EVENTS FROM THE ARTS

MAVIS STAPLES PRESENTED BY GARLAND CULTURAL ARTS

• 7 p.m. Friday, March 24

Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis Staples is the kind of once-in-a generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s a Blues and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a Grammy Award-winner; a charttopping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient; and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Martin Luther King Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration and sang in Barack Obama’s White House.

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THE PEKING ACROBATS PRESENTED BY GARLAND CULTURAL ARTS

• 7 p.m. Monday, March 27

The Peking Acrobats have astounded audiences worldwide with daring maneuvers and high-tech special effects for the past 30 years. Featuring dazzling acrobats and daredevil stunts, the Peking Acrobats offer an evening of thrilling dexterity and mind-blowing entertainment for the entire family. The Peking Acrobats are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk arts. Don’t miss this visual spectacular with accompaniment by a live Chinese orchestra!

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“METEOR SHOWER”

Granville Arts Center

300 N. Fifth St.

• Fridays through Sundays, March 10-26

Presented by: Garland Civic Theatre

GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Granville Arts Center

300 N. Fifth St.

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17

Anthony Adario, bassoon

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14

Jacob Cordover, guitar

“QUEEN OF THE NIGHT” –A WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE

Granville Arts Center

300 N. Fifth St.

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7

Presented by: Forte Entertainment

“DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS”

Plaza Theatre

521 W. State St.

• Fridays through Sundays, April 14-23

Presented by: Company of Rowlett Performers

For more information on events happening at the Granville Arts Center and Plaza Theatre, visit GarlandArts.com.

The Pho Real Trail

The Garland Pho Real Trail recently earned a Destination Excellence Award from the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus and has been spotlighted by local influencers and media such as Eater Dallas, Culture Map and NBC Texas Today.

Garland boasts the 14th largest Vietnamese population in the United States, resulting in the most authentic experience your taste buds could ever imagine.

The Visit Garland team created the Garland Pho Real Trail to add to the experience. Honing in on a favorite Vietnamese dish, pho, the team compiled a list of restaurants that carry it on their menu. Pho is a soup made of broth, noodles, beef (or other protein) and various toppings. The trail is a great way to introduce the world to Garland's diverse food scene while supporting the small business owners who create these savory dishes.

Start the Pho Real Trail challenge on the Visit Garland app and check in at locations to start earning prizes, such as stickers and T-shirts. For additional information, go to VisitGarlandTX.com or GarlandPhoReal.com to view the list of restaurants serving pho. Download the Visit Garland Texas app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for the gamification part of the trail. Create an account to check in and track your phavorites.