McKinney | July 2022

TODO LIST

July & August events

COMPILED BY GRANT JOHNSON & JOE WARNER

JULY 19 THROUGH AUG. 15

Dallas-based Big Little Town. Food will be available from ChopShop McKinney Sports Garage, The Elwood BFD and Wine A Little McKinney. 8 p.m. Free (admission). Hub 121, 7570 SH 121 S., McKinney. www.hub121.com 30 BIKE WITH THE BLUE IN MCKINNEY Enjoy summer with a bike ride with the McKinney Police Department. The family event will include a 2-mile family fun ride for younger or less experienced riders at 8:30 a.m. and a 15K adult ride for more experienced riders at 9:30 a.m. Free. Bonnie Wenk Park, 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/bikeride AUGUST 01 THROUGH 06 EXPERIENCE A TEXAS CELLO SCHOOL CONCERT Texas Cellos will host the Texas Cello School, welcoming cellists from around the world to develop their skills. The program for cellists of all levels will take place at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. On the last day, 30 cellists from the Texas Cello School will perform a concert featuring the music of Radiohead, Metallica and movie themes. The concert will include food trucks, beer

PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT

CODE FEEDBACK Resident feedback is sought to update its development regulations in the One McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The regulations govern zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, signage and other ordinances aecting McKinney land development. Feedback is accepted through an online survey through Aug. 15 at www.newcodemckinney.com 29 30, AUG. 56, AUG. 1213 SEE A MCKINNEY REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTATION “Much Ado Out West” will be performed by the McKinney Repertory Theatre. Directed by Lindsey Humphries, the Western romp is inspired by Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” 8 p.m. (Fridays), 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Saturdays) $22 (adults), $19 (age 55-plus), $17 (students/children). McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 469-389-1369. www.mckinneyrep.org 29 ATTEND A FREE BIG LITTLE TOWN CONCERT Experience a tribute to the music of Little Big Town with a free concert by

JULY 26

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL MCKINNEY ISD STADIUM

Six elite drum corps march to McKinney for public performances originally scheduled for 2020 and 2021. The drum corps visiting McKinney include the Blue Stars from La Crosse, Wisconsin; the Carolina Crown from Fort Mill, South Carolina; the Colts from Dubuque, Iowa; Genesis from Austin, Texas; Phantom Regiment from Rockford, Illinois; and the Santa Clara Vanguard from Santa Clara, California. 8 p.m. Individual tickets begin at $30; group tickets start at $25. McKinney ISD Stadium, 4201 Hardin Blvd., McKinney. 317-275-1212. www.dci.org/events/2022-dci-mckinney (Courtesy Visit McKinney)

as it hosts a breakfast to welcome new faculty and sta in McKinney ISD. Superintendent Rick McDaniel will provide updates for the upcoming school year as well as recognize the principals and teachers of the year. Those interested in providing goody bags for the event can sign up online by July 29. 7:30-10:30 a.m. Registration is free. McKinney High School, 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. 972-542-0163. www.mckinneychamber.com/events

and wine. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (cello school), 8 p.m. (concert on Aug. 6). Tuition from $1,050; $30 (concert). 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney (cello program), Music@ Mill Festival at the Mill at East McKinney, 407 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. www. texascelloschool.org/program 03 WELCOME NEW MCKINNEY ISD TEACHERS The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to join the chamber

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