Category: Arts & Culture

The City’s annual photo contest is in progress and accepting entries through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult). Costs are $5 per entry for students and $10 per entry for amateur and proficient adults.  

A class for absolute beginners to gain fundamental computing skills.   

The king has summoned you to attend a round table at Hydrock Castle to discuss matters of state, but upon your arrival, something is amiss – the famed and fleetfooted centauress, Lefqwen of Abinark, usually first to arrive, has failed to show. In Hydrock, unexpected events usually mean only one thing – murder! Solve the mystery as a spectator or character. For ages 13-18 only. 

The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.

The Best of Show and Best of Division Winners Exhibit from the City’s 2025 Photo Contest, as well as the 2025 Photo Contest Judges Exhibit, will be on display. The Best of Show and Best of Division Exhibit features the work of Sapphire Hao, Rita Johnston and Kellie Carter, while the Judges Exhibit features the photographs of Robin Thompson, Garry Ackerman and Janne Ackerman. 

See how the Library’s 3D printer works and how you can utilize it!  

Embellish and customize your designs, then apply them to a take-home tote bag with a Cricut Heat Press. For adults and teens; all supplies provided. 

Directed by the award-winning Derick K. Grant, this electrifying production brings together some of the most exciting tap dancers of our time, including Star Dixon, Martin “Tre” Dumas, Cartier Williams, Anthony Morigerato, Luke Hickey, Sterling Harris, Eric Decaminada, Charles Renato, Ian Berg, Madeline Murphy, Rebecca Cannaday and of course, Derick K. Grant himself. Presented by RIFF Dallas.

Audition for Repertory Company Theatre’s REP Company 2026—the RCT directors cast all main stage shows from the Company, which last year numbered 84. Call Backs will be held Jan. 11 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Note that Repertory Company Theatre is a non-equity theater; no stipends are given to performers in main stage shows.

The classic novel comes to life on stage, a coming-of-age story narrated by a young girl named Scout Finch who lives in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s. Scout and her brother, Jem, learn about prejudice, morality and empathy as their father, lawyer Atticus Finch, represents a black man who is falsely accused of a crime.