2018-19 EACC Fine Arts Center Season Brochure

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Forrest City, AR 72335 Permit No. 202

Easy Ways to EACC Fine Arts Center 1700 Newcastle Road Forrest City, Arkansas 72335

TICKETS

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Online at www.eacc.edu Call 870.633.4480, ext. 352 Visit the Ticket Office Mon – Thurs: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Fri : 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Two hours prior to performances

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870.633.4480, ext. 352 1700 Newcastle Road | Forrest City, AR 72335

Get the best seats, early access, and save money with the 2018-2019 Performance Season subscription options.

2018-2019

Season Subscriptions

Subscribe Today & Save 20%!

PACKAGE OPTIONS Spotlight Series VIP PACKAGE Starting at $156 See all 5 shows 1 ticket per show (min)

SINGLE TICKET PURCHASE Spotlight Series: General Public – Single Ticket $39 Holiday Feature Event: Adult Ticket $25 Children 12 & Under $15 Single tickets generally go on sale to the public 6 weeks prior to each performance date.

ALL PRICES | ALL INCLUSIVE ALL THE TIME | NO HIDDEN FEES

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Spotlight Series PICK 3 PACKAGE Starting at $93.60 Pick 3 of 5 shows 1 ticket per show (min)

Group Sales Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Group orders may be processed online, by phone, or in person. For more information, call 870.633.4480, ext. 352.

Gift Certificates If you’re looking for a perfect gift, why not give an experience they’ll never forget? Theater gift certificates are the perfect birthday, anniversary, or holiday gifts for anyone who wants to mark the special occasion with a memorable experience.

For more information or to purchase gift certificates, call 870.633.4480, ext. 352.

General Information Tickets are non-refundable. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend performances at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Many of our season performances and events are specifically designed for families, and we encourage you to enjoy these events with your children. For events not specifically geared for young audiences, parents are asked to use discretion when bringing children. If children are disruptive during a performance, parents may be asked to leave the theater with their child.

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27 ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND CHILDREN’S THEATER

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For more information about any of the EACC Foundation’s tax-deductible Giving Opportunities, please contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

25 RONNIE MILSAP O C T O B E R

20 ALL HANDS ON DECK N O V E M B E R

29 THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES D E C E M B E R

8 THE NUTCRACKER J A N U A R Y

19 THE BELLAMY BROTHERS F E B R U A R Y

7 UAPB VESPER CHOIR 21 THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS 23 THE PLATTERS, ORIGINAL CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS AND THE DRIFTERS A P R I L

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ART GALLERY

MON - THURS 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM FRI 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

EACC Faculty / Staff Art Show

By Various Artists August 6 – 17, 2018 Split – Level

By Dustyn Bork August 24 – September 28, 2018 People, Places, and Things

By Dennis McCann October 1 – November 2, 2018 The State I’m In

By Drew Harris November 5 – 30, 2018 It Just Turned Out That Way

By Norman Soskel December 3 – 21, 2018

BE A VOLUNTEER ARTS PARTNERS The Uninvited Pigment – Chris Archer Remix

By Chris Archer January 7 – February 1, 2019 Your Name Is Not Your Own

By Louise Mandumbwa February 4 – March 1, 2019

The EACC Fine Arts Center needs you! We depend on our dedicated team of volunteers to assist throughout the year in many different areas including: Usher, Art Gallery, Ticket Office and more. A brief training session will be held prior to the opening of the 2018-2019 performance season. If you would like to learn more about volunteering, contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

Fiber and Land Formations

By LaDawna Whiteside March 4 – 29, 2019 East Arkansas Art Educators Student Art Show

By Various Student Artists April 1 – 30, 2019 East Arkansas Art Educators Teacher Art Show

By Various Art Educators May 3 – 24, 2019

For information or to schedule a group tour, please contact the Arts Center Manager at 870.633.4480, ext. 352. There is no charge for admission to the Gallery.

The EACC Fine Arts Center Performance Season is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission.

