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Local artist Shayema Rahim on living a creative life

Local artist Shayema Rahim on living a creative life

While various forms of art have existed since the dawn of time, every artist has a similar goal; to convey a particular message and evoke emotion within the beholder.
Artist Joshua King, leader of the Downtown Plano Mural Project, talks about the future of art

Artist Joshua King, leader of the Downtown Plano Mural Project, talks about the future of art

Photo by Cori Baker From a young age, artist, producer, and photographer Joshua King knew that the 9-to-5 office life wasn’t for him. Having worn multiple hats in the realm of the arts, King now makes a living by doing what he loves most.
Meet Ken Wesley: banker, photographer and artist

Meet Ken Wesley: banker, photographer and artist

Ken Wesley Ken is the owner of Supreme Dream Photography, located in Downtown Plano, and has captured clients’ memories for 14 years. The majority of his clients come as referrals.
Bob Seger at The Star, Frisco

Bob Seger at The Star, Frisco

Go see Bob Seger for the last time at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on March 9! Tickets on sale September 28.

Peter Max exhibition to premiere in Frisco

PETER MAX – THE RETROSPECTIVE (1960 – 2018) An exhibition of works from America’s iconic artist A newly-curated collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at Fris
Moving and grooving! Urban Movement Festival in downtown Plano

Moving and grooving! Urban Movement Festival in downtown Plano

Get your groove on at the upcoming Urban Movement Festival in downtown Plano! On September 21, the Secret Society Club and Plano Stages are bringing hip-hop dance to Plano with the Urban Movement Festival, an event celebrating the culture of hip-hop
Sweet Tooth Hotel relaunches with a rainbow-powered rocket ship and holographic space gear

Sweet Tooth Hotel relaunches with a rainbow-powered rocket ship and holographic space gear

Sweet Tooth Hotel, a dream come true for narcissistic Instagrammers, is reopening November 1 with a new theme: 1955. Expect holographic space gear and a rainbow-powered rocket ship as Dallas artists explore retrofuturism.
The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg: Takashi Murakami at The Modern

The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg: Takashi Murakami at The Modern

Photos by Regan Weinrich This mind-bending, boundary-crossing exhibit of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami’s work, running at The Modern through September 16, is worth the trip to Fort Worth.
American Idol coming to downtown Plano

American Idol coming to downtown Plano

The 2018 season of American Idol premiered with two Collin County contestants: Harper Grace of McKinney and Ron Bultonguez from Plano. The following week saw the debut of another McKinney resident, Kristyn Harris.
The Kinsey family is using art to put the African-American story back in the narrative

The Kinsey family is using art to put the African-American story back in the narrative

The Kinsey family In 1963, over 250 students at the historically black Florida A&M University got arrested for exhibiting civil disobedience on campus. Two of these students, Bernard Kinsey and Shirley Pooler would meet and fall in love.