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This Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning musical is a cornerstone of American musical theatre being the first musical to blend story, character, song, and dance - and this spring, it launches ATLR’s Season 4 in a bold, boot-stoppin’ immersive production!
Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre history, including
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”
“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”
“People Will Say We’re in Love”
and the resounding “Ok-la-hom-a!”
With immersive, general, and non-immersive seating options available, there’s a place for everyone on the frontier! Saddle up, bring the entire family, and join the box social at ATLR’s Oklahoma running February 25 - March 14th! Rated PG-13.
Tickets on sale NOW at www.actorstheatrelr.org/tickets!

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

This Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning musical is a cornerstone of American musical theatre being the first musical to blend story, character, song, and dance - and this spring, it launches ATLR’s Season 4 in a bold, boot-stoppin’ immersive production!
Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre history, including
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”
“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”
“People Will Say We’re in Love”
and the resounding “Ok-la-hom-a!”
With immersive, general, and non-immersive seating options available, there’s a place for everyone on the frontier! Saddle up, bring the entire family, and join the box social at ATLR’s Oklahoma running February 25 - March 14th! Rated PG-13.
Tickets on sale NOW at www.actorstheatrelr.org/tickets!

This Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning musical is a cornerstone of American musical theatre being the first musical to blend story, character, song, and dance - and this spring, it launches ATLR’s Season 4 in a bold, boot-stoppin’ immersive production!
Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre history, including
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”
“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”
“People Will Say We’re in Love”
and the resounding “Ok-la-hom-a!”
With immersive, general, and non-immersive seating options available, there’s a place for everyone on the frontier! Saddle up, bring the entire family, and join the box social at ATLR’s Oklahoma running February 25 - March 14th! Rated PG-13.
Tickets on sale NOW at www.actorstheatrelr.org/tickets!

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

This Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning musical is a cornerstone of American musical theatre being the first musical to blend story, character, song, and dance - and this spring, it launches ATLR’s Season 4 in a bold, boot-stoppin’ immersive production!
Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre history, including
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”
“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”
“People Will Say We’re in Love”
and the resounding “Ok-la-hom-a!”
With immersive, general, and non-immersive seating options available, there’s a place for everyone on the frontier! Saddle up, bring the entire family, and join the box social at ATLR’s Oklahoma running February 25 - March 14th! Rated PG-13.
Tickets on sale NOW at www.actorstheatrelr.org/tickets!

This Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning musical is a cornerstone of American musical theatre being the first musical to blend story, character, song, and dance - and this spring, it launches ATLR’s Season 4 in a bold, boot-stoppin’ immersive production!
Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre history, including
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”
“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”
“People Will Say We’re in Love”
and the resounding “Ok-la-hom-a!”
With immersive, general, and non-immersive seating options available, there’s a place for everyone on the frontier! Saddle up, bring the entire family, and join the box social at ATLR’s Oklahoma running February 25 - March 14th! Rated PG-13.
Tickets on sale NOW at www.actorstheatrelr.org/tickets!

Come honor artists, arts educators, patrons and arts supporters during the Governor’s Arts Awards at noon March 13 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.

Tickets to attend the luncheon are $40 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is February 24. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Governor’s Arts Awards recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Nominees are judged, in part, on the significance of their contributions and achievements in the arts.

The 2026 awardees are:

Michael Fothergill of Little Rock | Arts Community Development Award
Corey Alderdice of Hot Springs | Arts in Education Award
The Northwest Arkansas Mall | Corporate Sponsorship Award
Kay Thomas of Mountain View | Folklife Award
Sheila Holland Cotton of Little Rock | Individual Artist Award
Al "Papa Rap" Lopez of Rogers | Judges Recognition Award
The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation| The Patron Award
For more information, email Jazmyn.Shambley@arkansas.gov.

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.

When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.

Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.

Stay after the show to meet the cast!

This performance features audio description.