of art from 6 to 9 p.m. Includes art, music and refreshments. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 Panhandle Plains
April 4-5—DIMMITT: Ogallala Quilter’s Society 11th Annual Festival “Diamonds in Dimmitt” Includes judged show, classes, lectures, exhibits and vendors. www.ogallalaquilters.org 806/647-5362 Panhandle Plains
April 4-5—LUBBOCK: In Tribute: Ballet Lubbock’s Spring Performance See the rising stars of the dance world. Firehouse Theatre/LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. www.balletlubbock.org 806/785-3090, 806/770-2000 or 800/735-1288 Panhandle Plains
April 5—ABILENE: Heartbeat Gala Hours are 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Abilene Civic Center. 325/627-0070 Panhandle Plains
April 5—CANYON: Yard Art & Handmade Places: Extraordinary Expressions of Home Jill Nokes, author of Yard Art & Handmade Places, shares techniques to metamorphosize yards into a place of peace, restoration and healing. Hazlewood Lecture Hall of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains
April 5—CANYON: Givens, Spicer & Lowery Trail Hike Hike to Red Star Ridge and view scenery seen nowhere else in the canyon. Learn how the mortar holes were used by Native Americans. Begins at 10 a.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains
April 5—ELECTRA: Spring Swing Citywide Garage Sales Find sales on Hwy. 287, between Electra and Quanah. www.electratexas.org 940/495-3577 Panhandle Plains
April 5—IDALOU: Apple Blossom Celebration Bring a camera to capture the beauty of the bloom. Enjoy apple pancakes and hayrides. Apple Country Orchards. www.applecountryorchards.com 806/892-2961 Panhandle Plains
April 5—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony’s Dinner Series — A Taste of Broadway Enjoy a night of Italian food and Broadway music. Begins at 7 p.m. 1521 Mackenzie. 325/658-5877 Panhandle Plains
April 5—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo’s First Book Festival Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Irving Street and County Courthouse Lawn. 325/659-4596 Panhandle Plains
April 5—SAN ANGELO: Wildflower Tour Learn to identify and hear stories of many of the 150 species of wildflowers found in the park. Begins at 10 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains
April 5—SLATON: Move with the Mayor — 5-K Run, Walk or Crawl Includes a 1-mile course for children younger than age 10. Event starts at the Slaton High School Track, 105 N. 20th, moves through town and ends back at the track. Includes entertainment and refreshments for participants. www.slatonchamberofcommerce.org 806/828-6238 Panhandle Plains
April 5-6—BIG SPRING: Big Spring PowWow Includes gourd dancing, hoop dancing, contest dancing, drums, vendor raffles and more. Dorothy Garrett Coliseum at Howard College. www.geocities.com/powwowbigspring 432/263-3255 or 866/430-7100 Panhandle Plains
April 5-Jul. 5—BIG SPRING: Heritage Museum presents Railroad Exhibits www.bigspringmuseum.com 432/267-8255 or 866/430-7100 Panhandle Plains
April 6—ABILENE: Broadway in Abilene presents Gypsy Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 800/585-3737 Panhandle Plains
April 6—ABILENE: Gospel Explosion Spring Sing Galilee Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1101 Briarwood Drive. 325/725-1021 Panhandle Plains
April 8—ABILENE: Taste of Abilene Taylor County Expo Center, Round Building. 325/439-0186 or 325/829-0463 Panhandle Plains
April 9—SAN ANGELO: Silver Bluebonnet Event Senior citizens are invited to the park as guests of the Friends of San Angelo State Park. Seminars about wildflowers, birds and animals are given by local enthusiasts. Park trailer tours are provided. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains
April 10—ABILENE: Artwalk Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains
April 10-12—SAN ANGELO: Texas Wine & Food Festival Includes a gourmet dinner and grand auction at 7 p.m. at the Bentwood Country Club and a Tasting Finale from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at El Paseo Santa Angela. 325/653-6793 Panhandle Plains
April 10-12, 18-19, 25-26—ABILENE: Sabrina Fair Dinner Theater. Abilene Christian University, Williams Performing Arts Center. 325/674-2739 Panhandle Plains
