Plano Star-courier > Plano Insider
What’s happening around town?
March 7-13
Sunday, March 7
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will continue the Family Symphony Sundays Series with Gone with the Winds at 2 p.m. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 can get hands-on education with the instrument petting zoo. For tickets, call 972-473-7262.
The Courtyard Theatre, 1501 Avenue H
Divine Consign Children's and Maternity Consignment Sale will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m, March 7 to 9. It a twice yearly sales event showcasing high quality gently worn children's and maternity clothes, toys, books, games, DVDs, baby equipment and children's furniture. Admission is $2 per person (including children) for the first two hours. For information contact Tina Teutsch at 214-513-2838 or visit www.divineconsign.net.
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Monday March 8
The bi-monthly city council meeting will be from 7 p.m. To 9:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Municipal Center's Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible via the elevator to the lower level. Requests for sign interpreters or other special services must be received 48 hours prior to the meeting date by calling the city secretary at 972-941-7120.
Plano Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1520 K Avenue
The Advanced Student Art Show will feature a variety of media from Collin College students through March 27. A reception for the exhibition is set for 4-7 p.m. March 10. The exhibition is free and open to the public. THE ARTS gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information visit www.collin.edu/THEARTSgallery or call 972-881-5873.
THE ARTS Gallery, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
On March 8 at 7 p.m., PFamily Arts artistic director William Park has arranged a special evening with the Broadway touring cast of “The Phantom of the Opera” in concert performing some of their favorite songs and dance numbers from Broadway shows. The audience is invited to come early for the silent auction to bid on selected memorabilia from the show. Proceeds to benefit Pfamily Arts Academy and the Steve Damm family. For reservations call 972-378-1234 or email info@pfamilyarts.org.
Pfmaily Arts Theatre, Lakeside Shopping Center
Tuesday March 9
The transition from high school to a college or university is not easy. Collin College’s Destination College wants to help ease that transition during a workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. The workshop is free and open to students and parents. It does not matter where the student plans to attend. Visit www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/explore/destinationcollege/ for a complete schedule. For information call 972-377-1772.
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
The Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano will meet from 9:30 a.m.-noon. This month's speaker will be image consultant Elaine Stoltz. For information visit www.newcomerfriends.org
SMU-in-Plano, 5228 Tennyson Pkwy.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church's Free Public Lecture Series will kick off with “Life on Life’s Terms” by speaker Patti Hall, MA, CLC, Manager, Wellness and Related Services. Hazelden will explore how short term stress can be observed and embraced to give us healthy information about ourselves and facilitate positive action toward peacefulness. The lecture will be from 7-8:30 p.m.
Festival Hall, St. Andrew campus, 5801 Plano Pkwy.
The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter will host “The Latest in Dementia Research from 6-7:30 p.m. Speaker Barb Davis is a counselor and research coordinator. For information call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alzdallas.org.
Arden Courts of Richarson, 410 Buckingham Rd.
Wednesday March 10
The Collin College Theatre will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 10-13 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 7 and 13-14 at 2:15 p.m. For tickets and other information call the Collin Theatre Hotline at 972-881-5100 or visit www.collintheatrecenter.com.
Collin Theatre Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Faith Lutheran Church Plano will continue Holy Week and Easter services with Lent III Midweek with Vespers: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread, And Forgive Us Our Tresspasses at 7 p.m. For information call 972-423-7447 or visit www.faithplano.org
Faith Lutheran Church, 1701 E. Park Blvd.
Wylie Preparatory Academy will have informational meetings for all interested families: 9:30 a.m. March 10 and 7 p.m. April 5. For information call 972-442-1388 or visit wylieprep.com.
4131 Skyview Court, Wylie
Thursday March 11
Rover Dramawerks present the regional premiere of “A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage.” Performances will be continue through March 20, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and an additional matinee performance on March 13 at 2 p.m. For tickets or information visit www.roverdramawerks.com or call 972-849-0358.
