Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artists Announced
en RISD high school artists have been selected for the Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist program, sponsored by Neighborhood Credit Union. The Emerging Artist Program is an annual innovative mentoring program that gives art students real-world experience in the professional art world, including getting the chance to sell their work at the spring Cottonwood Art Festival .
“Real Heroes” Nominations Now Open
To celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond, local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes is accepting nominations through April 30 for its 2026 Richardson Real Hero “Annie Award.” The awards program began in 2010 and is the only citywide program that recognizes extraordinary volunteers whose work benefits the Richardson community. Selected recipients are celebrated at the Eisemann Center in late August.
Renner Road Pavement Work Underway Near Routh Creek Parkway
In two phases, the right and center lanes of eastbound Renner Road between Routh Creek Parkway and Plano Road may be closed to traffic alternately at all times, as pavement repair is taking place. Only one lane will remain closed overnight. The second lane may be closed as needed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The work is expected to be finished by late April.
Temporary Streetlight Removal Expected This Month Along Custer Parkway
Temporary light poles and fixtures installed along Custer Parkway south of Lookout Drive are scheduled to be removed in April as part of the next phase of the Custer Parkway Improvement Project, with lane closures expected as the work takes place.
Registration Open for Disc Golf Tournament, Mother/Son Nerf Challenge
Sign-ups are now open for two City-sponsored competitions coming up Saturday, April 18, with several spots available in each:
CityLine’s 2026 Outdoor Live Music Series Begins Tonight
CityLine Live is back at CityLine Plaza with nine weeks of free concerts, featuring rock, country, Tejano, R&B and more. Dogs and picnics welcome!
Drop-in Tech Help Thursday
A quick tech help option at the Library, this program is available every Thursday. Just walk in and spend 5-15 minutes with a librarian to ask your tech questions.
CubeTroop: Learn to Solve the Rubik’s Cube Friday
or children ages 9-12, this program is all about applying problem solving skills to Rubik’s cubes.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are upcoming at the Eisemann Center.
Upcoming at UT Dallas
The following events are coming up at UT Dallas.