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Celebrate The Arts Returns To Plano With A Day Of Creativity

By Ruth Alcivar,

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C elebrate the Arts returns to the Courtyard Theater on Aug. 15, bringing together musicians, dancers, actors and visual artists for a full day celebrating Plano's vibrant arts community. Presented by Collaborative Arts of Plano (CAP), the annual event showcases performances and exhibitions from the nonprofit's member organizations. Now in its fifth year, Celebrate the Arts continues to grow with afternoon and evening programming designed for audiences of all ages. A Full Day Of Arts And Entertainment This year's celebration features two ticketed performances: Children's Matinee | 2:30 p.m. | $10 Evening Performance | 7 p.m. | $20 Throughout the day, audiences can experience performances representing Plano's diverse arts community, from music and dance to theater and visual arts. Collaborative Arts of Plano is a nonprofit organization made up of more than 25 member arts organizations dedicated to promoting and strengthening the arts throughout the community. Among those participating is the ArtCentre of Plano , a nonprofit arts organization that has served Plano since 1981 through exhibitions, educational programming, family events and community activities. Celebrate the Arts takes place Aug. 15 at the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano. Don't miss anything Local . Sign up for our free newsletter.

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I Stopped Boiling Corn on the Cob and Did This Instead

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Local Pup Looking For New Home After Owner Did Not Want to Give Proper Vet Care

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Carl, a joyful young pup who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Poor Carl was found roaming the streets of Tennessee with a bad leg. His owner was eventually located, but didn't want to give him the vet care he needed, so they surrendered him to the pound. Carl is looking for a second chance at an active home, and he hopes you'll give it to him!”

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Cucumber tuna salad only turns watery for one reason: too much moisture from the cucumbers or the tuna. Mini cucumbers keep seed content low, and if regular cucumbers are used instead, scooping out the seeds first prevents the salad from getting soggy. Draining the tuna completely before mixing does the same job on the other side of the bowl.

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