ECHO ART EXHIBIT Laura Moore Fine Art Studios

Monday, September 6th, 2010 Begin Date: 9/6/2010 Start Time: 1:00 PM End Date: 9/8/2010 End Time: 5:00 PM Location: Gallery

Laura Moore Fine Art Studios presents Echo, a juried group art exhibit featuring the work of over 45 local and regional artists. ECHO ART EXHIBIT Laura Moore Fine Art Studios Opening Night Sat, Aug 14 from 7-10pm Exhibit Open Aug 14 - Sept 8 Mon-Sat 1-5pm www.lauramooreart.com

PIPEDREAMS FOR KIDS North Texas Chapter of the Amercian Theatre Organ Society

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Location: Courtroom Theater

The North Texas Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society and American Public Media's Pipedreams present a fun filled, old-fashioned Saturday afternoon matinee at the neighborhood theater. There will be movies, audience participation and music. Tickets: FREE! www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

TICKET 2 RIDE Beatles Tribute

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Start Time: 8:00 PM End Time: 10:00 PM Location: Courtroom Theater

Ticket to Ride invites you "across the universe" on a "magical mystery tour" exploring the Beatle's "revolution" in popular music and culture. Employing authentic "Beatle" instruments, amplifiers, and costumes, coupled with faithful renditions of your favorite Beatle classics "Ticket" recreates the spirit of the "Fab Four" in ways that have audiences raving about them"eight days a week." Tickets: $11 www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

Don Russell Chinese Photo Exhibit

Monday, September 13th, 2010 Begin Date: 9/13/2010 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 9/18/2010 End Time: 6:00 PM Location: Gallery

Don Russell, a noted local photographer, is hosting a one person showing of his Chinese Portfolios at the McKinney Performing Arts Center Gallery. Three Chinese Portfolios of Mr. Russell's 2009 work will be on exhibit, The Chinese at Work and Leisure, China Bold Color, and The Mountains and Rivers Without End. The exhibit occurs in conjunction with the publication of the first portfolio in the international photographic art magazine Black and White. www.donrussellphoto.com Free & Open to the Public

LOW DOWN ON HIGHBROW N Tx Chapter American Theatre Organ Society & McKinney Community Band

Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Start Time: 7:30 PM End Time: 9:30 PM Location: Courtroom Theater

The "Low Down on Highbrow" takes a look at Classical music and how it is incorporated into themes we know in today's world. Broadway Musicals, Movies and TV shows all use some form of Classical Music. Do you know which shows they are? Join us for an evening of entertaining and musical trivia fun! You won't be disappointed! Tickets: $13 in advance, $16 at the door www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

Don Russell Chinese Photo Exhibit

Monday, September 20th, 2010 Begin Date: 9/20/2010 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 9/25/2010 End Time: 6:00 PM Location: Gallery

Don Russell, a noted local photographer, is hosting a one person showing of his Chinese Portfolios at the McKinney Performing Arts Center Gallery. Three Chinese Portfolios of Mr. Russell's 2009 work will be on exhibit, The Chinese at Work and Leisure, China Bold Color, and The Mountains and Rivers Without End. The exhibit occurs in conjunction with the publication of the first portfolio in the international photographic art magazine Black and White. www.donrussellphoto.com Free & Open to the Public

Don Russell Chinese Photo Exhibit

Monday, September 27th, 2010 Begin Date: 9/27/2010 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 10/1/2010 End Time: 6:00 PM Location: Gallery

Don Russell, a noted local photographer, is hosting a one person showing of his Chinese Portfolios at the McKinney Performing Arts Center Gallery. Three Chinese Portfolios of Mr. Russell's 2009 work will be on exhibit, The Chinese at Work and Leisure, China Bold Color, and The Mountains and Rivers Without End. The exhibit occurs in conjunction with the publication of the first portfolio in the international photographic art magazine Black and White. www.donrussellphoto.com Free & Open to the Public

THE SUNSHINE BOYS

Friday, October 1st, 2010 Begin Date: 10/1/2010 Start Time: 8:00 PM End Date: 10/2/2010 End Time: 10:00 PM Location: Courtroom Theater

One of Neil Simon's funniest. Al and Willie as "Lewis and Clark" were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren't even speaking. When CBS requests them for a "History of Comedy" retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Tickets: $16 adults; $13 seniors & students www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

Don Russell Chinese Photo Exhibit

Monday, October 4th, 2010 Begin Date: 10/4/2010 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 10/9/2010 End Time: 6:00 PM Location: Gallery

Don Russell, a noted local photographer, is hosting a one person showing of his Chinese Portfolios at the McKinney Performing Arts Center Gallery. Three Chinese Portfolios of Mr. Russell's 2009 work will be on exhibit, The Chinese at Work and Leisure, China Bold Color, and The Mountains and Rivers Without End. The exhibit occurs in conjunction with the publication of the first portfolio in the international photographic art magazine Black and White. www.donrussellphoto.com Free & Open to the Public

THE SUNSHINE BOYS

Friday, October 8th, 2010 Begin Date: 10/8/2010 Start Time: 8:00 PM End Date: 10/9/2010 End Time: 10:00 PM Location: Courtroom Theater

One of Neil Simon's funniest. Al and Willie as "Lewis and Clark" were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren't even speaking. When CBS requests them for a "History of Comedy" retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Tickets: $16 adults; $13 seniors & students www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

An Ancient INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO

Saturday, October 9th, 2010 Start Time: 8:00 PM End Time: 9:30 PM Location: Gallery

Join the Kammergild in an exploration of some of the more exotic species of period instruments. Pocket Fiddles, Viola da Spala and Viola d'Amore will all be featured. Tickets: $15 adults; $10 students www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

Don Russell Chinese Photo Exhibit

Monday, October 11th, 2010 Begin Date: 10/11/2010 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 10/13/2010 End Time: 6:00 PM Location: Gallery

Don Russell, a noted local photographer, is hosting a one person showing of his Chinese Portfolios at the McKinney Performing Arts Center Gallery. Three Chinese Portfolios of Mr. Russell's 2009 work will be on exhibit, The Chinese at Work and Leisure, China Bold Color, and The Mountains and Rivers Without End. The exhibit occurs in conjunction with the publication of the first portfolio in the international photographic art magazine Black and White. www.donrussellphoto.com Free & Open to the Public

A*B*C America Before Columbus

Thursday, October 14th, 2010 Begin Date: 10/14/2010 Start Time: 10:00 AM End Date: 10/15/2010 End Time: 11:00 AM Location: Courtroom Theater

Just in time for Columbus Day, Monday, October 11th - A commedia-like troupe humorously and skillfully enacts various scenes in A*B*C* America Before Columbus. The play begins with two children stepping across the frozen Bering Strait 20,000 years ago. We see the first Americans learn to survive, to hunt, to fish, to farm, to continue to progress until that day in 1492 when those strange sails appeared on the horizon. An outline of American pre-history, it is full of humor and action to keep young audiences entertained. Thurs, Oct 14 at 10am; Fri, Oct 15 at 10am & 7:30pm; Sat, Oct 16 at 2:30pm Tickets: Advance $9 adults; $7 seniors & kids 3-12yrs; $6 all weekdays before 6pm; $2 more at the door www.tickets.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org