Abilene Opera Association

09/12/2025

Congratulations to 5-year-old Emily Gracy, the winner of the Abilene Opera coloring contest! Her creativity and bright imagination stole the show. She's taking home a $25 gift card to Prime Time! Thank you to everyone who participated. We loved seeing every masterpiece!

09/09/2025

Thanks to all those who entered our Summer coloring contest. Winner will be announced on Friday, September 12th.

09/01/2025

Every note builds a masterpiece, just as every person’s contribution makes a difference. Happy Labor Day from the Abilene Opera Association.

08/28/2025

Throwback to the night when Le Nozze di Figaro brought joy, laughter, and Mozart to Abilene’s historic Paramount Theatre, courtesy of the Abilene Opera Association.

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! Today we’re looking back at a few of our favorite four-legged stars who joined the fun and even “sang” along during our "The Dog Who Sang at the Opera contest". Here’s to the dogs of Abilene who prove opera truly is for everyone!

08/21/2025

Abilene may be West Texas, but we’re connected to a 400-year-old global art form: opera!

07/22/2025

At Abilene Opera Association, we believe opera education starts with creativity—and sometimes, crayons! Encourage your little one to explore the world of opera with our Kids’ Corner Coloring Contest.
🖨️ Print the sheet, color it, and enter by July 31 for a chance to win a $25 Primetime gift card!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGq2tcTLqo/Um2ZCxa2p2Wt-fuxKUncyw/view?utm_content=DAGq2tcTLqo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc456c4e030

📩 Post on our page or mail it in—details in bio.

07/15/2025

Opera is full of music, stories… and COLOR! Now it’s your turn to add your artistic touch. Print our official coloring sheet and create your own opera-inspired masterpiece.
One lucky artist (ages 4–12) will win a $25 gift card to Primetime—perfect for summer fun!
📅 Submit your finished artwork by July 31 by posting it on our page or mailing it to us.
👉 Follow us to see all the amazing entries and support opera education in our community!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGq2tcTLqo/Um2ZCxa2p2Wt-fuxKUncyw/view?utm_content=DAGq2tcTLqo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc456c4e030

Check out this design designed by Jessica Millsaps.

07/08/2025

There’s still time to enter our Kids’ Corner Coloring Contest!
Download the official sheet, grab your crayons, and show us your opera masterpiece!

📅 Deadline: July 31
🎁 Prize: $25 gift card to Primetime!
📬 Submit on our page or by mail
Let’s celebrate creativity and opera education all summer long!

Check out this design designed by Jessica Millsaps.

07/04/2025

07/01/2025

🎨 Download our Kids’ Corner coloring sheet and submit your entry by July 31 for a chance to win a $25 Primetime gift card!
📩 Submit by posting on our page or mailing it to us!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGq2tcTLqo/Um2ZCxa2p2Wt-fuxKUncyw/view?utm_content=DAGq2tcTLqo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc456c4e030

Check out this design designed by Jessica Millsaps.

06/27/2025

It’s Time for Our Summer Kids’ Corner Series! Gather up Opera is all about telling stories, with music instead of words! From classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Hansel & Gretel to modern favorites like Frozen, any story can come to life on the opera stage.
Gather the kids and ask them: What story would YOU love to see turned into an opera? We can't wait to hear all the great ideas in the comments!!