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Meet the founder and director of the Allen Community Band
Craig Logan is the founder and director of the Allen Community Band. Established in 2013 as a nonprofit, the band is an all volunteer organization. The Concert Band provides musicians from the city of Allen and surrounding areas the opportunity to perform a variety of music, while growing their skills as individual musicians and as an ensemble.
North Texas therapist to appear as a contestant on NBC's ‘Password' game show
North Texas resident Sara Ogundipe will appear as a contestant on the popular game show “Password!” this month with host Keke Palmer and celebrity contestant Jimmy Fallon. The episode, which airs on Tuesday, May 7, on NBC, will also feature actress and author Lauren Graham as the second celebrity player.
Plano West Senior High alumnus 1 of 10 chosen for Hyeres International Fashion Festival
PWSH alumnus Logan Goff is set to represent the United States at the Hyères International Fashion Festival in October in Hyères, France. Plano West Senior High School alumnus Logan Goff will soon represent the United States as a finalist for the 39th Annual Festival de Hyeres in October in Hyères, France.
Curating the perfect sip: Learn more about the owners of McKinney’s Hello Boba
Get to know this husband-and-wife duo, Chimezie (Chi) Duru and his wife Ayeshia, the owners of Hello Boba in McKinney through this week’s community spotlight. Over the past five years the two have served numerous drinks and desserts to customers in the community. Tell us a little bit about...
Nevermind to Perform Nirvana’s Hits at Concert by the Lake, Thursday, May 16
Rockwall, TX May 6, 2024 – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the series on May 16 is Nirvana tribute band Nevermind.
Allen Philharmonic Orchestra honors victims of outlet mall shooting with special composition
ALLEN — May 6 marks one year since eight people were killed by a shooter while simply shopping at the Allen Premium Outlets. The community, still nursing that pain, is holding a memorial to honor the memory of those lost.Music can be an avenue for healing - local musicians have been working on a special piece of music to honor those lives lost a year ago. "I've been commissioned by the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra to compose a new piece of orchestral music for a memorial service in Allen commemorating the lives of those lost in the mass shooting in Allen...
Tipsy Crawfish offers refreshed menu at former E.J. Wills Gastropub location
Tipsy Crawfish's menu features a crawfish boil, which is sold by the pound, according to the business's website. (Courtesy Tipsy Crawfish) Tipsy Crawfish, a Cajun restaurant and bar, has debuted in the location of former McKinney restaurant E.J. Wills Gastropub. Husband-and-wife Jeff Soule and Van Ly purchased the business from...
Aritzia set to open women’s clothing boutique in Plano
Aritzia is set to open in Legacy West this summer. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Aritzia is set to open in Legacy West this summer according to a company representative. This business sells activewear, bodysuits, denim and more. Feature reporter. Karen joined Community Impact as a full time features reporter in December...
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