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Summer Concert SeriesJoin us for a Summer of FREE music every Saturday night at 7 pm at Fairview Town Center, 329 Town P...
06/14/2019

Summer Concert Series
Join us for a Summer of FREE music every Saturday night at 7 pm at Fairview Town Center, 329 Town Place at The Park!
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for a fun-filled evening for the entire family. Scheduled to perform:
July 6—Droo (Indy Rock/Pop)
July 13—Trinity River Ramblers (Rock/Pop)
July 20—Shelby Ballenger (Country)
July 27—Kaitlyn Sparks (Country/Pop)
Aug. 3—Burning Sky Band - (Rock/Pop/Country)
Please respect the Fairview Town Center businesses that make these events possible and refrain from bringing outside food. No tents or shade structures please.

Allen Summer SoundsJune 17—A warm-up performance for 2019 Market Street Allen USA Celebration by Hannah Kirby, who went ...
06/07/2019

Allen Summer Sounds
June 17—A warm-up performance for 2019 Market Street Allen USA Celebration by Hannah Kirby, who went national on Season 8 of The Voice and has already been heralded as a great Texas blues and rock singer. Also performing that night will be Texas singer-songwriter Michael Carubelli, who has shared the stage with acts including Aaron Watson, the Eli Young Band and Roger Creager.
June 24— Party Machine, who will put on a fun, upbeat show with your favorite Top 40 hits and more. Party Machine is a branch of the Dallas cover group Emerald City Band, and is known for their high-energy and fun shows.

New Horizons BandExperience the exciting sounds of the New Horizons Band of Dallas in a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Frida...
06/03/2019

New Horizons Band
Experience the exciting sounds of the New Horizons Band of Dallas in a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 21, at the library. Offering marches, patriotic songs, collections from Broadway, love songs, and popular tunes, the concert promises a delightful evening of musical memories.
With over 65 musicians, New Horizons Band of Dallas rehearses Fridays at the Carrollton Senior Center. Most of the band members performed in their high school and college bands, graduated and then pursued careers. Later, they resumed their musical interests with the New Horizons Band.
Band director Lorenzo Parker has taught music in the Dallas Independent School District for decades, including Hillcrest and Molina High Schools, where his bands received superior and excellent ratings in competition.
The New Horizons Band performs at retirement centers, churches, and schools, including the Veterans Hospital and Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.

Allen Summer SoundsJune 3—Kicking off the Summer Sounds concert lineup will be D City Rock, who will be performing fun c...
05/28/2019

Allen Summer Sounds
June 3—Kicking off the Summer Sounds concert lineup will be D City Rock, who will be performing fun classic rock hits with a music catalogue that includes the Eagles, Journey, Tom Petty and ZZ Top.
June 10—The eight-piece group, Memphis Soul, will bring the best hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Frank Sinatra. Having performed with musicians from Earth, Wind and Fire and The Supremes, Memphis Soul has been billed as Dallas’ top Motown band.

Summer Concert SeriesJoin us for a Summer of FREE music every Saturday night at 7 pm at Fairview Town Center, 329 Town P...
05/25/2019

Summer Concert Series
Join us for a Summer of FREE music every Saturday night at 7 pm at Fairview Town Center, 329 Town Place at The Park!
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for a fun-filled evening for the entire family. Scheduled to perform:
June 1—Kaitlyn Sparks (Country/Pop)
June 8—Burning Bridges (Rock)
June 15—Dalene Richelle (Country)
June 22—Willow City (County/Folk)
June 29—Burning Sky Band (Rock/Pop/Country)
Please respect the Fairview Town Center businesses that make these events possible and refrain from bringing outside food. No tents or shade structures please.

