Archive for November, 2011

Critics reminded us in the beginning Mr. Ollivander told a young Harry Potter that we should expect great things from him; it’s been said that the conclusion to Harry Potter is just that. Some called it a “fitting farewell” to the millions of Harry Potter fans. For all of you who looked at your parents as Muggles, and dreamed of your first trip to Diagon Alley, this night is for you.  Join CAB for the bold and epic end to the stories of the boy who lived. Have a Harry Potter costume with nowhere to wear it…don’t worry, we’re having a costume contest! Embrace your inner Harry, Hermione, Ron or Luna Lovegood, pull out all the stops and you could have a chance to win awesome prizes! Author J.K. Rowling said the final movie is probably the best of all, so for all you courageous Gryffindors, witty Ravenclaws, hard working Hufflepuffs, and cunning Slytherins grab your broomsticks, fellow housemates and fly on over to Cullen Auditorium at 9:30pm on Friday for the final battle between good and evil.

It All Ends.

See you there,

CAB

So you think there’s nothing to do in Abilene? Give me a chance to prove you wrong. Grant it, we’re not that far from out neighboring big cities to the east and west, but let’s save the gas and explore all the awesomeness that Abilene has to offer. Here’s a list of what’s going on this weekend in Abilene:

Sports:

ACU Whitten Inn Tipoff Classic (11/11-12/11; 8pm)

ACU Wildcat Football v. Incarnate Word (11/12; 1pm @ Shotwell Stadium)

UIL Region 2-1A Volleyball (Moody Coliseum)

Arts:

Fund the Farmers benefit concert (11/11; 6:30-midnight, Old Hamby Gym)

ACU Culture Show, Ethnos: Dream Vacation (11/11-12/11; 7:30pm, Cullen Auditorium)

Classic Film Series: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (11/11-12; 7:30pm, Paramount Theatre)

Abilene Philharmonic’s Holiday Home Tour (11/12; 11am, Fairway Oaks Homes)

Christmas Belles Opening Weekend (11/10-12; 7:30pm, Abilene Community Theatre)

Community:

Veterans Day Parade (11/12, 11am, Historic Downtown Abilene)

2nd Annual: Stop Violence One Step at a Time (11/12; 1-3pm)

TJ Maxx Grand Opening (11/13)

Looks like the weather is going to be beautiful for a weekend of exploration, discovery and fun here in the big country. Happy Veterans Day!

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Join CAB as we relive our childhood with Recess. Remember the days of water colors, snacks, nap time and recess? Well, we’re bringing back those fond memories of the playground this Thursday at 8pm in Bennett Gym! That’s not all, we’re welcoming you back to the Space Jam! Watch Micheal Jordan team up with the our childhood friends, the Looney Tunes to defeat the bad guys, and it’s all FREE!!

In light of what happened last Friday, students and friends of the Abilene community will join forces to honor and support those affected by the crash by hosting the Fund the Farmers benefit concert. The concert will be held this Friday (11/11/11) at the Old Hamby Gym from 6-midnight. The concert will feature bands including The Swindlers, 21 in June, Blinded by Bears, Daniel Hixon and many others. The concert goers are asked to make a donation of $10 at the door.

We know that tragedy can strike at any time, and we have experienced it first hand. Let’s continue to do what we can to show our love and support to those affected directly and indirectly by what has now become part of our life and history. ACU is a loving community that has touched and been touched by thousands. The news of loss and pain has reached to the far reaches of the world, but in the epicenter of this painful time, let us find light in the midst of the darkness that will not overcome us for Christ has overcome the world.

Come out and show your support at the Fund the Farmers concert! Enjoy great music as we as a community start to heal.

-CAB