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Blue House Too
Art Space @ 934 Watters Creek Blvd
Hours: Wed - Fri: 5-9 pm; Saturdays: 1-9 pm; and Sundays: 1-6 pm
Come Together: Celebrating Black History Month
Exhibit open until February 25
Free Event
This is the last week for Come Together, an exhibit and interactive art program celebrating Black History Month featuring six North Texas artists, winners of the MLK Student Art Contests in Allen and Plano ISD, as well as an exhibit of photographs from rallies and marches with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., throughout the south, during the 1960s.
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Kiwanis Club Wine Tasting and Scholarship Fundraiser
Thursday, February 22, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Fee $25
Come and taste some great wines from Washington State and
hors d' oeuvres with the
Kiwanis Club of Allen while viewing artwork at Blue House Too. Funds raised will go towards scholarships.
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The Fundamentals of Color Theory
Saturday, February 24, 3-5 pm
Fee $40 includes all supplies
Join local award-winning artist and children's book illustrator,
Cate Robbins, for a mini workshop in the study of color theory. Cate will guide you through the exploration of the wonderful world of color and the theory behind its use for dramatic effect in your artwork.
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Homeschool ArtSparks: American Flag in Art
Wednesday
, February 21 @ 1:30 - 2:30 pm
@Allen Public Library, Children's Program Room
Free event for ages 5 and up
ArtSparks is an art appreciation and visual literacy program designed by the Allen Arts Alliance. Students will leave with their own works of art.
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Sam Bass Railroad History Day
Saturday
, February 24 @ 11 am - 2 pm
@Allen Heritage Center (Depot), 100 East Main Street
Come learn about Allen's railroad history through talks, railroad games, and train robbery re-enactments. There will be live music and free food. Donation accepted.
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Friends of the Allen Public Library presents:
World War I Pioneer Units
Sunday, February 25, 3:00 pm
@Allen Public Library Auditorium
Dr. Christopher Bean, the author of Too Great a Burden to Bear: The Struggle and Failure of the Freedmen's Bureau in Texas, will discuss the African American World War I Pioneer Units that served America with fortitude and courage.
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HeARTs for ART - Benefit & Silent Auction
Sunday, February 25, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
@Allen High School Performing Arts Center
Founded in 2012 heARTs for ART works to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, raise funds so that "other kids don't get sick" and to provide support to families with children that are currently fighting cancer. The Benefit will feature silent auction, live music, face painting, and bake sale.
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Upcoming Events
Artist
Reception for exhibit "Intuitive Evolution" Thursday, March 1, 6-8pm at
Blue House Too
Introducing - First Fridays Paint Night, March 2, 7-9 pm with WanderBrush at
Blue House Too
Lets Go to the Zoo, Saturday, March 10, 2pm with the
Allen Philharmonic at Allen Public Library Auditorium
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Regular Events - open to public
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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].
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STAY CONNECTED
www.allenartsalliance.org
Ph: 972 727 7272
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