arkansassymphony.org\/events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\nAllen, the former associate dean for academic affairs in the UAMS College of Health Professions, endowed the concert series before her death in 2023, aiming to \u201cpromote the beautiful music of the ASO\u201d and to provide the opportunity \u201cfor celebration and renewal to hardworking UAMS students, staff and faculty,\u201d according to a news release.<\/p>\n
250th celebration<\/strong><\/p>\nA Symphony of Northwest Arkansas string ensemble performs music by American composers celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a concert titled\u00a0\u201cDeclaration,\u201d\u00a07 p.m. Friday in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville.<\/p>\n
The program: \u201cDanza De Panama\u201d by William Grant Still; the third movement, \u201cFuge\u201d from the Suite in E major by Arthur Foote; the second, \u201cSomebody\u2019s Knockin\u2019 At Yo\u2019 Do\u2019,\u201d and fourth, \u201cJoshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho,\u201d of the \u201cNegro Folk Songs in Counterpoint\u201d by Florence Price; \u201cLullaby\u201d by George Gershwin; the second, \u201cRondino,\u201d of Two Pieces for String Orchestra by Aaron Copland; \u201cFolk Tune Air and Fiddler\u2019s Fury\u201d by Alexander Safford; \u201cInterstellar Dreams\u201d by Chris Pilsner and \u201cAir and Simple Gifts\u201d for String Orchestra by John Williams.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s part of the orchestra\u2019s 2025-26 SoNA Beyond music series. Curator and conductor Jesse Collett, a member of the orchestra\u2019s viola section, drew inspiration from \u201cAmerica 250,\u201d currently on display in the museum\u2019s galleries.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $45, $36 for museum members, $10 for students. Call (479) 657-2335 or visit sonamusic.org.<\/p>\n
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“Boomtown,” “Chicago,” “Spudnut,” “The Birth of Rock N Roll” and “The Boogie Man” by John Goodwin are on display through April 30 at the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado.
\n(Special to the Democrat-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div>\nART<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\u2018Fun & Color\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\nThe South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado, holds a reception at 5:30 p.m. Monday for Arkansas artist John Goodwin, whose work is on display through April 30 as part of an exhibition titled\u00a0\u201cFun & Color: The Art of John Goodwin\u201d\u00a0in the center\u2019s Merkle Gallery. The hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free. Call (870) 862-5474 or visit saac-arts.org.<\/p>\n
Goodwin, born in El Dorado, earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design from Louisiana Tech University and now lives in Little Rock.<\/p>\n
THEATER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nAngelou adaptation<\/strong><\/p>\nMetro Theater Company of St. Louis performs\u00a0\u201cLife Doesn\u2019t Frighten Me,\u201d\u00a0a children\u2019s play inspired by Maya Angelou\u2019s 1993 poem of the same name, 2 p.m. Saturday at the Center for Humanities and Arts theater at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock and 4 p.m. April 12 in the auditorium of Lafayette County High School, 1209 Alexander Lane, in Angelou\u2019s hometown of Stamps.<\/p>\n
The adaptation is by playwright, director, performer and choreographer Paige Hernandez. The Celebrate! Maya Project commissioned the performances as part of its annual salute to Angelou. The play primarily targets K-8 students but is open to people of all ages. Admission is by free ticket. Visit tinyurl.com\/5dvpmvaf.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Celebrate! Maya Project holds its annual Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon & Celebration, 11:30 a.m. April 16 at the Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. The luncheon supports the Celebrating Maya Scholarships and Emerging Poetry Awards. Tickets are $108.55, available at tinyurl.com\/9p2z2d6s.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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