April 11-12—JACKSBORO: Fort Richardson Days Experience a day in the life of an Army fort in 1870. Presentations and events take place throughout the day. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940/567-3506 Panhandle Plains
April 11-13—ABILENE: D&G Barrel Productions Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains
April 11-13—COLEMAN: Humane Society Garage Sale & Flea Market 301 E. Pecan. www.humanesocietycc.com 325/625-3853 or 325/214-0705 Panhandle Plains
April 11-May 3—SAN ANGELO: Angelo Civic Theatre presents The Sound of Music 1936 Sherwood Way. 325/949-4400 Panhandle Plains
April 12—ABILENE: Spring Sing Fling! Classical Chorus of Abilene Youth Choirs Concert. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church. 325/795-1596 Panhandle Plains
April 12—BIG SPRING: Master the Mountain Fun Run/Walk Run a challenging course, due to the steep terrain at the park. The course follows the edge of a 200-foot bluff. Big Spring State Park. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/bigsprin 432/263-4931 or 866/430-7100 Panhandle Plains
April 12—CANYON: Birds of Prey Learn about birds of prey and see live birds at a program presented by Doris Mager, the Eagle Lady of Florida. Weather permitting. Begins at 6 p.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains
April 12—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventures Join an avid bird enthusiast from the San Angelo Birding Club in a walk and drive around the south side of the park to explore what feathered friends can be found and identified. Begins at 7:30 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains April 12—WICHITA FALLS: 8th annual Historic Homes Tour. 10am - 3pm. 940-723-0623
April 12-13—ABILENE: Annual Central Texas Gem & Mineral Show Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Abilene Civic Center. 325/692-4642 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains
April 12-13—ABILENE: Annual Goat Show Taylor County Expo Center. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains
April 12-13—STANTON: Old Sorehead Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, furniture, jewelry, clothing, antiques and more. Enjoy live entertainment and food. Historic Downtown Streets and Community Center Complex. www.stantontex.com 432/756-2006 Panhandle Plains
April 17—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, music and gallery tours from 6 to 9 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Arts. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains
April 17—SAN ANGELO: Art & Wine Reception Thursday Features local artist at D’Vine Wine, 113 E. Concho. www.dvinewineusa.com 325/482-WINE Panhandle Plains
April 18—SAN ANGELO: 17th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325/653-3333 Panhandle Plains
April 18-19—AMARILLO: Amarillo Symphony Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. www.amarillosymphony.org 806/376-8782 Panhandle Plains
April 18-20—BUFFALO GAP: Fourth Annual Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit Perini Ranch Steakhouse. www.periniranch.com/summit 800/367-1721 or 325/572-3424 Panhandle Plains
April 18-20—LUBBOCK: Lubbock Arts Festival Highlights visual art, performing art, children’s art and culinary art. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. www.lubbockarts.org 806/744-2787 Panhandle Plains
April 18-20—SAN ANGELO: Texas Mesquite Art Festival Showcases the best mesquite artisans. Enjoy sculpted wood from the world’s absolute finest mesquite craftsmen. Items range from large furniture to unique craft and gift items. Fort Concho. www.texasmesquiteassn.org 866/839-3378 or 325/481-2646 Panhandle Plains
April 19—ABILENE: Philharmonic Concert Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 Panhandle Plains
April 19—CANYON: Native American Presentation Learn about Native Americans, past and present, and see presenters dressed in full regalia. Begins at 6 p.m. Weather-permitting. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains
April 19—SNYDER: Snyder Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Snyder Country Club. www.snyderchamber.org 325/573-3558 Panhandle Plains
April 19—STRAWN: Third Saturday Jamboree Features country-and-western, gospel and bluegrass music performed by various local and visiting artists from 6 to 10 p.m. Civic Center. www.strawntx.com 254/672-5622 Panhandle Plains
