Sept. 25 concert to feature Motown classics, smooth R&B, chart-topping hits
Derrick Hicks, Joel Walker, Bradford Bell
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul” Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall.
Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with powerhouse vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN deliver a one-of-a-kind concert experience that keeps every audience on its feet.
Born in New York City – the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul – the group embodies a unique blend of timeless Motown classics, smooth R&B stylings and fresh chart-topping hits. UPTOWN is led by Joel Walker and includes Bradford Bell and Derrick Hicks. Each of them is a world-class soloist, often compared to icons such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson.
More than just a concert, an evening with UPTOWN is a celebration of joy, unity and soul that bridges generations and leaves audiences singing long after the final note. The concert will include timeless classics from Al Greene, Prince, Earth Wind and Fire, the Temptations, Bruno Mars and more.
UCA Public Appearances has continued to grow each year and now offers five unique series: Broadway, POPS, Night Out, An Evening With, and the Windgate Collection. Reynolds Performance Hall has also welcomed over 70,000 pre-K-12th grade students from across the state of Arkansas to experience live performing arts through the Main Stage Education Series. This series educates while entertaining and provides arts accessibility to all students.
Tickets range from $34.50 to $57.50 for adults and $11.50 for children/students. Prices for tickets are all in. The cost of the ticket is visible upfront, including fees before taxes. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Reynolds box office or Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., online at uca.edu/publicappearances, or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll free at (866) 810-0012. Student and children’s tickets are only available by contacting the box office.
