By Blake Heckel | Contributor The Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus is proud to announce its first holiday program of the season, From Darkness to Light. On Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus will perform inside First United Methodist Church of Allen’s sanctuary at 601 S. Greenville…
By Lauren Boynkin | Contributor North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) announces that closing night of this year’s run of its annual Christmas show will mark their 100th performance of Scrooge, the Musical for the theatre troupe and for Plano resident Darrell Rodenbaugh who has played the title role of “Scrooge” since the tradition began in…
Shop local for holiday gifts galore while you enjoy the spirit of the season in the resort style ambiance at Watters Creek Village in Allen. Plus visit Santa, enjoy free valet parking, take in a free concert and celebrate the season’s most delicious eatings at some of the most fun…
ProtectHER Awardees Lynn McBee, Dr. Nissi Hamilton, and Santander Consumer USA Foundation, Inc., shared inspiring insights about the work of the Dallas-based nonprofit, which provides hope and healing to survivors of sex trafficking Award-winning actress Julia Ormond inspired a crowd of nearly 800 attendees at the November 4 New Friends New Life (NFNL) Luncheon…
By Tricia White Holiday-themed performances are a beloved tradition for families in North Texas. DART takes you to these plays and musical performances that celebrate the wonder of the season. The Nutcracker is a much-loved holiday tradition featuring indelible characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King, Texas…
(Standing L-R) Ken Glaser, Monty Moncibais, Ashlee Kleinert, Jay and Fonda Arbetter, Kim Cummings, Spencer Burke, Harbans Lal, Richard Miles, Stephen Mendelsohn(Seated L-R) Nelly Cuenca and son, Bean, Nelda Golden, Rebecca McGarry By Susan Myers, SWJC Executive Director | Contributor On September 22, 2022, the Southwest Jewish Congress (SWJC) celebrated its 13-year anniversary by…
By Blake Heckel | Contributor The Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus is proud to announce its partnership with the Allen ISD STEAM Center at the 2022 STEAM Fall Fest and Market on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2-6 p.m., at 1680 Ridgeview Dr. The Allen Philharmonic is pleased to feature Epoch Performing Arts for Hope —…
New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2022 ProtectHER Award Recipients: Dr. Nissi Hamilton, a survivor, leader and expert in human trafficking; Lynn McBee, a philanthropic and leadership force in Dallas and longtime champion for women and girls; and Santander Consumer USA Foundation, which collaborates with and invests in organizations that provide positive social…
By Lauren Boykin | Contributor North Texas Performing Arts announces its 2022 NTPA Stardust Award recipients for Leadership and Education. The Distinguished Performing Arts Leader award will go to Gregory Arp, Plano ISD Theatre & Speech Coordinator. Mr. Arp has led Plano ISD’s theatre and speech program strategy for the past…