

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Texins Jazz Band celebrates Mardi Gras-FREE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Mardi Gras as the 18-piece Texins Jazz Band takes the stage at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Allen Public Library.  Most band members have STEM-based degrees and careers, and these talented musicians have performed at Artfest, Montage, The Meyeron Symphony Center and The Starplex Amphitheater.  The band is under the musical direction of Bill Centera, a Texas public high school teacher since 1983. Under his direction, his award-winning school bands were consistent UIL Sweepstakes winners and recognized for musical excellence.  The Texins Jazz Band’s mission is to perform the big band jazz musical art form and present international guest artists to the public in programs that are educational, entertaining, and affordable.  

The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr.  Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/allen/texins-jazz-band-celebrates-mardi-gras-free/200029722905731
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Allen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013-2540, United States
- **lat**: 33.10524
- **long**: -96.67131
- **full address**: 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013-2540, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Tom Keener (https://allevents.in/org/tom-keener/20546143)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013-2540, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Tom Keener
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Texins Jazz Band celebrates Mardi Gras-FREE ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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