Arts + Culture

This November, Business Council for the Arts will hold the 31st annual Obelisk Awards, celebrating arts organizations, philanthropies, educators, performance groups, and volunteers based in north Texas.

William Shakespeare has no place here. Nor do Gilbert and Sullivan.

This week, a longtime film staple in central Plano shut its doors after 25 years. Cinemark Movies 10, better known as the “dollar movies” will be receiving a facelift.

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Plano’s May Artfest brought sounds of children laughing. It brought pop covers from local live bands and the rumble of local stalls selling homemade work. But wafting over that was another sound reminiscent of older times.

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Summer is upon us, and what better time of year for catching a show outside? As art and culture continue to grow throughout Collin County, so do the opportunities to see live musical performances.

A new type of music experience is coming to Collin County. Construction is underway on Music Street Frisco, a 6.7-acre entertainment complex with both indoor and outdoor performance centers.

After originally opening as a storefront, Ten 20 Gallery will make its return to North Texas in the form of a pop-up, beginning this weekend with their Unity in Art pop-up series.

This fall, a new film festival will make its debut in Plano. The North Texas Film Festival, produced by Dallas Film and powered by Capital One , will take place over the span of four days in September.