THEATER
Mother Love
The Weekend Theater in Little Rock is presenting “How Black Mothers Say I Love You” by Trey Anthony. The story follows Michelle, a mother who moved from Jamaica to America to build a better life for her daughters. Now, after 30 years, she faces a health crisis, leaning on her church and her devoted daughter. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. from January 31 to February 1 and at 2:30 p.m. on February 2. Tickets are $20, or $18 for students, seniors, and military. Check out the Weekend Theater website for more details.
MUSIC
Vivaldi by Candlelight
The Listeso String Quartet will perform “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight” at the Albert Pike Masonic Center at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The program features all four of Vivaldi’s violin concertos along with pieces by composers like Massenet and Piazzolla. The concert is suitable for ages 8 and up. Ticket prices range from $29 to $53. More information can be found on their website.
Touring Percussionists
The Sympatico Percussion Group, featuring five talented musicians, will showcase a mix of rudimental drumming and original compositions at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Admission is free. For details, you can call (501) 916-3291 or email [email protected].
Metropolitan District Competition
On Saturday, nearly 30 singers from across the nation will compete in the Metropolitan Opera Arkansas District Laffont Competition at 1 p.m. in the same concert hall. This event helps identify rising opera stars, and winners may advance to the regional competition in St. Louis or even perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Admission is free. Find out more about the event on their Facebook page or email [email protected].
‘Aida’ in HD
On Saturday at 11:30 a.m., don’t miss the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Aida”, streamed live at Movie Tavern in Little Rock. This stunning performance features a talented cast including soprano Angel Blue, tenor Piotr Beczała, and more. Check out ticket details at the Met’s site.
ART
A-State Exhibitions
Three new exhibitions will open with a reception at the Bradbury Art Museum on Thursday, starting with an artist talk at 4 p.m. Highlights include:
- The annual Delta National Small Prints Exhibition.
- Cyanotype photographs by Jillian Marie Browning.
- Prints and installations by A-State faculty member M. Robyn Wall.
These exhibitions run through February 26, and entry is free. For more info, call (870) 972-3434 or visit Bradbury Art Museum.
ETC.
Black Futures Deadline
Young creatives in grades 9-12 can submit their work for the Imagining Black Futures project by February 1. This project encourages exploration of Black culture through various artistic forms, and selected works will be part of an exhibition. For submissions and more information, visit CALS website.
NEA Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded $185,000 to seven Arkansas organizations to support various arts projects. The funding aims to enhance community arts initiatives, from concerts to educational programs. Details about deadlines for future grants are available at NEA’s website.
AUDITIONS
‘Three Musketeers’ at UCA
Auditions for “The Three Musketeers” by Ken Ludwig will take place on February 8 from 1-5 p.m. at the University of Central Arkansas. Auditionees should prepare a one-minute monologue and come ready for movement and stage combat. All roles are paid, and callbacks will be held on February 9. More audition information is available at UCA’s site.
