The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Warriors Don’t Cry” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Inspired by Melba Pattillo Beals’s Little Rock Nine memoir “Warriors Don't Cry,” this production is a catalyst for deeper discussion about social responsibility, civil discourse, social media, community engagement and freedom. Reluctant to cope with one more … [Read more...]
UCA Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the University of Central Arkansas is celebrating with a series of in-person and virtual programming to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community. It’s a time to honor and recognize the central and significant role that African Americans have and continue to play at UCA and in U.S. history. In honor of Black History Month, the UCA Office of … [Read more...]
‘Dogman: The Musical’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, “Dog Man: The Musical” on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. Based on the worldwide bestselling hit book series by Dav Pilkey, “Dog Man: The Musical” is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a … [Read more...]
UCA students serve community during The Big Event
The University of Central Arkansas will host the Big Event on Saturday, March 12 throughout Conway. This is the ninth year for The Big Event at UCA. Organizations and residents of Conway are invited to submit a job request to propose a project for volunteers to complete on Saturday, March 12. Job requests are open through Feb. 11 and can be submitted at UCA’s The Big Event. Volunteers may also … [Read more...]
Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, Chris Thile, to perform in Conway
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes Chris Thile Live in Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Thile is best known for his work in the acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. He is a 2012 MacArthur Fellow and in 2016 through 2020, he was the host of the radio variety show “Live from Here,” which was formally known as “A Prairie … [Read more...]
‘Schoolhouse Rock Live’ comes to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” is a pop culture phenomenon that explodes onto the stage, updated for a whole new generation, with imaginative image projections and a rock’n’roll feel. The show centers around Tom, a nervous young man on his first day of being a teacher, … [Read more...]
UCA hosts annual prayer breakfast ahead of King Holiday
The University of Central Arkansas hosted its annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Ronnie Williams Student Center on Jan. 14, as part of the national observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dozens of attendees gathered for the event, now in its 14th year. To mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, guests were spaced out and seated theater-style and received their breakfasts in to-go … [Read more...]
MLK Day of Service and National Day of Racial Healing community events
UCA hosts activities throughout county The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and partner AmeriCorps sites will host volunteer activities and dialogue events in honor of the 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and 6th annual National Day of Racial Healing. Projects are led by AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA members serving through UCA’s … [Read more...]
UCA hosts exhibition of ‘Painting’
Baum Gallery presents new show for spring The University of Central Arkansas’ Baum Gallery will host a new exhibition titled “Painting” from Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, 2022. This exhibition is curated by Brian Young, director, Baum Gallery with assistance from Sandra Luckett, associate professor in the UCA Department of Art and Design. Baum Gallery is located in McCastlain Hall on the UCA … [Read more...]
‘Ballet Folklórico de México’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes “Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández” at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29. The world-renowned folkloric ballet ensemble is known for its artistry, costumes and ability to captivate audiences. In 2021, “Ballet Folklórico de México” returned to the United States for an extended multi-city tour featuring renewed … [Read more...]