Sherman Arts and Culture District
By Jared Tredway
Many Sherman citizens may not realize that we have an officially designated “Arts and Culture District” in Sherman. The area of downtown near city hall, Kidd-Key Auditorium, the Municipal Park, Finley Playhouse, Honey McGee Theater, Bearcat Stadium, and The Methodist and Presbyterian Churches all make up the district, and its one of the parts of our town that has the most distinct character. One character defining trait to the neighborhood is that many of the buildings are red brick. A future ordinance implemented by the city could mandate... Read More...
Civil War Exhibit in McKinney
The Reluctant Confederates exhibit is a great day trip for you to take your family to. Not only is it educational, but kids love stuff that has to do with war, guns, horses, soldiers, etc. The exhibit is now open and running at the North Texas History Center in downtown McKinney. In addition to the main gallery, there is also a hands-on gallery that gives visitors a chance to experience a day in the life of a soldier in the Civil War. The NTHC is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.; the exhibit continues through June... Read More...
Red River Historical Museum
Visit Red River Historical Museum
The Red River Historical Museum is a treat for any history enthusiast. If you reside in or near the Sherman, Texas area or just traveling through, take the time to stop in and visit this museum. The Red River Historical Museum has a plethora of information on Grayson County, which is in Northern Texas. Once known as the Carnegie Building, Red River Historical Museum assumed ownership in 2005. In addition to the collection of over 50,000 items, the Red River Historical Museum boasts 48 stained glass windows. The museum also has three oil on wood... Read More...
Wildflower Festival in Richardson
Looking for something to do a short trip out of town? The Wildflower Festival in Richardson is a fun three-day festival that attracts over 70,000 visitors and features great bands, vendors and siplays, food and drink and more. It takes place on May 14-16 at Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson, Texas and has three main outdoor performance stages, a Singer/Songwriter Stage, the family friendly Kidz Korner, strolling entertainers, buskers and acrobats. Other attractions include the Taste of Texas Food Garden, the City of Richardson Petting Zoo,... Read More...
Where to Watch UFC 113
UFC 113 is available at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar located at 4066 N Us Highway 75 in Sherman, TX. The night starts at 9:30pm and features a rematch between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The two first met at UFC 104, where Machida kept the belt in a controversial, unanimous decision victory. Josh Koshcheck and Paul Daly square off in an exciting bout that according to UFC President Dana White, will result in the winner receiving a title shot against Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Welterweight... Read More...
Cross Timbers Hiking Trail
If you’re looking for a great family adventure that’s just a short hop, skip and jump away form Sherman grab your hiking boots and head over towards Gordonville, TX on the West End of Lake Texoma for some of the best hiking anywhere around the DFW area. The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail offers quality hiking trails, mostly easy and family friendly and has just enough moderate area to offer a bit of a challenge to kids. In other words you’ll be outdoors and feel like you’re a serious hiker, but you won’t be so sore the... Read More...
