Tom Keener
 
Talking Bees
The taste of raw honey varies with the source’s locale. Where the hives are placed and what’s growing around it can make a significant difference. This is...
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1963: JFK is murdered, and Darwin Payne was report
On November 22, 1963, Darwin Payne was working at his desk at the downtown Dallas Times Herald when the city editor declared, “Code 3, Dealey Plaza!” This led...
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The Trinity River: A Home to Natural Wonders
Imagine a concrete, stench-radiating canal lined with industrial activity from north of downtown Dallas all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Such was to be the...
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Cooking for Sitting Bull
Dakota Territory pioneer Elizabeth Dell was a friend of the Sioux. During certain battles Sitting Bull protected her. Elizabeth’s husband George had a peace...
Add "Allen Public Library "     Oct 26 2023
David and Susan Schwartz present The Joy of Costco
As part of a national tour, David and Susan Schwartz will be making a stop at the Allen Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. Prepare for an entertaining...
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Along Came a Cowgirl
New York Times Bestseller Chris Enss at Library- Saddle up to join courageous women of the American west as they mount the wildest broncos, get hurled to the...
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Flamenco Fever
Flamenco boldly challenges perceptions and leaves its audiences wonderstruck. Lose yourself in the fiery rhythms and sensual dance moves of this timeless...
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The Wednesday Wars author Gary Schmidt
Gary Schmidt, author of the Newbery Honor Award winner The Wednesday Wars , will speak at the Allen Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. The Wednesday...
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Shakespeare Re-Imagined
It has been more than 400 years since his death, yet the works of William Shakespeare continue to influence modern literature, music and film. Perhaps more than...
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Fallfest at Allen Heritage Village
Visit historic structures and gardens Antique Tractor Live Music with Jeannie Clark Fisher Petting Zoo Children's Activities Review Art contest entries
Allen Calendar     Oct 14 2023
Havana NRG
The youthful Texas group Havana NRG (New Rhythm Generation) offers up a super spicy timba-influenced salsa at free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the...
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Indigenous People’s Day with Native American dance
Chickasaw storyteller Amy Bluemel and area Native American dancers will present a program at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the Allen Public Library in...
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Indigenous People’s Day with Native American dance
Chickasaw storyteller Amy Bluemel and area Native American dancers will present a program at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the Allen Public Library in...
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Bobby Falk Jazz Group
Swing to the lively jazz music of the Bobby Falk group at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 6, at the Allen Public Library. A staple in the Dallas area jazz scene,...
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Diamond King Medicine Show
While the tonics Dr. J. I. Lighthall, aka The Diamond King, peddled at his 19 th century medicine shows may not have been any more effective than the remedies...
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Viva Mariachi Arraigo de America
Creating an atmosphere to stir the passions, Mariachi Arraigo de America performs a free concert at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Allen Public Library. Mariachi...
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The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel
After immigrating to America in 1953, Peter Ertel worked nearly three decades for a small industrial chemical firm in Cleveland, Ohio. The Jewish owners knew...
Add "Allen Public Library "     Sep 29 2023
Tejano Experience and Genealogy
Dr. Robert Saldaña, author of the award-winning Tejano Experience , will speak at the Allen Public Library 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 21. Earning acclaim...
Add "Allen Public Library "     Sep 21 2023
DFW Lil’ Wranglers®?and Elite Wranglers®?
DFW Lil’ Wranglers®? and Elite Wranglers®? will perform a program of unique Wrangler Swing at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 17, at the Allen Public Library. This...
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DFW Lil’ Wranglers and Elite Wranglers
DFW Lil’ Wranglers®? and Elite Wranglers®? will perform a program of unique Wrangler Swing at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 17, at the Allen Public Library. This...
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