Big Country news

The Abilene Reporter-News is seeking high school juniors who are true stars among their peers, excelling in areas ranging beyond academics to extracurricular and character-building activities.

The Abilene ISD will continue to offer parent informational meetings about the state's new assessment test, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

* Back Bar, High Street - call 01934 621370. Feb 10: TRRAMP. Feb 11: RUDE AWAKENING.

FRIDAY

On Saturday night, Riders in the Sky joined the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and resident conductor Morihiko Nakahara at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, delighting a capacity audience. The program included “Tumbling Tumbleweed,” “Cool Water” and, of course, “Ghost Riders in the Sky.”

Listing of entertainment events

We now know one big country act headed to this summer's Riverbend Festival. The Band Perry will play on Wednesday June 13th. That's according to the band's website.

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Five big country concerts will be rolling into Blossom Music Center this summer.

BJ Garrison, a top Winnipeg musician, died Tuesday at age 54, after more than eight years of bravely coping with cancer, while continuing to play with countless bands.