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We are now accepting artist applications to the Allen Arts Festival, May 8-10, 2015!!
Please note the change in the application deadline: December 5th, 2014.
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Click here to apply (Zapp)!
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"Artropolis" is coming!
The 3rd annual AISD elementary art show opening gala is Nov 20, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Visit "Artropolis" at the Allen Arts Alliance's pop-up gallery at 934 Market Street (across from DSW) in Watters Creek and view artwork from children from all of Allen's elementary schools.
There will be live music and interactive art activities for the whole family.
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Because of the Brave
This special programming event on Nov. 11 honors Veteran's Day 2014 as we recognize the 100th anniversary of World War I and the 75th Anniversary of World War II.
The concert is dedicated to the men and women who served in those wars as well as every Veteran who has served or serves our country in all conflicts.
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Do you love to sing?
It is never to late to join the Allen Symphony Chorus! All you have to do is contact Rusty King at 972-672-8140 to schedule your audition.
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The ballet is busy preparing for the Tea With the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Performances in December. Tickets are available now!
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The theatre is busy preparing for the Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a hilarious Christmas classic with a twist. It is in December, but tickets are available now!
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The chorus is busy preparing their family friendly Christmas event "Cocoa Cookies & Carols". This is a musical variety show featuring local performers, Jeannie Clark Fisher (singer/songwriter) and Fine Spirits (a men's doo wop/barbershop quartet).
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Allen Book Festival 2014
The first Allen Book Festival is Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Allen Public Library. Authors will be on the auditorium stage to discuss their books and answer questions.
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Harold Lloyd Film Festival
This is a rare opportunity to experience the grandeur of the silent film era. The free Harold Lloyd Silent Film Festival will be hosted 7 p.m. every Tuesday night in November. This unique event features a live theatrical organ accompaniment, once considered an integral part of the cinematic experience.
Feature times for the Harold Lloyd Film Festival are:
November 4 - The Freshman (1925)
November 11 - Safety Last (1923)
November 18 - The Kid Brother (1927)
November 25 - Speedy (1928)
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Honor Our Veterans
The program begins with a short documentary "Honor Flight," followed by a delightful medley of patriotic tunes performed by the Allen Community Band.
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Ebola Information
Dr. Peggy Redshaw will provide information about the current outbreak and background information on the Ebola virus, as well as separate fact from fiction.
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Sixth Floor Museum Curator Stephen Fagin
Stephen Fagin will discuss his book Assassination and Commemoration: JFK, Dallas and The Sixth Floor Museum. As the first researcher to thoroughly explore the Museum's Institutional Archives, Stephen had exclusive access to handwritten notes, memoranda, county documents, board minutes, draft exhibition text and architectural renderings, as well as the entirety of The Sixth Floor Museum's comprehensive Oral History Collection and newspaper, audio-visual and artifact collections.
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RECURRING EVENTS
Allen Folk Music Society
Join the Folk Music Society at the Blue House,102 S. Allen Drive, on October 18th (3rd Saturday of the month) from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for some picking and singing!
Allen Symphony Chorus
Meets every Monday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Allen, 601 S. Greenville Ave.
Note-ably North TX Chorus
Meets every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 2005 Estates Pkwy. Use east entrance behind the church.
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How to Support Us
Amazon Smile:
Please select the Allen Arts Alliance as your charitable organization the next time you shop using this popular retail site, Amazon. Their giving program, Amazon Smile, lets us earn 5% from eligible purchases made through Amazon. Your donation will help us grow the many art programs we provide to our community throughout the year!
Donations:
Donations in any amount are always appreciated and used to nurture arts, culture, heritage and enrichment programs in our community!
Volunteering:
If your teen needs service hours, or you or your family wants to reach out to the community through the arts, there are many volunteer opportunities with the Allen Arts Alliance and ArtsReach!
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