Mockingbird Poetry Society
Mockingbird Poetry Society
McKinney, TX
Join the Mockingbird Poetry Society in the Heard-Craig Center Carriage House for an afternoon of poetry readings. All are welcome. Open to the Public. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Sat, Aug 3 2024
1:00 PM
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Sat, Dec 7 2024
4:00 PM
Overview of the Texas Talking Book Program
Overview of the Texas Talking Book Program
McKinney, TX
Attendees to this lecture will learn about the history of the Talking Book program from Sally Ruth, President of the Edelweiss Club. The session is open to the public and all are welcome. Quotes from the Library of Congress Website: "In 1966, Congress passed legislation extending NLS service t…
Friday, November 15 2024
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
THE LIFE & TIMES OF JULIA CHILD
THE LIFE & TIMES OF JULIA CHILD
McKinney, TX
BON APPETIT! THE LIFE & TIMES OF JULIA CHILD, AMERICA'S "FRENCH CHEF" Learn surprising details about the life of Julia Child, America's legendary "French Chef," famous for her cookbooks and TV shows. In this lecture illustrated with dozens of photos of her life, Sharon Hudgins will also tell about…
Friday, November 15 2024
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Holiday Tea & Conversation at the Heard-Craig
Holiday Tea & Conversation at the Heard-Craig
McKinney, TX
Join us for a lovely afternoon of holiday cheer with friends and community members, beautiful music, a luncheon of tea sandwiches, scones and desserts, and your choice of Royal Tea, Coronation Tea or London Tea. An elegant afternoon awaits so make your reservations now.
Thursday, December 19 2024
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
Art History Lecture - Naughty or Nice: Visual Traditions of Santa
Art History Lecture - Naughty or Nice: Visual Traditions of Santa
McKinney, TX
Join us and Dr. Clair Robertson, Collin College Professor of Art History, provides a wonderful lecture about the naughty and nice images of Santa that have graced newspapers and media for many years. The lecture is open to all and is FREE. The lecture goes from 12:30 - 1:30 PM and is held in th…
Wednesday, December 4 2024
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
Holiday Childrens and Granddaughter Tea
Holiday Childrens and Granddaughter Tea
McKinney, TX
Join us during the Holidays for our very popular and always sold out Childrens/Granddaughter Tea. Held in the beautiful and elegant Heard-Craig Center at 205 W. Hunt Street, the tea includes a welcome, a short overview of the Heard-Craig, a holiday activity called "TRIM A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TREE"…
Saturday, December 28 2024
11:30 AM
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1:00 PM
The Magic Lantern at the Heard-Craig Center
The Magic Lantern at the Heard-Craig Center
McKinney, TX
The Edelweiss Club (educational club in McKinney) invites guests and friends to attend a fascinating program about the early days of movies - hear about the Magic Lantern and how it worked over 100 years ago. Edelweiss Members are able to attend the program for free. Guests pay a nominal charge…
Friday, January 17 2025
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
SOLD OUT -Nutcracker Suite performed by the McKinney Flute Choir
SOLD OUT -Nutcracker Suite performed by the McKinney Flute Choir
McKinney, TX
Back by popular demand, the McKinney Flute Choir reads the story of the Nutcracker, performing the music throughout the story. A truly lovely evening for those who love ballet and holiday performances. Although there is no entrance fee, donations are accepted to cover the cost of light refreshme…
Friday, December 13 2024
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Holidays in the Heard-Craig Center
Holidays in the Heard-Craig Center
McKinney, TX
Join us inside the lovely and elegant Heard-Craig Center for a Tour of the Mansion, followed by Hot Cinnamon Tea in the front Parlor. A beautiful way to spend quality time with your friends, the holiday tour and tea take approximately 1.5 hours. Spend time on the beautifully decorated and celebra…
Thu, Dec 5 2024
11:30 AM
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Wed, Dec 18 2024
1:00 PM
Celebrate the New Year - Chocolate Tea at the Heard-Craig
Celebrate the New Year - Chocolate Tea at the Heard-Craig
McKinney, TX
Relax now that the Holidays are over and swing by for quick cup of CHOCOLATE TEA and CHOCOLATE DESSERTS inside the ever-elegant Heard-Craig Center museum. Get a sneak peek at the Lautrec-inspired POSTERS getting ready to be installed inside the McKinney Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Monday, December 30 2024
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
