Into the Weekend - April 16th, 2020

Temperatures have cooled this week, and this sweater weather looks like it is going to last through the weekend.

Here are some fun, local events below for you to check out, as well as a delicious cake recipe list, and some new market stats and insights.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

-Matt

Local Happenings

Plano Music & Arts Festival

"Come and enjoy major concerts, fine art displays, a classic car show, a custom motorcycle show, and dozens of fun attractions and highlights." Tomorrow and Sunday from 11-9, enjoy the Plano Music & Arts Festival at Myers Park in McKinney.

Find more info online here | Family

The Great Gatsby by Outcry Youth Theatre

Enjoy a production of the American Classic, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Starting tonight at Addison Theatre Centre, Outcry Youth Theatre begins their retelling of this classic story. In-person and livestream tickets available online. Find more info here. | Family

Ennis Bluebonnet Festival

If you're looking to take a fun mini-day trip out of town, the Ennis Bluebonnet Festival is the place to be. Bluebonnet season is at its peak this weekend in Ennis, the official Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, and they are celebrating with a festival: Arts, crafts, food, live music and more! Find more info online here! | Family

Lifestyle Tips

CREDIT: CREDIT: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLING: KATHLEEN VARNER

Last week I asked, what's more Texas than cooking with pecans. Well I think Southern Living heard me, because this week they published a list of sheet cake recipes, including this Dr. Pepper Texas Sheet Cake.

Matt's Market Minute

The New Worth gap between Homeowners and Renters is large and widening. At all income levels there is a significant gap in net worth between those two groups.