Public libraries offer regular literary events , such as book discussion groups, children's storytime and summer arts activities. Contact your local library for more information.

Frisco Community Theatre
1984: Regional premiere of the adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel
Date: February 14-16, 21- 23 at 8 pm; February 17 & 23 at 2 pm
Location: Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue, Plano
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TheArts Gallery at Collin College
30 Years! – A retrospective of the work of Professor Lee Akins
Dates: February 14 – March 8, 2008
Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-8 pm, Friday 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Location: Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
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The Classics
Madeline and the Bad Hat
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre
Date: February 24, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Location: Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
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Frisco Independent School District
Youth Art Month FISD Art Show
Liberty and Centennial High and all feeder schools
Dates: February 26, 2008, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Liberty High School, 15250 Rolater Road, Frisco
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Frisco Independent School District
Youth Art Month FISD Art Show
Frisco and Wakeland High and all feeder schools
Dates: February 28, 2008, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Liberty High School, 15250 Rolater Road, Frisco
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Plano Symphony Orchestra
Multi-Media World Salute to Young Artists
Holst: The Planets
Date: March 15, 2008
Location: Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, Hill Hall, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Flower Power Spring Family Festival
International Collage of Flower Images: City Hall; Art Walk, Fashion Show, Food Tasting, Umbrellas for Peace Parade: Frisco Square. Prizes for best flower hat, stroller and best-dressed pet.
Date: March 15, 2008, 10 am - 4 pm
Location: 8843 Coleman Blvd, Frisco
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TheArts Gallery at Collin College
Watermarks II Invitational: Creative approaches involving water media
Dates: March 20 – April 12, 2008
Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-8 pm, Friday 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Location: Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Lecture: Pricing & Marketing
Date: April 1, 2008
Location: 6827 Main Street, Frisco
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Plano Symphony Orchestra
A Fantastic Finale!
Gershwin / Bernstein / Berlioz
Date: April 5, 2008
Location: St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 5801 West Plano Parkway, Plano
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Collin County Ballet Theatre
Unmask the Night Gala
Date: April 5, 2008, 6:30 pm
Location: Westin Stonebriar Resort, 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco
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Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra
A Spring Recital Concert!
Featuring the Live Oak and Cypress Orchestras
Date: April 13, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Frisco City Hall Council Chambers (GAP Municipal Center), 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, Frisco
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TheArts Gallery at Collin College
Viewpoints 2008: Statewide community college juried exhibition
Dates: April 17 – May 10, 2008
Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-8 pm, Friday 9 am-5 pm, and Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Location: Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Anabelle Acevedo, Solo Show Reception
Date: April 18, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Location: 6827 Main Street, Frisco
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The Classics
Beauty and the Beast
Date: April 20, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Location: Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
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The First Annual INTEGRATION CELEBRATION
Premiering The Tree for Youth Orchestras and professional artists
Featuring the Thrascher Saxophone Quartet, Eddie Coker, Adonis Rose, and the CTYO Orchestras

Date: April 27, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, Hill Hall, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
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American Cancer Society
2008 Silver Dollar Ball
with Honorary Chair Randy White, and country singer Tracy Lawrence
Date: May 3, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Location: XO Ranch, 7567 McNatt Road, Aubrey
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Student Scholarship Awards
Date: May 6, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Location: 8843 Coleman Blvd., Frisco
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McKinney Kammergild
Blacksmiths & Hoboes: G.F. Handel
Date: Saturday May 10, 2008 - 8 pm
Location: MPAC, 111 N. Tennessee, McKinney, TX 75069
Contact: Bill Bauer
Info: Join McKinney Kammergild as we take a look at the complicated man who brought you "The Messiah". Period instrument performers include Bill Bauer, violin Joyce Alper, baroque oboes Gyonge Erodyi, viola da gamba and Elliot Figg, harpsichord.
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Fran Reisner: Solo Show Reception
Date: May 16, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Location: 6827 Main Street, Frisco
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Third Annual Photography Show
Date: May 30, 2008
Location: City Hall, 8843 Coleman Blvd., Frisco
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American Bank of Texas
American Bank of Texas Frisco Grooves
Date: June 6- 27, 2008, 7:30 pm
Location: Warren Sports Complex
Contact: 972-335-1900
Website: www.friscogrooves.org
Info: AMERICAN BANK OF TEXAS FRISCO GROOVES RETURNS WITH FREE LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY IN JUNE

Bare feet, dancing as well as kids rolling around in the grass are encouraged…FRISCO GROOVES produced by American Bank of Texas brings top Texas talent to North Texas

In the same spirit as the independent, Texas-owned bank, The American Bank of Texas, has taken the lead to bring authentic, family entertainment to Frisco through the 3nd Annual AMERICAN BANK OF TEXAS FRISCO GROOVES concert series. Each Friday night in June at 7:30 p.m., a leading Texas artist will provide a live concert.  Each concert takes place at Warren Sports Complex on Eldorado between Preston and Dallas North Tollay in Frisco.  Open to the public.  Wagons and picnics welcome. Bare feet, dancing as well as kids rolling around in the grass are encouraged. Concessions and CD sales will be available on site.  Parking is available throughout the park and overflow parking is across the street at St. Francis Catholic Church.  For more information, please visit www.friscogrooves.org and www.ABTexas.com or call 972-335-1900.  Inclement weather questions 972-377-1752.
Shedules:
Friday, June 6, 2008 Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines and friends - www.terrihendrix.com
Friday, June 13, 2008  South Austin Jug Band - www.southaustinjugband.com
Friday, June 20, 2008  Sisters Morales - www.sistersmorales.com
Friday, June 27, 2008  Derailers - www.derailers.com

Background: American Bank of Texas is a Texas-owned, fiercely independent financial institution with deep roots in the area and is proud to call North Texas home. Frisco Grooves serves as an example of the independent spirit of American Bank of Texas by bringing independent Texas musicians to the community FREE for everyone to enjoy. Lacy and Dorothy Harber, owners of American Bank of Texas, embody the spirit that exists throughout all the bank branches; real people providing unmatched service.  Currently there are 16 branches throughout Cooke, Collin, Fannin and Grayson counties, with assets over $1 billion.  Community involvement, service and philanthropy is a tradition at American Bank of Texas.  The branch managers, staff and owners are actively involved in each branch community.  For more information on American Bank of Texas, an equal housing lender and member of the FDIC, visit, www.ABTexas.com.

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Lecture: Examination of Portraiture
Date: July 1, 2008, 6:00 pm
Location: Frisco Arts Center, 6827 Main Street, Frisco
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Neil Scanlan, Solo Show
Date: July 25, 2008, 6:00 pm
Location: Frisco Arts Center, 6827 Main Street, Frisco
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Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Misty Foster, Solo Show & Reception
Date: August 15, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Location: Frisco Arts Center, 6827 Main Street, Frisco
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