Ricki Derek and his Big Band will take the center stage of the Irving Arts Center Carpenter Hall on Friday, October 20, at 7:30pm.  The first show of the 2017-2018 season for the Entertainment Series of Irving is bound to be a hit.  With sounds of ole Blue Eyes himself, Ricki Derek will quickly win the hearts of those in the audience with his crooner style performance and Frank Sinatra songs. Tickets are available at the Irving Arts Center box office 972-252-ARTS (2787) Tues-Sat noon-5pm or online 24/7   at https://tickets.irvingartscenter.com/online/article/esi