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February 2-8, 2022
Due to winter weather, some events may be subject to change. Please check event websites for updates.
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Wednesday, Feb. 2
RISD District-Wide Student Art Exhibit Opens
This annual exhibition of artwork by Richardson Independent School District students was created by the Eisemann Educates program and provides a venue for young artists to showcase their talents and get a taste of life a s a professional artist. A reception at the Gallery honoring the students takes place Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Location: Green Mezzanine Gallery at the Eisemann Center
Admission: Free
"Architecture and Religion" Online Panel Discussion
Hear how architecture can shape and influence religion, culture, and a region of the world. Panelists include Dr. Nils Roemer (moderator), Dr. Zufigar Ali, Dr. Hasnain Walji, and Dr. Fernando E. Rodrigues-Miaia.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Admission: Free (Subscribe to their YouTube to be able to watch the event via the livestream)
Additional details:
Architecture and Religion - Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)
Thursday, Feb. 3
Black History Month Bookmark Contest
Illustrate an important person or event from past or modern Black history for a chance to see your art in print—the winning designs (one for children, one for teens) will be featured on new bookmarks that will be available in Youth Services beginning in February. (Check out last year’s winners in a display currently set up in Youth Services.)
Contest sheets are available at the Youth Services Desk.
Eligible entrants: Children and teens ages 5-18
Cost per entry: Free
Submission deadline: Thursday, Feb. 3
More information: 972-744-4358
RCAS Exhibit at Richardson City Hall/Civic Center
The Richardson Civic Art Society has installed a new exhibit on the north wall of the City Hall/Civic Center’s main hallway, featuring 19 paintings created by RCAS members. The colorful display includes framed creations of varying sizes, with subjects including still life, crashing waves, a pensive gorilla, rodeo life, a Paris streetscape, and more. Most are available for purchase; contact information is posted within the exhibit.
Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (open through Mar. 1)
Location: 411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details and ticketing information:
www.cor.net/cpi
www.artsinrichardson.com
Friday, Feb. 4
Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Watch this hysterical, murderous musical about a distant heir to a family fortune who seeks to speed up the line of succession.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.
Additional details and ticketing information:
www.cor.net/cpi
https://www.rcttheatre.com/
"Drop Dead" Opens at Richardson Theatre Centre.
In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $20 - 25 per person.
Additional details and ticketing information:
“It Happened One Night” at The Core Theatre
In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 115
Admission: Ticketed event. $15 - 25 per person.
Additional details and ticketing information:
Saturday, Feb. 5
Annual Chinese New Year Festival: POSTPONED until Saturday, Feb. 12 due to expected severe weather
The Chinese New Year Festival scheduled for this weekend is being postponed until Saturday, Feb. 12, due to this week’s expected severe winter weather. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richardson Core District at DFW Chinatown located at 400 N. Greenville Ave.
The Chinese New Year Festival is presented by the City of Richardson, in partnership with its CORE District members, the Dallas Chinese Community Center and DFW Chinatown.
Additional details:
https://www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/chinesenewyear
Dewey Knit
This Library event has been canceled due to the weather.
Additional details:
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Watch this hysterical, murderous musical about a distant heir to a family fortune who seeks to speed up the line of succession. Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.
Additional details and ticketing information:
www.cor.net/cpi
https://www.rcttheatre.com/
Richardson Symphony Orchestra Presents: A Texas Tribute
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s latest program blends Texas tunes with Texas history, culture and humor provided by narrators Bob and Kelli Phillips. The exclusive event coincides with the 50th anniversary season of the Phillips’ television show, “Texas Country Reporter.”
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
Admission: Ticketed event. Tickets are $20 - $80 per person
Additional details and ticketing information:
www.cor.net/cpi
www.artsinrichardson.com
"Drop Dead" Opens at Richardson Theatre Centre.
In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $20 - 25 per person.
Additional details and ticketing information:
RTC Home Page (richardsontheatrecentre.net)
Sunday, Feb. 6
"Drop Dead" Opens at Richardson Theatre Centre.
In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 113
Admission: Ticketed event. $20 - 25 per person.
Additional details and ticketing information:
RTC Home Page (richardsontheatrecentre.net)
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Watch this hysterical, murderous musical about a distant heir to a family fortune who seeks to speed up the line of succession. Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Repertory Company Theatre
Admission: Ticketed event. $29 for adults, $17 for youth
Additional details and ticketing information:
www.cor.net/cpi
https://www.rcttheatre.com/
“It Happened One Night” at The Core Theatre
In this original adaptation of the screen play by Robert Riskin and the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when a bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The play is being restaged by the company after its 2016 premiere at The Core Theatre.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 115
Admission: Ticketed event. $15 - 25 per person.
Additional details and ticketing information:
www.thecoretheatre.org
Monday, Feb. 7
Submit Valentine Cards for Seniors, Health Care Workers through Feb. 7
Cottonwood Art Festival staff are hosting the second annual “Art of Love” Valentine card campaign, asking the public to get creative and help spread some joy to seniors and front-line medical workers/staff through Valentine cards. The staff will collect the cards and take them to senior and medical facilities throughout the community. Last year’s inaugural initiative generated more than 3,000 cards.
To participate, create or purchase one or more Valentine cards. Write a short message inside, draw a picture or share whatever inspires you. Envelopes are not needed for individual cards.
Once completed, submit card(s) by one of the following ways:
Mail your card(s) (multiple cards can be mailed in one envelope) to:
Cottonwood Art Festival
2100 E. Campbell Rd. Suite 100
Richardson, TX 75081
Bring them into one of the following City of Richardson facilities:
Community Events, 2100 E. Campbell Rd. Suite 100
(behind the Municipal Courts Building)
Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
All cards must be received by mail or in person Monday, Feb. 7.
Sip & Script Galentine Intro to Modern Calligraphy
An evening outing for a galentine's day celebration. This is an introduction to modern calligraphy all things pink. The perfect crafty night out.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: In the plaza at CityLine
Admission: Ticketed event. $65 per person
Additional details and ticketing information:
https://citylinedfw.com/events/
Tuesday, Feb. 8
SP/N Gallery Exhibit: "Printmaking Concepts: The Surprise at the "Other End of the Press"
This exhibit, previously scheduled to open Jan. 14, explores the inter-relationship of printmaking with other contemporary art media (drawing, painting, sculpture, video and photography); as well as fresh approaches regarding new and traditional printmaking concepts.
Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Open through Mar. 12)
Location: SP/N Gallery, 320 Stewart Dr.
Admission: Free
Additional details and ticketing information:
UT Dallas School of Arts and Humanities
Lunchtime Lecture Series: “Travel 101”
Part 2 of a two-part series on traveling basics with “The Traveling Professor” Steve Solosky. Learn both essential and advanced travel tips for everything from photography basics to itinerary planning to group tours. Both adults and teens are welcome and may bring their lunches to enjoy during the presentation.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Basement Program Room of the Library
Admission: Free, no registration required
Additional details: