McKinney | January 2024

Transportation

Events

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Ridge Road connection, roundabout completed This project to connect Ridge Road between US 380 and Wilmeth Road was recently completed. The roadway included constructing a four- lane divided roadway with additional turn lanes spanning roughly one mile. The roadway was completed Dec. 19, Capital Improvement Program Manager Blake Sills said in an email. Additional work on the roadway is expected during January but the work is not expected to impact trac, Sills said. The details The project began in September 2021 and took over two years to be completed. The project cost $18 million and was funded by the city of McKin- ney, Sills said. The project also includes one of the four multi- lane roundabouts planned for city roadways at the intersection of Ridge Road and Wilmeth Road.

• Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free • Millhouse McKinney, 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000 • www.millhousemckinney.com/events

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The Comedy Arena Presents: Open Mic Night!

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Audiences will experience local seasoned and rookie comedians in this standup comedy show. Each comic will perform approximately ve minutes of material. • Recurring every Monday, 7:30 p.m. • Free • The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104 • https://tickets.thecomedyarena.com Pen and Paper RPG Club: Free Play The McKinney Public Library invites gamers to discuss tools, tips and strategies about their favorite tabletop role-playing games. • Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • Roy and Helen Hall Library, 101 E. Hunt St. • www.mckinneytexas.org/116/library

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Psychic Night McKinney This monthly gathering allows attendees to connect with readers to attempt to gain clarity and receive answers. • Feb. 15, 5-9 p.m. • $30 • Uptown Boutique, 102 E. Louisiana St. • www.psychicnight.net Robert Jon & The Wreck Live at The Sanctuary Southern rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck will perform with special guest The Maylee Thomas Band at the Sanctuary Music & Event Center. • Feb. 16, 8-11 p.m. • $25-$150 • The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway • www.showclix.com/event/robertjonthewreck2024

Roadwork continues on Collin McKinney The road project consists of constructing a four-lane divided roadway extending Collin McKinney Parkway and connecting between Lake Forest Drive and Hardin Boulevard. The $11 million project, which began in Jan- uary 2023, is funded by the city of McKinney. The project is expected to be completed in the spring. Intermittent lane closures along Lake Forest Drive are expected in coming months to allow for the construction of turn lanes at the Collin McKinney Parkway intersection.

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Greater Vision in Concert Gospel group Greater Vision, rst formed in 1990 and since becoming one of the most awarded gospel groups, will perform Christian music at Brookhaven Church. • Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. • $15 • 6101 Stacy Road • www.brookhavenchurch.com/events

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Lunch Bunch—Gallery Talk with Robin Pedrero

International artist Robin Maria Pedrero will explain the relationship between the artist and the gallery. During the event, Pedrero will share how gallerists, curators, art consultants and artists work together.

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