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to do: watch and listen
The Center for the Arts is a cultural hub, host to a variety of events.
Take in some culture center for the arts offers a wide range of opportunities
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he Russellville School District’s dream of building a performing arts center to serve the Arkansas River Valley finally came to fruition in 2012, when the multi-purpose Center for the Arts hosted its grand opening with the student production performance of “Annie Get Your Gun.” The center has since staged concerts by Edens Edge, American Idol Kris Allen and The Singing Men of Arkansas, as well as a number of community activities.
The grand performance hall has seating for 1,880; boasts an orchestra pit; and is designed to support local musicals and theatrical performances, as well as state and national Broadway shows, concerts, symphonies, ballets and other dance performances. “The center truly is the dream of so many in the area,” operations manager Wendy Sparks said. “With the community’s support, we’ve created something beautiful and functional which will provide a much-
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needed service for years to come.” The center has state-of-the art sound and lighting systems, managed by Daniel Stahl, and is available for organizations to rent for conventions, luncheons, dinner parties and galas. A complete list of upcoming events and contact information can be found online at russellvillecenter.net, or contact Sparks at wendysparks@russellvillecenter.net or by calling (479) 968-6600.
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