“We’re going to be moving out into our wide new sidewalk patio with live music, weather permitting,” said Bob Landon of Landon Winery, located at 101 N. Kentucky. “Now that this construction project is almost complete, Second Saturday is really gearing back up to be bigger than before.” 

Musical performer Tyla Tailor will perform on the sidewalk outside Landon Winery and Rick’s Chophouse, 107 N. Kentucky, while Autumn Barr will perform indoors in the Grand Lounge. In addition to this live music, the offerings this Saturday include entertainment, specials at the shops and food and drink.  

Entertainment at the Art Galleries and Eateries/Wineries:

·         College football on seven HD-TV screens all day at The Cadillac Pizza Pub, 112 S. Kentucky. Pizza-by-the-slice and happy hour drink specials until 7 p.m., with live music that night.

·         Poppy's Garden Cafe, 107 S. Church, will host a free art show by Susan Hanson from 7 to10 p.m.

·         Lone Star Wine Cellars, 103 E. Virginia, will feature live music by Jeff Delaney as well as "The Club” memberships and specials on wine tastings.

·         Pianist Chris Sanderson will perform with Kelli Durbin at The Lavender House Tearoom, 207 E. Virginia.

·         Orisons Gallery, 110 E Louisiana, will host an “Art Bash” from 7 to 10 p.m. in their newly renovated gallery. All Orisons’ artists will be on hand to discuss their work while visitors enjoy wine, cheese and other refreshments. Entertainment will be provided by vocalist Shasha Tuck.

·         Laura Moore Fine Art Studios, located at 129 S. Tennessee, opens “on the grid,” a fine art exhibition featuring new work by Laura Moore in oils and acrylics with a Second Saturday reception from 7 to 10 p.m. The gallery will offer complimentary wine, appetizers and fine art with live music provided by John Wynn’s McKinney Guitar Studio featuring acoustic guitarist Alex Miller.

·         The Garret Art Gallery, 111 E. Virginia, will be open until 10 p.m. featuring new work by gallery artists and free refreshments. Several of the artists will be on hand at the gallery. 

Dancing, Shopping & Relaxing

·         The USA Dance North Central Texas Chapter will host a free dance lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee, followed by dancing until 11 p.m. 

·         Alternative Furnishings, 105 W. Louisiana, will showcase art and jewelry from local artists including Carrie Cameron, Justin Hunt, Lynette Terrell and Charm Cameron.

·         Spa Esoteric, 105 S. Church, will host an open house until 10 p.m., offering complementary chair massage, paraffin hand treatment, spa package raffle and 10 percent off services booked during the open house.

·         Strada Verde, McKinney’s eco-boutique at 115 E. Virginia, will stay open late and offer special sales on their “green” merchandise throughout the store.

·         Market Square, 101 W. Louisiana, will serve refreshments and debut some of their new fall merchandise. 

For more information about Second Saturday or McKinney Main Street, contact Ty Lake at 972-547-2660 or visit www.downtownmckinney.com.

The Second Saturday Frogs will be back in action September 13.

About Downtown

McKinney enjoys one the oldest authentic and thriving historic downtowns in Texas. What was once the center of all commercial and social activity for Collin County, our 160-year-old city continues to serve as a viable retail, dining, entertainment and business center. Downtown offers more than 100 unique shops and more than a dozen unique restaurants, including upscale restaurants featuring award-winning chefs, sandwich shops, outdoor patio dining and neighborhood pubs.

Statue of Governor James W. Throckmorton

Downtown McKinney also offers an assortment of specialty shops, art galleries featuring the works of local artists, furniture stores, exquisite antique collections, gift shops and apparel boutiques. For more information visit www.downtownmckinney.com

About McKinney

McKinney, Texas, is unique by nature. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., McKinney has a current population of 121,000. Incorporated in 1848, McKinney celebrates its 160^th birthday this year. It is located 30 miles north of Dallas and is the county seat of Collin County. McKinney offers rolling hills, lush trees, a historic downtown square and unique neighborhoods and developments. Visit the city’s Web site at http://www.mckinneytexas.org/.