Allen USA CelebrationThe City of Allen once again will be “First to the Fourth,” kicking off the Independence Day celebr...
05/22/2019

Allen USA Celebration
The City of Allen once again will be “First to the Fourth,” kicking off the Independence Day celebration early on the last Saturday in June with live entertainment, delicious food and fun festivities for all ages.
The 2019 Market Street Allen USA Celebration presented by Texas Health Allen is FREE to attend and will begin at 4 p.m. on June 29 at Celebration Park.
Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a variety of fun festivities! The Ninja Challenge will include an obstacle course led by American Ninja Warrior contestants.
The “Are You as Tough as a Cowboy?” Combine Challenge will give competitors the opportunity to compete in football combine drills—such as the 40-yard dash—for a chance to meet Cowboy legend Ed “Too Tall” Jones.
Music entertainment will include performances from Hannah Kirby and Taylor Phelan from The Voice, and the Georgia Bridgwater Orchestra will perform Top 40 hits!
The Jurassic Zone will be filled with animatronic dinosaurs that provide a sampling of prehistoric fun. Also, the Kid Zone will include inflatables, mechanical rides and a Kid’s Craft Tent.
After working up an appetite, the Food Zone has more than typical fair food, ranging from gyros to corndogs and healthy options. Then guests can cool off in the Cool Zone and the kidMania Spraygound.
There will be Pop-Up Performances, and new this year will be a Car Show. VIP guests will be able to lounge in the VIP Party Zone, and there will even be The Tailgate with fun yard games.
Honoring those who have served our country, the PFS Military Zone will feature military vehicles and a military salute. Wrapping up the evening will be the Fireworks Finale, choreographed to popular and contemporary music.
For more information, including parking and transportation, please visit AllenUSA.org.

Concerts by the CreekJoin us for Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms’ popular, free, outdoor music series, Concerts by the...
05/22/2019

Concerts by the Creek
Join us for Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms’ popular, free, outdoor music series, Concerts by the Creek. All concerts are 7-9 p.m., on The Green. The spring series features:
Saturday, June 1—All Funk Radio Show (Motown/R&B);
Saturday, June 8—The Slim Chance Band (Classic Rock);
Saturday, June 15—Southern Couch Band (Country Pop); June 22—Desperado (Eagles Tribute Band);
Friday, June 28—Allen Philharmonic Winds Patriotic Pops.
Blankets allowed for comfortable seating. All outdoor chairs must sit to the side or back of the lawn so as not to block the view of another guests.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled. A determination of weather-altered plans will be made by 3 p.m. on the day of the concert. Check our page for updates the day of the concert.
Watters Creek is located at the intersection of US 75 at Bethany Drive in the heart of Allen, Texas. For more information, call 972.747.8000 or visit www.watterscreek.com.

Porch FestMark your calendars for Porch Fest—a unique, free live music festival hosted by the new home community of Tuck...
05/10/2019

Porch Fest
Mark your calendars for Porch Fest—a unique, free live music festival hosted by the new home community of Tucker Hill on Saturday, June 1, 5 p.m. until dusk. This open-to-the-public event will feature live bands staged (5-7 p.m.) on some of Tucker Hill’s quaint front porches that surround the community’s Lawn Chair Amphitheatre. Other performers will be positioned on a restaurant patio, a charming Gazebo, and near the Residents’ Club, Pool and Playground. The evening highlight is a 7 p.m. concert-on-the-lawn featuring The Redwine Band. This Texas Country & Top 40 Music Cover Band from Dallas cover all of today’s and yesterday’s greatest hits!
Attendees can stroll the event’s quadrant layout and enjoy simultaneous concerts, or peruse a pop-up Artisan’s market with 40 vendors. A new Kid’s Zone area will feature a live children’s entertainer and storyteller, Tanna Banana, free face painting and Henna tattoos, lawn games and the Tucker Hill playground! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Allen Community Band Spring ConcertThe Allen Community Band (ACB), under the direction of Craig Logan, concludes its six...
05/04/2019

Allen Community Band Spring Concert
The Allen Community Band (ACB), under the direction of Craig Logan, concludes its sixth season with its Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 17, at the library. In this free concert, the band will honor those who have fallen by opening the concert with a traditional patriotic selection. Following will be music from the 10-part series, Band of Brothers, with its beautiful and almost haunting melodies.
Guest Conductor, Dr. Lee Hudson takes the podium to conduct “Hail to the Fleet,” written by Richard Malty for Fleet Week at the major Naval Base in Virginia. Dr. Hudson was privileged to be one of the first to perform the march as a young student musician. A U.S. Navy Musician for 26 years, Dr. Hudson will share his background and history as it relates to the selection.
Concluding the concert, the band will perform John Phillip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” featuring piccolo soloist, Julie Bell.