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano
Rover Dramawerks present the regional premiere of “A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage.” Performances will be continue through March 20, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and an additional matinee performance on March 13 at 2 p.m. For tickets or information visit www.roverdramawerks.com or call 972-849-0358.
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano
Rainwater Harvesting: Every Drop Counts is a Learn Green to Live Green Series presentation at 7 p.m. Learn how to capture some of that rainy day water for use when the sun shines and even for weeks at a time. Learn how to start your rainwater harvesting system. Discover where to find the materials you'll need. For information visit www.livegreeninplano.com.
Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.
Friday March 12
Books to Movies is presented by the Plano Public Library System. They will be showing "Matilda" at 2 p.m. Watch the movie and then read the book, or read the book and then watch the movie. This event is free. For information call the Haggard Library at 972-769-4250 or visit www.planolibrary.org.
Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.
Saturday March 13
Beginning at 11:00 a.m., The Shops at Willow Bend will celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny with its second annual Butterfly Egg-stravaganza. The morning is packed full of activities, all held in the Grand Court near Neiman Marcus. Guests can enjoy a Butterfly Fashion Show, a butterfly release and education session and time with the Easter Bunny.
The Shops at Willow Bend
The Easter Bunny has hit the bunny trail and beginning March 13, everyone’s favorite springtime rabbit will be at Collin Creek Mall, ready and waiting to visit with little ones and pose for photos. Visitors will find him in a delightful springtime garden near the Children’s Play area. The Easter Bunny will be at the shopping center through 9 p.m. April 3. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m.
Collin Creek Mall
The 31st Dallas Woods and Waters Club Banquet and Fundraiser will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is a benefit dinner and auction. The event will also feature high-end shotguns and rifles, a live auction (hunts, safaris, fresh and salt water fishing trips and art) and a silent auction (fishing gear, trips, dinners and gift certificates). Admission is $80 prior to event and $85 at the door (includes dinner and two drink tickets). For information visit www.dwwcc.org or call 214-570-8700.
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
Sunday, March 7
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will continue the Family Symphony Sundays Series with Gone with the Winds at 2 p.m. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 can get hands-on education with the instrument petting zoo. For tickets, call 972-473-7262.
The Courtyard Theatre, 1501 Avenue H
Divine Consign Children's and Maternity Consignment Sale will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m, March 7 to 9. It a twice yearly sales event showcasing high quality gently worn children's and maternity clothes, toys, books, games, DVDs, baby equipment and children's furniture. Admission is $2 per person (including children) for the first two hours. For information contact Tina Teutsch at 214-513-2838 or visit www.divineconsign.net.
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Monday March 8
The bi-monthly city council meeting will be from 7 p.m. To 9:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Municipal Center's Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible via the elevator to the lower level. Requests for sign interpreters or other special services must be received 48 hours prior to the meeting date by calling the city secretary at 972-941-7120.
Plano Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1520 K Avenue
The Advanced Student Art Show will feature a variety of media from Collin College students through March 27. A reception for the exhibition is set for 4-7 p.m. March 10. The exhibition is free and open to the public. THE ARTS gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information visit www.collin.edu/THEARTSgallery or call 972-881-5873.
THE ARTS Gallery, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
On March 8 at 7 p.m., PFamily Arts artistic director William Park has arranged a special evening with the Broadway touring cast of “The Phantom of the Opera” in concert performing some of their favorite songs and dance numbers from Broadway shows. The audience is invited to come early for the silent auction to bid on selected memorabilia from the show. Proceeds to benefit Pfamily Arts Academy and the Steve Damm family. For reservations call 972-378-1234 or email info@pfamilyarts.org.
Pfmaily Arts Theatre, Lakeside Shopping Center
Tuesday March 9
The transition from high school to a college or university is not easy. Collin College’s Destination College wants to help ease that transition during a workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. The workshop is free and open to students and parents. It does not matter where the student plans to attend. Visit www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/explore/destinationcollege/ for a complete schedule. For information call 972-377-1772.
