August 1-22 – 9AM-5PM – Summer Camps at the Frisco Discovery Center
During the last weeks of summer break at the Frisco Discovery Center, kids can participate in a “Frozen Princess Theatre Camp” with Plano Children’s Theatre, a Star Wars LEGO® camp with Bricks 4 Kidz, a Jr. Editor’s Writing Workshop with Tutor Doctor, and an intro to dance camp with Sheena’s Dance Academy, plus more! See the webpage for descriptions and contact individual camp hosts for details. Pricing and ages vary.
August 2-30 – “Cycles” North Texas Printmaking Guild Member Exhibition – Frisco Art Gallery, Main Gallery
The North Texas Printmaking Guild is hosting an exhibition of original printmaking by guild members. Featuring linocuts, woodcuts, monotypes, screenprints, and more! Sunday, August 10, from 3-5PM is the free reception. Questions? Contact Paige Prater, Frisco Arts Director of Marketing & Exhibits: pprater@friscoarts.org or call 972-668-5180
Aug 2-30 – “Vanished” Art Exhibition – Frisco Art Gallery, Reception Gallery.
Local art scholars, Travis Veselka (MA in Art History, UNT ’13) and Leigh Starkey (MA in Art Education, UNT ’12) are jointly curating a show in the Reception Gallery at the Frisco Discovery Center featuring photographs, drawings, and paintings that deal with the theme “Vanished,” conjuring up notions of ephemerality, feelings, and change. Meet the curators and enjoy light refreshments and an informal gallery talk on Wednesday, August 13 from 7-9PM. Questions? Contact Travis Veselka:travis.veselka@gmail.com
August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 – Zumba Classes with Brian G.
Every Saturday in August at 10AM, certified Zumba instructor, Brian Grunkowski, will show you how to get down and sweat, all while having fun with this popular new form of exercise. Each class lasts an hour and costs $5 per person. Kids are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult. If you are ready to register or have additional questions, see the contact form on the webpage.
August 4, 6-8PM – FREE Acting Workshop, Plano Children’s Theatre
This monthly session is free admission but you must RSVP: 972-422-2575
August 8, 8PM – “Night of Improv” – Frisco Improv Players – Black Box Theater
Frisco Community Theatre presents Frisco Improv Players’ Evening of Laughter with CLEAN, Interactive Improv, recently reformatted! Reserve your seats today. Tickets: $12 in the Black Box Theater. To purchase tickets, see http://friscoimprovplayers.com/ Need more information? Call 214-450-8596
August 10-16, Rhea Lana’s of Frisco- Children’s Consignment Event – Special Events Center
Rhea Lana’s of Frisco is back in the Special Events Center for a week’s worth of great deals and quality finds in children’s clothing, toys, and equipment. Volunteers and consignors receive perks like special sales and higher percentages of earnings on items consigned. For more information, email Stacey@rhealana.com , call 817-319-6612, or see the website for Rhea Lana’s Frisco.
August 14-30 – Plano Children’s Theatre’s “Alice in Wonderland, JR”
All ages will enjoy Alice’s crazy adventures in Wonderland as she scampers after the White Rabbit, challenges the Dodo Bird to a race, meets Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, tackles a rap with a Caterpillar, and triumphs over the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Directed by Nick Mann and Hollie Hongosh. Each performance lasts two hours. General admission is $8 in advance and $10 at-the-door. Questions? Call 972-422-2575. Book adapted and additional lyrics by David Simpatico.Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle. Based on the 1951 Disney film. Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684, www.MTIShows.com