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Lee Rocker Of The Stray Cats To Perform In Conway

By News | November 22, 2023

CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents Grammy-nominated musician and bass player hall of famer Lee Rocker at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 pm. Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member, along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, of the Grammy-nominated music group The Stray Cats. The group sold over 10 million albums, garnered 23 gold and platinum-certified records, and was music video pioneers of MTV. The Stray Cat’s worldwide mega hits “Stray Cat […]

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ToddTalk: Practicing Thanksgiving for those who make life more meaningful

By Todd E Jones | November 19, 2023

As Thanksgiving approaches, resist the rush to Christmas and take a moment to reflect on the people you are thankful for in 2023. I had a professor one time who talked about her gratitude journal. she may have called it something different, but it was a gratitude journal. She used it to remember times when, as she says, God provided blessings for her and her family. According to experts, practicing gratitude is very good for our health. According to an article at the Mayo Clinic Website, “Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have […]

Conway Men's Chorus

Conway Men’s Chorus celebrates 25 years with special Holiday Concert

By News | November 19, 2023

Conway, AR – In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the Conway Men’s Chorus is set to dazzle audiences with a festive feast for the ears at its highly anticipated 2023 Christmas Holiday Concert. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the grandeur of Reynolds Performance Hall, located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Men’s Chorus, consisting of over 65 talented voices, has meticulously curated a program that spans the musical spectrum of the holiday season. From sacred hymns to cherished traditional tunes and beloved contemporary hits, the ensemble […]

Conductor Launches a Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday

By News | November 14, 2023

Conductor announces first annual Holiday Market at the Arnold Innovation Center in Downtown Conway with 20+ vendors CONWAY, ARK – Conductor, a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Conductor Holiday Market. This festive event is set to take place at the Arnold Innovation Center (AIC), powered by Conway Corporation, in Downtown Conway on Small Business Saturday. Shopping small during the holiday season is a wonderful way to support local businesses and foster a sense of community, all while discovering unique and heartfelt gifts. Scheduled for November 25, 2023, from 12:00 […]

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Reynolds Performance Hall brings ‘Annie’ to Conway

By News | November 12, 2023

CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents the all-new tour of the Tony Award®-winning “Annie” on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. “This show, with its iconic title character, continues to delight generations of theatre lovers old and new by joyfully singing directly into the face of great adversity with perseverance, guts and guile,” said Director Jenn Thompson. “For decades, ‘Annie’ has continued to shine brightly, not only as an appeal to our better angels but also as an example of the thrill of hope, hard-won: promising a better ‘Tomorrow’ not only for Annie herself but […]

Jean Leffler treasures creativity

A Lifetime of Creativity: Jean Leffler’s Journey from Childhood Crafts to Inspiring Generations

By Brittany Reese | November 9, 2023

When creativity grows with you throughout the years of your life, it adds even more joy to your memories. Jean Leffler has been crafting and designing since she was a child. Have you always been creative? As a child, I played with paper dolls A LOT and I became a pro at cutting paper. Summers were spent in craft-programs at our neighborhood public school. I remember learning embroidery and sewing. I made a potholder for a favorite great-aunt who treasured it and would use it whenever I came to visit. I never outgrew the satisfaction that came from making that […]

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Allyson Dombey visits UCA as artist-in-residence

By News | November 6, 2023

CONWAY— The University of Central Arkansas will host creative artist, Allyson Dombey, as an artist-in-residence from Thursday, Nov. 16, to Friday, Nov. 17. Dombey will hold a public art display and reception in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts lobby on Friday, Nov. 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. Dombey serves as the CEO of Dombey Design, a diverse multimedia design team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her creative team specializes in various crafts, including glassblowing, metalworking, woodwork, costume design, 3D printing and CNC machining. Dombey will also host a student presentation on Friday, Nov. 17, titled “The Business of […]

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UCA’s Women’s Leadership Network announces 2024 Leadership Academy Cohort

By News | November 5, 2023

CONWAY– The Women’s Leadership Network at the University of Central Arkansas has announced its 2024 cohort for the Women’s Leadership Academy, a transformative program designed to encourage service through leadership. A luncheon to announce the new class is Monday, Nov. 13, at Rogue Roundabout in Conway from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contributions from this event will go toward programming for WLA. The Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) is dedicated to empowering, enriching, and embracing women in our region, facilitating their leadership development. The academy is an initiative through the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) at UCA. The 2024 Women’s Leadership Academy […]

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