Calendar of events
The 2012 Paramount Film Series has been announced! CLICK HERE to see the complete schedule.
May, 2012
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18Private RentalBallet Abilene rehearsal.
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19Ballet Abilene Spring Recital7:00 pm. The local ballet studio presents their annual spring recital. Admission is free but you must have a ticket. For more information, call Ballet Abilene at (325) 675-0303.
June, 2012
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01Private RentalJune 1-2. Private rental for wedding and rehearsal.
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08Paramount Film Series—“Jaws”7:30 pm. Director Steven Spielberg virtually invented the summer blockbuster with this white-knuckle film about an insatiable shark that terrorizes an island. 1975, color, 125 minutes, rated PG. To view this film's trailer, click here. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.
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09Paramount Film Series—“Jaws”2:00 & 7:30 pm. Director Steven Spielberg virtually invented the summer blockbuster with this white-knuckle film about an insatiable shark that terrorizes an island. 1975, color, 125 minutes, rated PG. To view this film's trailer, click here. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.
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10Private RentalJune 10 through June 15. Paramount Productions rehearsals.
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15CALF (Children’s Art and Literacy Festival)—Dr. Seuss Festival7:00 pm. Film screening--"Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat" (2003, Mike Meyers). The first annual CALF Festival salutes all things Dr. Seuss, and in conjunction with this downtown arts district festival, the Paramount is presenting this FREE film screening. For a complete schedule of this unique event, visit the CALF official site. To "like" this festival on Facebook, click here.
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16CALF (Children’s Art and Literacy Festival)—Dr. Seuss Festival11:00 am and 3:00 pm: Film screenings--"Horton Hears a Who!". The first annual CALF Festival salutes all things Dr. Seuss, and in conjunction with this downtown arts district festival, the Paramount is presenting these FREE film screenings. For a complete schedule of this unique event, visit the CALF official site. To "like" this festival on Facebook, click here.
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17Private RentalJune 17 throught June 28. Paramount Productions rehearsals.
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29Paramount Productions presents “PARADE”7:30 pm. PARADE is an epic American musical, the true story of one of the most famous trials in American history. Set in Atlanta in 1913, PARADE tells the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager ostracized for his faith and Northern heritage. When he is accused of murdering a teenaged factory girl the day of the annual Confederate Memorial Day parade, the city of Atlanta races to justice, and in the process convicts a man who is, most lkely, totally innocent. With brilliant music and lyrics by composer Jason Robert Brown, this unique musical combines pop-rock, folk, R/B and gospel. It is a riveting murder mystery, a gripping courtroom drama, a moving love story, and certainly one of the most powerful new musical theatre works of our time. Tickets are reserved seating at $20, $15, $12, and $10 depending on location. To order tickets for PARADE online, click here.
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30Paramount Productions presents “PARADE”7:30 pm. PARADE is an epic American musical, the true story of one of the most famous trials in American history. Set in Atlanta in 1913, PARADE tells the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager ostracized for his faith and Northern heritage. When he is accused of murdering a teenaged factory girl the day of the annual Confederate Memorial Day parade, the city of Atlanta races to justice, and in the process convicts a man who is, most lkely, totally innocent. With brilliant music and lyrics by composer Jason Robert Brown, this unique musical combines pop-rock, folk, R/B and gospel. It is a riveting murder mystery, a gripping courtroom drama, a moving love story, and certainly one of the most powerful new musical theatre works of our time. Tickets are reserved seating at $20, $15, $12, and $10 depending on location. To order tickets for PARADE online, click here.
July, 2012
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01Paramount Productions presents “PARADE”2:00 pm. PARADE is an epic American musical, the true story of one of the most famous trials in American history. Set in Atlanta in 1913, PARADE tells the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager ostracized for his faith and Northern heritage. When he is accused of murdering a teenaged factory girl the day of the annual Confederate Memorial Day parade, the city of Atlanta races to justice, and in the process convicts a man who is, most lkely, totally innocent. With brilliant music and lyrics by composer Jason Robert Brown, this unique musical combines pop-rock, folk, R/B and gospel. It is a riveting murder mystery, a gripping courtroom drama, a moving love story, and certainly one of the most powerful new musical theatre works of our time. Tickets are reserved seating at $20, $15, $12, and $10 depending on location. To order tickets for PARADE online, click here.