PILLARS OF THE ARTS The East Arkansas Community College Foundation invites you to become a Pillar of the Arts. Designed to expand and promote arts enrichment opportunities at the EACC Fine Arts Center, your commitment allows us to provide the highest quality programming, while keeping ticket prices affordable. As a contributor, you will be listed at each event. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation and becoming a Pillar of the Arts, contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

GOLD $1,000

SILVER $500

BRONZE $250

COPPER $100

RONNIE MILSAP SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 • 7:30 PM Six time GRAMMY® Award winning, Country Music Hall of Famer, and platinum recording artist, Ronnie Milsap has scored 40 No. 1 hits, sold more than 35 million albums, won numerous CMA and ACM Awards, and registered major crossover hits on the Top 40, Adult Contemporary, and R&B charts. With hits including “Smoky Mountain Rain,” “Pure Love,” “Stranger In My House,” “It Was Almost Like A Song,” “Lost in the Fifties Tonight,” “She Keeps the Home Fires Burning,” “Any Day Now,” and more, Ronnie Milsap remains one of Country music’s most successful and enduring artists.

870.633.4480 • EACC.EDU • SPOTLIGHT SERIES

ALL HANDS ON DECK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 7:30 PM ALL SINGING! ALL DANCING! ALL BIG BAND! Based on Bob Hope’s 1942 USO tour to the troops in the field, The ALL HANDS ON DECK! show features charismatic singers, dancers, comics, and a 9-piece orchestra performing the songs, dances, and laughs that America has loved since the ‘40s. Boasting 42 of the greatest American songs ever written in a fun-filled, true-to-life reproduction of Bob Hope and Jack Benny’s USO show, The ALL HANDS ON DECK! show brings classic humor and great music from those special days of road shows, war-bond drives, and radio broadcasts. COME CELEBRATE America with ALL HANDS ON DECK!

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THE BELLAMY BROTHERS SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 • 7:30 PM For almost four decades, the Bellamy Brothers have been an unassuming picture of consistency in Country music, crafting honest, heartfelt songs that connect with millions of listeners around the world. Howard and David Bellamy have weathered the trends admirably, enjoying enormous success with numerous Country and Pop hits as “Let Your Love Flow,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Redneck Girl,” “Too Much Is Not Enough,” “Dancin’ Cowboys,” and many more. Named Top Country Duo by Billboard, they have more ACM and CMA duo nominations than any other artists.

What began as an unlikely duo has emerged as one of the most successful and respected groups in Country music history, and they are still going strong.

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THE PLATTERS, ORIGINAL CORNELL GUNTER’S

COASTERS & THE DRIFTERS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • 7:30 PM Spend a nostalgic evening with three of the world’s most beloved musical groups, instrumental in creating the Rock & Roll Doo-Wop sound. Multiplatinum, Rock & Roll Vocal Group and GRAMMY® Hall of Fame members, THE PLATTERS® are considered the most romantic of all the early rock and roll groups with classic hits such as, “Only You”, “The Great Pretender”, “My Prayer,” “Twilight Time,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” and “Harbor Lights.“ THE DRIFTERS, the first group to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and named by Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 500 Greatest Rock and Roll Performers,” are a great reminder that love songs transcend all ages with hits like “Save the Last Dance For Me,” “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” and the timeless “Stand By Me.” This year is the 35th anniversary of the formation of CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS. The revival of hits lives on with the iconic doo-wop sounds of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Classics like “Poison Ivy,” “Yakety Yak,” “Love Potion Number Nine,” “Searchin’,” “Young Blood” and “Charlie Brown” are sure to please.

870.633.4480 • EACC.EDU • SPOTLIGHT SERIES

38 SPECIAL SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • 7:30 PM After more than three decades together, 38 SPECIAL continue to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year, and at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band's performance.

Their multiple Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. With sales in excess of $20 million, the band’s arena-rock pop smashes include “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more.

38 SPECIAL’s timeless hits remain a staple on radio and throughout the music industry, immediately recognizable from the first opening chord.

