Community Calendar

The ARTx3 Campus will host open auditions for “Shrek the Musical” from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, and 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at The Arts at Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.

“Shrek the Musical” is a hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film, bringing the fairy-tale world of Far Far Away to life with big songs, bold characters, and lots of laughs. The story follows Shrek, a grumpy but lovable ogre whose quiet swamp life is turned upside down when a group of misfit fairy-tale creatures are banished there. Alongside a fast-talking Donkey, Shrek sets out on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona—only to discover that true beauty comes from embracing who you are.

Packed with catchy music, clever humor, and a powerful message about self-acceptance, “Shrek the Musical” is a fun-filled show for all ages. Performances are July 24-26 and July 31-Aug. 2. The production is sponsored by Simmons Bank. Bethany Gere directs, with musical direction by LaLeata May, choreography by Grace McKissic and stage management by Emily Jackson.

Audition participants must be at least 12 years old at auditions, and they may register at artx3.org/all-events/shrek-auditions. For more information, contact Gere at bgere@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

The ARTx3 Campus will host open auditions for “Shrek the Musical” from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, and 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at The Arts at Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.

“Shrek the Musical” is a hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film, bringing the fairy-tale world of Far Far Away to life with big songs, bold characters, and lots of laughs. The story follows Shrek, a grumpy but lovable ogre whose quiet swamp life is turned upside down when a group of misfit fairy-tale creatures are banished there. Alongside a fast-talking Donkey, Shrek sets out on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona—only to discover that true beauty comes from embracing who you are.

Packed with catchy music, clever humor, and a powerful message about self-acceptance, “Shrek the Musical” is a fun-filled show for all ages. Performances are July 24-26 and July 31-Aug. 2. The production is sponsored by Simmons Bank. Bethany Gere directs, with musical direction by LaLeata May, choreography by Grace McKissic and stage management by Emily Jackson.

Audition participants must be at least 12 years old at auditions, and they may register at artx3.org/all-events/shrek-auditions. For more information, contact Gere at bgere@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the LR Winds presents a narration of the Declaration of Independence in this stirring program of music honoring our nation’s history, heritage, and enduring spirit of freedom. Israel Getzov conducts.

Sponsored by Holly Eaton-Bradfield and Larry Bradfield

The IBLA Foundation in New York City organizes annual music competitions for pianists, singers, instrumentalists, and composers in Ragusa Ibla, Italy. Winners have been presented in prestigious venues such as Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall, Kioi Hall, and Tokyo Opera City Hall in Japan; and, for one night only, they will perform at the Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 841 Quapaw Ave. This year, the performance will be opened with a guest appearance from the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre.

In it’s 28th year of performing, the Conway Men’s Chorus will present its 2026 Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway, AR. Doors open at 6:30 with FREE admission and parking. During it’s approximate one hour concert, the 60+ member Chorus will feature a wide variety of choral music from sacred to contemporary, pop to patriotic including the beautiful perennial favorite “Be Still My Soul”, an inspirational new version of the beloved “Amazing Grace”, a mysterious version of the “James Bond Theme”, a unique version of Bob Dylan’s classic “The Times They Are A-Changin’”, a toe-tapping gospel version of “This Little Light of Mine”, the American classic “Shenandoah”, and a fun song called “No More Sailor Songs” to just to name a few. In addition, the Diamond State Women’s Chorus will perform as Guest Performers before the men take the stage. Visit the Chorus website for more information at www.conwaymenschorus.org or check out their Facebook page.