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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE MCL Grand Announces Lineup for Inaugural Texas Tunes Concert Series Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater is bringing four Lone Star favorites to the stage this summer during the inaugural Texas Tunes concert series. Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 4. All four shows will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall of the MCL Grand, 100 N. Charles Street, and will include a brief intermission. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors age 65 and older or children age 12 and younger) and can be purchased at MCLGrand.tix.com or at the Customer Service window at Lewisville City Hall, 151 W. Church Street, during regular business hours. Season tickets are available for $50 ($35 for seniors and children). Lewisville residents can purchase single-show tickets for $5 each, either in advance at City Hall or on the performance date at the MCL Grand box office. Current driver’s license or utility bill will be required to verify residency. The Texas Tunes series features performers from music halls and festivals throughout the state who present great music in a variety of genres, but all with that unique Texas flair that has made the state a hotbed for fans of live music. Terri Hendrix kicks off the series on April 22. Hendrix is a San Marcos-based contemporary folk singer and songwriter who recently performed at the 3rd Coast Music Showcase at the G&S Lounge in South Austin as part of the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival. In addition to recording more than a dozen albums of her own, she won a Grammy Award in 2002 for co-writing “Lil’ Jack Slade” for the Dixie Chicks. Her most recent album, “Cry Till You Laugh,” was released in 2010. The Derailers will take the stage on June 24. This Austin-based band was founded in 1994 by a pair of Portland, Ore., natives, and became a hit with the release of their first album, “Live Tracks,” in 1995 and a breakout performance at SXSW. With original member Brian Hofeldt now as the primary front man, The Derailers are popular among fans of Country and Americana music. Kelly Willis and her band are the featured act on Aug. 19. Willis is an Oklahoma native popular in the Austin music scene, who recently began touring outside of Texas again. Her music has been described as contemporary country, alternative country and traditional – a testament to her wide-ranging vocal and musical talents. Her most recent album, “Translated From Love,” was released in 2007 and was her fourth album to break into the national Country charts. Del Castillo wraps up the Texas Tunes series on Sept. 16. This five-member band started as a family project in the winter of 2000 and has since become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their blend of Flamenco, rock, Latin and blues. The group is a multiple award-winner at SXSW and was named Best Live Act of 2004 by Austin Music Pundits. They have performed at three of Willie Nelson’s 4th Of July Picnics, and at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, located at 100 N. Charles Street, between Main and Church streets, opened in January. The 40,000-square-foot facility features a 296-seat proscenium theater, black box theater, dance recital hall, art gallery, five art classrooms and a large courtyard. Medical Center of Lewisville reached a multi-year agreement with the city last year for naming rights at the center To reach the MCL Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The MCL Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visitwww.cityoflewisville.com or call 972.219.3401. “Texas Tunes” Performance Schedule April 22 Terri Hendrix terrihendrix.com June 24 The Derailers derailers.com Aug. 19 Kelly Willis kellywillis.com Sept. 16 Del Castillo delcastillomusic.com All shows start at 7:30 p.m. and include an intermission “Texas Tunes” Ticket Information Single Tickets $15 General Admission $10 Seniors/Children $5 Lewisville Residents Season Tickets $50 General Admission $35 Seniors/Children Tickets go on sale Monday, April 4, at mclgrand.tix.com and at Lewisville City Hall Five-State Live Theatre Competition Set for April 14-16 at MCL Grand Ten acting companies from five states will visit Lewisville in April to compete in the American Association of Community Theatre Region VI Festival, with the winners earning a spot in the biennual national competition. The event will be held in the Performance Hall of the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street, featuring a mixture of evening and matinee shows. Groups have earned their way by advancing from state competitions in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Tickets are $20 for each two-performance block, or $75 for all 10 performances, and are available at the door or in advance at www.texastheatres.org under the "Buy Region VI AACTFest tickets" link. A small convenience fee will be added to on-line purchases. Awards from the Region VI competition will be presented during a Sunday morning breakfast at MCL Grand, starting at 9:30 a.m. Performances begin Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with the first two companies. Mahogany Ensemble Theatre (Louisiana) will perform “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” followed at approximately 9 p.m. by Los Alamos Little Theater (New Mexico) with “Moonlight & Magnolias.” Friday's performances start at 2 p.m. (second show starts at approximately 3:30 p.m.). Bastrop Opera House (Texas) will perform “Souvenir,” then Conway Community Arts Association (Arkansas) will present “Tuesdays with Morrie.” The second performance block on Friday will start at 7:30 p.m. (second show starts at approximately 9 p.m.) with a Ponca City Playhouse (Oklahoma) presentation of “Proof,” followed by Ashé Cultural Arts Center (Louisiana) with “A-Musing.” Saturday's performances start at 2 p.m. (second show starts at approximately 3:30 p.m.). Grapevine's Ohlook Performing Arts Center will