Mike Finkel is a Dallas-based composer, songwriter, educator, and performer. Mike was recently appointed as the Artistic Director for the Dallas Jazz Piano Society. He has performed and/or recorded with: Marc Cohn, David "Fathead" Newman, Hank Mobley, April Smith and the Great Picture Show, Julie Peel, Michael Bolton, Delbert McClinton, Grover Washington Jr., Elliott [...]
Come celebrate the dedication of this magnificent wall mural created by Artist Rich McNeill entitled Spirit Mind Body. The mural is 15 x 50 ft and created with acrylic paint on plaster. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1 - 2 pm **This event has been postponed** Ceremony begins at 1:30 pm music & [...]
Click Here to Purchase Tickets March 10, 2020 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson Interview 7:00 pm This AIR Time interviews Kristian Donaldson, a local award-winning cartoonist and illustrator of graphic novels. Kristian will share about his approach to creating the art that supports the story line and characters in a graphic novel, and about [...]
Meet artist Todd Gutmann as AIR hosts a reception celebrating the partnership between AIR and Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea at the Shire. Many of Todd's artworks are on exhibit and for sale. Hand-painted wine bags will also be for sale that evening with those proceeds going to AIR. Take in the artistic vibe while [...]
February 11, 2020 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson Interview 7:00 pm Elizabeth Ellis For this AIR Time we will interview Elizabeth Ellis, featured storyteller participating in the AIR Storytelling Festival. As a storyteller, Elizabeth Ellis doesn't mince words. Filled with hilarious and poignant honesty, her stories deliver down-home wisdom, southern style. Hers is [...]
November 12, 2019 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson Interview 7:00 pm For this AIR Time we will interview Kevin Sprague, Owner, and Kyle Simmons, Green Buyer and Head of Education, for Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters. Kevin and Kyle will be sharing the art and science of coffee roasting, and how getting to just the right [...]
October 8, 2019 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson Michael Costanzi, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas FBI Field Office Interview 7:00 pm This AIR Time features an interview with Michael Costanzi, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Dallas FBI Field Office. This special interview with ASAC Michael Costanzi provides [...]
Ricochet 2019—is a citywide event focusing on creativity and the arts in Richardson. Presented and developed by AIR (Arts Incubator of Richardson), this festival provides opportunities for artists and creatives of many kinds to showcase their talents while creating greater awareness of the vibrant arts and creative community in Richardson. WHEN: Saturday – October 19: [...]
September 10, 2019 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson Interview 7:00 pm Don't miss this kickoff to Season 10 of AIR Time! This AIR Time interview, presented by AIR (Arts Incubator of Richardson) and moderated by David Fisher, features Six Springs Tavern owners, Keri and Brad Springs. In partnership with Richardson Reads One Book (RROB), this [...]
For more than a decade, AIR has been searching for a permanent location. Now, it may have found its home. We dive into what that will mean for Richardson, and why AIR says it's the only incubator of its kind in North Texas north of downtown Dallas. Read the article by Alex Edwards • Aug 16, 2019 https://dallasinnovates.com/the-arts-incubator-of-richardson-is-finally-opening-its-first-physical-location/
