Welcome to the Abilene Downtown Association Web site

Thanks for visiting the Abilene Downtown Association Web site. Our next Abilene Downtown Association meeting is Thursday, September 2nd, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Come join us; you don’t have to be a member to come to a meeting, although we hope that you will decide to join if you have an interest in the continued development of downtown Abilene. The photo above on the header is courtesy of Steve Butman Photography.

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BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL by “Bab’s Bling ~ Women’s Boutique” of Cockerell Galleries!

ONLY offered THIS coming (Sept) Artwalk! Buy one wonderful item at regular price and get a 2nd item at…1/2 price!  THAT’S RIGHT!!  Half price…from “Bab’s Bling ~ Women’s Boutique” at Cockerell Galleries & Studios in Downtown Abilene, upstairs in Studio 215, during Artwalk, September 2!! WOW! Do NOT miss this SPECIAL deal…SEPTEMBER ARTWALK NIGHT ONLY!! Mention that you saw it HERE on this Blog to receive this special!! Bab’s Bling receives new shipments in daily! She has blingy purses galore, flip flops to die for, embelleshed crosses and shirts, rhinestone caps, and SO much more! FUN to shop, and VERY reasonably priced–NOT TO MENTION her ‘BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL’ ONLY offered THIS Artwalk!! HURRY and DO NOT MISS IT! Want a special preview of her goodies? Give Babs a call at 325-338-8534!!! BE THE FIRST TO PREVIEW HER STOCK SO YOU CAN BEAT THE RUSH!!

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Great bargains on books!

Stop by Texas Star Trading Co., 174 Cypress, to check out our bargain book table! We have a nice selection of Texas history, gardening, humor and children’s books. One of the gems you’ll find on this table is a fairly new book, published in 2010, “Art of West Texas Women: A Celebration.” A surprising find on a bargain table with a great price!

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GREAT Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at The Leaf Today!

Be sure and stop by and congratulate Bill at The Leaf the next time you see him!! He had a GREAT turn out, with lots of goodies, wonderful cigars, and speciality coffees for everyone to enjoy! BE SURE TO SHOP AT HIS NEW PLACE AS SOON AS YOU CAN, an support ‘one of our own’!

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ADA Meeting NEXT Week At Center for Contemporary Arts! Plan Now!!

The Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) has graciously offered to host our next Abilene Downtown Association meeting, Thursday, September 2, 2010, 8:30 a.m.

The CCA is located 220 Cypress (home of Artwalk, and various other wonderful events, shows, and amazing artist members!).

We appreciate the Centers support, and can’t wait to hold our meeting in such beautiful surroundings!

Thank you CCA for hosting September’s ADA meeting!

If you know of anyone who would like to join the ADA, or if you have questions about the upcoming meeting, please contact president Carolyn Cockerell by calling her at 325-829-7975, or by email at carolync@cockerellgalleries.com.

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Hurry! Few Spaces Left for Willow Art Classes!

Contact Carolyn Cockerell of Cockerell Galleries and Studios in Downtown Abilene to sign your precious 4-8 year olds  for “Art & Etiquette”!  ONLY 4 SPACES left for THIS Class!!  

ALSO…for ANYONE wanting to learn Beginning Watercolor–THIS IS IT!  For 9 year olds & up…come sign up…BUT HURRY!   4 SPACES left for THIS class!  ALL classes begin Sept 8…DON’T MISS OUT!    

CALL CAROLYN @ 829-7975 to register over the phone!!  OR visit our website at:  www.cockerellgalleries.com!!  HURRY!  TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!

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Improve Your Health

Have aches or pains, maybe mobility problems. BOWTECH for Health just might have the answer.  If you don’t know what Bowenwork (the Bowen Technique) is go to www.bowtechforhealth.com for more information.  We also carry Herbs, & Supplements.  We offer a 10% discount on your first purchase and a free Consulation.

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Hot and thirsty?

