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McKinney, TX – Southern Land Company, along with the McKinney Performing Arts Center, is kicking off a cultural initiative that will offer live music and related arts to the general public free of charge. Entitled Arts on the Lawn, this series of outdoor concerts, art shows and family-friendly activities begins on August 31 with a live performance at Tucker Hill – Southern Land Company’s mixed-use community on Highway 380 in McKinney.
The featured artist will be Lantana, a local country music trio that has become widely popular among music fans of all ages.
In addition to Lantana, Rayla Ray will be opening on the main stage and will be shooting a promotional video at the event. There will also be local arts groups performing throughout the neighborhood and interactive art activities for the whole family. Carriage rides for visitors to tour the community will be provided as well. The festivities begin at 5pm and end at 9pm.
“We are so excited to begin our community activities,” said Mary Day, marketing director for Tucker Hill. “With homes selling and residents getting closer to moving in, we wanted to start these activities to show people what living in Tucker Hill is going to be like. We want people to know that this is not a one time event to get people into our community, but that this type of event will take place regularly for our residents.”
Arts on the Lawn will be the first of a continual concert series at Tucker Hill. The lawn at Tucker Hill was graded with outdoor concerts in mind. Arts on the Lawn will become a staple in community activities. Additional concerts are in the planning stages and will be announced in the near future. Please visit www.tuckerhilltx.com for updated information regarding community events.
"Through Tucker Hill's innovative initiatives in planned living with their tremendous support of the arts community,” said David Taylor, Director of the MPAC. “The new concert series and interactive programs will only enhance the quality of life for its homeowners and help expand the arts for our community."
Lantana, a local country sensation, will be headlining. The country threesome will entertain the crowd for 2 hours showcasing their eclectic and edgy country sound. This all-female group features the talented and distinctive voices of Biz Haddock, Lisa Underwood and Dalene Richelle.
Arts on the Lawn Participants
Headliner: Lantana
Opening Act: Rayla Ray
North Texas Chapter of the American Theater Organ Society
Collin County Ballet Theatre
McKinney Youth Theatre
McKinney Community Concerts
Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company
McKinney Community Band
John Wynn Studio
Walls of Clay
Kids N Art
McKinney Repertory Theatre
Jimmy Barcus
Porcelain Art Guild of North Texas
Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra Tweneboa Drum Orchestra (open drum circle for attendees to stop by, play some drums with their families, etc.)
Jim VanKirk
Plano Symphony Orchestra – bringing the instrument petting zoo
Allegro Guitar Society of Dallas
Dallas Repertoire Ballet in Allen
Arts of CollinCounty
About Tucker HillAt Tucker Hill, we believe communities need a soundtrack - a rhythm that brings people together in celebration. So, this Labor Day weekend, Tucker Hill will host Arts on the Lawn – a laid-back concert series featuring local artists. It’s free and open to the public, and it’s our way of saying welcome to the neighborhood.
Tucker Hill is a 772-acre residential, mixed-use community located on Highway 380 just north of Stonebridge Ranch, within the city limits of McKinney. Tucker Hill is a traditional neighborhood development that will consist of more than 2,100 new homes upon build-out with an elementary school. It will contain more than 50 acres of open space, community amenities such as pools, two Residents’ Clubs with activities directors, and two retail villages with restaurants, shops and offices. To learn more about Tucker Hill, visit: www.tuckerhilltx.com.
About Southern Land Company
Southern Land Company is based in Franklin, Tennessee, 15 miles south of downtown Nashville. It is a full service development firm with more than 325 employees between the Tennessee and Texas offices. The company employs architects, landscape architects, homebuilders, town planners, engineers, heavy construction professionals, marketing and sales teams, horticulturalists, and a broad scope of community development professionals. The private firm was founded 21 years ago by the current CEO, Timothy W. Downey. To learn more about Southern Land Company, visit www.southernland.com.
