PRESS RELEASE
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
October 7, 2014
CONTACT: Mark Spitzer, (501) 450-3339; toadsuckreviw@gmail.com
UCA’S TOAD SUCK REVIEW HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER BANDFEST
SET TO ROCK CONWAY
By Devon Norris
UCA Department of Writing
Conway — The editorial staff of the University of Central Arkansas’s highly-acclaimed Toad Suck Review will host a Halloween fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 1at 8 p.m. at Bear’s Den Pizza near the UCA campus.
The fundraiser will feature the musical wizardry of three local bands: American Lions, whose talent blasts forth from their Central Arkansas roots; Slings and Arrows, a band hailing from Conway that boasts a “mellow and soulful” sound; and Adam Faucett, a solo performer from Little Rock hailed as “one of the greatest, most thoughtful lyricists the state has to offer” by the Arkansas Times.
There will be merchandise for sale from the bands playing, and the Toad Suck Review will be selling the latest issue of the award-winning literary magazine.
The night will also include a costume contest open to all who attend, with a cash prize for the lucky individual decked out in the best outfit.
“It will be the rockingest time in Conway, USA that night, so strap on your safety belt, because the Toad is in the driver’s seat, and if he doesn’t make at least $500 to print the next issue with, then we will crash and burn!” said Mark Spitzer, editor in chief of the Toad Suck Review. “Also, expect your feet to take off on their own and prepare to see people dressed up as silly, sexy monsters and pop stars as they vie for the big prize.”
Bear’s Den Pizza is located at 235 Farris Road in Conway. The Halloween fundraiser is free and open to the public, but there is a suggested donation of $5 to support the Toad Suck Review and its efforts to bring a culture of literary excellence to Central Arkansas.
For more information, contact Spitzer at toadsuckreview@gmail.com or (501) 450-3339.
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