Podcast: Season 2; Episode 8: Judith Allen with Downtown Conway Farmers’ and Crafts Market
Today on the Weekly podcast we visit with Judith Allen from the Downtown Conway Farmers’ and Crafts Market SHOW NOTES Opening day is May 7th. Over 50 vendors have applied and been approved. Each vendor is a local artisan who makes their own items to sell A board of 6, including Allen, leads downtown Conway Farmers’ and Crafts This year’s market will feature two food trucks Lots various types of items for sale each week, especially for Mother’s Day Judith Allen assumed President role a three years ago Allen and her husband own SalScilla Farms SalScilla Farms has a cafe […]
Podcast: Season 2; Episode 7: Mary Margaret Satterfield talks Toad Suck Daze
Today on the Weekly podcast we visit with Mary Margaret Satterfield from the Chamber of Commerce talking about Toad Suck Daze SHOW NOTES Toad Suck Daze has been around for 42 years $2M in scholarships since the beginning Scholarships given to students to attend UACCM, UCA, Central Baptist College, or Hendrix TSD originally started at Toad Suck Park One of the most unique named festivals in the country Music headliner this year is Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Toad Suck Daze Page Music by Joystick – https://www.joystock.org The transcript is generated automatically and may contain inconsistencies.
Arkansas Arts Beautification Gallery is shutting down after 25 years
The Arkansas Arts Beautification Gallery is shutting down after 25 years this month. For the past 22 years, the gallery has been in the same spot on Front Street. The gallery is all its inventory. For owners BJ Abrams and Wyvonne Hawkins, the time has come to a close. The gallery is selling every piece of art in the gallery. I visited with Hawkins and Abrams on Saturday, April 16. Abrams told me at one point, she was frustrated after moving to the current location. She was struggling to get clients and felt like closing down the gallery. Then, she […]
Joey Fanstar: Veteran Bassist now on his own
Ask any band and they will tell you, the bass player is crucial. Joey Fanstar has been playing bass for bands in Central Arkansas for years. In doing so, he has established himself as a veteran musician and someone you can count on. These days, Joey is flying solo. You can often find him playing solo or an acoustic set at a local venue. Today, we learn more about local musician Joey Fanstar. Bio: Joey Fanstar is one of Arkansas’s premier bass players and entertainers. He has been actively involved in music since a very young age, both in band […]
Podcast: Season 2; Episode 6: Gatlin Billeck, timely information Conway NOW
Today on the Weekly podcast we visit with Gatlin Billick, curator of Conway NOW. SHOW NOTES Conway NOW provides information in a timely manner. Works in hospitality Attends UACCM Studying Business Loves learning more about the community and delivering timely news. Started Conway NOW in August 2016, in tenth grade Previous article at Conway Scene Music by Joystick – https://www.joystock.org The transcript is generated automatically and may contain inconsistencies.
Interactive Art Installation In Downtown Alleyway at April Conway Art Walk
CONWAY, Ark. – The Lightswitch Theatre Company will be creating an interactive maze on canvas for the Conway community to paint at the April Art Walk. The participation is meant to invite Art Walk attendees to be involved in the artistic process and create something beautiful! Delicious finger foods in UCA Downtown courtesy of the personal chefs at Crowders Creek Culinary and flavorful kombucha from Rogue Roundabout Brewery will also be available to attendees as well as gorgeous art from 12+ local creatives. Good music, local art and tasty treats create the perfect destination for a night on the town. […]
UCA presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Production celebrates 40th anniversary of classic CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Bridges-Larson Theatre in Snow Fine Arts April 20-22, at 7:30 p.m., and April 23 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.universitytickets.com, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 pm, or by calling UCA Ticket Central by phone at (501)-450-3265 or toll-free at (866)-810-0012. The presentation of the horror-rock musical takes place on the production’s 40th anniversary. UCA theatre’s production is directed by Associate Professor Chris Fritzges, […]
‘South Pacific’ to sail onto Reynolds Performance Hall stage
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will present the ten-time Tony Award-winning musical theater masterpiece, “South Pacific,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. Tickets start at $30 for adults and are $10 for children and students. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) 810-0012. This new production of “South Pacific” by Big League Productions is based on James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Tales of the South Pacific” and features […]