Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

Carmike Park Central 6
3234 South Clack St, Abilene, TX 79606



National Geographic's giant-screen film Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure brings to life the extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age in both 3-D and 2-D. Eighty million years ago, the American Midwest lay under a great inland sea where colossal creatures ruled the waves. From giraffe-necked Styxosaurus and sea birds with teeth to the T-Rex of the ocean -- the 40-foot super-predator Tylosaurus -- these wondrous beasts defy imagination. In a remarkable journey, National Geographic immerses audiences in this unexplored world of the "other dinosaurs," delivering the creatures brought to life on the world's biggest screen.




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FILM FESTIVAL

October 26-27, 2007

All screenings take place in the landmark Paramount Theatre, a restored 1930s movie palace on the National Register of Historic Places. The Paramount is located at 352 Cypress Street in Abilene, Texas. Visit the theatre’s website at: http://www.paramount-abilene.org/.

If you love films and want to get a glimpse of the “next wave” of cinema talent, then you won’t want to miss 24FPS 2007.

Festival Director Barry Smoot, who also serves as the Paramount Artistic Director, says 24fps “…was born from an idea to encourage aspiring filmmakers. As a nationally recognized historic theatre, we are dedicated to preserving and celebrating the cinematic art form. It seems only fitting that we have a hand in encouraging its future as well.”

Entries are encouraged at every level of experience. Smoot said, “…we charge the Official Jury to look at each film independently, and ask them to consider how it communicates to them individually. Method of production is less important. We ask them to consider how the artist has used whatever tools available to communicate their vision.”

24fps 2007 to introduce a new “Young Filmmaker’s Showcase”

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The Films

The Paramount Theater

A GREAT NEW PLACE FOR THE FAMILY

Prime Time Family Entertainment Center is your source for fun in Abilene and the Big Country. Join us in our 43,000 square foot indoor facility featuring bowling, NASCAR Simulators, Laser Tag, X-D Theater, Bumper Cars, Billiards, and over 70 arcade games. OR, step outside to enjoy our 36 hole miniature golf course and 1,000 foot electric go-kart track.
Hungry? Try Skyline Oven and Grill Restaurant and see how it fits. Whether you are in the mood for some of our gourmet pizza, or some good ol' chicken fried steak, you will not leave disappointed.


Physical Address

Prime Time

Family Entertainment Center

4541 Loop 322

Abilene, TX 79602


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'Beauty & the Beast' has few flaws

Beauty & the Beast
From the Abilene Reporter News

Your kids will love McMurry University's production of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" so much, you'll be hearing about it for months.

You'll like it enough so that you won't mind the conversation.

McMurry's homecoming musical, directed by Philip Craik, is one of the university's biggest spectacles in years. And "B&B" almost lands a bull's-eye on the family market with impressive costumes, a two-story set, and a dazzling new light system that got a full workout at Thursday's opening night performance.

In "B&B," the lovely Belle (Robin Shaw), the daughter of an eccentric inventor, doesn't fit in in her town because she -- gasp! -- reads. Belle still manages to attract the unwanted attention of an egotistic hunter (Zac Tiedemann, reveling in his character's self-proclaimed wonderfulness), but she is most devoted to her father -- so much that when papa runs afoul of a surly, lonely Beast (Kerry Goff), Belle agrees to serve out her father's punishment.

The Beast has his own problems. Kind of a jerk himself, he must live under a spell that makes him appear as a hideous beast instead of a handsome prince forever unless he can prove 1) he can love someone besides himself and 2) get someone to love him back. Belle represents his last real hope.

In almost every case, the casting was spot-on. Shaw is a lovely singer, Goff has a powerful voice, and the reliable Hilary Hokett and Taylor Compton were the best of the supporting characters.
"B&B" wasn't perfect. You could tell some dancers were thinking to themselves "step, step, pivot, step, turn," and a big production number wobbled on the last couple of notes.
But the little girls dressed as princesses who sat near me didn't mind. McMurry's production overall is high quality. Take the family to see it.

"Beauty and the Beast" (musical)

When: 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday

Where: Radford Auditorium, McMurry University, South 14th Street and Sayles Boulevard.

How much: $12, or $7 for McMurry students/faculty/staff.

Call (325) 793-3889 from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays for tickets.

Big Country Marching Festival set for Saturday

Big Country Marching Festival set for Saturday

When: Saturday

Where: Wylie High School Stadium, 4502 Antilley Road

How much: $2

What's going on: The sounds of brass, drums and woodwinds will resound almost all day Saturday during the Big Country Marching Festival.
The festival, featuring 18 high school marching bands, is in its 14th year, and it serves as a fundraiser for Wylie High School's Band Boosters. Band conductor Mike Lunney said money is used to pay for charter buses and scholarships.
The event serves as a tuneup for the upcoming University Interscholastic League contests that determine a state champion.
Three judges will provide taped comments to the participating bands Saturday. Directors and musicians will try to learn from those comments as they prepare for UIL.
"It helps bands prepare better for contest and resulted in better ratings overall," Lunney said.
A full concession stand will be available throughout the day Saturday.

Saturday's schedule:

11:30 a.m: Bangs (Class 2A)

11:45 a.m.: Colorado City (Class 2A)

12:15 p.m.: Stamford (Class 2A)

12:30 p.m.: Bronte (Class A)

12:45 p.m. Roby (Class A)

1 p.m.: Rotan (Class A)

1:15 p.m.: Roscoe (Class A)

1:30 p.m.: Quanah (Class A)

1:45 p.m.: Munday (Class A)

2 p.m.: Throckmorton (Class A)

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3 p.m.: Ballinger (Class 2A)

3:15 p.m.: Merkel (Class 2A)

3:30 p.m.: Eastland (Class 2A)

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4 p.m.: Olney (Class 2A)

4:15 p.m.: Anson (Class 2A)

4:30 p.m.: Graham (Class 3A)

4:45 p.m.: Mineral Wells (Class 4A)

5 p.m.: Big Spring (Class 4A)