“Inferno: Fire at the Cocoanut Grove 1942”
This original play written and directed by James Hansen Prince looks at the deadly fire of Nov. 28, 1942 that tore through the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, killing nearly 500 people.
Arts Grants Awarded to Local Nonprofits
The Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area cultural and arts-related nonprofit organizations at Monday’s meeting, based on recommendations from the City’s Cultural Arts Commission. Funded through the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, the grants will...
“Chalk the Walk” at Cottonwood Art Festival—Deadline to Sign Up is Monday
The fourth annual “Chalk the Walk” Art Contest will take place at the upcoming Cottonwood Art Festival Oct 4-5. Artists age 12+ have the opportunity to create a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park with a chance to win up to $500 in cash prizes.
At the Library: R.O.V.E.R. Roams! Next Thursday
Join Richardson Public Library’s outreach van, R.O.V.E.R., for stories, crafts, games and discovery in the park! It will pop up at the Huffhines Park pavilion for free fun for kids and families. Explore new books and take part in hands-on activities, all outside! No registration required, just drop by and join the fun!
At the Library: “Come Fly with Me Part Deaux” Tomorrow
Join us for a travel adventure with a former luxury flight attendant – sharing food, stories and souvenirs of remembered trips. If you’d like to share a memento from one of your travels, call us ahead at 972-744-4355 so we can have books from that locale on hand. For adults and teens ages 16+.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
Upcoming at UT Dallas
The following events are coming up at UT Dallas.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” RCB Children’s Concert Sunday
The Richardson Community Band presents their now annual family adventure, an immersive Disney event with music from old and new classic films.
CORE District “Art Drop Day” Takes Place
An “Art Drop” event took place today in The CORE District, in which local artists donated original pieces of art to the City that were hidden in public places for residents and visitors to search for, find and keep. The event, which featured clues posted on The CORE...
At the Library: “Story Stroll” Begins Monday at Huffhines Park
Grab your strollers and stretch your legs this fall at this Richardson Public Library-sponsored event! Join Library staff for a storytime at the park pavilion, then enjoy a walk through the park to connect to nature along with movement, rhymes and fun. Open to all ages but storytime is geared toward ages 6 weeks-3 years. Children must be attended by at least one adult. Event is held weather permitting.