April 19—TUSCOLA: Spring Festival Includes arts & crafts booths, food, children’s activities, guided park walks and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Abilene State Park. 325/572-3204 Panhandle Plains
April 19-20—BIG SPRING: West Texas Disc Golf Championships Comanche Trail Park. www.innerpole.com 432/267-1465 or 432/267-6335 Panhandle Plains
April 20—SAN ANGELO: Chamber Music Series — Angelo State University Music Department Faculty Begins at 2 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325/653-3333 Panhandle Plains
April 24—ABILENE: Abilene Independent School District Combined Orchestras “String Fever” Concert Begins at 7 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/691-1000 ext. 2284 Panhandle Plains
April 24-26—ABILENE: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday A family joins a man on the eve of his late wife’s 37th birthday to try to raise his spirits, break Gillian’s spell and lure him back into life. Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Community Theatre, 801 S. Mockingbird. 325/673-7082 Panhandle Plains
April 24-26—ABILENE: DirectFest 2008 Features works from HSU’s directing class. Hardin-Simmons University. 325/670-1405 Panhandle Plains
April 25—ABILENE: Broadway in Abilene presents Chicago Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 800/585-3737 Panhandle Plains
April 25—BIG SPRING: Cars & Stars Bonanza Begins at 7 p.m. Big Spring Country Club. 432/268-7535 Panhandle Plains
April 25-26—BROWNWOOD: Annual Spring Open House & Youth Outdoors Day Friday features an open house plus special outdoor education exhibits for area school youth. Exhibits include Texas Buffalo Soldiers and frontier life exhibits, TPWD Wildlife, law enforcement, Inland Fisheries Divisions, and others. Lake Brownwood State Park. 325/784-5223 Panhandle Plains
April 25-26—QUANAH: Quanah Junior Rodeo Kids, age 19 and younger, compete in three categories. Includes play day and rodeo events. Riding Club Arena. 940/663-6301 Panhandle Plains
April 26—ABILENE: Texas Composers Adult Chorus Concert. Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Christian University, Williams Performing Arts Center. 325/795-1596 Panhandle Plains
April 26—ABILENE: 11th Annual Singing Extravaganza Presented by a communitywide (multicultural) a cappella singing group. Begins at 6 p.m. Paramount Theatre. 325/676-2151 Panhandle Plains
April 26—BIG SPRING: Big Spring Symphony presents The Best of Broadway The Big Spring Symphony, Soprano Renee Peters Joubert and the Big Spring Symphony Chorus perform. Begins at 8 p.m. Municipal Auditorium, 310 E. 3rd. www.bigspringsymphony.com 432/264-7223 Panhandle Plains
April 26—CANYON: Life of a Comanche Woman Learn about the life of a Comanche woman in the 1870s. Begins at 6 p.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains
April 26—GOODLETT: Pease River Opry Pease River Playhouse — Goodlett Gym. 940/674-2477 Panhandle Plains
April 26—LUBBOCK: 38th Annual Ranch Day Includes period crafts, stick horse rodeo, music, rope-making, calf roping, chuck-wagon samples and more. National Ranching Heritage Center. www.nrhc.com 806/742-0498 Panhandle Plains
April 26—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony Savor the sweet return of the Vocal Majority at 8 p.m. 325/658-5877 Panhandle Plains
April 26-27—BALLINGER: Ethnic Festival Includes entertainment, parade, arts & crafts booths, talent contests, crowning of Miss Ballinger, ethnic food, children’s games and entertainment and Saturday night dance. Courthouse Lawn. www.ballingertx.org 325/365-2333 Panhandle Plains
April 26-27—CISCO: Folklife Festival Includes arts & crafts, food, entertainment, folk activities, games and rides. Cisco Junior College. 254/442-2537 Panhandle Plains May May 1-3—AMARILLO: Annual Greater Southwest Music Festival Features more than 10,000 music students and their teachers in contests, including band, choir, jazz bands, show choir, orchestras, solo and ensemble. Amarillo Civic Center, St. Paul United Methodist Church and Polk Street United Methodist Church. www.gswmf.com 806/373-5903 Panhandle Plains
May 1-3, 9-10—ABILENE: To Gillian on her 37th Birthday A family joins a man on the eve of his late wife’s 37th birthday to try to raise his spirits, break Gillian’s spell and lure him back into life. Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Community Theatre. 325/673-7082 Panhandle Plains
