At the Eisemann Center:
2351 Performance Dr., 75082
- RSO: “Stars of the Future” March 5
Hill Performance Hall
Tickets: $15-$75
Saturday, March 5
8 p.m.
Concert #5 of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 Season features Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88” and Brahms’ “Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77” performed by Nicholas Hammel, winner of the Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition. - Maajabu Gospel March 6
Hill Performance Hall
Tickets: $50-$75
Sunday, March 6
4 p.m.
Entitled, “Maajabu’s Ambassadors,” this unique concert tour brings together four artists well known in the Congolese Gospel community: Mike Kalambay, Rosny Kayiba, Sandra Mbuyi and Deborah Lukalu. - RDA Southwest Emerging Choreographers Show March 10
Hill Performance Hall
Tickets: $27-$47 (a livestream option is available for $32)
Thursday, March 10
7:30 p.m.
The Regional Dance America/Southwest Festival takes place at the Eisemann Center March 10-12, which typically involves more than 1,500 dancers from 60 regional companies plus parents, artistic directors, RDA staff and faculty members and musicians. Participants attend master classes, seminars and college roundtables during the day, and perform each evening in open-to-the public shows, such as this concert honoring the work of budding choreographers.
Unless otherwise noted, tickets to Eisemann Center events are available at the Eisemann Center Ticket Office.
Call: 972-744-4650
Website: www.eisemanncenter.com
At UT Dallas:
- Texas Guitar Competition and Festival Continues through March 5
University Theatre (all public performances)
Admission: Free
Remaining dates: Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5
Various times
This unique annual competition, which began March 2, draws youth and college-level classical guitar competitors from across the globe and features master classes, lectures, college ensemble performances and concerts by internationally renowned guitarists. The competition final as well as ensemble and professional performances are open to the public. Check out the performance schedule here. - Ackerman Conference Features Free Public Lectures March 6
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
Admission: Free
Sunday, March 6
9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Professor Abebe Zegeye speaks at 9 a.m. in a lecture entitled, “From Kaiser’s Genocide to Hitler’s Rhineland Bastard.” Author and educator Dr. Bernice Lerner speaks at 7 p.m. with “The Ethics of Rescue: Stories Behind the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen.” UT Dallas’ Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies presents these open-to-the-public lectures as part of the 52nd Annual Scholars’ Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches. More information: Annual Scholars’ Conference | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies (utdallas.edu) - A Conversation with Esperanza Spalding March 7
In-person at the SSA Auditorium (SSA 13.330); also may be watched live on YouTube here
Admission: Free and open to the public
Monday, March 7
1 p.m.
Four-time Grammy winner (including Best New Artist in 2011), jazz bassist, singer and composer Esperanza Spalding presents her current work for a discussion with UT Dallas luminaries, capping off a weekend of events including a performance with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and receiving UT Dallas’ 2021 Richard Brettell Award in the Arts. For more information, click here.