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
The Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano will meet from 9:30 a.m.-noon. This month's speaker will be image consultant Elaine Stoltz. For information visit www.newcomerfriends.org
SMU-in-Plano, 5228 Tennyson Pkwy.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church's Free Public Lecture Series will kick off with “Life on Life’s Terms” by speaker Patti Hall, MA, CLC, Manager, Wellness and Related Services. Hazelden will explore how short term stress can be observed and embraced to give us healthy information about ourselves and facilitate positive action toward peacefulness. The lecture will be from 7-8:30 p.m.
Festival Hall, St. Andrew campus, 5801 Plano Pkwy.
The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter will host “The Latest in Dementia Research from 6-7:30 p.m. Speaker Barb Davis is a counselor and research coordinator. For information call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alzdallas.org.
Arden Courts of Richarson, 410 Buckingham Rd.
Wednesday March 10
The Collin College Theatre will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 10-13 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 7 and 13-14 at 2:15 p.m. For tickets and other information call the Collin Theatre Hotline at 972-881-5100 or visit www.collintheatrecenter.com.
Collin Theatre Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Faith Lutheran Church Plano will continue Holy Week and Easter services with Lent III Midweek with Vespers: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread, And Forgive Us Our Tresspasses at 7 p.m. For information call 972-423-7447 or visit www.faithplano.org
Faith Lutheran Church, 1701 E. Park Blvd.
Wylie Preparatory Academy will have informational meetings for all interested families: 9:30 a.m. March 10 and 7 p.m. April 5. For information call 972-442-1388 or visit wylieprep.com.
4131 Skyview Court, Wylie
Thursday March 11
Rover Dramawerks present the regional premiere of “A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage.” Performances will be continue through March 20, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and an additional matinee performance on March 13 at 2 p.m. For tickets or information visit www.roverdramawerks.com or call 972-849-0358.
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano
Rover Dramawerks present the regional premiere of “A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage.” Performances will be continue through March 20, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and an additional matinee performance on March 13 at 2 p.m. For tickets or information visit www.roverdramawerks.com or call 972-849-0358.
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano
Rainwater Harvesting: Every Drop Counts is a Learn Green to Live Green Series presentation at 7 p.m. Learn how to capture some of that rainy day water for use when the sun shines and even for weeks at a time. Learn how to start your rainwater harvesting system. Discover where to find the materials you'll need. For information visit www.livegreeninplano.com.
Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.
Friday March 12
Books to Movies is presented by the Plano Public Library System. They will be showing "Matilda" at 2 p.m. Watch the movie and then read the book, or read the book and then watch the movie. This event is free. For information call the Haggard Library at 972-769-4250 or visit www.planolibrary.org.
Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.
Saturday March 13
Beginning at 11:00 a.m., The Shops at Willow Bend will celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny with its second annual Butterfly Egg-stravaganza. The morning is packed full of activities, all held in the Grand Court near Neiman Marcus. Guests can enjoy a Butterfly Fashion Show, a butterfly release and education session and time with the Easter Bunny.
The Shops at Willow Bend
The Easter Bunny has hit the bunny trail and beginning March 13, everyone’s favorite springtime rabbit will be at Collin Creek Mall, ready and waiting to visit with little ones and pose for photos. Visitors will find him in a delightful springtime garden near the Children’s Play area. The Easter Bunny will be at the shopping center through 9 p.m. April 3. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m.
Collin Creek Mall
The 31st Dallas Woods and Waters Club Banquet and Fundraiser will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is a benefit dinner and auction. The event will also feature high-end shotguns and rifles, a live auction (hunts, safaris, fresh and salt water fishing trips and art) and a silent auction (fishing gear, trips, dinners and gift certificates). Admission is $80 prior to event and $85 at the door (includes dinner and two drink tickets). For information visit www.dwwcc.org or call 214-570-8700.
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
Copyright © 2013 - Star Local News