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June 07, 2008
12:30 p.m.
Richardson High School graduation ceremony
Special Events Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland 75046
Web: www.richardson.k12.tx.us
Annual.

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News
Arcery Portillo (center) shares a hug with teacher Shannon Range (right) before the Richardson High School graduation ceremony at the Special Events Center in Garland on Saturday; June 7; 2008.

June 08, 2008
Noon - 4 p.m.
Autos in the Park car show
Cooper Aerobics Center, 12200 Preston Rd., Dallas
Phone: 972 386-0306
Web: cooperaerobics.com
Exhibit fees are donated to the Cooper Institute and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Annual. Est. 2006.

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News
Chrome shines on an antique Cadillac during the 3rd Annual Autos in the Park car show at the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas on Sunday; June 8; 2008. Exhibit fees were donated to the Cooper Institute and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

June 14, 2008
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Downtown at Sundown concert series
Contact: Jon Hubach, HDPA Downtown Planner
Downtown Plano, 15th St. at Ave. K, Plano
Phone: 214-674-3225
E-mail: jonhu@plano.gov
Web: www.visitdowntownplano.com
Event includes, art walk, food vendors, community group booths, extended shopping hours, Performers include Blake and Fallon followed by Scat Creek.
Held on the 2nd Saturday of each summer month.

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News
Brent Poe (center) plays guitar as Plano-based Scat Creek performs during Downtown At Sundown.

June 19, 2008
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June 19, 2008
7 - 9 p.m.
Vocal Trash performance
Amphitheater at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano
Phone: 972 941-7250
E-mail: Web-based e-mail
Web: www.vocaltrash.net
Admission: Free.
Live concert features a "faith based" band that started in Abilene.
Event is part of the Plano PARD Picnic in the Park series.

Mark M. Hancock / © NewsEagles
Chris Norwood (from left to right), Kelsey Rae, Chris Beck, Steve Linder and Sean Edins perform as the band Vocal Trash from North Richland Hills.

June 19, 2008
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Searching for Stars Finals concert
Contact: Wylie PARD
Olde City Park, Wylie
Phone: 972 442-1744
E-mail: parks@wylietexas.gov
Web: www.wylietexas.gov
Admission: Free.
Concert series occurs on various Thursday nights through the summer.

June 20, 2008
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June 20, 2008
7 p.m.
Eddie Coker concert
Courtroom Theater, McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 111 N. Tennessee, McKinney
Phone: 214 544-4630
Web: www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
Admission: $7 adult; $5 children
Event benefits the National Foundation for Transplants Texas Kidney/Pancreas Fund.
McKinney resident Sherri Williams is a transplant patient assisted by NFT.

June 20, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Sisters Morales performance
Contact: Frisco Parks & Rec. Department
Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco
Phone: 972 292-6520
Web: www.friscofun.org
Admission: Free.
Frisco Grooves concert series is held each Friday through the summer.

June 21, 2008
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June 21, 2008
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Texas Veterans Benefit Fair
Contact: Michelle Davis
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano
Phone: 214 498-8173
Web: www.texasveterans.com
Admission: Free.
Event features exhibits from various veterans organizations to assist veterans with both services and benefits. Organizations include: Texas Vet, the VA, the Texas Commission, Small Business Administration and others.

June 21, 2008
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition Qualifiers
Sam's Club, 1200 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano TX 75074
Web: www.nathansfamous.com
Event is one of five nationwide locations to qualify for the annual 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

June 21, 2008
1 - 6 p.m.
Go Skateboarding Day
Contact: Allen PARD
The Edge Youth Center, Allen Station Park, 201 E. St. Mary, Allen
Phone: 214 509-4760
Web: www.allenparks.org
Admission: Free.
Go Skateboarding Day (GSD) is the official skateboarding holiday. Event features competitions, clinics and other activities.
Annual. Occurs on June 21st each year.

Paul Adams of Dallas works a bowl during Go Skateboarding Day at The Edge Youth Center at Allen Station Park in Allen on Saturday; June 21; 2008.
photos by Mark M. Hancock / © NewsEagles


June 21, 2008
TBA
2008 Juneteenth Celebration
Douglass Community Center, 1111 H Avenue, Plano
Phone: 972 941-7174
Web: www.plano.gov
Event features family games, live music, sporting events, carnival atmosphere with food vendors.

June 22, 2008
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June 22, 2008
3 p.m.
Texas Conservatory for Young Artists concert
CCCCD Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano
Phone: 972 985-0392
Web: www.tcya.org
Admission: Free.
TCYA presents its 18th season of piano concerts. Performers were taught by Bryce Morrison from the Royal Academy of Music and Joan Havill from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

June 22, 2008
7 p.m.
Richardson Community Band performance
Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho, Richardson
Phone: 972 673-8256
Web: www.richardsoncommunityband.org
Admission: Free.
Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic.
Annual series.

June 23, 2008
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June 23, 2008
7 p.m.
Texas Gypsies concert concludes Allen "Summer Sounds Concert Series"
Contact: Allen PARD
Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, 1201 E. Bethany, Allen
Phone: 214 509-4811
Web: www.allenparks.org
Admission: Free.
Event features concert and food concessions.
Summer Sounds Concert series concludes with this performance.

June 26, 2008
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June 26, 2008
8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
eWomenNetwork Strategic Business Introduction
Contact: Debra Pope, managing director for eWomenNetwork
Encore Wire Conference Room, McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 111 N. Tennessee, McKinney
Phone: 214 544-4630
E-mail: DebraPope@eWomenNetwork.com
Web: www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
Admission: $75 fee waived by Joyce Nissen, MPAC event coordinator
The event allows 12 area business women to give a presentation about their businesses. The event allows attendees to give suggestions for solutions to the challenges of women-owned businesses.

June 27, 2008
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June 27, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Derailers performance
Contact: Frisco Parks & Rec. Department
Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco
Phone: 972 292-6520
Web: www.friscofun.org
Admission: Free.
Frisco Grooves concert series is held each Friday through the summer.

June 27, 2008
June 27-28; 2008
Celina Balloon Festival
Contact: Celina Chamber of Commerce
Old Celina Park; Celina; Texas
Web: www.celinachamber.org
Admission: Free admission and parking
Event features hot-air balloon flights; balloon glows; live entertainment; shopping; fireworks; and food vendors.
Fri.: 6 p.m. opening; 8:30 p.m. balloon glow. Sat.: 7 a.m. & 6 p.m. balloon flights; 8:30 p.m. balloon glow; 9:30 p.m. Fireworks.
Annual. Est. 2006. Held last weekend in June.

June 28, 2008
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June 28, 2008
grounds open at noon
Allen USA Celebration
Contact: Allen PARD
Celebration Park, Angel and Malone, Allen
Phone: 214 509-4811
Web: www.allenparks.org
Admission: Free.
Attendance of 65,000 expected. Event billed as "First with the Fourth" and features concessions, foods, Kids Zone, entertainment, LOUD Battle of the Bands finalists, Main Stage concerts and a fireworks show.
Annual. Occurs the last Saturday in June.

June 28, 2008
8 p.m.
"The Music Man" performance
Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson, TX 75082
Phone: 972 744-4650
Web: www.pfamilyarts.org
Admission: $18 - 67.
Performance features Broadway stars Mark Jacoby and Emily Skinner Hill.

June 28, 2008
8 - 10 p.m.
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas concert
Contact: MPAC
Courtroom Theater, McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 111 N. Tennessee, McKinney
Phone: 214 544-4630
Web: www.alasdairfraser.com and Web: www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
Admission: $21-31
Southwest Celtic Music Association presents.

June 30, 2008
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