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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE “Sounds of Lewisville” Finds New Home at MCL Grand The popular “Sounds of Lewisville” concert series, a free family favorite since 1990, will find a new home this year in the courtyard of the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street in the heart of historic Old Town Lewisville. A total of 11 performances are scheduled, starting with a special engagement by Big Daddy Alright on Tuesday, April 12, that will be the first-ever live performance in the MCL Grand courtyard. Seven shows will be presented in June and July during the Summer series, and three more in October during the Fall series. “A tight budget forced us to cut back on the Sounds of Lewisville concerts last year, but we’re excited to bring them back with a full schedule in 2011,” said Mayor Dean Ueckert. “Having the shows in the MCL Grand courtyard also gives more people a chance to visit the new arts center and learn about some of the great shows and exhibits planned there. I heard from many residents who missed the free concerts and I’m glad we can bring back this terrific free family entertainment option.” All shows will be Tuesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Summer dates are from June 7 through July 19. Fall dates are Oct. 4, 11 and 18. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, and food and coolers are permitted. Performers in the summer series include some fan favorites from past years as well as some groups new to the Lewisville stage. “Sounds of Lewisville” Special Engagement April 12 Big Daddy Alright “Sounds of Lewisville” Summer Concert Series June 7 Lone Star Attitude June 14 Van Gogh’s Ear June 21 N’Awlins Gumbo Kings June 28 Brave Combo July 5 Moving Colors July 12 Mojo Filter July 19 Breaking Southwest Performers will be announced in May for the Fall concerts. Both series are coordinated by the City of Lewisville Community Relations & Tourism Department. Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, located at 100 N. Charles Street between Main and Church streets, opened its doors 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 more information about the “Sounds of Lewisville” concerts, or about other events being held at the MCL Grand, please call 972.219.3401 or visit www.cityoflewisville.com. LakeCities Ballet Will Bring “Sleeping Beauty” to MCL Grand LakeCities Ballet Theatre will conclude its 27th season April 1-3 with three performances of the full-length classical ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” in the Performance Hall at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. This fairytale ballet, set to music by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky, is a classic tale in which good conquers evil. The magical performance features LakeCities Ballet Theatre senior member Sally Schweitzer as Princess Aurora; and guest performer Steven Loch, an LBT alum currently with Pacific Northwest Ballet, as Prince Desire’. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on April 1 and 2, and 2 p.m. on April 3. Artistic Director Kelly Lannin will host a pre-performance workshop for children prior to the April 3 matinee, starting at 1 p.m., to introduce Princess Aurora and characters from her fairytale wedding. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating and $15 for general admission, available through En L’Air by calling 972.966.8006. For more Information on “The Sleeping Beauty,” contact LakeCities Ballet Theatre at972.317.7987 or information@lakecitiesballet.org. MCL Grand Set to Welcome “Greater Tuna” to Lewisville “Greater Tuna,” the show that launched a million laughs, will come to Lewisville for the first time next month with two performances at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater featuring veteran Tuna actors Steven Einspahr and Sam DiRosa. The shows will be presented by Texas Family Musicals, which also performs popular award-winning shows in Granbury and Grapevine and will present the debut season of Lewisville Summer Musicals this June, July and August. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Tickets are $35, $30 or $28 depending upon seating. Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more. All ticket sales will be through Texas Family Musicals at its website, www.TexasFamilyMusicals.com, or by phone at 800.547.4697. Few shows have sustained the longevity and popularity that “Greater Tuna” has enjoyed. Thousands of people have howled with laughter while enjoying stories from the third-smallest town in Texas, where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline is a goddess. The show began as a simple party skit based on a political cartoon more than 20 years ago in Austin. Talented creators Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard were the imaginative authors that parlayed the sketch into a critically acclaimed production that has entertained audiences across the country. The eclectic band of citizens that make up the town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna – men, women, children and animals. Alley Repairs Between Swallow and Wren Ln. The City of Lewisville has contracted Stark Built Ltd. to make repairs to the alley between Swallow and Wren at the north entrance off Bogard. Access from the south entrance off Starling will remain available during this time and all residents will be able to access their rear drive entrance. Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 23 and be completed by Friday, April 1, weather permitting. Due to repairs, trash will be picked up in front of residences until work is completed. Additional Alley Repairs Between Swallow and Wren Ln. The City of Lewisville has contracted Stark Built Ltd. to make repairs to the alley between Swallow and Wren at the north entrance off Bogard. Access from the north entrance off Swallow will remain available during this time and all but a few residents will be able to access their rear drive entrance. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 24th and be completed by Friday, April 8th, weather permitting. Due to repairs, trash will be picked up in front of residences until work is completed. Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Fox Ave. The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Fox Ave. from Valley Pkwy. to Old Orchard Ln. Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 and be completed by Friday, April 22, 2011, weather permitting. Due to the use of heavy equipment, please use caution when transiting the area. Drivers should expect lane closures. Street, Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Repairs on Corporate Dr. from Uecker Ln. to SH 121 Bs The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street, sidewalk and driveway approach repairs on Corporate Dr. from Uecker Ln. to SH 121 Bs. Work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 and be completed by Tuesday, April 5, 2011, weather permitting. Due to the use of heavy equipment, please use caution when transiting the area. Drivers should expect lane closures. Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Corporate Dr. from SH121 to Edmonds The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Corporate Dr. from SH 121 to Edmonds Ln. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 28, 2011, and be completed by Thursday, May 12, 2011, weather permitting. Due to the use of heavy equipment, please use caution when transiting the area. Drivers should expect lane closures. Entrance to Convergence Technology Center Closed The entrance to Convergence Technology Center off of SH121 Business is temporarily closed. All traffic will have to access the office complex from S. Edmonds Lane or W. Round Grove Road. The entrance is expected to be closed until May 1, 2011.
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 Uecker Lane
Main line cleaning in the Austin Ranch area Video inspecting the mains on Iris, Kathryn, and Camelia
April Meetings & Events
April 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 5` Arts Advisory Board April 6 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting 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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