By Waid Rainey College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — As part of Conway’s 10th celebration of Artsfest, violinist Jeremy Zhu and pianist Francine Kay will visit the University of Central Arkansas as artists in residence. Kay will give a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital … [Read more...]
UCA’S AST TO PRESENT ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ AT LANTERN THEATRE
As part of Conway’s ArtsFest, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will present its touring production of Twelfth Night at The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., for three performances. Performances will be Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 1-2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at arkshakes.com. "Twelfth Night debuted this summer to rave reviews all across the state,” director Chad … [Read more...]
UCA’S AST TO ANNOUNCE 2017 SEASON
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s 2017 season will be announced at AST’s annual Fall Membership Party on Thursday, Sept. 29. The big announcement event will come at 6:30 p.m. at the Conway home of Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte, AST’s executive director, 4915 College Ave. The night’s festivities will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, an art show and sale in coordination with Conway’s ArtsFest, as well as a … [Read more...]
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS HOSTS PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
The University of Central Arkansas College of Liberal Arts will host “Exploring Our World,” a series of public lectures facilitated by university faculty and Conway government officials. This marks the fifth year the College of Liberal Arts has hosted the free public lecture series. All events will be held at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the UCA campus or at UCA Downtown, 1105 … [Read more...]
‘ONCE THE MUSICAL’ COMING TO UCA OCT. 3
By Audrey Forbes College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — “ONCE the Musical” will visit the University of Central Arkansas on Oct. 3 when it makes a 7:30 p.m. stop at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall. “ONCE the Musical” is based on the 2007 film of the same name. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song with “Falling Slowly.” Other selections from … [Read more...]
UCA BEARS CELEBRATE 2016 HOMECOMING OCT. 17-22
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate Homecoming 2016 Oct. 17 to Oct. 22. The 2016 theme for the week is “Every road you take will always lead you home.” The week culminates with the football game pitting the UCA Bears against Southland Conference rival Lamar University. “Homecoming at UCA is a special time and we know that after working for over a year on these events, this … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS FAMILY DAY SEPT. 10
The University of Central Arkansas Office of Student Life, in partnership with the Office of the President, announces the 2016 Family Day festivities. The event will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 on the football practice field located at the corner of Farris Road and Bruce Street. The entire UCA community and their families are invited to enjoy this free event. A variety of … [Read more...]
ARCHIVES DISPLAYS 9/11 COLLECTION SEPT. 6-14
The University of Central Archives is displaying part of its massive collection of 9/11 documents and materials. The display began Tuesday, Sept. 6 and will continue through Wednesday, Sept. 14. The UCA Archives is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The display of 9/11 materials is free and open to the public. Due to the generosity of the late Dale Nicholson of KATV Channel … [Read more...]
SPANISH BRASS TO BE IN RESIDENCE SEPT. 20-21
By Amanda Nettles College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The quintet Spanish Brass will visit the University of Central Arkansas as artists in residence Sept. 20-21. The residency will include two concerts: a free public performance Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall; and an educational program for schools at Conway High School’s … [Read more...]
10TH ARTSFEST CELEBRATION SET FOR CONWAY
By Waid Rainey and Hanna Lowery College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication, in partnership with Hendrix College, the Conway Schools, Faulkner County Library, The Lantern Theatre, Faulkner County Museum, Independent Living Services, King’s, Conway Downtown Partnership, and the Mayor’s Office, will play … [Read more...]
