Legendary song writer, Billy Joe Shaver has invited songwriting legend and Ozarks native Billy Don Burns to join his upcoming show in Historic Calico Rock, Arkansas. The Chamber of Commerce and OZARK EMS proudly present “Original Honky Tonk Hero” Shaver as he shares the stage with long-time friend … [Read more...]
Billy Joe Shaver to Perform in Calico Rock, Legend Billy Don Burns to Join the Show
February 19, 2014 by
Pinnacle Brass To Present Concert From China
February 18, 2014 by
Pinnacle Brass, the University of Central Arkansas’s resident faculty quintet, will perform music from its recent tour of China in the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall on campus. The quintet will be in concert at 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The event is free and open to the public. The … [Read more...]
Ozark Folk Center State Park Announces 2014 Ozark Folk School Schedule
February 17, 2014 by
The Ozark Folk School will be held Monday, March 17, through Friday, March 21, 2014, at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Spend an entire week immersed in learning a new craft or spend one day polishing your skills. The Ozark Folk School offers classes in blacksmithing, pottery, weaving, soap … [Read more...]
Stella Boyle Smith Masterworks Series
February 17, 2014 by
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Philip Mann, Music Director and Conductor, presents the fifth installment in its 2013-2014 Stella Boyle Smith Masterworks Series: Verdi’s Requiem on March 1st at 8 p.m. and March 2nd at 3 p.m at the Robinson Center Music Hall. The concert is sponsored by … [Read more...]
ASO Fills Robinson Stage with Double Chorus, Brass, and 4 Soloists
February 16, 2014 by
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Philip Mann, Music Director and Conductor, presents the fifth installment in its 2013-2014 Stella Boyle Smith Masterworks Series: Verdi’s Requiem on March 1st at 8 p.m. and March 2nd at 3 p.m at the RobinsonCenter Music Hall. The concert is sponsored by … [Read more...]
13th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest Poster Unveiling and Schedule Release Set for February 25
February 14, 2014 by
The Ozark Foothills FilmFest will hold its annual Poster Unveiling and Schedule Release on Tuesday, February 25, at 11:00 AM at the Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery at 246 E. Main Street. Coffee and refreshments will be served. This year’s poster artist is photographer and graphic designer … [Read more...]
Marty Stuart Returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park July 5, 2014 Tickets on Sale Tuesday Jan. 28th
February 12, 2014 by
Singer/Guitarist Marty Stuart returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park on July 5th, 2014 at 7 p.m. for a special Independence Day Weekend Concert. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Marty will be joined by his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, and will perform songs from his extensive catalog in a relaxed … [Read more...]
Voting Begins for Song of Arkansas Contest
February 11, 2014 by
The entries are in, the celebrity judges have spoken and seven musicians are now vying to see whose tune will be chosen as the Song of Arkansas contest winner. The promotion by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism began the week of Thanksgiving and ran through January 24th. The competition … [Read more...]
Arkatext Literary Festival Coming to UCA
February 11, 2014 by
The University of Central Arkansas’s Department of Writing will host the annual Arkatext literary festival beginning Monday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. in Thompson Hall. Arkatext is the UCA Writing Department's celebration of Arkansas writers. The festival will feature readings, presentations and craft … [Read more...]
