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The Broadway Musical 'West Side Story' Comes to Abilene January 23rd [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:20:08 +0000

West Side Story the play/musical, is coming to Abilene with Celebrity Attractions and it's the actual Broadway presentation that is currently touring the country. West Side Story is an American musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. It was inspired by the William Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet. The play will be in Abilene at the Civic Center on Wednesday, January 23rd and tickets are still available.

Pixar and 'Brave' Wish You a Happy Father's Day

Jacob Hall — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:25:03 +0000

Boy, talk about perfect timing. Disney and Pixar’s ‘Brave‘ opens in less than a week, it’s a movie that deals heavily with family and today is Father’s Day. How could a savvy marketing team possibly resist the chance to pull on your heart strings with a special trailer tailored for today?

Happy Father's Day – Rockers Celebrate on Twitter

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:15:06 +0000

Frazer Harrison/ Timothy Hiatt/Ethan Miller, Getty Images Happy Father's Day! It's that special day of the year where we tip our hats to dads around the globe thanking them for everything they do, and rockers are no different. Many musicians are checking in on Twitter today to share their gratitude and well wishes with their [...]

In Honor of Father's Day Metal Dads Weigh In On Balancing Family and Career

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:31:49 +0000

As the day to honor dads around the country descends upon us, Roadrunner Records caught up with some of their own V.I.P. dads to ask them about the challenges of balancing family life with their day job. There’s always a delicate balance between family life and career. Add to that the touring, traveling, and time away from home that comes with being in a band, and it can be a real juggling act but these rockers have found a way to make it all work.

Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day is You

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:33:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.

What's the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol' Dad Dad for Father's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:53:33 +0000

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, making Father’s Day a bit of a challenge. The shopping website PriceGrabber recently surveyed 4,450 of its users in an attempt to find out what’s the best Father’s Day gift. The results? The most the popular gift was a practical one, with 41 percent answering that something like tools, [...]

10 Lessons We Learned from TV Dads

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:20:39 +0000

The perfect dad is, of course, a made-up one. A dad you could mute whenever you wanted — except why would you want to when he always doles out his advice with deadpan delivery, well-written wisdom or the perfect punchline? In other words, TV dads are the most perfect dads of all. Perhaps that’s why [...]

Does Father's Day Get The Same Attention As Mother's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:30:20 +0000

Retailers and greeting card companies would like you to think Father’s Day is just as important as Mother’s Day. Is that really the case? According to most people, the celebration of fatherhood — which was created to complement Mother’s Day — doesn’t get the same amount of attention as the original. A RetailMeNot.com poll of 1,005 [...]

12 'Super Dads' and Their Kid Sidekicks for Father's Day

Justin Beck — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:59:30 +0000

When you’re young, “Dad” is the ultimate superhero. As we get older, this notion may begin to fade sometimes, but every once in a while when your old man throws on a cape, a mask and some unfortunately tight tights, you tend to remember that he’s always been a superhero. Here are some photos of our favorite “super dads.”

Hurt & Taproot Live at the Lucky Mule This Sunday, Father's Day [VIDEOS]

Frank Pain — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:43:42 +0000

Show dad how much you love him this Father's Day by taking him to a concert! Rock 108's Summer Slam features Hurt & Taproot, along with special guests Otherwise and Heart-Set Self Destruct. As a father myself, I couldn't imagine a better Father's Day present than tickets to a kick ass concert.

11 Reasons You Won't Be Getting a Father's Day Present

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:23:27 +0000

It’s hard to be a good father, but it’s easy to be a lousy father since even bad mothers at least have to endure nine months of pregnancy and 27 hours of labor. It should be illegal for bad fathers to receive any kind of Father’s Day present, but, hey, that’s what ugly ties are [...]

Abilene's New Hope Church Will Show the Movie 'Courageous' on Father's Day [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:24:15 +0000

The New Hope Church by Logan’s and Chick Fil A on South Clack, will join over 500 churches nationwide that will be showing the movie ‘Courageous’ this Father’s Day Sunday. Families are invited to attend and everyone is welcomed. ‘Courageous’ sparks numerous Father’s Day activities with many churches planning sermons and classes around the movies theme. New Hope Church is planning an after movie brisket barbeque for all who attend. Check out all the details.

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

15 Baby Animals Celebrating Father's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:49:49 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate everything dad has done for us. That’s right, it’s Father’s Day! We found some baby animals that know exactly what it means to be in the Father’s Day spirit. Take a look at some adorable father-child animal bonding and cuddling. Read Original: 15 Baby Animals Celebrating [...]

11 Inappropriate Father's Day Cards

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:59:24 +0000

Etsy/Naughty Betty, Inc./treat.com Considering that all Pops probably wants this Father’s Day is some darned peace and quiet around here, it’s silly that tradition dictates we mark this Hallmark holiday with any kind of memento — let alone one of the following, unfortunately worded greeting cards. Each expresses the kind of strange sentiment that’s guaranteed [...]

10 Weird and Wacky Neckties for Father's Day

Rose Maura Lorre — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:35:30 +0000

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Wondering what to get the old man this Father's day? Well, Dad himself would probably tell you, “I need another necktie like I need a hole in the head!” True, Pop, but check out these 10 truly kooky cravats — too unique to pass up!

Fish skeleton tie

Whattsamatta, Pops — cat ate your tie? Luckily, this fishbone fashion statement doesn't smell the way it looks. Great for practical joke-playing dads and dads who think “gag gift” is a f

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

Townsquare Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:33:06 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids. But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a [...]

15 Father's Day Gifts from Etsy Dad Will Love

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:07:11 +0000

Father’s Day is coming soon and we know you’re tempted to buy dad yet another necktie he doesn’t need. But unless it’s as fashionable as the #8 Wood Tie, don’t bother. Look at these hand-made Etsy gifts instead! We know your dad is the #1 dad, so don’t you think he deserves something more creative like the following fun items? Here are 15 awesome gift ideas that will make dad one happy pappy on Father’s Day.

What do Men Really Want for Father's Day? [POLL]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:59:11 +0000

What do men really want for Father’s day? A new set of golf clubs, a new rifle or shotgun, someone else to do their yard work, cash money, a hot date with the wife, a back and foot massage, a home cooked meal, handmade Father’s Day cards, homemade gifts, a hand written scroll with notes of appreciation, a kid free weekend or how about my dads answer to this age old question, nothing.

JCPenney Father's Day Ad Features Gay Dads, One Million Moms Clearly Not Thrilled

Nick Romano — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:00:42 +0000

JCPenney just can’t seem to get a break from One Million Moms. The retailer first came under fire from the anti-gay group back when it first announced Ellen DeGeneres as its new spokesperson, and then again around Mother’s Day when its campaign featured openly lesbian parents. Now, its latest Father’s Day ad, which displays real-world gay dads with their kids, is facing the same criticism.