870.633.4480 • EACC.EDU • SPOTLIGHT SERIES

THE NUTCRACKER PRESENTED BY DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 6:00 PM Celebrate the holidays with this family favorite! Become entranced by the beauty of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling Court, enchanted by the swirling snowflakes and breathtaking snow, and cheer for the tiny toy soldiers and their leader, the handsome Nutcracker Prince. Dance Alive National Ballet’s sparkling full-length production of The Nutcracker will feature an international roster of award winning dancers, and area children will play a role in the exciting performance full of beautiful costumes and sets. Entrancing, enchanting and exciting, The Nutcracker is a ballet for the young at heart of all ages!

Tickets: $25/Adults • $15/Children 12 & Under

870.633.4480 • EACC.EDU • HOLIDAY FEATURE

JUST FOR SCHOOLS! EACC believes that access to the arts is essential for all children and works to provide every child in Eastern Arkansas with exceptional and ongoing arts experiences. The School Series offers area schools the opportunity to reserve seats for theatrical performances scheduled in the Fine Arts Center throughout the year. All shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 per person. Reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • 10:00 AM After much demand, that little caterpillar is returning, along with an assortment of favorite friends. Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The whimsical tales and stories of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of LITTLE CLOUD’s travels through the sky, and the MIXED-UP CHAMELEON’s discovery of his own unique nature have enchanted generations, and this performance will teach as well as entertain.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 • 10:00 AM Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in Theatreworks USA’s new musical adaptation based on the original book series published

by Scholastic. When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic inter-planetary field trip! When rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.

870.633.4480 • EACC.EDU • SCHOOL SERIES

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND CHILDREN’S THEATER • FRIDAY, JULY 27 • 6:00 PM East Arkansas Community College, Compass Creative Dramatics, and area children will present Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on the EACC Fine Arts Center’s main stage. The performance will be the culmination of EACC’s annual Children’s Theater Camp.

Children will perform alongside two professional Chicago-based actors from Compass Creative Dramatics.

During the week-long camp, students in grades 1st – 12th learn, play, and perform alongside professional actor/ educators who stretch their creativity and bravery muscles, while helping to instill trust, responsibility, teamwork, and empathy.

Tickets for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland can be purchased at the door for $5.00 and seating is general admission.

VESPER CHOIR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • 12:30 PM The UAPB Vesper Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michael J. Bates, Professor of Music, is nationally recognized among historically Black colleges and universities for its diverse repertoire and excellent performances. This 75-80 member select ensemble, founded in the 1940s by Professor Ariel Lovelace and conducted for more than 40 years by Professor Shelton J. McGee, has a rich choral tradition that includes numerous performances on radio and television, as well as performances across the United States and online. In March of 2017, the Vesper Choir traveled to Spain for a concert/educational tour. This is event is free to the public.

870.633.4480 • EACC.EDU • SPECIAL EVENTS

3 PURCHASE

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Forrest City, AR 72335 Permit No. 202

Easy Ways to EACC Fine Arts Center 1700 Newcastle Road Forrest City, Arkansas 72335

TICKETS

1 2 3

Online at www.eacc.edu Call 870.633.4480, ext. 352 Visit the Ticket Office Mon – Thurs: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Fri : 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Two hours prior to performances

CC

Ticket Office

870.633.4480, ext. 352 1700 Newcastle Road | Forrest City, AR 72335

Get the best seats, early access, and save money with the 2018-2019 Performance Season subscription options.

2018-2019

Season Subscriptions

Subscribe Today & Save 20%!

PACKAGE OPTIONS Spotlight Series VIP PACKAGE Starting at $156 See all 5 shows 1 ticket per show (min)

SINGLE TICKET PURCHASE Spotlight Series: General Public – Single Ticket $39 Holiday Feature Event: Adult Ticket $25 Children 12 & Under $15 Single tickets generally go on sale to the public 6 weeks prior to each performance date.

ALL PRICES | ALL INCLUSIVE ALL THE TIME | NO HIDDEN FEES

2 0 1 8 - 1 9

Spotlight Series PICK 3 PACKAGE Starting at $93.60 Pick 3 of 5 shows 1 ticket per show (min)

Group Sales Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Group orders may be processed online, by phone, or in person. For more information, call 870.633.4480, ext. 352.

