Arts & entertainment
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ARKANSAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
OPERA IN THE OZARKS 16311 U.S. 62 West, Eureka Springs opera.org / 479-253-8595
Arend Arts Center, Bentonville
Opera in the Ozarks, a nationally
arphil.org / 479-841-4644
acclaimed program for emerging operatic
Under the baton of Maestro Steven Byess,
professionals, presents an annual summer
this professional symphony performs
music festival featuring three fully staged
several concerts each year with a mission to
and costumed operas spotlighting the
broaden and deepen the appreciation of the
exceptional voices of tomorrow and an
musical arts. Educational initiatives include
orchestra of professional musicians from
the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
across the nation. Audiences enjoy 20+
and the Carnegie Hall Link Up program.
performances at Opera in the Ozarks’ air-conditioned mountainside venue –
SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville sonamusic.org / 479-521-4166 Under the musical direction of Maestro Paul
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center. Its 69th season will kick off June 21 and run through July 19, 2019.
EUREKA SPRINGS CITY AUDITORIUM
Haas, SoNA presents classical and pops
36 S. Main St, Eureka Springs
performances for symphonic music lovers
theaud.org / 479-253-7788
in Northwest Arkansas. A resident company
With nearly 1,000 seats, this venue provides
of Walton Arts Center, the professional
an intimate setting with flawless acoustics. It
orchestra has provided more than 60 years
has a history of attracting stars to its stage
of music and educational opportunities to
and is used for the headlining acts of the
the community. The performance season
many festivals held in Eureka Springs as
typically spans fall through spring.
well as for other community performances. Serving the Ozarks since 1928, the City Auditorium is thriving.
Left to right: Symphony of Northwest Arkansas; Opera in the Ozarks
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Left to right photos courtesy: Symphony of Northwest Arkansas; Opera in the Ozarks
