Sama Japanese: Bridging Cultures and Fostering Language Enthusiasm to Conway
Sama Japanese stands out not only for its commitment to teaching the Japanese language but also for the unique blend of experiences that co-founders Saya and Matthew bring to the table. The name “Sama Japanese” is a combination of Saya and Matthew’s names, reflecting the personal touch they bring to their language classes. Their individual journeys to learn Japanese have shaped the diverse teaching approaches they now offer, catering to a wide variety of learning styles among their students. Saya’s Cultural Roots Originally from Osaka, Japan, Saya moved to Arkansas as an elementary school student. Despite the geographical shift, she […]
Level Up Conference for women returns for a second year in March
Two Day Conference to Equip and Connect Women in Small Business Women to receive tools to start and grow their businesses CONWAY, Ark. (January 26, 2024) — Female founders from across the nation are gearing up to celebrate International Women’s Day by attending the 2024 Level Up Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in intimate workshops with experts in marketing, HR and mental health. “Our goal in designing the 2024 conference is to create a life changing weekend for women in business,” says Jessica Crum, Founder of Level Up Conference. “We expect to see women with 20 years […]
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents ‘Sing and Swing’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY– The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Sing and Swing,” a Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents production on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians […]
UCA celebrates ‘Arkansongs’ 25th anniversary
CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will host “Arkansongs” in celebration of 25 years of broadcasting on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The main event will start at 3 p.m., but visitors are also invited to an exhibit in the Windgate Gallery starting at 2 p.m. Culled from the UCA Archives and the Old State House Museum, the exhibition will feature artifacts such as Louis Jordan’s saxophone; a Levon Helm bust by famed Arkansas sculptor, Kevin Kresse; Jimmy Driftwood’s guitar; the RCA Dog and more. The event will feature co-founder […]
Applications Open for Seventh-Year of Award-Winning Healthcare Innovation Sprint
Conductor, UAMS, BioVentures, and Arkansas INBRE collaborate to host an innovation sprint for undergraduate and graduate-level students around the state. CONWAY—Conductor, BioVentures, UAMS, and Arkansas INBRE are collaborating for the seventh year to host a 4 day sprint for undergraduate and graduate students from across the state of Arkansas. Formerly known as the Health Science Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, the Healthcare Innovation Sprint will take place May 13-16, 2024. “The Healthcare Innovation Sprint unites students from various majors and institutions in the state of Arkansas and offers a hands-on learning experience in healthcare innovation. It is truly remarkable to observe how the […]
‘The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston,” starring Belinda Davids, on Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 pm. A RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa, Davids has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica. With the accompaniment of a five-piece live band, two backing vocalists and four choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two-hour production will take audiences on a […]
American Safeguard Insurance Makes Strategic Expansion to Northeast Arkansas
Clark Property Insurance, LLC to Join Fast-growing Agency Group Conway, Arkansas – American Safeguard Group, Inc. (also known as American Safeguard Insurance or ASI), a prominent independent insurance agency with an expanding footprint in Arkansas, today announced the acquisition of Clark Property Insurance, LLC, headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The acquisition, effective January 1, 2024, signifies a strategic expansion for ASI into the Northeast Arkansas market, capitalizing on the robust local reputation of Clark Property Insurance. ASI’s forward-looking strategy to scale and diversify its services is steered by the belief that local expertise, combined with extensive industry experience, can transform the […]
‘The Cher Show’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents the stunning brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show” at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024. The show will feature such hits as “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “I Got You Babe,” “Strong Enough,” “I Found Someone” and more. “The Cher Show” features a total of 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns, all in one new musical that should have audiences dancing in the aisles. “The Cher Show” is packed with […]