This week, Eye on Entertainment takes a look back at some of our past interviews in a special episode called, "Great Conversations." We'll be listening again to our conversation with Thomas Cobb, the writer of Crazy Heart, on the eve of the Oscars in 2010. Also, From the Top host Christopher O'Reilly speaks about how his show featuring young ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #106
In this week's show, host Blane Singletary rings in the fourth- with Shakespeare! Director Adam Hester joins us to talk about the ACU Theatre's Abilene Shakespeare Festival. We'll also take a look at the local fireworks show that still has the guts to go on despite the flammable nature of the landscape. We'll also preview next week's Eye on ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #105
We're celebrating two years of Eye on Entertainment this week by taking a look at the Fort Griffin Fandangle - the first event we previewed on the show. Susan Waller joins us again to talk about this year's edition of this Big Country tradition. And in our monthly "Music of Eye on Entertainment Segment" we take a listen to the ragtime sight-reading ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #104
In today's Eye on Entertainment, host Blane Singletary speaks with a young alum of Hardin Simmons University's theatre program who's guest director of the Abilene Community Theatre's production of "Tom, Dick, and Harry." We'll also take a look at the next artist to be featured in the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Fred ... [Read More…]
Eye On Entertainment #103
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…]
Black History Month In Modern Culture
February is Black History Month. Across the country different people celebrate the month in a variety of ways. Over the years, the celebration of African-Americans in history has changed. In some cultures the focus has narrowed to a certain group of African-Americans, while in other places the celebration has taken a lesser role. We want to ... [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…]
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