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  • Tales from the South

    Every Tuesday
    411 Main Street, North Little Rock
    Doors open at 5, Dinner 5-6:30, Show at 7pm
    http://www.talesfromthesouth.com

    Doors open at 5pm, Dinner 5-6:30pm, Show at 7pm. $5 admission. Reservations recommended; make reservations by calling 501-372-7976, Starving Artist Cafe.

  • First Thursday Fine Art Photography Exhibition by Terry Dushan

    May 1- May 31, 2012
    Fayetteville Town Center Lobby, Fayetteville
    10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
    http://pending

    Terry Dushan's fine art photography is best noted for graphic detail and emotional impact. Her work has been shown in Europe and across the United States. This show encompasses work from multiple locations stateside and abroad. Artist's reception: May 3, 2012, from 5:00-8:00p.m. Fayetteville Town Center. Call 479-790-4161 for information.

  • Suzuki Music School

    Friday, May 18th
    Fine Arts Building U of A Campus, Fayetteville
    7:00pm
    http://music.uark.edu
    Organization: Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

    Come join us for an amazing night of performances from the Suzuki Music School Of Arkansas. It is sure not to disappoint!

  • Aladdin, a storybook ballet

    May 18-20, 2012
    Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Little Rock
    2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
    http://www.arkansasdance.org
    Organization: Arkansas Festival Ballet

    Arkansas Festival Ballet presents Aladdin, a storybook ballet. Friday, May 18 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 pm. Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre. Tickets: advance purchase - $15 children and students/$20 adults; purchase at the door - $20 children and students/$25 adults. Purchase tickets online at www.arkansasdance.org. Or, call 501-227-5320 or email info@arkansasdance.org

  • Janelle Hollister Soprano Recital

    Friday, May 25th
    Fine Arts Building U of A Campus, Fayetteville
    7:00pm
    http://music.uark.edu
    Organization: Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

    Come join us for a great night of Soprano vocals. The surprising sounds shall astound. It is sure to be a great evening!

  • Senior Symphony & Symphony on the Square

    Saturday, May 26, 2012
    El Dorado, AR 71730, El Dorado
    2:00pm & 7:30pm
    http://www.southarkansassymphony.org
    Organization: South Arkansas Symphony

    Join us for another unforgettable patriotic experience as we celebrate the freedoms our country affords us. These concerts are going on their fifth year and remain two of the most popular performances of the year.

  • The White House Garden

    May 26 - July 21, 2012
    2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock
    http://www.LamanLibrary.org
    Gallery: Laman Library Exhibit Hall
    Organization: William F. Laman Public Library System

    The William F. Laman Public Library System presents The White House Garden, May 26 – July 21, 2012. The White House Garden was developed and supported by the White House Historical Association and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. In conjunction with this exhibit, on Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m., Lawn will give a presentation called “Making Your Mansion Bloom - Tips from the White House to the Backyard” with host Janet Carson.

  • Hot Springs Music Festival

    3-16 June 2012
    Downtown Hot Springs, Hot Springs
    various - most concerts begin at 7:30pm
    http://www.hotmusic.org
    Organization: Hot Springs Music Festival

    The Hot Springs Music Festival brings together over 200 international musicians each June in the historic spa resort of Hot Springs National Park to present over 20 concerts & 250 free open rehearsals to music lovers from around the world. Students attend any ticketed concert for $5! Season 17, themed "The Spice of Life," to feature the Cassatt String Quartet, Rick Robinson - aka Mr. CutTime, & Conductor Peter Bay!

  • Summer Chamber Music Festival

    Every Thursday in June 7 - 28, 2012
    Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fayetteville
    http://music.uark.edu
    Organization: Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

    Join us for weekly performances in June of great chamber music!

