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UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Michael Daugherty

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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 […]

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Toad Suck Daze Set for May 3-5, Announces Little Rock Zoo Exhibit, Record Giving of $220,500

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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

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Grammy-Nominated Kreole Rock and Soul Artist Sean Ardoin to Perform at UCA

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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,

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Darla Desiderio Selected for Prestigious RAM Annual Invitational Exhibit

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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

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UCA welcomes artists-in-residence Russell Crotty, Morton Brown, Sean Ardoin

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CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas will welcome three artists-in-residence Russell Crotty, Morton Brown and Sean Ardoin as a nod to the 2024 total solar eclipse. The artists will have events from March 28 to April 6. Crotty has made important contributions to contemporary drawing since the early 1990s. Apart from his contemporary art pieces, Crotty

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Tony Award-winning ‘Chicago’ Coming To Reynolds Performance Hall

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CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “Chicago The Musical” on Monday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, “Chicago” is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. This hit musical has received six

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UCA Welcomes Artists-in-Residence Sue Schroeder and Christian Meyer

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CONWAY—Sue Schroeder–who has created more than 110 original dance works–and Christian Meyer–an award-winning composer, musician, fine art photographer, and filmmaker–will be the artists-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas on March 21, March 27 and March 28. Sue Schroeder’s work has been featured all around the world, from Germany to France, the Czech Republic to

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Hendrix Players Present ‘Twelfth Night’ March 6-9

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All performances free and open to the public; reservations recommended CONWAY, Arkansas (February 26, 2024)—The Hendrix Players will present four performances of William Shakespeare’s popular play Twelfth Night: or, What You Will, March 6-9, 2024, in Cabe Theatre (building 11 on the current campus map). Wednesday through Friday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with a

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