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13Paramount Film Series—“The Big Country”7:30 pm. This frontier drama about a man who retires from sea life to head west was directed by William Wyler and features the stunning Western plain landscape. 1958. Color. 167 minutes not rated. To view this film’s trailer, click here. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.
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14Paramount Film Series—“The Big Country”2:00 & 7:30 pm. This frontier drama about a man who retires from sea life to head west was directed by William Wyler and features the stunning Western plain landscape. 1958. Color. 167 minutes not rated. To view this film’s trailer, click here. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.
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16Private RentalJuly 16 through July 19. APAC summer theatre camp rehrearsals.
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20Abilene Performing Arts Company—summer theatre camp performance7:00 pm. The Abilene Performing Arts Company's summer theatre camp concludes with the public performance of its workshhop show. Title and details TBA.
August, 2012
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10Paramount Film Series—“The Phantom of the Opera (2004)7:30 pm. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical comes to the screen in this lavish film about a reclusive genius who roams beneath the Paris Opera House. 2004, color, 141 minutes, Rated PG-13. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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11Paramount Film Series—“The Phantom of the Opera (2004)2:00 & 7:30 pm. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical comes to the screen in this lavish film about a reclusive genius who roams beneath the Paris Opera House. 2004, color, 141 minutes, Rated PG-13. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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23Private RentalHardin Simmons University new student orientation.
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25Private RentalEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduation ceremony.
September, 2012
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07Paramount Film Series—“Rear Window”7:30 pm. Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller about a chair-bound man who thinks he witnesess a murder from his window co-stars the beautiful Grace Kelly. 1954, color, 115 minutes, Rated PG. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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08Paramount Film Series—“Rear Window”2:00 & 7:30 pm. Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller about a chair-bound man who thinks he witnesses a murder from his window co-stars the beautiful Grace Kelly. 1954, color, 115 minutes, Rated PG. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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13Texas Independent Film Network7:30 pm. Film TBA.
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October, 2012
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11Texas Independent Film Network7:30 pm. Film TBA
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12Paramount Film Series—“Young Frankenstein”7:30 pm. This Mel Brooks laugh riot is a classic parody about Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately follows in his grandfather’s footsteps. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults amnd $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To order tickets for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN online, click here. To view this film'strailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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13Paramount Film Series—“Young Frankenstein”2:00 & 7:30 pm. This Mel Brooks laugh riot is a classic parody about Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately follows in his grandfather’s footsteps. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see the complete schedule of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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31Paramount Special Halloween Film—“Insidious”7:30 pm. Our 2012 Halloween film is this truly terrifying haunted house thriller about a couple whose son falls into a coma and starts to attract malevolent forces. 2011, color, 102 minutes, Rated Pg-13. All seats for this special screening are $6. To order tickets for INSIDIOUS online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the Paramount's 2012 film series, click here.
November, 2012
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0224fps International Short Film Festival7:00 pm. Public Exhibition program A. This unique short film festival, now in its 14th year, is a juried competition for independent and student filmmakers worldwide. The three outstanding programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less. Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive major awards and exhibitions, including Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin. To purchase tickets for this program online, click here. Tickets for this program are $8. A festival pass is available for $15. Exhibition details to be released later in the submission process.
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0324fps International Short Film Festival2:00 pm. Public Exhibition program B (family friendly). This unique short film festival, now in its 14th year, is a juried competition for independent and student filmmakers worldwide. The three outstanding programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less. Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive major awards and exhibitions, including Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin. To purchase tickets for this program online, click here. Tickets for this program are $8. A festival pass is available for $15. Exhibition details to be released later in the submission process.
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0324fps International Short Film Festival7;00 pm. Public Exhibition program C. This unique short film festival, now in its 14th year, is a juried competition for independent and student filmmakers worldwide. The three outstanding programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less. Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive major awards and exhibitions, including Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin. To purchase tickets for this program online, click here. Tickets for this program are $8. A festival pass is available for $15. Exhibition details to be released later in the submission process.
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08Texas Independent Film NetworkArtWalk, 7:30 pm. Title TBA.
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09Paramount Film Series—“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”7:30 pm. This legendary Frank Capra film stars Jimmy Stewart as an idealistic junior senator who stands up to widespread corruption and cynicism among his colleagues. 1939, black & white, 129 minutes, not rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete printable list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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10Paramount Film Series—“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”2:00 & 7:30 pm. This legendary Frank Capra film stars Jimmy Stewart as an idealistic junior senator who stands up to widespread corruption and cynicism among his colleagues. 1939, black & white, 129 minutes, not rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete printable list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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12Private RentalMonday, November 12, through Thursday, November 15. Rehearsals, ABT's Nutcracker.
