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Music venue
District 121
District 121 is a dining, events, and entertainment space in McKinney, Texas, offering a mix of restaurants, live music, and activities for the whole family. The space features The Commons, a central gathering place with a dynamic open space design, outdoor stage, comfortable patio space, and outdoor gas fire pits and lawn games. District 121 provides a variety of dining options, including upscale steakhouses and laid-back bars, as well as a busy calendar of events, making it a unique and engaging experience for visitors. The area includes 35,000 square feet of retail, green space, patio, and restaurant space, an 800-space parking garage, and a substantial park stage with a lawn area and shaded seating. District 121 is conveniently located off 121 & Alma in McKinney and offers something for everyone to enjoy, from live music and events to dining and relaxation.
Wildlife sanctuary
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is located in McKinney, Texas. The museum is situated on 289 acres of land. The museum has various programs, including scouting, homeschool, and preschool programs. It also offers canoe programs and bird walks. The museum's mission is to bring people and nature together. It aims to provide a place where future generations can experience nature in its natural state. The museum has five distinct habitats, including a prairie and a forest. Each habitat is unique and features a variety of plants and animals. The museum is open to visitors and offers various activities, including hiking on over 6.5 miles of trails. It also has a natural science museum with exhibits.
Music venue
The Sanctuary Music and Events
The Sanctuary Music and Events is a unique venue located in McKinney, Texas, situated in the Adriatica Village, which is modeled after a fishing village in Croatia. The venue features Croatian architecture with a modern, sophisticated style, including unique hand-painted walls, a stone feature, and multi-colored stained-glass windows. The Sanctuary has a two-level space that overlooks the stage and first level, making it an inclusive space for events, and can accommodate up to 170 people for a seated dinner with a dance floor, or 220 guests for a mingling event. The Sanctuary is located at 6633 Virginia Parkway, Suite 102, McKinney, TX 75071, and can be contacted at (972) 540-9293 for more information or to set up a tour.
Auditorium
McKinney Boyd Auditorium
The McKinney Boyd Auditorium is located in McKinney, Texas, and is part of the McKinney Boyd High School Theatre Department, also known as the Broadway Broncos, Troupe 7052. The theatre program is dedicated to developing confident, creative, and collaborative students through the performing arts, and produces a variety of performances each year, including plays, musicals, competitions, and showcases. The program is led by dedicated directors, Jonathan Pitzer and Patrick Holcomb, who bring expertise, passion, and a commitment to student success. The Broadway Broncos theatre program has a parent-powered booster club that funds every set, costume, and standing ovation, and every dollar raised goes straight back to the students. The auditorium is located at 600 N Lake Forest Dr, McKinney, TX 75071, and tickets for shows are sold through the Ludus box office.
Performing arts venue
The Actor's House
The Actor's House is an acting studio located in the McKinney/Dallas area, specializing in film and TV acting classes. The studio offers a range of services, including group acting classes, audition taping, and private audition coaching. Additionally, The Actor's House provides casting director workshops, semi-annual local Dallas agent showcases, and an annual Los Angeles/New York agent and manager showcase. The studio is situated at 3400 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste. 1, 2 & 3, in McKinney, Texas, and can be contacted at 469-215-7608 or via email at info@theactors.house. For those interested in learning more about The Actor's House and its services, the studio's contact information is available, allowing individuals to reach out and inquire about their programs.
Art gallery
Last Art Gallery
LAST Art Gallery is located in downtown McKinney, Texas, and showcases fine art and fine crafts from talented North Texas artists. The gallery features a variety of art forms, including paintings, fine art photography, jewelry, wood-turning, glass, and ceramics. The gallery offers art workshops throughout the year in its expansive classroom facility, providing a space for artists to learn and grow. Additionally, private studios are available for rent to 2-D artists and artisanal jewelers, allowing them to create and work on their craft. The gallery is structured as an LLC but run as a not-for-profit organization, with a mission to create an affordable and supportive space for local artists. The goal is to provide a space where artists can thrive and grow through mentorship, inclusion, and community. LAST Art Gallery is situated at 105 W. Louisiana St. in McKinney, just off the McKinney Square. The gallery can be contacted at 469-534-0902 or via email at mckinneyartcompany@gmail.com. The gallery's vision is to be the beating heart of the McKinney art scene, providing a space where local art can live and grow, and where new and experienced artists can find a home to create and be seen.
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