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Heard-Craig House Tours
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Art Exhibits
8/21/2009 through 12/31/2010 Time:
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The Heard-Craig House is a beautifully preserved historic home located in McKinney’s historic district. The home was built in 1900 by Stephen D. Heard and his wife, Lillie. The couple moved into the home with their 18-year-old son, Fred, and 16-year-old daughter, Katie. The gracious hospitality of the Heard family soon made this residence a center of social, business, art and literary activities... (continued)
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Hand Drumming Workshop
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Art Exhibits
11/14/2009 through 12/31/2010 Time:
10:00 AM - 0:00 AM
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Weekly Hand Drumming Workshops - Every Saturday
Learn djembe, dunduns and West African rhythms.
Drums are available
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Discover Photography
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Art Exhibits
1/8/2010 through 3/12/2010 Time:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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An After School Program - Discover Photography
This event is every Friday and is free & open to the public.
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Live Music Coffee N Cream
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Art Exhibits
1/15/2010 through 12/31/2010 Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Every Friday and Saturday night, 7-9p, local musicians perform LIVE for your N-joyment. Come relax with a fantastic premium coffee drink, AWARD WINNING desserts in a warm, inviting environment!
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McKinney Drum Circle
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Art Exhibits
1/22/2010 through 12/26/2010 Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Drums Available - great for families!
Every 4th Friday (except holidays) at Mitchell Park - one block west of McKinney Downtown Square between Virginia & Louisiana.
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Public Tours
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Art Exhibits
1/30/2010 through 12/30/2010 Time:
11:00 AM - 0:00 AM
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Visit Chestnut Square Historic Village and see how people lived from 1850-1930. Tours are offerred at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The tour includes five homes, a one-room schoolhouse, early 1900`s grocery store and chapel. Learn about the families who were early settlers in McKinney.
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Photo Contest Submission
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Special Events, Festivals
2/1/2010 through 2/13/2010 Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Contest categories include wild nature, shared world, artistic and creative interpretation, and nature experiences at the Heard. Cash prizes, certificates, and ribbons will be awarded to contest winners.
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Farmers Market at Adriatica
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Special Events, Festivals
2/4/2010 through 12/30/2010 Time:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The Historic Downtown McKinney Farmers Market is at Adriatica on Thursdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Experience the same great vendors and lots of fun community activities!
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Civil War Exhibit
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Art Exhibits
2/4/2010 through 6/12/2010 Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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Pack up your haversack and come discover how the Civil War impacted North Texas and how we remember it by visiting The Reluctant Confederates exhibit, which opened Feb. 2, at the North Texas History Center.
In addition to the main gallery, there is also a hands-on gallery that gives visitors a chance to experience a day in the life of a soldier in the Civil War.
The NTHC is open Monday thr... (continued)
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