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16Abilene Ballet Theatre—The Nutcracker8:00 pm. Abilene Ballet Theatre presents their annual production of THE NUTCRACKER ballet. Ticket details TBA.
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17Abilene Ballet Theatre—The Nutcracker8:00 pm. Abilene Ballet Theatre presents their annual production of THE NUTCRACKER ballet. Ticket details TBA.
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18Abilene Ballet Theatre—The Nutcracker2:30 pm. Abilene Ballet Theatre presents their annual production of THE NUTCRACKER ballet. Ticket details TBA.
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21Paramount Closed for Thanksgiving HolidaysThe Paramount will be closed Wednesday, November 21, through Sunday, November 25, in oberservance of the Thanksgiving holidays.
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27City SidewalksThe Paramount will be closed for the City Sidewalks Christmas celebration and lighted parade, however the Abilene Community Band will perform a Christmas concert under the theatre's lighted marquee prior to the parade.
December, 2012
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02The Flying J Wranglers7:00 pm. The Flying J Wranglers, the popular western swing group from Ruidoso, New Mexico, returns to the Paramount for their Christmas concert. For more infromation, call the Flying J Ranch at (888) 458-3595.
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03Private RentalCelebration SIngers rehearsal.
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04The Celebration Singers—Christmas Concert7:30 pm. The popular community show choir presents their annual Christmas program. Admission is free.
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06Disability Resources Incorporated—Big Country Christmas Concert7:30 pm. Annual concert event benefitting DRI. Details TBA.
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07Paramount Film Series—“The Wizard of Oz”7:30 pm. As a special Christmas gift, we offer this unforgettable classic musical film about a girl who journeys to a mystical land, only to find there is no place like home. Bring the entire family, and celebrate the season in the atmosphere of Abilene's landmark theatre. 1939, black & white and color, 103 moniutes, Rated G. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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08Paramount Film Series—“The Wizard of Oz”2:00 & 7:30 pm. As a special Christmas gift, we offer this unforgettable classic musical film about a girl who journeys to a mystical land, only to find there is no place like home. Bring the entire family, and celebrate the season in the atmosphere of Abilene's landmark theatre. 1939, black & white and color, 103 moniutes, Rated G. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ online, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.
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09Private EventSunday, December 9 through Thursday, December 13--rehearsals for Paramount Productions' A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL.
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14Paramount Productions presents “A Texas Christmas Carol”7:30 pm. This original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story takes the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and sets it in Texas during the Great Depression. The play, which also features contemporary alt/folk music performed by live musicians, is a moving and inspirational theatre event for the entire family. Written and adapted for the stage by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Barry Smoot. Tickets are general admission at $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL online, click here. Phone reservations call also be made by callling (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
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15Paramount Productions presents “A Texas Christmas Carol”7:30 pm. This original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story takes the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and sets it in Texas during the Great Depression. The play, which also features contemporary alt/folk music performed by live musicians, is a moving and inspirational theatre event for the entire family. Written and adapted for the stage by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Barry Smoot. Tickets are general admission at $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL online, click here. Phone reservations call also be made by callling (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
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16Paramount Productions presents “A Texas Christmas Carol”2:00 pm. This original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story takes the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and sets it in Texas during the Great Depression. The play, which also features contemporary alt/folk music performed by live musicians, is a moving and inspirational theatre event for the entire family. Written and adapted for the stage by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Barry Smoot. Tickets are general admission at $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children. To purchase tickets for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL online, click here. Phone reservations call also be made by callling (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
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17Private RentalWells Fargo Associates private party.
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18Private RentalTuesday, December 18 through Thursday, December 19--private rental, Hendrick Medical Center.
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20Abilene Community Band7:30 pm. The Abilene Community Band, the oldest performing group in Abilene history, present their annual Christmas concert. Admission is free.
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23Paramount closed for the Christmas holidaysSunday, December 23 through Thursday, December 27 the Paramount is closed for the Christmas holidays.
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31Paramount Special New Year’s Eve Film—“Annie Get Your Gun”7:30 pm. Join us New Year’s Eve for this lively Hollywood adaptation of the Irving Berlin musical about Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. 1950, color, 107 minutes, Not Rated. All seats for the special event film are $6. To purchase tickets for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN online, click here. To view this film's trailer. click here.
