‘Paddington Gets In A Jam’ Coming To Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas’ Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Paddington Gets in a Jam” at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 17. For more than 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted children and families all over the world with his stories about Paddington, the famous, accident-prone bear. “Paddington Gets in a Jam” debuted in New York City in 2019 and is a New York Times Critic’s pick. In this story, Paddington is making his favorite marmalade jam with the help of the Brown’s housekeeper Mrs. Bird, but they run out of sugar, so Paddington heads next door […]
Tanya Orellana and Isabel Rubio join together for UCA’s artist-in-residence
By: Amber Austen, Office of Media Relations CONWAY— Theatre designers Tanya Orellana and Isabel Rubio team up as artists-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas on Wednesday, March 9, and Thursday, March 10, 2022. This residency is a collaboration between UCA’s theatre and Spanish departments. Orellana and Rubio together will visit two classes within the departments on Thursday, March 10. From 9:25-10:40 a.m. that morning, the two will visit with the Fundamentals of Theatrical Design and Professional Issues class in the Snow Fine Arts Center, room 217. That afternoon from 2:40-3:55 p.m., they will visit with Spanish 3360, “Staging Spanish […]
Chase Kahwinhut Earles visits UCA as artist-in-residence
CONWAY— The University of Central Arkansas’ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosts Native American traditional potter Chase Kahwinhut Earles as an artist-in-residence Tuesday, March 8, through Friday, March 11, 2022. Earles will showcase a public talk and demonstration over Caddo traditional ceramic making and pit firing from 12-3 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at UCA Alumni Circle. In case of rain, the demonstration will move inside the Schichtl Studio Arts building, room 127. Earles’ residency comes just in time to correspond with Arkansas’ Archeology month and this year’s UCA’s Jamie C. Brandon Center for Archaeological Research Annual Spring […]
University of Central Arkansas receives Jesse L. Moore 2022 Supplier Diversity Award
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas received the Jesse L. Moore Supplier 2022 Supplier Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education today. The INSIGHT Into Diversity Jesse L. Moore 2022 Supplier Diversity Award is a national recognition honoring colleges and universities that take proactive steps to support and engage with minority-owned businesses through supplier diversity offices, unique programs, and leading initiatives. Winners will be showcased in the April 2022 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “Success in supplier diversity at UCA has occurred due to cross-campus collaborations,” said Angela Webster, […]
Podcast: State of Conway Scene
Show Notes: State of the Conway Scene – March 2022 Entering the 5th year of Conway Scene The first article was published on Jan 28 2017 about UCA Downtown. Since then we have published 405 articles + various other types of content including events, organizations in our business directory. Eight diff people have written articles along with 16 guest posts Popular Posts in 2021 Trail of Christmas lights for 2021 How did Toad Suck get its name? Markus Pearson Freedom Fest Conway Scene Calendar via events Since we launched in 2017 55K users since we launched 104K pageviews Most of […]
Red Curtain Theatre to perform the Wizard of Oz in April 2022
CONWAY—Red Curtain Theatre will be performing the Wizard of Oz (Youth Edition) from April 8th through the 16th. Join Red Curtain Theatre along the yellow brick road in this youth stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on April 8, 9,15, and 16 and at 2 p.m. on April 10 and 16. Performances: Friday, April 8 at 7 pm Saturday, April 9 at 7 pm Sunday, April 10 at 2 pm Friday, April 15 at 7 […]
Meet your Barista: Scott Forbush of Round Mountain Coffee
Scott Forbush is this month’s Meet your Barista. For over a decade now, Scott Forbush has been serving coffee for Conway residents in three different coffee shops. Let’s just say Scott is a veteran at “slinging shots.” Now, together with Kyle Sackhoff, Forbush is the Co-Owner/Operator at Round Mountain Coffee. Today we learn a little more about Forbush, what he likes to do in his free time (hint, AcroYoga), how much his customers mean to him, and a lot more. Name:Scott Forbush Coffee Shop:Round Mountain Coffee Age:31 School/Status:Co-Owner/Operator at RMC Hometown:Gainesville FL, but now Conway AR What is one thing […]
Najeé Fletcher of THINK Coffee Presents: The Daisy Bates
Najeé Fletcher of Conway, Arkansas decided to educate the community and create a home state connection with the launch of the Daisy Bates beverage at THINK Coffee. February is Black History Month. A celebration meant to educate others on the challenges faced by Black individuals and create community awareness of hardships. As a Black woman, Fletcher feels she has a responsibility to share her culture and where she comes from. Fletcher is a barista at THINK Coffee and a student at the Creative Institute in Central Arkansas. Through her creative endeavors, she has married her love for food and beverages […]