The Storytellers
Storytelling is a crucial part of creating strength and passion in our communities.
We highlight the area storytellers: the artists, the musicians, the video makers, and the authors.
Storytelling helps preserve the traditions, the history, and the legacy of what makes us a community.
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WLA, City of Hope Outreach launch initiative for single mothers
CONWAY – The Women’s Leadership Academy Cohort 2024 and City of Hope Outreach (CoHo) have collaborated to launch Single Mothers Accessing Resources Together (S.M.A.R.T.), a series of workshops designed to empower single mothers with community resources. The workshop series will address the challenges single mothers face when balancing work and family. The first workshop will […]
UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Michael Daugherty
CONWAY–Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty will be artist-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas from April 23-24. According to the League of American Orchestras, Daugherty is one of the 10 most performed American composers of concert music internationally. His work has awarded him six Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Classical Composition in 2011 for “Deus ex […]
Toad Suck Daze Set for May 3-5, Announces Little Rock Zoo Exhibit, Record Giving of $220,500
CONWAY, Ark. (April 11, 2024) — Toad Suck Daze announced today record charitable giving, a new amphibian exhibit at the Little Rock Zoo, as well as headline entertainment and key programming for its 43rd annual festival in downtown Conway on May 3-5. Toad Suck Daze is the largest, free family festival in Arkansas with more […]
Grammy-Nominated Kreole Rock and Soul Artist Sean Ardoin to Perform at UCA
CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas will present Sean Ardoin Kreole Rock and Soul on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Ardoin will perform at Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Ardoin blended Creole and Zydeco to create his own genre of music, Kreole Rock and Soul. His electrifying performances and musical prowess, […]
Darla Desiderio Selected for Prestigious RAM Annual Invitational Exhibit
Darla Desiderio’s Artwork, Beautifully Made, after review by a distinguished panel, will be on exhibit at the prestigious RAM Annual Invitational: “Inclusive.” Conway, AR – March 25, 2024 – The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum has announce the selection of local artist Darla Desiderio for the RAM Annual Invitational, a highly anticipated exhibition known for […]