Downtown Plano kicks off World Cup season with ‘Japan Day: Ultras Meets Plano’
byWorld Cup season is nearly upon us, and Downtown Plano is kicking off the first Japan-Netherlands match with a celebration.
Culture
NTPA Collegiate Pursuits launches Prescreen Bootcamp for aspiring students
byThe boot camp is open to grades 10-12 and will take place from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NTPA Plano on Fridays and NTPA Dallas on weekends.
Repertory Company Theatre celebrates 40 years, talks growth
byRepertory Company Theatre co-founder and executive artistic director Debra Carter, with Sharon Lipshie and Kitty Beletic, launched the theatre company, originally focusing on arts education before turning into a full-fledged production company with a repertory model — something Carter found lacking north of Interstate 635.
2026 Plano State of the City recap
byMayor John B. Muns shared his annual address on February 3, aligned with the theme, “Our Next Chapter of Excellence.”
ICYMI: 25 headlines from 2025
byAs we ring in 2026, let’s look back at the moments that shaped the past year in Plano. From crime to development to philanthropy, here’s 25 moments from 2025.
Tema Sall heads to Mic Drop Comedy Plano this weekend
byTema Sall – known for her ukulele comedy special, social media presence and work on Abbott Elementary – will be on the Mic Drop Plano stage this weekend.
80-year-old Vietnam veteran has diverse exhibition at MOCVA
byPlanoite Glen Ayers’ work is the subject of a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Visual Art in Downtown Plano.
North Texas Pride to return to ArtCentre of Plano in October
byTickets will be $10 for those aged 13 and up and free for those 12 and under. VIP tickets are available for a $25 donation.
Cindi Lawrence Hanson created Plano’s first professional dance company
byPlano Metropolitan Ballet’s director Cindi Lawrence Hanson created the National Ballet of Texas, Collin County’s first professional ballet company. Their inaugural performance was held in early August.
Where to eat on the 4th in DFW
byWhether you’re starting early on the third or easing into the holiday with a…