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McKinney Performing Arts Center and McKinney Main Street Update (Ty Lake) (20 minutes)
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT: MPAC / McKinney Main Street
CONTACT: Ty Lake, Director of MPAC and McKinney Main Street
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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ITEM SUMMARY:
McKinney Performing Arts Center Update:
· Implementation of MPAC Guest Service Program through Experience Works creating an inviting and informational welcome as guests enter the building. (Valarie works 30 hours per week and is paid through a state grant from the Texas Workforce Commission).
· Enhancement of overall MPAC atmosphere and customer experience by implementing hanging art program, furniture, new cushions for the Courtroom Theater, new outdoor banner program and outdoor music played on a regular basis.
· Increased overall media exposure and awareness of the facility through press releases, Facebook and media calls.
· First Annual Juried Art Show Program set to launch on May 11, 2012 along with exhibit in the Gallery from May 14-22.
· Increased awareness of what MPAC offers as a facility through the Historic Commercial District by hosting monthly Main Street Business meetings and Main Street Board meetings.
· Coordination of MPAC Marquee Outdoor LED Signage by working in tandem with the THC, MCDC and city staff.
· Increased facility hours of operation from being closed on city holidays to now being open 365 days per year.
· Continue to work closely with community partners such as MRT/YAG and McKinney Community Band to promote theater events and performances at MPAC.
· This year MPAC will offer more than 30 education and artistic classes along with 27 Summer Camp opportunities to the community (with many of these classes taking place multiple times per week).
· Continue to present local, regional, national and international artists and entertainment throughout the year.
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