‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ to premiere in Conway

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” on Monday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. “If you’re looking for hot stuff from Broadway this season, ‘Summer’ is the show for you,” said Reynolds Performance Hall Director Amanda Horton. “This show will bring stellar performances, disco-era costumes and familiar songs that will have you dancing in … [Read more...]

CeCe Winans to bring Christmas joy to Reynolds in Conway

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes “Christmas with CeCe Winans” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. One of the best-selling and most awarded female gospel artists of all time, Winans will bring Christmas favorites, some of her top hits and new music to Conway. Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in … [Read more...]

UCA Hosts Annual Veterans Day Event

The University of Central Arkansas Veterans Committee hosted its annual Veterans Day event in McCastlain Hall on Nov. 11 to honor those who served in the military. This year was even more special because it marked the centennial since the original interment of the Unknown Soldier. Pinnacle Brass, the resident brass quintet of UCA, welcomed attendees with patriotic music and accompanied … [Read more...]

Postmodern Jukebox to Bring the Roaring ’20s to Reynolds in Conway

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: The Grand Reopening Tour at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5.   Early last year, pop-jazz phenomenon Postmodern Jukebox set out to celebrate a new millennium with “Roaring ’20s,” promising audiences across the country and around the world “the most sensational ’20s party this side of The Great … [Read more...]

UCA to Host Bear Facts Day for High School Seniors, Transfer Students

All prospective students and their families are invited to Bear Facts Day, the University of Central Arkansas' annual preview event, on Friday, Dec. 3. The massive and immersive overview is a chance for prospective students, including high school seniors and transfer students, to sample sessions on UCA’s academic programs, learn how to get involved, and explore the campus. “We try to provide … [Read more...]

‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ musical headed to Conway

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes “An Officer and a Gentleman,” a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 pm. “Like all good stories, ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ is set in a specific world with its own culture, customs and costumes—the U.S. Navy,” said book writer and director … [Read more...]

Cirque Mechanics to bring acrobatics to Conway

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes Cirque Mechanics “Birdhouse Factory” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16. “Birdhouse Factory” was inspired in part by the masterful industry murals of Mexican-born artist Diego Rivera, the outrageous illustrations of cartoonist Rube Goldberg and the slap-stick style humor of Charlie Chaplin's film "Modern Times".  While its … [Read more...]

UCA hosts 2021 Fall Career Fair

The University of Central Arkansas will host the 2021 Fall Career Fair in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students, alumni and community members have the opportunity to meet with dozens of organizations that are seeking interns and part- or full-time employees. All attendees are encouraged to bring several resumes to distribute to potential … [Read more...]

Baum Gallery to Host Fall Senior Art Show

The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas is set to host its fall BA/BFA senior show beginning Nov. 4, 2021, with an opening reception and awards ceremony from 4-7 p.m. The last day of the exhibition is Dec. 2. The Baum Gallery, located in McCastlain Hall, is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. other weekdays. The exhibition is free and open to the … [Read more...]

UCA hosts three-time Grammy nominee

By: Hannah Phillips Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas is hosting Jon Metzger, a renowned jazz performer, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, as part of the artist-in-residence program. All events are in the Reynolds Performance Hall and are open to the public. On Tuesday, Metzger will perform a jazz workshop from 10-11 a.m. and a jazz … [Read more...]