Family Night: Campout & MovieFamilies are invited to camp out under the stars and enjoy an evening full of nighttime fun...
05/01/2019

Family Night: Campout & Movie
Families are invited to camp out under the stars and enjoy an evening full of nighttime fun with camp traditions on Saturday, May 18-19, in Hillside Amphitheater and Bethany Lakes Park outside at Joe Farmer Recreation Center (JFRC). After setting up camp, enjoy your own picnic, play in the park and watch a movie in the amphitheater starting at dusk.
Each family member must register. The fee is $10 per person, but anyone under the age of two will be free. The event will start at 3 p.m. Saturday and end at 9 a.m. Sunday morning. JFRC is located at 1201 E. Bethany, Allen. For more information, please contact: 214.509.4750.

Sassy and Savvy Texas Women Savor the tales of “Texas Dames,” women who managed sprawling ranches, built towns, organize...
04/29/2019

Sassy and Savvy Texas Women
Savor the tales of “Texas Dames,” women who managed sprawling ranches, built towns, organized major banks and locked adversaries in a wine cellar in a free program at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at the library.
From Angelina of the Hasisai, interpreter for the Spanish, and sharpshooter Sally Scull, to Dr. Claudia Potter, America’s first female anesthesiologist, and Birdie Harwood, first female mayor in the U.S., historian Carmen Goldthwaite has been profiling Texas women and their valuable contributions.
Chris Enss, author of Bedside Book of Bad Girls: Outlaw Women of the Midwest, declares, “She recounts the lives of driven ladies such as Peggy McCormick, a rancher who fearlessly stood up to Texas revolutionary leader Sam Houston by demanding he bury, on her land, the bodies of the Mexican men he had shot in battle. She examines the lives of professional gambler Lottie Deno, timber queen Sallie Gibbs and “Savior of the Alamo,” Clara Driscoll. The experiences of these women who gave their lives to settle the Texas frontier are as vast as the country itself.”
Carmen is the author of Texas Dames: Sassy And Savvy Women Throughout Lone Star History and Texas Ranch Women. A seventh generation Texan, Carmen writes and tells the stories about the Texas she loves for western magazines, community newspapers and women’s organizations around the state.

FenglírëThe trio, Fenglírë, will perform 3 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at the library. On reed instruments, the trio’s free co...
04/27/2019

Fenglírë
The trio, Fenglírë, will perform 3 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at the library. On reed instruments, the trio’s free concert will feature a wide variety of contemporary songs, including a piece by 20th century British composer Gordon Jacob, a 21st century piece by Emmy-winning composer William Bradbury based on the meditative music of Javanese gamelan, and “Found Objects on the Beach” by award-winning composer Jenni Brandon.
Formerly a graduate teaching assistant at the University of North Texas, oboist Ashley Rollins was a featured English horn soloist on the North Texas Wind Symphony’s premiere recording of Ryan George’s The Wild Goose and was invited to perform the Marcello Oboe Concerto with the Nashville Summer Orchestral Institute.
Clarinetist Jason Baker holds a clarinet position with New Life Symphony and the Dallas Civic Wind Ensemble. Previously, Jason played clarinet in the Marine Corps, conducted local musical theater shows, was a graduate teaching assistant at UT Arlington, and produced his own CDs.
A freelance bassoonist and chamber musician, Ryan Morris performed for the Greater Princeton Steinway Society in New Jersey. He also spent two summers as a quintet/sextet fellow in the Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival, performing with the Force Five woodwind quintet of the Air Force Reserve and alongside Grammy-nominated Imani Winds.

The Legend of Nan-XiaPuppet shows are exciting for children, but can be just as thrilling for adults. Witness the energy...
04/26/2019

The Legend of Nan-Xia
Puppet shows are exciting for children, but can be just as thrilling for adults. Witness the energy of Taiwanese puppet theater and the world’s first projection mapping puppet show in a free program at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the library. Sponsored by Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council, The Shinergy Puppet Show Troupe from Taiwan incorporates modern audio and visual technology to creating spectacular imagery and sensational music for the audience to experience its thrilling 4-D effects.
How will the conflict end between the two most powerful Wulin sects? The puppet show, “The Legend of Nan-Xia,” tells the story of a kung fu master’s excursion in the quest for help from several mysterious skilled fighters after learning about an imminent threat from an evil warlord. It ends with an inevitable battle and several unexpected revelations. Built on a fascinating story, the show is full of action and humorous dialogues and is suitable for the whole family.
The Allen Public Library is one of only 15 venues in the United States selected by the Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council to feature this outstanding display of puppetry.

