Friends and Lovers of Art, Theater and Live Music,

You won't want to miss these two upcoming performances.

The first is an original play commissioned by Chestnut Square and the McKinney Historic Association and will be performed at the McKinney Performing Arts Center on the Historic Downtown Square on Saturday, September 13. The second is a CD release party for guitarist Quentin Hope at the Granada Theater in Dallas on Sunday, September 28.

The play was written for Barry Corbin to star as Collin McKinney, but just a couple of weeks ago, Barry was offered a made-for-TV movie role that he could not refuse. He personally called and apologized for having to bow out and assured us that his replacement, Richard Privitt would be an even better choice. Privitt has directed and starred in many productions and is part of the Visual Performing Arts College at Texas Tech University.

As many of you know, Andy Wilkinson, who wrote the play, is one of my dear friends. We have collaborated on many things from albums to museum art shows. This play will indeed bring McKinney's history to life through the character of Collin McKinney.

Andy has won many awards world-wide for his music and songwriting, as well as for his plays. His play "Charlie Goodnight's Last Night" premiered at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and has run at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Andy is the artist-in-residence at the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University where he also teaches honors art and songwriting courses.

Collin County History Comes to Life on September 13, 2008 with Richard Privitt as Collin McKinney in the original play, "The Lost Letter" by award winning play write Andy Wilkinson. The one man play will feature Collin McKinney during the Washington on the Brazos constitutional convention. Tickets are $25 for the play, dessert and silent auction and $100 for dinner at Rick's Chophouse, the play, dessert and silent auction. Call the McKinney Performing Arts Center to purchase tickets: 214-544-4630.

Next there's Quinten Hope. It's almost enough that Junior Clark is opening for the show, but the two of them together will bring the house down. But that's not enough either. Will Lee is flying in from New York to be a part of this CD Release celebration. Dan Wojciechowski and Bradley Knight are flying in from their touring locations to be here too. It will be a night of great music. Here's the scoop:

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Quinten Hope - 9/28/2008, 7:00 pm

Quinten Hope
plus: Junior & the Journeymen
Sunday, September 28, 2008
7:00 PM, Doors at 6:30 PM

Quinten Hope

Don't miss a very special night at the Granada Theater when Quinten Hope releases his greatly anticipated third CD "Reunion" with special friends:

Will Lee: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee & Grammy Award Winner Will can be seen every night playing with Paul Shaffer & "The CBS Orchestra" on The Letterman Show. Will has over 450 discography performances with greats such as Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews, Barbara Streisand, Mike Stern & Luther Vandross just to name a few.

Dan Wojciechowski: Dan is currently on tour with the legendary Peter Frampton and has spent many years recording and touring with greats such as Leann Rimes, Olivia Newton John & Andy Timmons.

Bradley Knight: A.K.A. Minister of Funk is a published pianist, arranger, producer & writer for Brentwood Benson. Bradley has recorded multiple albums in his home away from home...Nashville & has been nominated for several Dove awards.

Kicking off the evening will be Dallas' own, Junior and the Journeymen... A must see!

For additional information please visit:
www.quintenhope.com


All Ages show.
All Sales are Final / No Refunds

Tickets on sale at GRANADATHEATER.COM. $14 - $20.