This Week in Allen
        January 16-23     

Blue House Too
Art Space @ 934 Watters Creek Blvd
Hours: Wed - Fri: 5-9 pm;  Saturdays: 1-9 pm; and Sundays: 1-6 pm

20 under 20
Friday, January 13 to Saturday, January 28
Free Event

Allen Arts Alliance Presents the 4th Annual juried competition showcasing 20 emerging artists under the age of 20 from throughout Collin County. Come to Blue House Too to view their work. Prizes, sponsored by Comerica Bank, were awarded to the top 3 artists .  Learn More

Allen Teen Arts Council (ATAC) Bash
Saturday, January 20, 7:00-9:00 pm
Free Event

The Allen Teen Arts Council (ATAC) is a group of local teen artists/poets/musicians who are passionate about the arts. During this Bash Play the Ace, a pop punk band from Plano will perform live. Learn More

Homeschool ArtSparks:  Five Senses in Art
Wednesday, January 17 @ 1:30-2:30 pm
@ Allen Public Library, Children's Program Room
Free Event for ages 5 and up

Learn about how we experience the five senses in art with ArtSparks, an art appreciation and visual literacy program designed by the Allen Arts Alliance. Students will leave with their own works of art ! Learn More

ArtSparks at Whole Foods
Thursday, January 18 @ 10:30 am
@ Whole Foods Market, 105 Stacy Road, Fairview
Free Event for ages 3-5
 
Calling all budding preschool artists, ages 3-5 to join us for a free, fun, and creative Art & Story Time series! Please bring an adult with you.Drop-ins are welcome, but reservations preferred ! Learn More & RSVP

A Gathering of Dances
Friday, January 19 @ 7:30 pm
@ Plaza Theater, 521 W. State St., Garland
Tickets $10-$15

The Allen Civic Ballet will perform "Dying Swan," and excerpts from "The Talisman" and "Le Corsaire," as well as an original work created by Artistic Director Stefanie Best.   Learn More

Friends of the Allen Public Library presents:
The Bodarks
Friday, January 19 @ 7:30 pm
@ Allen Public Library
Free Event

Enjoy foot stomping bluegrass with The Bodarks. Sharing Bluegrass and Americana, this unique group plays all kinds of cool elements of 'ole time America.
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Steel Magnolias
Fri & Sat, January 19 & 20 @ 8:00 pm;
Sun, January 21 @ 3:00 pm
@ Allen's Community Theatre
Tickets $17-$22

Take equal parts sweet tea, shades of pink, wisecracks, and laughter-through-tears and you have the tour de force that is Steel Magnolias!  Gather your gal pals and call your tribe and come celebrate what makes life in this southern town so enduring .  Learn More

Upcoming Events

Story Time at the Depot by Allen Heritage Guild , Saturday, January 27, 10:30 am @ Allen Heritage Center Depot,100 E. Main Street

Check out all the Spring Programs and Events at www.allenartsalliance.org  


Regular Events - open to public

How to Support Us

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 0.5% 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 in any amount are always appreciated and used to nurture arts, culture, heritage and enrichment programs in our community!
If your teen needs service hours, or you or your family wants to reach out to the community through the arts, email us at [email protected].