Art enthusiasts of all kinds will enjoy painting, theater, sculpture and improv during October in Frisco…
Oct 1 – Deadline to enter “Ratpack Magic: Memories from the Golden Age of Crooners” VAGF’s Fall Art show – Frisco Art Gallery
Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, et al, influence on American culture during the 1960s and 1970s provides the thematic inspiration for this art show. Current VAGF members may submit up to two pieces for FREE, whereas non-members pay a $30 entry fee. Send JPEG images to Brenda Thomas, VAGF President, by Oct 1st : brenda.g.thomas@gmail.com. Show opens on Oct 6 and runs through November 8th in the Frisco Art Gallery.
October 6 – FREE Acting Workshop, Plano Children’s Theatre from 6-8pm.
This monthly session is free of charge but you must RSVP: 972-422-2575.
October 7 – Visual Arts Guild of Frisco’s Monthly Members Meeting from 7-9pm.
VAGF members and guests meet monthly to network, discuss upcoming art opportunities, and to share ideas. Light refreshments served. Friends are welcome. Questions? Contact VAGF President, Brenda Thomas: brenda.g.thomas@gmail.com
October 8 – “Ratpack Magic Reception and Awards from 7-9pm in Frisco Art Gallery
Meet the artists, browse the artwork, enjoy light refreshments, and find out the winning artists in the Frisco Art Gallery. Questions? Contact Brenda Thomas, VAGF President: brenda.g.thomas@gmail.com. Free and open to the public.
October 17, 18, 24, 25 – Frisco Area Children’s Theatre’s “The Great Ghost Chase” in Black Box Theater.
Book by Tim Kelly, Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur. FACT is back with a spooky musical comedy featuring two cousins, a forced plane landing, mixed-up madness between the staff and patients at an insane asylum, a poltergeist set loose by an earthquake, and some rapping ghost-chasers. Tickets: $5-10 at the door. Doors open at 7PM. Questions? Contact Frisco Area Children’s Theatre: friscoacts@friscoacts.com OR 469-777-8557
October 25 – Deadline to enter “CAN You Give Thanks?” a canned-goods sculpture show benefiting Frisco Family Services.
Have your class, group, or troop collaborate on designing or creating a sculpture made of one type of canned goods that would be part of a Thanksgiving dinner. The award for the winning sculpture is a free pizza party for up to 25 people! After the two week show, the cans will be donated to Frisco Family Services. Questions? Contact Paige Prater, Frisco Arts’ Director of Marketing & Exhibits: pprater@friscoarts.org or call 972-668-5180.
October 26 – Bulloween in Special Events Center inside Frisco Discovery Center from 6-8:30pm.
Lone Star Bulldog Rescue is back for the second time to celebrate this breed of dog and raise money for rescuing and rehoming bulldogs with loving families. Featuring vendors, raffles, games, and a costume contest! Goodie bags for the first 100 people . Tickets are $10. Kids and dogs are free.
November 1 – “Night of Improv” with Frisco Improv Players in Black Box Theater at 8pm.
Frisco Community Theatre presents the newly formatted Frisco Improv Players’ Evening of Laughter with CLEAN, interactive improv! 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
