‘Taj Express’ Brings Bollywood Culture To UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY — “Taj Express: A Bollywood Musical Revue” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Reynolds Performance Hall, located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The international sensation “Taj Express” is a high-energy celebration of India’s pop music, Bollywood culture, and deep traditions. Through a fusion of film, joyous dance and thrilling live music, performers in vibrant costumes will take audiences on a live cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and society. “Taj Express” follows the story of one man’s passion and another man’s genius. Young Indian composer Shankar struggles […]
UCA To Host Inaugural ‘Big Bear Classic’ Bike Ride
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will hold its inaugural Big Bear Classic bike ride starting at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, as a part of Homecoming 2019 festivities. The ride begins at UCA’s Donaghey Hall, at the intersection of Bruce Street and Donaghey Avenue. The Big Bear Classic is a family-friendly bike ride with three routes available to cyclists of all skill levels. A celebratory party at the end of the ride will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twisted Taco inside Donaghey Hall. Riders can then enjoy Homecoming 2019 events such as the […]
Conductor Announces Homecoming IdeaFame Live: Pitch Competition
CONWAY, ARK. (Oct. 8, 2019) — Conductor teams up with the University of Central Arkansas Homecoming Committee to host an IdeaFame Pitch Competition as part of UCA Homecoming Week on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 1:40 p.m. The pitch competition encourages entrepreneurship and innovation by allowing contestants to express their ideas and win cash prizes. The competition is open to students, innovators, entrepreneurs, dreamers, inventors, and creatives to help unleash the next big idea or business. The pitch competition is geared towards student contestants with a great idea to pitch to the audience. Contestants will present for a maximum of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Conway Halloween Events 2019
Whether you are into tricks or treats, you will find what you are looking for without leaving Conway, Arkansas. Most of the Halloween celebrations will begin the weekend of October 5 and cumulate on the big night of course. Fill your evenings with traditional activities like pumpkin carving, trunk-or-treats, and creepy shows or take advantage of the less-traditional Halloween-inspired Glow Yoga, vinyl night or dog costume contests — and more! Many of the most popular “thrilling” Halloween traditions are available many times leading up to Halloween night. We dare you to find a trunk-or-treat, festival, or theatre/movie showing that doesn’t fit your schedule. […]
‘What Would You Do?’ Host John Quiñones To Speak At Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY — Veteran news journalist John Quiñones will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. Combining a moving life story, an exceptional career, incomparable insights and a powerful presence, Quiñones has emerged as one of the most inspiring speakers in the world today. His moving presentations focus on his odds-defying journey, celebrate the life-changing power of education, champion the Latino American dream and provide thought-provoking insights into human nature and ethical behavior. A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work […]
2019 Festival Of Chairs Announces New Venue And Theme
CONWAY, Ark – The Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA) celebrates its 18th annual Festival of Chairs to be held Thursday, October 3, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Spiritan Center. As the regional nonprofit provider of advocacy services for abused and neglected children of Faulkner, Van Buren, Searcy, Conway, and Perry Counties, the CAA is a partnership of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the 20th Judicial District. “Festival of Chairs is more than a fundraiser, it’s a time for us to celebrate the children in our community who show us the most courage, strength, and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Conway Events October 2019
Every month we curate your Ultimate Guide to Events in Conway, a post filled with a handy schedule of (probably) everything going on in Conway that month. We scour dozens of sources, calendars and websites so you don’t have to. Know when each month’s event schedule is released PLUS get a weekend-only version sent straight to your email each week by subscribing to the Conway Scene newsletter. We strive to keep this post as current as possible, but please check with the event host before attending or purchasing tickets in the case of changes. Got an event to add? Send […]
A.J. Croce To Perform ‘Croce Plays Croce’ At Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY — A.J. Croce, son of music legend Jim Croce, will play an intimate show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Reynolds Performance Hall, located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Croce is a multi-instrumentalist, roots/rock artist known for his boogie-woogie piano-playing style. He has been touring and recording music for more than 25 years, has produced nine albums and has had 17 Top 20 singles. Croce has performed on major talk shows and national networks, including The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, and VH1. His music incorporates […]