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Richardson East Rotary Club
Chamber-organized delegation of city officials at the 89th Texas Legislature.
Richardson Chamber Capital Campaign Smash Party in February
RALC Executive Director receiving donation from Lockwood Distilling Co. through Cocktails for a Cause campaign
Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s Healing Notes performance at The Monarch Senior Living Center
Seniors celebrating Lunar New Year at Network’s Senior Thursday
Heights Park Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting
LeeMAH Electronics of Richardson’s annual Chinese New Year company party at Jeng Chi
Richardson Citizen of the Year Mark Solomon (center) with civic leaders at Richardson Chamber Annual Meeting
RALC Executive Director Ann Banks presenting to Richardson City Council
Richardson East Rotary Games and Giving
Dialogue Institute’s Interfaith Ramadan dinner at FUMCR
Richardson Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership event
Charles Eisemann at Richardson Chamber Smash Party
The Teng family at Jeng Chi’s Chinese New Year celebration
Richardson Citizen of the Year Mark Solomon with family
Out and About
APRIL – MAY 2025
APRIL 11 - MAY 4 ( Thursdays 7:30pm, Friday, and Saturday 8:00 pm, Sunday matinee 2:00 pm)
Run For Your Wife: A Farce by Ray Cooney
(No performance on Easter Sunday)
Purchase tickets for a fun evening at the RTC. In this comedy, a taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit richardsontheatrecentre.net.
Location: Richardson Theatre Center, 518 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson
APRIL 12 -Saturday 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)
RALC Great Richardson Baking Bonanza Annual Murder Mystery Event
Don’t miss the Richardson Adult Literacy Center’s annual Murder Mystery event. Mystery, Cake and Charity – Oh, My! Silent auction and raffle, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Tickets are $85. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ralc.org.
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Road
APRIL 26 - Saturday 7:30 pm
Richardson Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Concert
Join us for a transcendent evening as we unravel the mysteries and marvels within Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36, and Sibelius’s mesmerizing Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 featuring violinist Geneva Lewis. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this concert promises to be an unforgettable experience. Discover the magic of live orchestral performance and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Sibelius & Tchaikovsky. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit richardsonsymphony.org.
Location: Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive
MAY 2 - Friday 6:00 pm
Eisemann Center May 2025 First Friday Reception
Visit the Eisemann Center’s Green Mezzanine Gallery for a small reception completely free and open to the public to celebrate their new exhibit. During the month of May, the Eisemann is housing the Richardson Civic Art Society’s 59th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. The collection will
be on display the entire month of May.
Location: Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive
MAY 3 - Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Richardson Woman’s Club Annual Garden Tour
Visit the beautiful Richardson Woman’s Club for their annual garden tour. Tickets are $25 and a box lunch can be purchased for $10 by April 28. Enjoy coffee and pastries, gift shop and bakeshop in the morning, seminars with garden experts, and a garden tour at various locations. For more information or to purchase tickets and lunch, visit rwctx.org.
Location: Richardson Woman’s Club Estate, 2005 N Cliffe, Richardson
MAY 3 - 4 Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cottonwood Art Festival
From its humble beginnings in 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival has developed into one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the United States. This two-day festival is one of Richardson’s most celebrated annual events. The festival is free of charge; however, some activities in the ArtStop children’s area require a nominal fee. For more information, visit cottonwoodartfestival.com.
Location: Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Road, Richardson
MAY 4 - Sunday 3:00 pm
May the Fourth Be With You
Join the Richardson Community Band as they celebrate the incredible music of the incomparable John Williams during a free concert. Tickets are free and can be claimed ahead of time online at eisemanncenter.com or at the Eisemann Center box office the day of the performance.
Location: Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson
MAY 16 - Friday 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Richardson Woman’s Club 18th Annual Golf Tournament
Get your teams together for a good cause! Join other golfers at the RWC annual golf tournament. All funds raised go to local community grants and scholarships. Registration deadline is May 7. For more information, visit rwctx.org.
Location: Sherrill Park Golf Course, 2001 E Lookout Drive, Richardson
MAY 16 - 18 Friday 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, a three-day, award-winning celebration of eclectic arts and music, draws thousands of people annually. Attendees enjoy a variety of musical acts on multiple stages, kids activities in the WF! Kids area, artistic performances, regional cuisine and shopping with local artisans.
Additionally, the festival offers many programs that recognize and support talented musicians and artists such as Battle of the Bands, Budding Talent Vocal Competition, Student Art Contest, and the award-winning Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest. There’s also an Art Guitar Auction, featuring acoustic or electric guitars transformed by artists into creative pieces of work available for purchase. The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is produced by the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. Visit wildflowerfestival.com for more info.
Location: Galatyn Park Urban Center, Richardson
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