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60 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY AUGUST 2015 JULY WATTERS CREEK PRESENTS CONCERTS BY THE CREEKMUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE WHEN The first Friday of every month and every Saturday from July to October 700 to 1000pm WHERE Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms in Allen WHAT Watters Creek partners with local 5013c non-profit organizations and fea- tures different artists each month. Watters Creek makes a 200 donation to each of the chosen charities. Featuring acts such as Andrea Dawson Band July 11 Infinite Journey July 18 Dirty Pesos July 25 and Miss Marcy herTexas SugarDaddys August 8. COST Free CONTACT Visit www.watterscreek.com for more information on the Concerts by the Creek series. STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR WHEN Friday July 3 700pm WHERE Haggard Park and Historic Downtown Plano 901 E. 15th St. WHAT Part of the Plano Concert in the Park Series this event will feature Americana and patriotic music along with Michele Todd singing several selections accompanied by the Plano Community Band a volunteer organization made up of approximately 70 local musicians. COST Free CONTACT Email infoplanoband.com or visit www.planoband.comevents-schedule ADDISON KABOOMTOWN WHEN Friday July 3 500pm to Midnight Gates open at 300pm WHERE Addison Circle Park 4970 Addison Circle Drive WHAT One of the best fireworks shows in the country as rated by Forbes and the Travel Channel. Spectacular event choreographed to music and simulcast on 100.3 JACK fm. Booths with food and beverages including hamburgers hot dogs barbecue chicken sand- wiches cotton candy ice cream beer wine soft drinks and much more. Concerts on the DosEquisMainStageandSpecialGuestStagewilladdtothefestivities.Fireworkswillbe launched at dusk or approximately 930pm. COST Free CONTACTVisit httpwww.addisontexas.neteventskaboomtown ALL AMERICAN FOURTH WHEN Saturday July 4 930pm WHERE Oak Point Park Nature Preserve Plano WHAT Plano celebrates Independence Day with a fantastic fireworks show choreo- graphed to music and simulcast on 97.5 KLAK. COST Free CONTACT 972.941.7250 or visit www.plano.gov DALLAS HERITAGEVILLAGES OLD FASHIONED FOURTH WHEN Saturday July 4 1000am to 300pm parade at noon WHERE 1515 S. Harwood Dallas WHAT Deck out the family in red white and blue grab your picnic basket andlittleredwagonandcomecelebrateAmericashistory.Kidscandecorate their wagon or themselves at the craft station for the patriotic parade. Nip and Tuck the beloved Village donkeys will be offering wagon rides around theVillage.Otheractivitiesincludecarnivalgamesfacepaintingandamini checkers tournament. COST9Adult7Senior655Child4to12years.Ticketscanbepur- chased at the gate. CONTACT Call 214.413.3669 or visit www.dallasheritagevillage.org PARADE OF PLAYHOUSES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WHEN July 10 26 WHERE NorthPark Center WHAT Dallas CASA is celebrating 20 years of presenting imaginative childrens play- houses to benefit abused and neglected children. Generous corporations organiza- tions and individuals will design build and donate extraordinary childrens playhouses to raise funds for CASA. COST Free. During the 17 day event raffle tickets are sold online and at ticket tables throughout NorthPark Center. The winning ticket will be drawn during the closing cere- mony of the event on July 26th at 400pm. CONTACT mstephensondallascasa.org THE CAMPAIGN FOR DALLAS CASAS CLOSING PHASE OF ABUSED CHILDREN CANTWAIT WHEN Thursday July 23 630 to 900pm WHERE PIRCH at NorthPark Center WHAT Join Dallas CASA as they wind down the Abused Children Cant Wait Campaign. Entertainment provided by the illustrious Dallas DJ Mr. Diamond a silent auction hors doeuvres and beverages will be a part of the evenings festivities. COST Tickets are 50 each CONTACT mstephensondallascasa.org AUGUST ADDISON SUMMER SERIES WHEN August 1 8 15 22 29 WHERE Beckert Park 5044 Addison Circle Addison WHAT Enjoy summer evenings under the stars in beautiful Beckert Park. Bring a picnic and listen to live music or dine al fresco at one of the great Addison Circle restaurants. COST Free CONTACT Barbara Kovacevich 972.450.2851 SECOND SATURDAYS WHEN August 1 8 15 22 WHERE Historic Downtown McKinney 111 NorthTennessee Street WHAT Come to historic downtown McKinney and enjoy an evening of art music and wine. Explore the local art galleries listen to great local and regional talent and taste someoftheareasbesteateries.ManyshopsinDowntownMcKinneywillkeeptheirdoors open until 1000pm on Second Saturdays. COST Free CONTACT Merry Canter 972.547.2660 community calendar goodTIMES