A Gathering to End HungerPlease join Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County at A Gathering to End Hunger in Our Commu...
04/24/2019

A Gathering to End Hunger
Please join Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County at A Gathering to End Hunger in Our Community. Don’t miss an evening of fun, food and entertainment at The Sanctuary, located at 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney on May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a live auction for fantastic items, fabulous raffle baskets, live music by Rory Payne, an open bar and food by Sterling Catering.
Join us to help stop hunger in Collin County. Come out and support the Community Garden Kitchen, have fun and win prizes. Tickets are $150 per person. Seating is limited, so get your ticket now. For more information and tickets visit: www.communitygardenkitchen.org.

04/22/2019
Off The Rails Off the Rails Country Music Fest presents the biggest two-day celebration of country music in Dallas Fort ...
04/20/2019

Off The Rails
Off the Rails Country Music Fest presents the biggest two-day celebration of country music in Dallas Fort Worth for 2019. The line-up for Saturday, May 4: Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Aaron Watson, Craig Morgan, Ashley McBryde, Abby Anderson, Harper Grace and DJ Rock. The line up for Sunday, May 5: Sam Hunt, Luke Combs, Eli Young Band, Lauren Alaina, Travis Denning, Jameson Rodgers, Ray Johnson Band and Grace Tyler.
In addition to an award-winning lineup, Off The Rails Country Music Fest will offer a fan-filled experience, which will include food trucks, outdoor party games, craft beers and much more.
Visit OffTheRailsFest.com for tickets or more information.

Concerts by the CreekWhether it’s family night or date night, the return of Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms’ popular, ...
04/18/2019

Concerts by the Creek
Whether it’s family night or date night, the return of Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms’ popular, free, outdoor music series, Concerts by the Creek is sure to bring the community together. The spring series kicked off on April 6 and these weekly concerts will continue through Friday, June 28. All concerts are 7-9 p.m., on The Green. In May, over Mother’s Day weekend, a concert will also take place on Sunday, May 12, from 3-5 p.m., TBA Band will perform.
The spring series features: Saturday, May 4—Moving Colors (Today’s Hits) ; Saturday, May 11—Elevation; presented by Emerald City (High Energy Party Band); Saturday, May 18—Diva G & High Maintenance (Party Band); Saturday, May 25—Rob Holbert Group (Cool Jazz).
Watters Creek is located at the intersection of US 75 at Bethany Drive in the heart of Allen, Texas. For more information, call 972.747.8000 or visit www.watterscreek.com.

Youth Fishing DerbyHere fishy, fishy! Don't miss the annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 4, 8-10:30 a.m., at Bet...
04/16/2019

Youth Fishing Derby
Here fishy, fishy! Don't miss the annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 4, 8-10:30 a.m., at Bethany Lakes Park, 745 S. Allen Heights Dr. in Allen. The Fishing Derby is free and open to ages 2-16, prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught per age group and overall.
Pre-registration is recommended; check-in is at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event.
For more information and help with registering, please contact Joe Farmer Recreation Center at 214.509.4700.

The Plano Half MarathonOn Saturday, April 27, the beautiful Oak Point Nature Preserve will be host to the Plano Half Mar...
04/15/2019

The Plano Half Marathon
On Saturday, April 27, the beautiful Oak Point Nature Preserve will be host to the Plano Half Marathon. The course will showcase some of the best urban park trails in the Dallas/Fort Worth area while winding through woodland oaks, blackland prairie, along side creeks, city streets and more. The entire course will be on paved trails and city streets. After the race kick back and relax. The start/finish will be staged from the Oak Point Amphitheater. Participants will have access to food, beer, music and more. Cups won't be supplied during this racing event. Please bring your refillable water bottles and we will refill them at the aid stations.
T-shirts, T-shirt sizes, medals and other goodies are not guaranteed for entries received after April 5. For the most up to date race information, please visit our website: UltraExpeditions.com. Cost is $95.

