By Blake Heckel | Contributor The Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus is welcoming any tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, and baritone horn players to join the group for its Merry TubaChristmas Concert. The event is free to attend, and the Allen Philharmonic invites performers of all ages to register to participate. Registration is $10…
By Lindsey Shay | Contributor In Journey to Justice, we’re given a futuristic insight on a post-global-warming world. Following Spider and Ruby through their fast-paced adventures, Haas provides an encapsulating introduction to climate change and environmental justice that is smart, engaging and entertaining for all ages. Review: In his first book-length…
By Family Features | Contributor The holiday season presents opportunities for celebrating with loved ones, and for many families, that includes their dogs and cats. However, holiday foods and decorations can pose health risks for pets and the hustle and bustle may be overwhelming. To help keep your pet safe…
By Lindsey Shay | Contributor The annual Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) “Stuff a Bus” program has returned to help our North Texas residents in need. With the holiday season just around the corner, the Stuff a Bus program will deliver socks and blankets to The Senior Source – as…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor New Friends New Life (NFNL) is a recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. Funds will support the agency’s Legal Advocacy Clinic, providing legal assistance to survivors of sex trafficking. This is the fourth consecutive year the Texas Bar Foundation has funded…
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…
Feeling stressed and anxious seems to be part of the Parenting DNA. Here today to help us consider some ways to rekindle our spark by tapping into our creativity is Deborah Dobbs, Executive Director of The Counseling Place, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable mental health services to victims of crime…