Cindi Lawrence Hanson announces creation of professional ballet company
byNational Ballet of Texas, a nonprofit ballet company based in Plano, will kick off its inaugural season in August at the Courtyard Theatre.
Arts & Culture
Plano West named in top jazz bands in the nation
byThe Essentially Ellington competition is back and bigger than ever and Plano West Senior High’s jazz band is set for a seventh performance.
Chef Kenny Bowers to host art show benefiting St. Jude
by100% of art sales from the 50+ pieces displayed at the show will go toward St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Moms, grandmas, in-laws and aunts: Check out Comedy Moms’ Thanksgiving Eve show
byMic Drop Comedy Plano is offering $5 off using promo code MOM5 at checkout for the upcoming Thanksgiving Eve show.
Collin College to host free November music series
byFrom a Capella to classical piano music, this free, public music series features music and musicians of all kinds.
Making a museum: Turning Plano’s Downtown into a true arts destination
byStill in its infancy, The Plano Museum of Contemporary Visual Art is located downtown in the Chaddick Center.
Musicians Benn Autrey and Andrew Honescko keep family first
byThe band consists of 1418 Coffeehouse employees: Bennet Autrey, guitarist Andrew Honescko, drummer Matthew Lang & bassist Jonathan Collins.
The Plano Comedy Festival returns next week with an expansive lineup
byHeadliners include Kelanna Spiller, Linda Stogner, Mike Vecchione, Don McMillan, Learnmore Jonasi, Cipha Sounds, Sarah Colonna and more.
Plano African American Museum to host 2nd annual food fundraiser
byThe fundraiser will include a catered meal, door prizes, live music and a gumbo cook-off with People’s Choice awards.
Free, family-friendly festival North Texas Carnival of the Arts takes place this weekend
byCollaborative Arts of Plano’s festival will include a flash mob from Garage Arts Project (pictured) and 35 other groups’ events/booths.