May 2—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Saunter among the displays at Sunset Center, Wolflin Village, Best Plaza and other locations between 6 and 9 p.m. 806/352-7262 Panhandle Plains
May 2—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail Art venues showcase wonderful works of art from 6 to 9 p.m. Includes art, music and refreshments. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 Panhandle Plains
May 2-3—BRONTE: Fort Chadbourne Days Living History Event Enjoy
live re-enactments, artillery and cavalry drills, cannon fire, mountain
men, hayrides to see the buffalo, sewing demonstrations, sutlers stores,
gun displays, cow milking, black powder shooting, Buffalo Hunters, Texas
Rangers and more. Friday is a school
May 3—ABILENE: Movie Magic Philharmonic Pops Concert Presents the music of the movies and the first audience-interactive movie trivia contest. Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 Panhandle Plains
May 3—COLORADO CITY: Lake Colorado City Bike Tour Starts in the city. Ride around the lake for 25 miles or twice for a total of 45 miles. Reservations required. Lake Colorado City State Park. 325/728-3931 Panhandle Plains
May 3—SAN ANGELO: Civic Ballet — Student Spring Showcase Angelo State University. 325/653-8877 Panhandle Plains
May 3—SAN ANGELO: Fishing with a Park Ranger Learn tips from a certified angler and have fun fishing. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains
May 3—SNYDER: Snyder Car Show Features car show, classic car rally, cruise through town, car judging by categories and more. Downtown Snyder. 325/573-2171 Panhandle Plains
May 3-4—BIG SPRING: Big Spring & Concho Valley Kennel Club Dog Show This is a two-day AKC dog show. Dorothy Garrett Coliseum at Howard College. 866/430-7100 or 432/267-4194 Panhandle Plains
May 3-4—Lubbock: 50th Anniversary Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society Show. Sat.10am-6pm. Sun. 10am-5pm 806-894-1584 Panhandle Plains
May 4—ABILENE: Children’s Performing Art Series Presents Beauty & the Beast Begins at 2 p.m. Paramount Theatre. 512/677-1161 Panhandle Plains
May 8—ABILENE: Artwalk Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains
May 8-11—ABILENE: Western Heritage Classic Features a parade, ranch rodeo, nightly dances and much more. Taylor County Expo Center. www.westernheritageclassic.com 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains
May 9-10—ELECTRA: 25th Annual Electra Goat Barbecue Includes entertainment, jackpot steak and salsa cook-off, cookie toss, dance, kids games and craft booths, plus goat, ribs, beans, brisket and chicken cook-off. City Fairgrounds. www.electratexas.org 940/495-3577 Panhandle Plains
May 10—CANYON: Native American Presentation Weather-permitting. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains
May 10—CHILDRESS: Citywide Garage Sale www.childresstexas.net 940/937-2567 Panhandle Plains
May 10—COLEMAN: Walk for Cure Downtown Coleman. www.chhalefoundation.com 325/625-4654 Panhandle Plains
May 10—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventures Join an avid bird enthusiast from the San Angelo Birding Club in a walk and drive around the south side of the park. Begins at 7:30 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains
May 10-11—COLEMAN: Juried Art Show Artists from around the nation display art work. Bill Franklin Center. www.fineartsleaguecolemantx.com 325/214-7036 Panhandle Plains
May 14-17—VERNON: Santa Rosa Roundup Rodeo Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds, Hwy. 283S. E-mail: ssbartlett@sbcglobal.net 940/552-7236 Panhandle Plains
May 15—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours from 6 to 9 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Arts. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains
May 15—SAN ANGELO: Art & Wine Reception Features local artist at D’Vine Wine. www.dvinewineusa.com 325/482-WINE Panhandle Plains
May 15-17—FLOMOT: Washington Cattle Co. Flomot Bluegrass Festival Family bluegrass event includes stage show and jamming in the RV park. Six to eight bands play. Bring lawn chairs for best seating. Friday show starts at 6 p.m. Saturday show starts at 1 p.m. FM 599. E-mail: flomot@caprock-spur.com 806/469-5278 Panhandle Plains
