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Treat Mom to a special day with a complimentary concert at Strauss Square, Delicious Food provided by Wolfgang Puck (available for purchase) and $6 mimosas!

Strauss Square is now BYOB!

Patrons attending events in Strauss Square may bring their own food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, to the event. Coolers and picnic baskets up to 16” X 16” will be allowed. Concessions, including alcoholic beverages, are also available for purchase at most events. However, purchased alcoholic beverages must be consumed in the defined area and may not be transported to the patron’s performance seat.

Brunch Menu

- Salted caramel and marcona almond popcorn balls  $5
- Ratatouille tarts with local goat cheese  $7
- Tarragon chicken salad, housemade focaccia  $8
- Breadsticks, melon & prosciutto  $7
- Blueberry lemon scones, maple butter  $5
- Parfait of vanilla honey greek yogurt, granola  $5
- Fruit salad  $5

JOSEPH VINCELLI
During this ten year stint, he toured and recorded with Buddy Miles, Ice Cube, Bobby Gol...dsboro, Jerry Vale, and Burt Reynolds. Also, Joseph wrote for several film scores and movies, commercials, and jingles. king for a quieter life, he moved to Dallas, Texas where he currently resides. The desire for Texas did not change his New Jersey dialect, but it did change his career in a big way. Joseph has recorded thirteen CD's and a DVD in a thirteen year period. It includes ten smooth jazz CD’s, two Christmas CD's and two classic Jazz CD’s. As well, he recently has finished a fifteen year book project entitled, The Art Of Tone, Understanding Our Love For Music. Joseph does not limit his talent entirely to the stage of entertainment. He devotes time to giving master classes to students interested in the industry of music. As well, he continues to write music and books for future recordings and publications.

MARCUS ROCKWELL
Since the release of his 1999 highly successful CD “A Very Jazzy Christmas” and his 2003 Contemporary Gospel Jazz CD Speak to My Heart. Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Marcus Rockwell has received tremendous comparisons to Miles Davis, Rick Braun and Chris Botti. This success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. 

Over the past two decades he has shared the stage with the best in music; including Larry Carlton, Stanley Clark, Norman Brown, Spyro Gyra, KEM, Will Downing, Gerald Albright, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons. Just to name a few. 

Marcus the former trumpeter for Faces the Band has performed in some of the most highly visible festivals and prestigious venues throughout the region as well as the Majestic Theatre and the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth. His incredible new band the “Marcus Rockwell Trio” blends Smooth Jazz, R&B, Gospel and Pop. 

Marcus smooth delivery and unique blend of smooth jazz, straight ahead and gospel jazz continues to be a crowd pleasure which translates to an unforgettable concert experience.

Know a very deserving mom? Treat her to a very special day at the Nasher Sculpture Center on May 13. 

For $55 ($45 for members) moms can enjoy brunch catered by Wolfgang Puck at the Nasher Cafe, complete with mimosas and tons of atmosphere, courtesy of performances from The Dallas Opera. Admission is half price for kids ages 6 to 12, and for children 5 and under, it's free.

As if that wasn't enough to make mom swoon, there will be family themed scavenger hunts as well. Take time to relax among the museum's collection on Mother's Day, too, as guided tours will also be available.

For more information about Mother's Day at the Nasher Sculpture Center, or to make reservations, 214-242-5144.

• Slow Braised Kobe Short Rib and Sweet Onion Hash, Poached Eggs and Truffle Hollandaise
• Hand Picked Maine Crab Cakes topped with Miso Cod, Cucumber Pea-Green Salad and Chili Citrus Aioli
• Crispy Free Range Chicken and Waffles with Vanilla Maple Butter and Sauce Chasseur
• Creamy Spring Harvest Asparagus Soup with Spring Herb Gremolata and Squash Blossoms
• House Smoked Salmon “Croque Monsieur” with Caviar and Bechamel

On Saturday, April 28, the Children's Chorus of Collin County will take guests on a tour of the country with "American Passport—Journey Through the World of Music" at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Performing Arts Center.

The program is designed to celebrate the cultural diversity found throughout the world, the country, and Collin County. Using traditional instrumentation, members of the Children's Chorus will dress in cultural garb and sing in native languages.

Tickets to "American Passport" are $15 for adults and $11.25 for children, though, if purchased in advance, tickets are only $11 for adults and $7.25 for children.

For more information, please click here. 

The McKinney Performing Arts Center is located at 111 N. Tennessee St. in McKinney.

Calling all mini Jedis! LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth (LDC) will host Star Wars Days Friday, May 4 - Sunday, May 6.  The attraction will feature Star Wars themed builds, a costume contest, scavenger hunt in Miniland, LEGO mystery mural, life-sized LEGO Darth Vader and a visit from 501^st Legion costume characters.

Star Wars Days Events:

LEGOLAND Discovery Center

3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway

Grapevine, Texas 76051

Phone: 469-444-3050

Admission is $19 for adults (ages 13+), $15 for children 3-12 and free for kids 2 and under.

About LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth:

The $12-million, 35,000-square-foot indoor attraction is the second LEGOLAND Discovery Center venue to open in the U.S. and the fifth in the world.  It offers a fun, highly interactive and educational 2-3 hour indoor experience, which is ideal for families with children.  Based on the ever-popular LEGO® brick, LEGOLAND Discovery Center provides a range of interactive features including hands-on play areas; a 4D cinema; master classes from the LEGO Master Model Builder; LEGO rides; special party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations; and the venue’s signature MINILAND exhibit, which is a recreation of landmarks in North Texas out of LEGO bricks.  For more information visit www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.

 Press release c/o LEGOLAND.

Still searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift? ART is ART, the Henderson Avenue consignment store, can help you find it!

Head over to the shop on May 6 for a trunk show featuring affordable beads and baubles from Jewel Rehab. From noon to 4 p.m., you'll find unique jewelry and accessories sure to delight any mom. Additionally, designer Kiki Curry's sterling silver jewels will be featured.

Peruse the jewels on sale while sipping mimosas and you'll be sure to get inspired. For more information, visit ART is ART on the web.