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Eisemann Center director previews spring season rescheduled and specialty concerts

Richardson Cultural Arts Commission · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Eisemann Center Executive Director Ally told the Cultural Arts Commission about upcoming shows including Sonia De Los Santos (rescheduled to March 22), a Ravi Shankar Ensemble curated by Anoushka Shankar, a Miles Davis centennial tribute led by John Beasley (April 12), Circa (April 17), Okey Dokey Brothers (April 18), Jeffrey Siegel (April 20), and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (April 29).

Ally, the Eisemann Center executive director, updated the Richardson Cultural Arts Commission on March 12 about the venue’s spring season and special programming.

Ally said the season will conclude over the next six weeks and highlighted several upcoming shows: Sonia De Los Santos (rescheduled to Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. matinee); the Ravi Shankar Ensemble (a touring program curated by Anoushka Shankar); a Miles Davis centennial tribute arranged and led by jazz artist John Beasley on April 12 in the Bank of America Theater cabaret; the Australian circus company Circa performing "Humans 2" on April 17; the Okey Dokey Brothers family matinee on April 18; Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations program on April 20; and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain on April 29. Ally described preshow Friends events and membership benefits such as preshow lounges and hospitality for Friends members.

The commission received these seasonal updates as informational; no formal action was taken. Staff also invited commissioners to upcoming Cottonwood and season‑preview events.