Allen Railroad History/Sam Bass DayAllen was founded by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) in 1874 and a cele...
02/09/2019

Allen Railroad History/Sam Bass Day
Allen was founded by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) in 1874 and a celebration will be held on February 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Allen Heritage Center/Depot, 100 East Main.
At 11:10 pm, historian Warren Johnson tells the story of Sam Bass followed by hot dogs and chips being served at noon. Come watch Allen High School drama students re-enact the famous Sam Bass and shoot out at 12:30 p.m. and again at 1:30 p.m.
There is something for everyone—ring the Ebenezer Allen steam train bell; watch blacksmiths at work; and take your picture as part of the Sam Bass gang. The event is free, but donations for the continuing development of historic programming are welcome. Call 972.727.2772 for more information.

heARTs for ART Mark your calendars for February 24, for the 9th annual Samantha Schmidt heARTs for ART benefit and silen...
02/07/2019

heARTs for ART
Mark your calendars for February 24, for the 9th annual Samantha Schmidt heARTs for ART benefit and silent auction. This year’s event will be the “Fiesta on the Patio,” taking place on Café Del Rio’s Indoor Patio, 401 Central Expressway S, 4-7 p.m. This is a casual mix and mingle event with live music by Counterfeit Radio, a buffet style meal, an incredible raffle and auction items. You will not want to miss the Appetite for Art display along with the very popular Heads or Tails game!
This benefit is held in memory of Samantha Schmidt to fight childhood leukemia “so that other kids don’t get sick.” We strive to provide hope for the children fighting leukemia today and give hope to those that will be diagnosed tomorrow.
The proceeds from this event benefits Cook Children’s leukemia program. You may purchase tickets at www.hearts-for-art.org or at the door.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Watters Creek on Saturday, February 9, from 1-4 p.m., with ...
02/04/2019

Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Watters Creek on Saturday, February 9, from 1-4 p.m., with activities and entertainment for the whole family.
The free Lunar New Year event, commemorating the Year of the Earth Pig, will offer community members the opportunity to learn more about the holiday and the Asian culture. Activities include: Origami making; Lion Dancing at 2 & 3:30 p.m.; kids crafts; fortunetelling; and Red envelope giveaways with store specials and randomly seeded with lucky prizes.
In the event of inclement weather, a determination of weather-altered plans will be made on the day of the event. Check Watters Creek page for updates.
Visit the website at http://www.watterscreek.com or call 972-747-8000 for more information. Watters Creek is located at the intersection of US 75 at Bethany Drive in the heart of Allen, Texas.

Edible Gardening 101The Collin County Master Gardeners Association (CCMGA) will host “Edible Gardening 101” on February ...
02/04/2019

Edible Gardening 101
The Collin County Master Gardeners Association (CCMGA) will host “Edible Gardening 101” on February 16, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.), at the Landing at Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 County Road 166, in McKinney.
Demonstration tables will feature hands-on displays and will be manned by Master Gardeners and local. Representatives from Texas Pure Products will be on hand with examples of various soil amendments and mulches.
Register online at the CCMGA website www.ccmgatx.org. There is a $10 per person fee to attend. Registration runs through February 8. Seating is limited so registration is required to ensure there will be enough handouts and goodie bags for attendees.
Contact 972.548.4219, or visit www.ccmgatx.org for more information.

Coffeehouse Concert Join us Saturday, February 9, 7 p.m., at Allen Heritage Center, 100 Main Street, Allen for a Coffeeh...
02/02/2019

Coffeehouse Concert
Join us Saturday, February 9, 7 p.m., at Allen Heritage Center, 100 Main Street, Allen for a Coffeehouse Concert featuring Paul Demer and Fine Spirits.Paul Demer’s richly lyrical folk music has been compared to the styles of James Taylor and John Foreman. He will be joined by Trisha McNeil. Fine Spirits, a four-part a-capella vocal group will entertain with a-cappella, doo-wop, pop, jazz, spiritual, traditional barbershop.
Admission is free, but we ask for a voluntary donation of $5. Homemade desserts, coffee and tea will be available. Sponsored by Like Minded Friends.