  • Artosphere Festival Orchestra

    June 18, 2012
    495 W. Dickson, Fayetteville
    7pm
    http://www.waltonartscenter.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=6209
    Organization: Walton Arts Center

    Hot off of their world premiere as part of Artosphere 2011, the Artosphere Festival Orchestra is now part of the 10x10 Arts Series! Don’t miss the incredible sound of 80 musicians from around the world coming together to explore music and nature through great orchestral works under Music Director Corrado Rovaris.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs
    7:30PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Henderson State University Summer Intensive Studio Classes

    June 25 - June 29
    1100 Henderson St., Box 7733, Arkadelphia
    http://www.hsu.edu/interior4.aspx?id=16794
    Organization: Henderson State University Visual Arts Department

    The Henderson State University Summer Intensive Studio Classes are a week long, studio intensive professional development opportunity for art educators and artists in the state of Arkansas. The classes run during June 25 – June 29. Contact David Warren at warrend@hsu.edu for more information.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs
    7:30PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J Street, Bentonville, 72712, Bentonville
    4:00PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs
    7:30PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs
    7:30PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J Street, Bentonville, 72712, Bentonville
    4:00PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs
    7:30PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • CHICAGO, A Musical Vaudeville

    July 12-22, 2012
    110 E. 5th Street, El Dorado
    7:30pm/2:30pm
    http://www.saac-arts.org
    Gallery: Callaway Theatre
    Organization: South Arkansas Arts Center

    Amateur production of the Fosse/Kander/Ebb musical CHICAGO. A sleek, sophisticated, sexy satire of true crimes that rocked Chicago in the 1920's. Due to mature themes and adult language, parential discression is advised. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for SAAC members, and $20 for the general public. For tickets, contact the SAAC box office at 870-862-5474. Now accepting credit cards.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J Street, Bentonville, 72712, Bentonville
    4:00PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Opera in the Ozarks - 62nd Season

    25 Performances from June 22 to July 20
    16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs
    7:30PM
    http://opera.org
    Organization: Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

    Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 62nd season. This year’s repertoire includes La Boheme by Puccini, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and A Little Night Music by Sondheim. The four-week season begins June 22 and runs through July 20. Curtain time is 7:30pm for all Inspiration Point shows. Tickets ($20 and $25) may be purchased online at www.opera.org or by phone at (479) 253-8595. There will also be three Sunday performances at 4pm at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Visit opera.org for details.

  • Drum Corps International Arkansas

    Thursday, July 26, 2012
    War Memorial Stadium, #1 Stadium Drive, Little Rock, AR, 72225, Little Rock
    7:00 PM

    Drum Corps International (DCI), is the leader in producing competitive events for the world's most elite ensembles for student musicians. DCI Arkansas is one in a series of more than 100 national events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Performing ensembles are comprised of up to 150 brass musicians, percussionists and dance performers ages 14-22. Performances feature spellbinding visual formations and stunning choreography set to classical, jazz, pop, and rock music.

  • Arist of Northwest Arkansas18th Annual Ten State Art Exhibition

    August 2-30, 2012
    Art Center of the Ozarks, Springdale, AR, Fayetteville
    August 11, 1-3 p.m.
    http://www.artistsnwarkansas.org

    The Artists of Northwest Arkansas will host the 18th Annual Ten-State Juried Art Exhibition August 2-30, 2012, at the Art Center of the Ozarks. Deadline for entries May 31. Artists' Reception August 11, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. New members welcome. Call Terry Dushan at(479)-790-4161 for information. www.artistsnwarkansas.org

  • Mid Southern Watercolorists 42nd Annual Exhibition

    April 13th entry deadline.
    Terry Community Gallery, Little Rock
    http://www.midsouthernwatercolorists.com
    Organization: Mid-Southern Watercolorists

    Mid Southern Watercolorists 42nd Annual Exhibition. Open to all members of MSW and those who join for the purpose of entering the watercolor exhibition. Details and requirements are available through the Prospectus, found on our website. Over $7500 in prize money available, as selected by our Juror, Sue Archer who is a highly recognized artist from Florida. Approximately 40 paintings will be selected by the juror for inclusion in the exhibition.

  • 2012 Annual ALAartShow

    October 12, 2012 - January 26th, 2013
    401 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock
    http://www.alaartshow.com
    Gallery: The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies
    Organization: Arkansas League of Artists

    This is our Annual Juried event, open to all members current on their dues and to those who wish to join ALA for the purpose of participating in this event. For New Members, they will have to pay their 2012 dues in addition to the Entry fee. All of the information is contained in the show's prospectus, available on the event website.

Funding for the Arkansas Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Arkansas and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.