present “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” (WARNING: This show contains strong adult language and controversial themes.) Afterward, South Arkansas Arts Center will perform “Same Time, Next Year.” The final performance block will start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (second show starts at approximately 9 p.m.) with Nat Gold Players (New Mexico) presenting “The Laramie Project,” followed by Broken Arrow Community Playhouse (Oklahoma) with “The Gin Game.” Each theater company has 10 minutes to set up the stage, 60 minutes to present its performance, and 10 minutes to strike the set. Judges will assess all areas of their performance and rank the competitors to determine the national qualifiers. Upcoming Author Visit: Susan Wittig Albert on May 1! The Friends of the Lewisville Public Library are proud to sponsor New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert at the Lewisville Public Library at 2:00 p.m.on Sunday, May 1. Ms. Albert will share stories about her writing, answer questions and sign books during her library appearance. We look forward to seeing you at the library for this special event! Adult Classes & Events at the Library Boost Your Health Literacy Informed patients and health consumers receive better treatment, are more likely to understand and comply with prescribed treatments, and generally receive better healthcare results than uninformed patients. Find out how you can become an informed patient and boost your health literacy in this National Library of Medicine class taught by UNT Health Science Center medical librarian Jessie Milligan. The class will be held Friday, April 1 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Crawford Meeting Room. Health & Wellness @ Your Library: Diabetes Education Seminar Get the latest diabetes information from Lara Hassan, a Certified Diabetes Educator, at the Diabetes Education Seminar on Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Crawford Meeting Room. Learn how to control your blood sugar, get advice on meal planning and exercise, discover helpful diabetes resources, and more! Register at the library or by calling 972-219-3570. Staying Young: the First 100 Years Discover tips for longevity and healthy living in this health seminar by Dr. Lorenzo Erickson of Carrollton Family Chiropractic. The seminar features information about long term stress and its effect on the body, ways to live longer and stay healthy and active, the importance of mobility and posture. Classes will be held in the Crawford Meeting Room on Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. Living with Less Margaret Jover from the Denton County Texas AgriLife Extension Service will give tips to live on less income during these tough economic times. This program is part of the American Library Association’s Money Smart Week® which is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Class will be held Saturday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Crawford Meeting Room. Registration is required. Visit the library or call the Reference Desk at 972-219-3779 to register. Library Offers Computer Classes Lewisville Public Library offers FREE computer training. The Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel classes will introduce students to word processing and spreadsheets. Students will learn the basics for these computer programs. Classes are offered each month. Registration is required. Students must have basic computer knowledge, including how to use a mouse to point, click, and drag objects and how to use a keyboard. Visit the library or call the Reference Desk at 972-219-3779 to register. Classes held in the Computer Lab: Get the Basics: Microsoft Word – Thursday, April 7, 7:00-8:30 pm Get the Basics: Microsoft Excel – Saturday, April 9, 2:00-3:30 pm Alley Repairs Between Woodmere Dr. and Eastwood Dr. The City of Lewisville Street Division will be making alley repairs between Woodmere Dr. and Eastwood Dr. The alley entrance off of Fox Ave. will be closed. Homeowners can enter from Kingston Dr. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 4, 2011, and be completed Friday, April 8, 2011 weather permitting. This will require that trash be placed in front of the residences until the work has been completed.
Street panel and sidewalk repairs on Fox Ave. between Valley Pkwy. and Old Orchard Street panel, sidewalk, and drive approach repairs on Corporate Dr. between S.H. 121 and Teakwood (west entrance) Crack sealing on Edmonds Ln. from Hwy 121 to Main St. and on Frankie Ln. Making alley repairs between Woodmere Dr. and Eastwood Dr.
Video inspect and main line clean the sanitary sewer lines on S. Hwy 121 from FM 3040 to Corporate Dr. Main line clean on Frankie and Hedgerow
April 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 5` Arts Advisory Board April 6 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting-CANCELLED April 9 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Collection Event April 11 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting April 12 Sounds of Lewisville – Big Daddy Alright April 13 Park Board Meeting April 16 24th Annual Funny Bunny Festival – Railroad Park April 18 City Council Meeting April 19 CDBG Meeting April 19 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 20 Library Board Meeting April 25 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting April 29 Senior Health Fair – Memorial Park Rec Center
May 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 4 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting May 9 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting May 11 Park Board Meeting May 14 Living Green Outdoor Farmer’s Market May 14 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Collection Event May 16 City Council Meeting May 17 CDBG Meeting May 17 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 18 Library Board Meeting May 23 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting May 30 Holiday – Offices Closed |
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