Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

“The Sacred Veil” – A New Ballet

• Venue: Inspiration Point Center for the Arts
• Performers: University of Oklahoma School of Dance & Windsong Chamber Chorale
• Choreographer: Sophia Smith
• Music Source: Eric Whitacre’s choral work, inspired by a poem from Washburn University professor Charles Anthony Silvestri
• Story: The poem chronicles Silvestri’s healing journey after his wife’s cancer death, hinting at the line between life and what follows.
• Ticket Prices:
• $20 for children (when an adult ticket is purchased)
• $60 for adults

Spring Concert – Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

• Location: UAMS Hospital Lobby Gallery, Little Rock
• Program Highlights:
• Mendelssohn’s Cello Sonata No. 2 (cello‑piano duo)
• Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3 (violin‑piano pair)
• Admission: Free
• Dedication: Dr. Ruth Marie Allen, former UAMS dean who funded the series
• Directions: Park in Lot 1 → elevator up → right into the gallery

“Declaration” Concert – Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

• Theme: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence
• Ensemble: String group featuring works by: William Grant Still, Arthur Foote, Florence Price, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Alexander Safford, Chris Pilsner, John Williams
• Series: SoNA Beyond Music
• Ticket Prices: $45 (or $36 for museum members)

“Fun & Color: The Art of John Goodwin” – New Exhibition

• Venue: South Arkansas Arts Center
• Opening Night: Monday evening
• Artist Profile: John Goodwin – local artist, graphic design graduate from Louisiana, resident of Little Rock
• Hours: Open daily, free admission

“Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” – Children’s Play

• Producing Company: Metro Theater Company (St. Louis & North Little Rock)
• Adaptation: Maya Angelou’s 1993 poem, targeted at K‑8 but open to all
• Schedule: Saturday afternoon; additional performance in April at a high school auditorium in Stamps, Angelou’s hometown
• Admission: Free
• Commissioned By: Celebrate! Maya Project

Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon

• Date & Venue: April 16, Clinton Presidential Center
• Purpose: Support scholarships and poetry awards
• Ticket Price: $108.55