Deadline Extended for the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest
The deadline for the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay contest, originally set for Jan. 31, has been extended to 5 p.m. Feb. 8 due to schools being closed because of inclement weather. For more information, visit www.cor.net/artandessaycontest.
City to Co-host Lunar New Year Celebration Tomorrow (Jan. 28)
The City of Richardson, in partnership with CORE District merchants, the Dallas Chinese Community Center and DFW Chinatown, will celebrate the annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, Jan. 28, honoring the Year of the Rabbit. The free event, open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will be held in the Richardson CORE District at DFW Chinatown.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events happening in the community.
City Photo Contest Winners Announced; Winners Exhibit Begins Jan. 28
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners in the 2023 City of Richardson photography contest. Kaye Hargis won both Best of Show and Best of Proficient Division with a photo in the Architecture/Cityscape Black & White category entitled, “Disguising a Parking Garage.” Top honors in the Amateur Adult Division went to Lola Laird for “Monolithic Tomb: Portal to the Afterlife,” entered in the Landscape/Black & White category; and Layne Sandidge won the Student Division with a photo entitled, “Ready to Pounce” in the Captive Animals/Pets category.
2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winner: Markella Joseph
There’s one week left for students to enter in the City’s third annual “Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest.”
At Eisemann Center
Here’s what’s happening at the Eisemann Center.
At UT Dallas
Here’s what’s happening at UT Dallas.
Senior Center Partners with RISD for Student Fine Arts Showcase
The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a public meeting for Jan. 24 to provide information about upcoming Terrace Park playground renovations, and to receive input.
Meet Sanjay Kamalapur, 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winner
Entries for the City’s third annual “Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest” and “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest are now being accepted.
Access+Inclusion 23: A Road Toward Mental Wellness Feb. 6-11
We wanted to invite you to attend Access+Inclusion 23: A Road Toward Mental Wellness taking place Feb. 6-11 at various locations in Richardson.