Collin County Home & Garden ShowThe 10th Anniversary Collin County Home & Garden Show returns to the Allen Event Center,...
02/01/2019

Collin County Home & Garden Show
The 10th Anniversary Collin County Home & Garden Show returns to the Allen Event Center, February 8-10. At this show, you can save time with everything for your home and garden under one roof!
Save money with show only discounts. Have fun with activities for the whole family and so much more! See thousands of square feet of stunning landscape displays and get inspired for your own home and garden. Meet face-to-face with local contractors, landscape artists, outdoor living specialists and remodeling professionals who can answer your questions. Get expert advice from star of TLC’s Trading Spaces, John Gidding, attend Master Gardener seminars and shop the Art, Gift & Gourmet Section. Visit allenhomeandgardenshow.com for tickets and more information.

Hi Allen Image friends. I live in Allen, and planned to pay off a couple of overdue student lunch accounts for AISD, the...
01/02/2019

Hi Allen Image friends. I live in Allen, and planned to pay off a couple of overdue student lunch accounts for AISD, then I started thinking bigger. I called the district and asked how much it would cost to pay off ALL overdue accounts. I have raised $4,050 out of the $7,000 goal. Help us achieve the goal and (more importantly) possibly encourage others do the same for their school districts. Thank you for your consideration!
-Darren Crone
https://www.gofundme.com/let039s-pay-off-overdue-lunch-accounts-at-allen-isd

Kids have bigger worries than whether or not they’re able to eat that day. I planned to call the ALLEN ISD district office and pay off a couple past due lunch accounts, but then I started thinking bigger. Why not pay them all off? It struck me that this is a very solvable problem. We live in a re....

12/14/2018
Allen’s Merry TubaChristmas The Allen Philharmonic welcomes area tuba and euphonium players to join us for the Merry Tub...
12/07/2018

Allen’s Merry TubaChristmas
The Allen Philharmonic welcomes area tuba and euphonium players to join us for the Merry TubaChristmas 2018 Concert in Allen. The performance will take place outdoors on the Village Green at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, Sunday, December 16 at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Jeff Baker, Allen Philharmonic Principal Tuba and Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Texas A & M Commerce, will conduct.
This is the 45th anniversary for TubaChristmas concerts and events, which are presented annually in over 150 cities worldwide. The concert is free of charge, open to the public and presented in conjunction with the Harvey Phillips Foundation.
Persons of all ages who play the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium or baritone horn are invited to perform. Registration is noon to 1 p.m., and is followed by a music rehearsal, 1-1:45 p.m. at Blue House Too, 934 Watters Creek Blvd., in Watters Crossing.
The music will be from Carols For A Merry TubaChristmas, which is used at all official Merry TubaChristmas concerts. The books may be purchased at registration for $20. The registration fee for participants is $10. Participants should dress in accordance with the prevailing weather conditions.
For questions and updated information, contact our office at: [email protected] or 972.359.0656. Come enjoy the spirit of the season with this annual musical celebration.

Christmas on the PrairieBring your entire family and join the Allen Heritage Guild, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, December 16, at th...
12/05/2018

Christmas on the Prairie
Bring your entire family and join the Allen Heritage Guild, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, December 16, at the Allen Heritage Village, 450 E. St. Mary Drive, for old-fashioned festivities. Step back in time to savor the historic buildings decorated in vintage Christmas accessories.
The Wetsel and Lynge Houses will be decorated like Christmas in 1890 and 1920, respectively. All buildings and the property will be dressed in holiday decorations matching their historic time period. Drop by the Village to see “Jesus as the Good Shepherd” stained glass window.
The Village includes various architectural styles from different eras in Allen’s history. Take a photo of your family adjacent to a period building for your Christmas card! Enjoy gingerbread and cider and create new memories.
Sponsored by the Allen Heritage Guild, this is a free event but donations are welcomed. Call 972.740.8017 for more information.

The NutcrackerTwirling snowflakes. Waltzing flowers. Life sized dolls. These are just a few of the magical scenes from A...
12/02/2018

The Nutcracker
Twirling snowflakes. Waltzing flowers. Life sized dolls. These are just a few of the magical scenes from Allen Civic Ballet’s production of the world’s most popular ballet, The Nutcracker, being presented on Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Allen High School, 300 Rivercrest Drive.
The Allen Civic Ballet has been making holiday magic for local families for two decades, and they have pulled out all the stops for their 20th Anniversary production—new costumes, new scenery and new choreography. And once again the Allen Philharmonic will provide live musical accompaniment.
Megan Hustel and Paul Tillman appear, courtesy of Ballet Arkansas, as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The recently engaged couple is excited about bringing their pas de deux to the Allen stage for the first time.
Special guest artist, Stephanie Rae Williams, from Dance Theatre of Harlem, will dance the role of the Arabian Queen. Ms. Williams, a graduate of Allen High School, will also be teaching a master class in contemporary ballet to the dancers of the Allen Civic Ballet.
Tickets are available online at AllenCivicBallet.org at a cost of $15-$30. You can also follow the ballet on Facebook.com/AllenCivicBallet for more information about this production.

