This Week in Allen    
 April 17-24          
         

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

Florescence: VALA Collective
Exhibit open March 29 - May 13
Reception on Friday, May 11, 6-9 pm
Free Event

VALA's Spring Collective Art Show is a celebration of works from 21 local artists spanning more than a dozen artistic styles and working in a variety of unique media.
 


Note-Ably North Texas Chorus presents:
Sweet Harmony Workshop Series 
Mondays @ 7:00pm until May 14
$35 Registration fee

Sing and perform in the Spring chorus. 
 


ArtSparks at Whole Foods
Thursday, April 19 @ 10:30am
@ Whole Foods Market, 105 Stacy Road, Fairview Center
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. Reservation

Homeschool ArtSparks: Nature's Extremes
Wednesday, April 18 @ 1:30 - 2:30pm
@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 . Learn More

Friends of the Allen Public Library presents
@ Allen Public Library
Free events
 
Mexican Army in Texas
Thursday, April 19 @ 7:30pm
 
Learn from archeologist, historian and author, Dr. Gregg Dimmick, how weather played a pivotal role for the Mexican Army's defeat during the Texas Revolution. Dr. Dimmick is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Sea of Mud, which completely modified the perception of the retreating Mexican Army following the Battle of San Jacinto. Learn More

Latin Jazz with Russ Hewitt
Saturday, April 21 @ 7:30pm
 
Latin sounds will fill the air when the Russ Hewitt Band combines lightning guitar runs with unique Flamenco, Brazilian and Rumba rhythms. Flamenco dancer Julia Alcatana will also grace the stage with spectacular selections. The band is comprised of Bob Parr on bass, Wana Hong on violin, Efren Guzman on drums, and Miguel Antonio on guitar, and Jose Rossy on percussion. Learn More

Allen Folk Music Society
Saturday, April 21 @ 7:00 pm
@ Blue House, 102 S. Allen Drive
 
The Allen Folk Music Society meets on the third Saturday of each month for an old-fashioned sing along. Bring an acoustic instrument, and a song to share . Learn More

Summer Camp Registrations now open
 
Summer STEAM Camps for kids
All Classes 9am - noon
Fee $75
June 11-15: Stop Motion Storytelling
This hands-on camp will explore storytelling and film technology to create animated short films using original artwork. More Information and Registration
 
June 18-22:  Upcycling Art Installation
Learn more about how artists work with uncommon materials and about the recycling stream, and create our own outdoor public art installation on the final day of camp. More information and Registration

July 23-27: Weaving and Technology
Join us in Allen's Historic Train depot as we combine design thinking and art to explore the connection between weaving, technology and how it all ties back to Allen's history. More Information and Registration

July 30-Aug 3: Dinosaur Animatronics Camp
L earn how to operate a life-sized dinosaur animatronic unit and get a glimpse into how animatronic dinosaur exhibits are created for museums and zoos. More Information and Registration
Allen's Community Theatre Summer On Stage Camps
Camps, June-August, runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
 
Rising Star & Young Actors Camps cost $225.  
Interns Camps cost $115. 
Teen Production Workshops - 13 to18 year olds only - cost $150


Upcoming Events
  
Last Round Up of the Guacamole Queens, April 27-May 13 at the Allen's Community Theatre

Bravo! , Saturday, April 28, 7:00pm with the Allen Civic Ballet at Allen Performing Arts Center
 

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! Donate online at allenartsalliance.org.
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].