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Thanks to Beccy Tanner and the
Wichita Eagle for this great story about Dawn Hammatt, new director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home and the Museum's renovation.
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Hickok Premiers Friday
Abilene Hits the Big Screen
Hickok will open in limited theaters on July 7. You can also watch the movie on Video on Demand through Amazon. The DVD will be released August 15. Click
here to learn more.
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The City of Abilene's Abilene-Omitama Sister City Board invites you to join in receiving and welcoming the
16th Delegation from our Sister City, Omitama Japan.
Friday, July 28, 2017
6:30 p m
Abilene Community Center
Fried chicken & potluck sides
Drinks and tableware provided.
History
The Sister City relationship developed from Japanese interns coming to the Harold Scanlan dairy farm. In 1984 an agreement to form a Sister City relationship between Abilene and Minori, Japan was signed. Since that time adult and student delegations have made annual visits to the each other's towns.
The Sister City Committee identified student exchanges/youth friendships, daily life experience and cultural experience as the main emphasis of the program.
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"Wild Steer" CASI Chili Cook-Off
Chili Cook-Off Returns to Abilene
Make plans to enter the "Wild Steer" CASI Chili Cook-Off in Abilene on August 5, 2017 at the Eisenhower Presidential Library.
The Cook-Off is the Kansas State Championship and automatically qualifies the winner to participate in the Terlingua International Championship Chili Cook-Off.
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Throwback Thursday
Steam locomotive moved without a hitch in Abilene
Last weekend riders from across the country enjoyed a trip on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad's Steam Engine. The story of the Steam Engine returning to the rails is an exciting one!
Click here to read full story.
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Abilene Celebrates Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Fireworks Show - A Crowd Favorite!
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Abilene's Fourth of July celebration ended with a stellar fireworks show! Thanks to the City of Abilene and the Parks and Recreation Department for coordinating the day's activities.
Visit our
Facebook Page for video of the Abilene City Band performance.
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Trip Advisor
Have you visited an Abilene business or attraction? Make sure to share your experience by leaving reviews.
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Join in the fun! Register for the 2017 Cowtown Classic benefiting Kids in Crisis.
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Meet 7-Year-Old Presidential Expert Macey Hensley
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Macey Hensley, the 7-year-old girl from Council Grove, Kan. has become a regular on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," click
here to learn more about this presidential expert from
The Kansas City Star.
Macey visited Abilene's Eisenhower Presidential Library in 2016.
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Train Schedule
The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad diesel engine runs Wednesday-Saturday at 10:00 and 2:00 and Sunday at 2:00 with a stop in Enterprise at the Hoffman Grist Mill.
- Contact Phone: (785) 263-1077
- Address: 200 SE Fifth Street
- Admission: $15 (adults), $7.50 (children ages 3-11) and free (children 2 and younger)
- Note: Make sure to visit the newly opened Fred Schmidt Railroad Museum inside of former freight room in the depot!
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Dickinson County Heritage Center
2017 Memories of the Prairie Schedule
July 8 - Nolan Sump - Life and Times of a German Immigrant Farmer
July 15 - Marla Matkin - Mrs. Custer. This is also the ice cream social, which starts at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a baked goods sale.
"I have seen Marla Matkin's Mrs. Custer portrayal before. This is without question one of the finest first person portrayals you will EVER see anywhere. Ms. Matkin is outstanding. She IS Mrs. Custer. If people miss this, they will have missed something very, very special. - Steve Schmidt, McPherson
All programs are free of charge and are held at the Dickinson County Heritage Center.
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Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home
The Ox-Bow Incident
Talk about Literature in Kansas (TALK) is a series presented in partnership with the Kansas Humanities Council and the Abilene Public Library. This program is for every Kansan who loves to read and discuss good books. The Best of the West theme celebrates the Chisholm Trail 150th and Dwight Eisenhower's love of western novels.
The TALK series is free and open to the public. The books selected for discussion are available to check out from the Abilene Public Library or purchase at the Eisenhower Presidential Library Gift Shop.
The Ox-Bow Incident
July 9, 2017
2:00 p.m. -- Movie (1 hour, 15 minutes)
July 10, 2017
7:00 p.m. -- Book TALK
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Great Plains Theatre
Gypsy
Great Plains Theatre, Kansas's Premier Professional Theatre, is proud to present Gypsy June 30th through July 9th.
Gypsy tells the story of a girl named Louise who transformed into
Gypsy Rose Lee, one of the most famous burlesque dancers in American history, with more than a little help from her mother.
Though the story of Gypsy is built around Gypsy Rose Lee's early life and experiences, it's Mama Rose that audiences remember. With powerful songs such as "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Rose's Turn" Mama Rose is a powerful woman to be reckoned with.
Featuring Rosemary Loar, a member of the original casts of Sunset Boulevard and Chess, as Mama Rose. Loar is no stranger to powerful roles, having been a critically acclaimed "Grizabella" on the National Tour of Cats, and is excited to bring her personal star power to the Great Plains Theatre stage.
As a bulwark of the theatrical arts in the Midwest, Great Plains Theatre is proud of the professional quality performances that such talented actors provide. After the wild success of the 2017 season opener Mamma Mia!, which packed the house night after night as amazed audience members spread the word of the joy of professional theatre, Gypsy promises to continue the excitement.
Seats for Gypsy are filling up quickly so call or click to reserve yours today! Tickets are available through the box office at 785-263-4574 or online at
greatplainstheatre.com. Come and get starstruck in Abilene at Great Plains Theatre, bringing Broadway to your backyard!
Showtimes:
- Thursday, July 6, 7:30 PM
- Friday, July 7, 7:30 PM - Followed by: Cabaret
- Saturday, July 8, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
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Old Abilene Town
Gunfight Performances
Visit Old Abilene Town on Saturdays at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to enjoy their famous gunfight performances.
In addition, the Alamo Saloon is open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Stay in Abilene
Abilene Lodging Establishments
Abilene
is home to more than 200 rooms. Whether you're in town to visit the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum, enjoy a show at the Great Plains Theatre, attend the Central Kansas Free Fair, meet with greyhound industry leaders or take a ride on the
Abilene
& Smoky Valley Railroad, we invite you to extend your visit, spend the night and enjoy all
Abilene
has to offer.
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Share your News!
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director@abilenecityhall.com
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