E X PE R IE N C E stage house in Arkansas. In 2018, the AMP announced a $13.9 million expansion project for the Walmart AMP, titled AMP 20|20, that will focus on providing outstanding programming and expanded amenities for patrons. The expansion will include more service windows, an expanded main entry plaza with more concession stands and restrooms, a new covered plaza at the top of the lawn adding 15,000 square feet of flexible viewing and event space, additional gates to get patrons in and out of the venue, new tiered seating and an increase in capacity to 11,000. At press time, the Walmart AMP 2020 Season performances had been announced through October 2020. Please call the Walton Arts Center Box Office at 479.443.5600 or visit their website for updates. www.AMPtickets.com
SONA | SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Performing under the musical direction of Maestro Paul Haas, SoNA presents classical and pop performances for symphonic music lovers in Northwest Arkansas. A resident company of Walton Arts Center, the professional orchestra has
provided more than 60 years of music and educational opportunities to the community. The performance season typically spans fall through spring. www.SONAmusic.org
ARKANSAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (APO)
The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) presents first-class symphonic performances and free chamber music performances in the Northwest Arkansas community. It brings music into the classrooms, free of charge, through a partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. In addition, the APO supports an after-school string program – Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (APYO). Through this program, young string musicians work closely with Philharmonic musicians making music and refining their skills as instrumentalists. The APO is proud to support local music programs through Carnegie Hall’s Link Up, the APYO, and by offering free tickets to music students in our area. In addition, the APO has formed a partnership with the University of Arkansas giving music students coaching opportunities with world renowned guest artists. www.ArkansasPhilharmonic.org
MOVIE THEATERS
MALCO THEATRES | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Featuring stadium seating, multiple screens, and world-class THX surround sound, Malco Theatres are the place to see movies in town. With two locations in Rogers, there are plenty of convenient options to catch the newest big screen hits. Check out the new IMAX Theatre at Malco Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville and Malco Cinema Grill in both Rogers and Springdale. www.Malco.com
BRANSON’S IMAX ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX | BRANSON, MO
Branson is a popular family vacation destination in southwest Missouri. Its theaterlined 76 Country Boulevard offers more seats than Broadway and options that include country music, rock ‘n roll, comedy, dinner theater and magic performances. The IMAX Complex is a perfect stop on your Ozarks vacation featuring Giant-Screen IMAX adventures, Hollywood's Biggest Hit Movies, Live Shows, McFarlain's Family Restaurant, Indoor Shopping Mall, Montana Mike's Steakhouse, Florentina's Ristorante Italiano and Branson Meadows Cinemas 11. www.BransonIMAX.com.
WALMART AMP 2020 SEASON CONCERT SERIES (Lineup through October 2020)
KENNY CHESNEY with Michael Franti and Spearhead
JASON ALDEAN
Chillaxification Tour | June 11, 2020
We Back Tour 2020 | July 31, 2020
ALANIS MORISSETTE with Garbage and Liz Phair
SAM HUNT with Kip Moore, Ernest, Travis Denning and Brandi Cyrus
STEELY DAN with Steve Winwood | June 17, 2020
NICKELBACK with Stone Temple Pilots and Tyler Brant & The Shakedown
June 13, 2020
JOURNEY with Pretenders | June 22, 2020 THE BLACK CROWES
The Southside Summer Tour 2020 | August 6, 2020 All The Right Reasons Tour | August 8, 2020
THE AVETT BROTHERS with Tyler Childers | August 9, 2020
Shake Your Money Maker Tour | June 24, 2020
KIDZ BOP LIVE 2020 | August 15, 2020
CHICAGO with Rick Springfield | June 28, 2020
MATCHBOX TWENTY with The Wallflowers
MELANIE MARTINEZ
The K-12 Tour | July 8, 2020
MEGADETH and Lamb of God with Trivium and In Flames July 14, 2020
RASCAL FLATTS with Chase Rice and Matt Stell
Farewell - Life is a Highway Tour | July 17, 2020
FOR KING & COUNTRY with Echosmith and Dave Barne A Summer Tour | July 19, 2020
OLD DOMINION with Dustin Lynch and Carly Pearce
August 18, 2020
CHRIS YOUNG
Town Ain’t Big Enough World Tour 2020 | August 21, 2020
BACKSTREET BOYS
DNA World Tour | August 23, 2020
DISTURBED with Staind and Bad Wolve s The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour | August 26, 2020 LADY ANTEBELLUM with Jake Owen and Maddie and Tae August 27, 2020
July 23, 2020
INCUBUS with 311 | September 2, 2020
PHISH | July 29, 2020
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND | September 22, 2020
LINDSEY STIRLING with Kiesza and Mako
MAREN MORRIS with James Arthur and Caitlyn Smith
The Artemis Tour | July 28, 2020
RSVP The Tour | October 9, 2020
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