4th Annual ARTsPARK

Have you ever thought about becoming a songwriter, novelist or sculptor? Would you like to volunteer at the opera or be an usher at the symphony? Learn how the arts can enrich YOUR life at the 4th Annual ARTsPARK - a free event this Saturday at NorthPark Center.

ARTsPARK is the perfect way to connect to the arts in North Texas. Experience 50 local arts organizations bringing you volunteer opportunities, membership information and inspiring performances throughout the day. WRR Classical 101.1 FM will broadcast live from 10am to 4pm with ongoing ticket giveaways to the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Plano Children's Theatre and dozens of other North Texas cultural organizations.

Click here for full schedule of live performances and family activities and list of participating organizations.

Cinderella Princess Party

If the shoe fits, wear it!

Come dressed in your finest princess attire. Learn how to curtsey and parade in front of the judges for special awards and prizes. Your ticket to the production of Cinderella is your entrance pass to this wonderful afternoon, complete with lemonade and cookies. Photo ops with the Prince included!
Saturday, July 16th
Plano Children's Theatre

12:00 noon Princess Training with Monica Lara, Miss Texas Pre-Teen
12:45pm Princess Pageant in front of fairy-tale celebrity judges
2:15pm Matinee performance of Cinderella
Awards for princess participants after the show!

Click here to purchase tickets.

Plano Children's Theatre

Something fun for ALL actors, family, neighbors and friends (over the age of 10)!

Please join Direct TV/NBC as they have asked the Plano Children's Theatre to help fill in extras for the hit show Friday Night Lights!

This will take place at the Cottonbowl on Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th, 2010.

NBC will be providing beverages and snacks for all, along with fun giveaways and raffles. Not to mention you might get to spot one of your favorite Friday Night Lights actors!

NBC will also make a donation to the Plano Children's Theatre for each person that attends. Sounds like a day full of fun, helping out and possibly having your face on a popular TV show!

Please contact: jameecu@verizon.net and include name, phone number, number of people in your group and days of availability.


* Filming will happen on both Friday 7/16/10 and Saturday 7/17/10. They're filming at The Cotton Bowl - 3750 Midway Plaza, Dallas, TX 75210 (located at Fair Park)

You are invited to participate on either one or both of these dates. You will be expected to stay for the duration of the filming day, which can last anywhere from 6-10 hours. Start time is still TBD, but depending on start, could last as late as 10:00pm on each day.