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McKinney Trade Days this weekend - 1/18/08 through 1/20/08

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:17:00 GMT

HOURS: 8AM to 5PM

ADMISSION: FREE

PARKING: $3

Third Monday Trade Days in McKinney, Texas is the oldest and largest monthly trade days/flea market in North Texas. Located in a historic area of Collin County amid trees and a creek, TMTD is less than an hour’s drive from Dallas and Fort Worth.

Over 400 vendors offer almost anything you can imagine—unique gifts, delightful home décor, trendy clothing and accessories, sporting goods, antiques and collectibles, landscaping materials, tools, and small animals along with many specialty “state fair” type food concessions.

Shoppers will find plenty of all-weather parking, clean restrooms, two ATMs, an air conditioned and heated Mall building, mobility cart rental, wagon and stroller rental, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Third Monday is open year-round from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before the third Monday of each month. Admission is free and parking is only $3.00.

Recording Artist Jennifer Grassman Tours Historic Texas to Promote New Christmas Album

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:16:31 GMT

The album, entitled Keep Silent, is a collection of traditional Christmas carols dating back to the 5th century, and arranged in Grassman’s gothic/classical style. To promote her upcoming release, Grassman will be touring many historic Churches and buildings in cities across the state of Texas.

“I wanted to perform at venues that would create a powerful atmosphere in which to showcase these ancient carols,” said Grassman. “The Churches became a dream come true. Not only are they architecturally, acoustically and historically impressive, but the congregations are so very excited to host my performances. I didn’t want these concerts to be the sort that parent’s felt like they needed to hire a babysitter in order to attend, or where people on fixed incomes would have to save up forty dollars to get a ticket. These concerts will be all inclusive and free of charge. This is going to be a Christmas tour in every sense of the phrase.”

Familiar tracks on the Keep Silent album include Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Carol of the Bells, Greensleeves, and O Holy Night. The total track count lists fourteen songs, including two of Grassman’s original composition, Can This Be So and John’s Song. The oldest of the songs was originally translated from Latin, and is part of The Liturgy of St. James. Keep Silent was recorded at Sugarhill Recording Studios in Houston, Texas and is produced by Dan Workman on TLM Productions independent record label.

Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. – Dallas

Landon Winery

101 N. Kentucky Street, McKinney, TX 75069

Additional dates and locations will be listed on www.JenniferGrassman.com and www.MySpace.com/JenniferGrassman as they are scheduled.

Drive Through Nativity in McKinney-

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:25:30 GMT

The Christmas Journey is a "drive-through Nativity" that depicts the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Visitors drive through the church parking lots where 15 scenes are acted out by about 400 cast members.

Click Here to see pictures from past Christmas Journey's

TIMES AND LOCATION:

FBC McKinney

1615 W. Louisiana St.

972.542.0041

Wednesday, December 5th - 6pm-9pm
Thursday, December 6th - 6pm-9pm
Friday, December 7th - 6pm-10pm
Saturday, December 8th - 6pm-10pm

If Driving - Please enter through Rockhill Road entrance by Children's Building. Line starts on Wilson Creek near McKinney High School

If Taking Hayride - Enter and park behind Family Sports Center. Enter off Graves St.

Like John Denver? Catch the tribute concert this weekend in McKinney!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:13:02 GMT

McKinney Performing Arts Center is hosting a John Denver tribute this Saturday (July 28th, 2007).

Rocky Mountain High
A Musical Tribute to John Denver
Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 8:00 PM
McKinney Performing Arts Center
at the Historic Collin County Courthouse
111 N. Tennessee
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: (214) 544-4630
Website: www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
E-Mail: info@mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
Map & Directions

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Holy Moses: Kids Summer Praise musical - First Baptist McKinney

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:39:34 GMT

Join the cast of "Trading Places" at a Hebrew home and an Egyptian palace where Page Turner, Hildi Vine, Frank Incense and Ty Kwando assist kids in discovering the story of Moses.

But there's no redesigning history in this musical as kids learn about the plagues, the Passover, the Exodus and the Ten Commandments through clever lyrics and memorable music.

As in his own life, the emphasis of this musical is not on Moses, but the God of Moses -- the Great I AM!

Summary

Organization:	First Baptist Church-McKinney TX
Event:	Kids Summer Praise
Location:	FBC McKinney
Date:	From Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27, 2007

Contact Information

Contact:	Amy Samuel
Email:	amy.samuel@fbcmckinney.com
Phone:	469-424-1624

Pricing Levels

Scholarship Desired	$0.00	From Thursday, March 1 to Monday, July 9, 2007
3rd child in family	$20.00	From Thursday, March 1 to Monday, July 9, 2007
2nd child in family	$30.00	From Thursday, March 1 to Monday, July 9, 2007
1st child in family	$40.00	From Thursday, March 1 to Monday, July 9, 2007

McKinney 2007 Community Activities Guide

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:44:38 GMT

Check out the 2007 Community Activities Guide. In it you will find information regarding, among other things:

Aquatic Activities
Summer Camps
Golf & Tennis
Arts & Crafts
Disc Golf
Health and Fitness
Youth and Adult Athletics
Senior Activities

Click here to view the 2007 Summer Activity Guide.

Summer Events in McKinney,Tx - First Baptist McKinney

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:07:53 GMT

The summer event line-up from FBC McKinney .

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Summer Film Series at Myers Park

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:57:36 GMT

Humphrey Bogart, Superman, Ferris Bueller, zombies and Oompa Loompas will be featured in the summer film series each Friday beginning tomorrow through Aug. 24 at Myers Park and Event Center, formerly called the Collin County Youth Park.

The park will be open at 6 p.m. every Friday for the entire family. The cost to see the movies is $10 per vehicle, no matter how many people are in the car. The movies will be shown at dusk and cartoon short films will be shown prior to the movie. An open play area will be available for children. Concessions will offer a variety of items, including popcorn, hot dogs and other items, and coolers will not be allowed into the park.

Scheduled Movies:

“Grease” 06/08/07
“Night of the Living Dead” 06/15/07
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 06/22/07
“Superman” 07/13/07
“Viva Las Vegas” 07/20/07
“The Karate Kid” 07/27/07
“The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” 08/03/07
“Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” 08/24/07
“Casablanca” 08/17/07
“Back to the Future” 08/24/07