Tom Keener
 
Speaker Sam Rayburn (Mr. Sam)
A major highway, lake and school are named after Sam Rayburn, a man whose legacy continues to evoke admiration and respect. An effective congressional leader...
Allen Calendar     Jun 30 2022
Bandits, Spanish Trade Caravans in Texas-1808-1813
Jackson Pearson will examine the outbreak of heightened geopolitical tensions between Spain and the United States after the Louisiana Purchase at 7:30 p.m....
Allen Calendar     Jun 16 2022
Dallas’s Little Mexico History is Texas History
Mexican workers began immigrating into the Dallas area during the 1870s when construction on the railroads began. With the Mexican Revolution that started in...
Allen Calendar     Jun 9 2022
Brasuka-Brazilian Fusion at its best
Performing music rooted in Brazilian Fusion, Brasuka takes listeners on a culturally diverse journey. This exciting and original world music ensemble performs...
Allen Calendar     May 20 2022
Jarrod Sterrett & The Hired Guns
Treat yourself to one of the busiest honky tonk bands in all of Texas at 7:30 p.m. Friday May 13 at the Allen Public Library. This free concert will be offered...
Allen Calendar     May 13 2022
Border Radio
You could hear almost anything on border radio, the wildest mass media story of the 20th century. It's a story of superpowered American radio stations on...
Allen Calendar     May 12 2022
Allen Photographer Raúl Rivero
Photographer Raúl Rivero frequently indulges his fans by sharing stunning images of Allen’s landscape and architecture on social media. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday,...
Allen Calendar     Apr 28 2022
Allen Photographer Raúl Rivero
Photographer Raúl Rivero frequently indulges his fans by sharing stunning images of Allen’s landscape and architecture on social media. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday,...
Allen Calendar     Apr 28 2022
Allen Community Jazz Band
Directed by Craig Logan and Ray Akin, the 20-member Allen Community Jazz Band will return to the Allen Public Library Civic Auditorium and present an afternoon...
Allen Calendar     Apr 24 2022
Uptown Drifters
Enjoy the upbeat rhythms of the Uptown Drifters at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the Allen Public Library. This free concert will be offered live as well as...
Allen Calendar     Apr 22 2022
Railroad Hobo/Vagabond Life
The Last Professional author Ed Davis will discuss the hobo life at Allen Library. The writer spent years riding the rails and vagabonding across the U.S. and...
Allen Calendar     Apr 20 2022
Branch Davidian Survivor David Thibodeau
David Thibodeau is one of only a few survivors of the Branch Davidian siege that occurred near Waco in 1993. The 51-day incident came to an abrupt conclusion...
Allen Calendar     Apr 14 2022
Ballad Hunters & Song Catchers- The Lomaxes
Learn how John and Alan Lomax preserved America’s musical history and folklore when Brett Voss and William Godby share their story at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April...
Allen Calendar     Apr 7 2022
Crash at Crush
Listen to award winning author Mike Cox discuss one of America’s wackiest and tragic stories at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, a free live event at the Allen...
Allen Calendar     Mar 31 2022
Pioneer Women and Texas History
When we think of early Texas history, a lot of names come to mind: Stephen F. Austin, Juan Seguin, or Sam Houston. But what about Mary Austin Holley, Emily...
Allen Calendar     Mar 24 2022
Adventures in Storybook Land
On Sunday, March 20, dress as your most favorite Storybook character and join the Allen Philharmonic in the Allen Public Library Civic Auditorium for the Spring...
Allen Calendar     Mar 20 2022
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Reel Treble
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Reel Treble, multi-instrumental Celtic performers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Allen Public Library, a free concert...
Allen Calendar     Mar 17 2022
Vintage Sheet Music at Library
Take a journey through seven decades of cinematic musical history via vintage sheet music at the Allen Public Library this month. This fascinating array of both...
Allen Calendar     Mar 9 2022
Cancelled-Sam Bass Day Celebration
Allen was founded by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) in 1874. Celebrations will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the...
Allen Calendar     Mar 5 2022
Daily Life in the Scottish Highlands
Colorful kilts. Skirling bagpipes. Brooding castles in the mist. Learn much more about the Scottish Highlands with Sharon Hudgins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3...
Allen Calendar     Mar 3 2022
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