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UCA hosts 36th annual Community Development Institute

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150 leaders from across the Midsouth attended five-day event CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas hosted the 36th annual Community Development Institute earlier this month. More than 150 community leaders from across the Midsouth region participated in the five-day training session which culminated in a graduation and award ceremony. President and CEO of the El Dorado-Union […]

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Red Curtain Theatre

Red Curtain Theatre Offers Sing-A-Long Performance of The Sound of Music

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Added performance of The Sound of Music will be first of its kind CONWAY, AR – In response to demand and requests, Red Curtain Theatre is adding a performance to its schedule this weekend where participants will be able to sing along with the cast members. The added performance will be a Saturday matinee at

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Conway Corporation

Conway Corp Recognized By Cablefax Magazine For Wampus Cats Sports Coverage

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Conway, AR—Conway Corp has been recognized by Cablefax Magazine as a Regional Rainmaker for High School Sports Programming. Conway Corp has broadcast every Conway High School football game since 2001 along with broadcasting select basketball, baseball, softball and soccer games. The company will kick off its 22nd season of Wampus Cat football on September 2.

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UCA News

UCA names Amanda Horton executive director of Public Appearances

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Horton to oversee new Windgate Center, Reynolds Performance Hall CONWAY–The University of Central Arkansas has named Amanda Horton as executive director of Public Appearances, overseeing the soon-to-open Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts, as well as the Reynolds Performance Hall. “It’s been an honor to serve the UCA campus and central Arkansas community by

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Kiwanis of Conway Arkansas Bookcase Project

Bookcase Project banquet returns October 20 with Key as speaker

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Johnny Key, state education Secretary, will deliver the keynote speech at the Conway Kiwanis Bookcase Project’s annual banquet on October 20, 2022. The banquet will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bob and Betty Courtway Middle School, 1200 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Supper and entertainment will be provided, the latter by the

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Chad Bradford

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre welcomes new managing director

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CONWAY—Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas has announced Chad Bradford as its new managing director. “We are Arkansas’ only professional theatre company that focuses on classic and mythic tales. This uniquely positions us to tell imaginative and life-changing stories while promoting UCA’s educational mission,” Bradford said. “Recent studies have proven that arts

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The Conductor Makerspace

Conductor receives Rural LISC AT&T Digital Access Grant for UCA Makerspace

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Computers will be available for use at Makerspace at no cost to community CONWAY, AR – Conductor announces today the organization will be able to provide more services to the community and college students through free access to computers and tablets. Made possible by a contribution from AT&T and with the help of LISC, Conductor

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Erin Enderlin

Conway’s Erin Enderlin kicks off new concert series honoring Johnny Cash

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JONESBORO – Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, KASU public radio and the City of Wilson are announcing a summer concert series for those desiring to pull up a chair and relax on a summer evening in the South. The first installment in the concert series, “Live from the Cash Porch,” will feature singer

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Creative Institute of Central Arkansas Student Showcase

Creative Institute of Central Arkansas Student Showcase Highlights Emerging Talent

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Creative Institute Students Enter The Workforce CONWAY, Ark. (June 2, 2022) –  On May 1, 2022, the Creative Institute of Central Arkansas held its first student showcase at The MAX Event Venue in Downtown Conway, highlighting the talent and accomplishments of students who are nearing completion of the program. At the event, the students presented

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Conway Corporation

Conway Corp To Broadcast Conway High School Graduations

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Conway, AR – Conway Corp will broadcast Conway High School’s graduation ceremonies live from Simmons Bank Arena beginning at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 22. The live broadcast will be available on Conway Corp Cable Channel 5 and 585 and online at ConwayCorp.com/Channel5. In addition to the commencement services for the Conway High School Class of

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