Christmas in the Square in FriscoChristmas in the Square presents an enchanted Christmas Tree Maze.  Visitors take their...
12/01/2018

Christmas in the Square in Frisco
Christmas in the Square presents an enchanted Christmas Tree Maze. Visitors take their turns trying to navigate the maze. This activity is great for the ho-hum days of winter when families are looking for things to do in the great outdoors. A Christmas tree maze is not only cool, but it’s also a great way to occupy some time for visiting family, friends or kids that just need some running-around time. The maze will be under a large tent and filled with over 250 real flocked trees. Between each tree will be some simple signage and lighting to increase the difficulty of the maze a bit. The maze will be open daily, 5-10 pm, now through December 31, at Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034.

14th Annual Creekwood UMC Live NativityCreekwood United Methodist Church will once again be hosting a live nativity Dece...
11/29/2018

14th Annual Creekwood UMC Live Nativity
Creekwood United Methodist Church will once again be hosting a live nativity December 5 and 6 featuring live animals with a 15-minute storytelling featuring actors portraying Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the three wise men as it was on that cold night in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago. Shows will be held 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. The free shows will be first come first served.
At this event, families across DFW will have the chance to experience the first Christmas in a setting reminiscent of the original event, The Fourteenth Annual Live Nativity has become a tradition for so many families in our community. The two night live event will again be held in the red barn at Creekwood UMC. After enjoying carolers, children’s crafts activities and complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, and other refreshments guest then will be ushered back in time, and towards the North Star, to the night Jesus was born.

A Soulful ChristmasThe Allen Philharmonic is delighted to present a special holiday concert performance featuring the co...
11/29/2018

A Soulful Christmas
The Allen Philharmonic is delighted to present a special holiday concert performance featuring the combined voices of the Allen Symphony Chorus and the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Choir, lead by the ASC Director Rusty King. A Soulful Christmas will be performed on Friday, December 7, at First United Methodist Church of Allen, 601 S. Greenville Avenue at 7 p.m.
The concert’s featured work, Gospel Mass by Robert Ray, sets the words from the Catholic Mass to the rhythm and harmony of African-American music. Victor Johnson, Director of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Choir will conduct.
Additional programming includes the Whitney Houston version of Joy to the World, Now, Behold the Lamb, Worship the One, Mary Did You Know and the ever-popular Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Two original compositions by Victor Johnson—Christ Came to Bethlehem and Run to the Manger—will be featured, and the Hallelujah Chorus by Handel will be sung in its traditional form as well as the version from Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.allenphilharmonic.org or by calling our office at 972.359.0656. We invite our guests to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Collin County’s Toys for Tots program to help those in need during this holiday season.

All-Star Jazzy Christmas Join us on Friday, December 7, at 8 p.m., in the Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKin...
11/29/2018

All-Star Jazzy Christmas
Join us on Friday, December 7, at 8 p.m., in the Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, for a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert. Like no other Christmas shows, this is a true collaboration of DFW’s most talented musicians—maestro Jason Lim and the Odysseus Chamber Orchestra. Joining the Odysseus Chamber Orchestra are Jason Davis, saxophone; Candace Mahogany Miller, vocals; Robin Hackett, vocals; Keyreel Raskolenko, violin; Ben Katzen, cello; and The William Foley Trio.
The orchestra will also feature special guest stars Maylee Thomas, Mayor George Fuller, Andy Timmons and the Maylee Thomas Band.
Come hear original arrangements of the Christmas songs you know and love performed by the award winning Odysseus Chamber Orchestra and a cast of all star jazz performers from around the world.
Tickets are available at tickets.mckinneyperformingarts.org for reserved seating, $22 for adults; $17 for seniors 65 & over; and children/students ages 6-22.

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