Public libraries offer regular literary events , such as book discussion groups, children's storytime and summer arts activities. Contact your local library for more information.

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
www.visualartsguildoffrisco.org

Frisco ISD Faculty & Staff Art Show
May 8 - June 19, 2010
Frisco Arts Center
Misty Foster
vagfsuggestions@gmail.com

Come out and see the works of art on display by the Frisco ISD Faculty and Staff! Staff members from all over the school district will be showcasing their works of art.

Plano Symphony Orchestra
www.planosymphony.org

Plano Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops
July 4, 2010
3:00 pm
2351 Performance Dr., Richardson 75082
info@planosymphony.org

Join Hector Guzman, your Plano Symphony Orchestra, and the Patriotic Pops Chorus at the Eisemann Center for a rousing and inspiring tribute to our beautiful country. Enjoy your Plano Symphony as we honor our country and the people dedicated to preserving our freedom! The Patriotic Pops Chorus is composed of experienced choral singers from many churches and civic choruses throughout the North Texas area. Special guests include the 50-piece Vigilantes Drum & Bugle Corps.

The program will include many of your American and Patriotic favorites, including the Star Spangled Banner, Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever, John Williams' moving music from Saving Private Ryan, a Salute to the Armed Forces, and much more! Come celebrate the 4th of July with the Plano Symphony Orchestra!

To order, call the Plano Symphony Orchestra Ticket Office at 972-473-7262, or visit www.planosymphony.org to order tickets online. Reserved Seating tickets begin at $8; add $2 per ticket at the door. Group and student rates available.

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
www.visualartsguildoffrisco.org

Nostalgia Art Show -- Reception
July 24, 2010
Frisco Arts Center, 6827 Main Street
Misty Foster
vagfsuggestions@gmail.com

VAGF and TVAA present "Nostalgia" July 19 - September 7, 2010. Join us for the Reception for the Artists on
Saturday, July 24, 6-8pm. Hors d'oeuvres and live music. Awards at 7pm.

Music Institute of North Texas
www.MusicInstituteNT.com

Open House
August 21, 2010
4747 Ohio Drive, Frisco, TX
Melody Ouyang
info@MusicInstitutteNT.com

In response to public needs, the Music Institute of North Texas opens and sets new standards in music education. The Open House for the institute will be Saturday August 21, 2010. Music educators for all instruments will be available to answer any questions. There will be free Kindermusik and Harmony Road classes, free prizes, scholarship information and faculty concert for the grand -opening. Learn more about the event and the school at our website www.MusicInstituteNT.com or call us 972-668-6600.