Gift Certificates If you’re looking for a perfect gift, why not give an experience they’ll never forget? Theater gift certificates are the perfect birthday, anniversary, or holiday gifts for anyone who wants to mark the special occasion with a memorable experience.

For more information or to purchase gift certificates, call 870.633.4480, ext. 352.

General Information Tickets are non-refundable. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend performances at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Many of our season performances and events are specifically designed for families, and we encourage you to enjoy these events with your children. For events not specifically geared for young audiences, parents are asked to use discretion when bringing children. If children are disruptive during a performance, parents may be asked to leave the theater with their child.

EACC.EDU JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

S E A S O N

SEASON AT A

GLANCE J U LY

27 ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND CHILDREN’S THEATER

SUPPORT THE ARTS PLAY A LEADING ROLE

A U G U S T

For more information about any of the EACC Foundation’s tax-deductible Giving Opportunities, please contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

25 RONNIE MILSAP O C T O B E R

20 ALL HANDS ON DECK N O V E M B E R

29 THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES D E C E M B E R

8 THE NUTCRACKER J A N U A R Y

19 THE BELLAMY BROTHERS F E B R U A R Y

7 UAPB VESPER CHOIR 21 THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS 23 THE PLATTERS, ORIGINAL CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS AND THE DRIFTERS A P R I L

27 38 SPECIAL

ART GALLERY

MON - THURS 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM FRI 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

EACC Faculty / Staff Art Show

By Various Artists August 6 – 17, 2018 Split – Level

By Dustyn Bork August 24 – September 28, 2018 People, Places, and Things

By Dennis McCann October 1 – November 2, 2018 The State I’m In

By Drew Harris November 5 – 30, 2018 It Just Turned Out That Way

By Norman Soskel December 3 – 21, 2018

BE A VOLUNTEER ARTS PARTNERS The Uninvited Pigment – Chris Archer Remix

By Chris Archer January 7 – February 1, 2019 Your Name Is Not Your Own

By Louise Mandumbwa February 4 – March 1, 2019

The EACC Fine Arts Center needs you! We depend on our dedicated team of volunteers to assist throughout the year in many different areas including: Usher, Art Gallery, Ticket Office and more. A brief training session will be held prior to the opening of the 2018-2019 performance season. If you would like to learn more about volunteering, contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

Fiber and Land Formations

By LaDawna Whiteside March 4 – 29, 2019 East Arkansas Art Educators Student Art Show

By Various Student Artists April 1 – 30, 2019 East Arkansas Art Educators Teacher Art Show

By Various Art Educators May 3 – 24, 2019

For information or to schedule a group tour, please contact the Arts Center Manager at 870.633.4480, ext. 352. There is no charge for admission to the Gallery.

The EACC Fine Arts Center Performance Season is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission.

PILLARS OF THE ARTS The East Arkansas Community College Foundation invites you to become a Pillar of the Arts. Designed to expand and promote arts enrichment opportunities at the EACC Fine Arts Center, your commitment allows us to provide the highest quality programming, while keeping ticket prices affordable. As a contributor, you will be listed at each event. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation and becoming a Pillar of the Arts, contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

GOLD $1,000

SILVER $500

BRONZE $250

COPPER $100

SEASON AT A

GLANCE J U LY

27 ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND CHILDREN’S THEATER

SUPPORT THE ARTS PLAY A LEADING ROLE

A U G U S T

For more information about any of the EACC Foundation’s tax-deductible Giving Opportunities, please contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

25 RONNIE MILSAP O C T O B E R

20 ALL HANDS ON DECK N O V E M B E R

29 THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES D E C E M B E R

8 THE NUTCRACKER J A N U A R Y

19 THE BELLAMY BROTHERS F E B R U A R Y

7 UAPB VESPER CHOIR 21 THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS 23 THE PLATTERS, ORIGINAL CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS AND THE DRIFTERS A P R I L

