In this week's show, host Blane Singletary sits down with Judy Deaton, the chief curator of the Grace Museum, who tells us more about the Tools for Modern Living exhibition. It was recently announced that it would stay in the Grace for the rest of this year. Blane also gives us a preview of the last show of the season for the Abilene Community ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #102
On this week's show, host Blane Singletary takes a hike around town looking for great events in our community, one of which is the 4th Annual Mayor's Hike. He's also joined by Wayland Huey, the organizer of Garage Band Woodstock II, a reunion classic rock fans and classic rock musicians from Abilene's past. Also, we'll preview the long awaited ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #101
Every once in a while, Eye on Entertainment spotlights at the arts in our community that often go unnoticed. This week, host Blane Singletary spotlights a few of the many art exhibits showing around downtown Abilene's thriving arts district. Also, it's time once again for the "Music of Eye on Entertainment segment. This month, Japanese video game ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #100
For nearly two years, Eye on Entertainment has been dispelling the myth that there's nothing to do in Abilene. This week's show is no different. Host Blane Singletary speaks with Bubba Turner, the leader of "Big Daddy Alright," a Texas-based jazz group who's closing out this year's Jazz @ the Center concert series. And since 100 episodes is a ... [Read More…]
Historical Fiction For The Summer
For your summer reading list, you may be wary of vampires and other folklore that has been the main genre of popularity on store bookshelves. Perhaps historical fiction is something you've contemplated reading over the next few months. If so, Penguin Books' My Name Is Mary Sutter could be the ticket for you. The book follows the life of ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #62
In our continuing coverage of ACU Theatre's musical production of "I Do! I Do!" Eye on Entertainment's Arts Reviewer, Anthony Mincer, brings you his review of the show. Also, host Blane Singletary takes you on a musical journey in a new recurring segment, "The Music of Eye on Entertainment." KACU News At Noon Host/Producer: Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #61
In this week's show, host Blane Singletary previews ACU Theatre's upcoming musical, "I Do! I Do!" by interviewing the entire cast of two. Then, keep your ears open as we take a look at Tropicalisimo Fantasia, the first band in the Abilene Zoo's new "Spots and Stripes Concert Series." Also, we take a look at ACU alum and Pulitzer Prize winning ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #60
Who says learning can't be entertaining? The next installment of the Chautauqua Learning Series in the Buffalo Gap Historic Village is hoping to change that notion. Host Blane Singletary also takes a look at a few shows in town, including the Gordon Lightfoot Concert and "Key Largo," the next film in the Paramount Film Series. News At ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #59
n this week's show, it's all about the arts. Host Blane Singletary takes a look at a musical revue featuring the works of acclaimed Broadway artists John Kander and Fred Ebb. Also, with the monthly Art Walk on the way, Singletary takes you downtown to preview the many great art exhibits showing through the end of this month. KACU Entertainment The ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #58
On this week's show, we're privileged to have the well-known antiques appraiser John Buxton in the studio, along with Judy Godfrey, to talk about the Grace Museum's first ever "Antiques Round-Up." Also, host Blane Singletary takes a look at the online PC game distribution platform, Steam, and how it is growing on the Mac. KACU Entertainment The ... [Read More…]