Music, Theater, and Art: A Vibrant Scene in Arkansas

Arkansas is buzzing with cultural events this season. Music lovers have plenty to look forward to. The Arkansas Symphony is hosting a chamber concert featuring works by Brahms and Schoenberg. This event, titled "From Roots to Revolution, " will take place in Little Rock. The performances will happen on February 3rd at 7 PM and February 4th at 2 PM. The venue is the Susie and Charles Morgan Hall at the orchestra's Stella Boyle Smith Music Center. Tickets are priced at $30, with discounts for students and military personnel. Over in Mountain View, the Ozark Folk Center State Park is set to host a series of concerts from mid-April to late October. The lineup includes a variety of genres, from folk to bluegrass. Notable events include the John Prine Folk Festival and performances by Sam Bush. Season passes are available, offering access to most concerts and the Craft Village. Theater enthusiasts can catch "The Book Club Play" at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. This play explores the dynamics of a book club when a documentary crew starts filming their meetings. The production runs through February 15th, with various shows scheduled throughout the week. Tickets range from $25 to $71, with special discounts available.Art lovers have a chance to showcase their talent. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is accepting submissions for the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition. This statewide juried showcase is open to K-12 students. The deadline for submissions is February 8th. The exhibition will be on display from May 23rd to July 26th. History buffs can attend a talk on the "Little Rock Arsenal Crisis of 1861" at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. David Sesser, a professor from Southeastern Louisiana University, will discuss this pivotal event. The talk is scheduled for February 7th at 7 PM and is free to attend. For those interested in education, the Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Archives are hosting a symposium. The event, titled "Shaping the Future of Education: Black Education Then and Now, " will feature presentations on the history of Black education. It takes place on February 7th from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock. Aspiring performers can audition for Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock. Auditions for the 2026 season will be held on February 4th at 6:30 PM. Performers should prepare a song and a monologue, each not exceeding 90 seconds. Finally, comedy fans can catch Fortune Feimster at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Due to popular demand, a second performance has been added. Feimster will perform on April 3rd at 7 PM and 9:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase online.