Balloonacy: Making Friends with a Curious Red Balloon

Balloonacy - Dallas Children's Theater

Balloonacy at Dallas Children’s Theater through April 19th

A lonely old man is set in his silent, solitary ways until a curious red balloon blows through his window and insists on becoming his friend.  DCT’s own Karl Schaeffer fills the stage with tenderness and physical comedy in Balloonacy, showing audiences of all ages that we must find time to play. Recommended for Ages 2 and up.

Carnival of the Animals from Plano Symphony Orchestra


Plano Symphony Orchestra presents – “Carnival of the Animals”

 The Plano Symphony Orchestra, presents “Carnival of the Animals” at the Performing Arts Center in McKinney, Texas, on Sunday, April 19th. “Carnival of the Animals,” written 150 years ago by composer Camille Saint-Saëns by request as a musical joke, later became one of his most famous works. Come watch the Symphony highlight each instrument family and mimic the sounds of different animals. The performance will also include a puppeteer as part of this concert. The animals are having a carnival and everyone is invited! Come for the animals, stay for the music.