May 16-17—BIG SPRING: Howard-Glasscock Relay for Life Includes a survivor walk, luminarias and all-night entertainment. Begins at 6 p.m. Big Spring High School, 707 11th Place. 432/466-0088 Panhandle Plains
May 16-17—SANTA ANNA: Funtier Day Features vendors, contests, cook-offs, booths, games and live entertainment. Old Armory Community Center. www.santaannatex.org 325/348-3535 or 325/348-3826 Panhandle Plains
May 16-18—THROCKMORTON: World Championship Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest & BBQ Cook-Off No. 6 Cowboy cooking teams from all over Texas compete in brisket, baby back ribs, beans, Dutch oven cobbler, Texas chili and calf fries. Includes music and vendors. Frank Rhoades Memorial Arena. www.worldchampionshiprockymountainoysters.com 940/849-3170 Panhandle Plains
May 17—ALBANY: International Museum Day Art Carnival Family arts festival is from 10 a.m. to noon. Includes outdoor and indoor art activities for ages 3 to 11. The Old Jail Art Center. www.oldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 Panhandle Plains
May 17—AMARILLO: Homer’s Backyard Ball for Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains. Music & barbecue. 806-358-9943 PANHANDLE PLAINS
May 17—COLEMAN: Heartland Harmonizers Annual Chapter Show Features a four-part men’s harmony with a guest quartet, Rogues of the Rio Grande. Bill Franklin Center. E-mail: tyson@web-access.net 325/625-4136 Panhandle Plains
May 17—FLOMOT: Hardin/Turner Trade Day For everyone interested in Texas cowboy equipment. Includes saddles, spurs, bits, bridles and more. FM 599. E-mail: flomot@caprock-spur.com 806/983-1350 Panhandle Plains
May 17—JACKSBORO: Mother’s Day Victorian Tea Living history re-enactors present this celebration in the unique setting of the commanding officer’s quarters. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940/567-3506 Panhandle Plains
May 17—LUBBOCK: Under the Tuscan Moon Gala Uses food, decor and entertainment to provide an ambiance of Tuscany. National Ranching Heritage Center. www.nrhc.com 806/742-0498 Panhandle Plains
May 17—SAN ANGELO: Armed Forces Day Celebration Display and living history honor the contributions of our nation’s armed forces. Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com 325/481-2646 Panhandle Plains
May 17—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony’s Dinner Series — Cajun Shrimp Boil Enjoy music while digging into piles of spicy boiled shrimp and vegetables. Features the music of Acoustix. Reservations required by May. 12. 542 Riverwood. 325/658-5877 Panhandle Plains
May 17—STRAWN: Third Saturday Jamboree Features country-and-western, gospel and bluegrass music performed by various local and visiting artists. Civic Center. www.strawntx.com 254/672-5622 Panhandle Plains
May 17-18—ABILENE: Texas Gun & Knife Show Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 or 830/257-5844 Panhandle Plains
May 17-18—ABILENE: Texas Retired Military Golf Association Dyess Classic Tournament Mesquite Grove, Dyess Air Force Base. 325/698-4929 Panhandle Plains
May 23-24—EARLY: American Tribute with Texas Rib Burn-Off & Ole Fiddlin’ Contest Includes craft vendors, washer pitching, ride ponies, jumphouse and much more. Heartland Mall. 325/646-8531 Panhandle Plains
May 24—CANYON: Life of a Comanche Woman Learn about the life of a Comanche woman in the 1870s. Begins at 6 p.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 Panhandle Plains
May 24—COLEMAN: Sesquicentennial Military Program & Reception Program and reception honor all of the military, from veterans to current. Bill Franklin Center. www.colemantexas.org 325/625-2163 Panhandle Plains
May 24—EASTLAND: Annual EAA Chapter 956 Spring Fly-In Enjoy a traditional fly-in and fish fry. Aircraft begin arriving about 9 a.m. Eastland Airport (Airport identifier KETN). 254/647-3302 or 940/452-3174 Panhandle Plains
May 26—SAN ANGELO: Memorial Day Exercises Features short ceremonies/speeches to mark the contributions of those who died in service to the nation. Includes music and a flag ceremony. Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com 325/481-2646 Panhandle Plains |
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