27 38 SPECIAL

ART GALLERY

MON - THURS 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM FRI 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

EACC Faculty / Staff Art Show

By Various Artists August 6 – 17, 2018 Split – Level

By Dustyn Bork August 24 – September 28, 2018 People, Places, and Things

By Dennis McCann October 1 – November 2, 2018 The State I’m In

By Drew Harris November 5 – 30, 2018 It Just Turned Out That Way

By Norman Soskel December 3 – 21, 2018

BE A VOLUNTEER ARTS PARTNERS The Uninvited Pigment – Chris Archer Remix

By Chris Archer January 7 – February 1, 2019 Your Name Is Not Your Own

By Louise Mandumbwa February 4 – March 1, 2019

The EACC Fine Arts Center needs you! We depend on our dedicated team of volunteers to assist throughout the year in many different areas including: Usher, Art Gallery, Ticket Office and more. A brief training session will be held prior to the opening of the 2018-2019 performance season. If you would like to learn more about volunteering, contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

Fiber and Land Formations

By LaDawna Whiteside March 4 – 29, 2019 East Arkansas Art Educators Student Art Show

By Various Student Artists April 1 – 30, 2019 East Arkansas Art Educators Teacher Art Show

By Various Art Educators May 3 – 24, 2019

For information or to schedule a group tour, please contact the Arts Center Manager at 870.633.4480, ext. 352. There is no charge for admission to the Gallery.

The EACC Fine Arts Center Performance Season is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission.

PILLARS OF THE ARTS The East Arkansas Community College Foundation invites you to become a Pillar of the Arts. Designed to expand and promote arts enrichment opportunities at the EACC Fine Arts Center, your commitment allows us to provide the highest quality programming, while keeping ticket prices affordable. As a contributor, you will be listed at each event. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation and becoming a Pillar of the Arts, contact Niki Jones at 870.633.4480, ext. 352 or njones@eacc.edu.

GOLD $1,000

SILVER $500

BRONZE $250

COPPER $100

3 PURCHASE

S TA G E

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Forrest City, AR 72335 Permit No. 202

Easy Ways to EACC Fine Arts Center 1700 Newcastle Road Forrest City, Arkansas 72335

TICKETS

1 2 3

Online at www.eacc.edu Call 870.633.4480, ext. 352 Visit the Ticket Office Mon – Thurs: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Fri : 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Two hours prior to performances

CC

Ticket Office

870.633.4480, ext. 352 1700 Newcastle Road | Forrest City, AR 72335

Get the best seats, early access, and save money with the 2018-2019 Performance Season subscription options.

2018-2019

Season Subscriptions

Subscribe Today & Save 20%!

PACKAGE OPTIONS Spotlight Series VIP PACKAGE Starting at $156 See all 5 shows 1 ticket per show (min)

SINGLE TICKET PURCHASE Spotlight Series: General Public – Single Ticket $39 Holiday Feature Event: Adult Ticket $25 Children 12 & Under $15 Single tickets generally go on sale to the public 6 weeks prior to each performance date.

ALL PRICES | ALL INCLUSIVE ALL THE TIME | NO HIDDEN FEES

2 0 1 8 - 1 9

Spotlight Series PICK 3 PACKAGE Starting at $93.60 Pick 3 of 5 shows 1 ticket per show (min)

Group Sales Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Group orders may be processed online, by phone, or in person. For more information, call 870.633.4480, ext. 352.

Gift Certificates If you’re looking for a perfect gift, why not give an experience they’ll never forget? Theater gift certificates are the perfect birthday, anniversary, or holiday gifts for anyone who wants to mark the special occasion with a memorable experience.

For more information or to purchase gift certificates, call 870.633.4480, ext. 352.

General Information Tickets are non-refundable. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend performances at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Many of our season performances and events are specifically designed for families, and we encourage you to enjoy these events with your children. For events not specifically geared for young audiences, parents are asked to use discretion when bringing children. If children are disruptive during a performance, parents may be asked to leave the theater with their child.

EACC.EDU JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

S E A S O N