If you need to cool off during thse hot August days, stop by Texas Star Trading Co. (174 Cypress) and buy a cold drink out of our ’52 fridge! We’ve got ice-cold Dublin Dr Pepper, as well as bottled water, RC, coke, root beer, orange soda, Big Red and more. We’re also stocking four flavors of bottled Texas Tea — Poteet Strawberry, Fredericksburg Peach, Sugarland Sweet and Dove Creek Unsweetened.
If you buy a drink from us during AUGUST and mention this blog, we’ll give you a free SloPoke or Sugar Daddy candy-on-a-stick!

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Yoga in Abilene

Reader: “Huh? Abilene has yoga??” Yes, it does! And there’s a lot of great yoga opportunities – including some FREE ones coming up! And free is always fun!

Reader: “You know, my friend told me I should try yoga, but I don’t know.” Your friend is wise, Daniel-san. Yoga can help with so many things! Here’s just a partial list:

Yoga can… reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve balance, promote strength, heighten cardiovascular conditioning, lower blood pressure, reduce the condition of overweight, strengthen bones, prevent injuries, lift mood, improve immune function, increase oxygen supply to tissues, and heighten sexual functioning and fulfillment.

uh, yea, you read that last one right.

And here’s some of the very easy ways you can try yoga - plus, they’re right here in downtown Abilene!

THIS WEEKEND! Salutation Nation on Aug 7. FREE class by Shanna at Everman Park 9am-10am.

It’s followed by a free kickboxing class – so bring appropriate shoes if you want to attend both!

Yoga at ArtWalk August 12, 6:45-7:45pm. Meghan Gjone will be leading a FREE class in the loggia of The Grace Museum (walk in and past the elevators towards the courtyard – the loggia is between the courtyard and the museum – indoors).

All levels welcome! Bring your mat so that extras are available for others. You can leave your mats in the loggia while you enjoy ArtWalk, if you wish.

Ongoing Yoga Classes Downtown Yoga with McKay leads classes downtown at the Cockerell Galleries and the Center for Contemporary Arts. The architechture and art is so inspiring – it’s a beautiful setting in which to do yoga! Check out McKay’s website in the link above for her class schedule and other info.

Take an hour and try yoga – your wise friend would be so happy. With so many free and low-cost options, you don’t have much to lose!

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NEW Art Classes Offered by Cockerell Galleries!

Art Educator Nancy Capra will be teaching Art & Etiquette to 4-8 year olds beginning in Sept at Cockerell Galleries for 12 classes! Hurry and register with Carolyn Cockerell by visiting her site at www.cockerellgalleries.com! ALSO, Nancy will be teaching Beginning Watercolor to 9 year olds and up in Sept, as well! HURRY, as BOTH classes ARE filling up QUICKLY! Class sizes ARE limited, so register with Carolyn Cockerell on her website at www.cockerellgalleries.com NOW! For info on the classes, call Nancy @ 325-721-1552! These classes are educational, fun, and your students will be surrounded by the artists of Cockerell Galleries & Studios! You may also call Carolyn @ 325-829-7975!

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GREAT meeting today, ADA members!

WOWWHAT a meeting we had today! Very packed, but VERY productive! Lots of excitement as to how much was covered! Everyone was SO excited about the NEW direction downtown is going in! For starters, some special retail discounts can ONLY be found HERE on THIS blog–so be watching REGULARLY for those! We welcomed even MORE new members today–Digital Media, Abidesco, and Cultural Affairs/Abilene Performing Arts Series! We are excited to work with the City in a city-wide clean up effort on Sept 23, per Councilman Robert Briley’s invitation (on his birthday!); voted on the Downtown Star Award Recipient,;  talked about the NEW upcoming Downtown Dayz events, and SO much more! Downtown is TRULY hopping! So, as president of the ADA, I ended the meeting with a challenge to each member: START BLOGGING TODAY!! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNTS OFFERED ONLY HERE, and START OFFERING DISCOUNTS ONLY HERE!! LET’S ALL GET ON THE WAGON!! LET’S GET EXCITED ABOUT OUR GROWTH!! P.S. Post pictures, too, guys–even better than what Sheldon and Phillip did! HA! ;)

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