Argenta’s ‘Crime of Mind’, chamber choir concert tops entertainment agenda

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Drama “Crime”

Beth Henley’s “Crime of the Heart” at the Argenta Community Theater, dinner theater show – dinner at 6:30 pm, curtain call at 7:30 pm – through Saturday, theater seating only, week Sunday 2pm and Wednesday 7:30pm – May 20 in ACT II: Sharon Heflin Center for Performing Arts Education, 315 Main St., North Little Rock. Directed by Laura Grimes, the cast includes Angela Collier, Finley Daniel, Laura Landefell, Jessica Milonas, Austin Rogers and Thomas Williams .

Dinner options include stuffed chicken, pork tenderloin or fried eggplant with risotto, vegetables, salad and dessert, accompanied by your choice of red or white wine. Dinner theater tickets are $65 plus tax and any charges; “regular” tickets are $35 plus tax and include a beer/wine voucher.

Call (501) 353-1443 or visit argentacommunitytheater.org/buy-tickets.

drama suggestion

Little Rock Actors Theater presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted by Nina Vardalos, today through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Public Theater, 616 Center Street, Little Rock. Monica Clarke-Robinson stars as a woman who stumbles upon a new role as an anonymous advice columnist, learns more about herself and discovers the healing power of telling her own story by answering letters one letter at a time. Paul Bowling, Reilly Heffer and Georgeann Burbank play the letter writers. This show contains adult content. Tickets are $18, $14 for students, seniors and military.access www.centralarkansstickets.com; For more information please email info@actorstheatrelr.org.

music

“House of Paradise”

The Arkansas Chamber Choir wraps up their season with a concert titled “Heavenly House,” at 509 Scott Street in Little Rock at 7:30 p.m. Christ Anglican Church held. The concert takes its title from Shawn Kirchner’s a cappella three-song loop, which includes the folk tune “Hallelujah” in the background, https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/ 2023/may/11/crimes-of-the-heart-in-argenta-chamber-s-c9591014/”Angel Band” and “UnClouded Day.” The show also includes arrangements for “We’re Marchin’ to Zion,” https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/may/11/crimes-of-the-heart-in-argenta-chamber-s- c9591014 / “Soon I’ll Be Finished” and “Beautiful Morning”; “Sing Me to Heaven” by Daniel Gathrop; “My Flight for Heaven” by Blake Henson; Gustav Holst “Short Festival Te Deum” by Gustav Holst; “Sanctus” from Maurice Durufle’s Requiem; and “Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen” from Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem (” How lovely is your dwelling place”). Joshua Brown, director of choral activities and chair of the music education department at Ouachita Baptist University, conducts. Tickets are $15, students are $10 in advance, and tickets are $18 and $12 on-site. Call (501) 377-1121 or visit ar-chambersingers.org.

flute party

The Hot Springs Flute Ensemble celebrates its 40th anniversary with a “Magic Flute Tea Party” Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Oaklawn Race and Casino Events Center, 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs. The ensemble conducted by Carlos Felter will perform “Magic Chords”; “Eternal Springs,” a commissioned piece from the orchestra; “Horse Park,” a tribute to Oakland; and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Magic Flute” Prelude. Guests of the Country Choir, conducted by Tom Bolton, will sing Maurice Durufle’s “Ubi Caritas” and a Moses Hogan/Benjamin Harlan adaptation of “Old Times Religion.” SAI Cantate will perform a special song about tea with director Kathie White. The flute ensemble and choir will perform the title song from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.” The event will also honor orchestra founder Jackie Flowers. Tea, “sweets” and other beverages will be provided. Tickets are $30; proceeds go to the choir’s scholarship fund for high school students. Visit HotSpringsFlutes.com.

Art

Art “Affinity”

Little Rock artist René Hein’s painting “Affinities” will open with a Friday reception at Cantrell Gallery, 8208 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, from 6-8 pm. The exhibition runs until July 6th. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Call (501) 224-1335 or visit cantrellgallery.com.

‘A Simple Heart’

“A Simple Heart,” 19 paintings and assemblages by Little Rock-based artist Kim Kwee, which combines textiles, pictorial media, and collage to explore the changing states of families (especially mothers and daughters) as well as dolls and ornaments, is on view today Reception at Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff, 5-7pm. Sponsor for the exhibition at the Center’s William H. Kennedy Jr. Gallery through July 8 is Simmons Bank. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Admission to the gallery and reception is free. Call (870) 536-3375, email khaynie@asc701.org or visit asc701.org.

“Watercolor and Wine”

Painter and graphic designer Greta Kresse leads a “Watercolor and Wine” workshop, Friday 5:30-7:30 pm at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main Street, Pine Bluff, in Art & Science Sponsored by the Southeastern Arkansas Center. Participants will use reference material to focus on color relationships, light, composition, and form to create visually compelling images. No experience is necessary. Participants must be 21 years of age or older; Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks will be provided. Cost is $35, $25 for Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center members. Sign up at asc701.org/class/watercolor-and-wine-with-greta-kresse or call (870) 536-3375.

Movie

Pocket projector?

Stone’s Throw Brewing and TMW Kettlecorn will be following their second Friday Arts Night downtown with a screening of “Jurassic World Reign” at Pocket Park, 711 Main Street, Little Rock, Friday at 8 p.m. The 2022 release of the PG-13 film kicks off a new series of “(Pocket) Park Movies.” Admission is free; bring snacks and a picnic blanket. Visit facebook.com/events/1002330100671864.

“Grease” Anniversary

Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures celebrate the 45th anniversary of “Grease” by bringing it back to the big screen, Sundays at 4pm and 7pm and Tuesdays at 7pm at Riverdale 10 Cinemas, Colonel Glenn 18 and Little Rock’s Movie Tavern and 4 Sunday afternoons and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Razorback Cinemas in Fayetteville, Pinnacle Hills Cinemas in Rogers and Fort Smith Cinemas in Fort Smith. The screening includes an exclusive feature by film historian and critic Leonard Maltin, examining the musical’s continuing influence. Ticket information is available at fathomevents.com.

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Scottish Arts Camp

The Lyon Academy Scottish Heritage Program will host the 2023 Scottish Art Summer School for five days from 11-16 June at the Lyon campus at 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Participants will learn to play the pipe from renowned bagpipe instructors: Kenton Adler with beginners and novices on technique, steady playing, tuning, competition preparation, and piping for weddings and funerals; Willie McCallum, Jack Lee and Jimmy Bell will focus on more advanced techniques and tunes.

Tuition is $650, $950 for participants requiring on-campus housing (with double bed; meals will be provided by College Dining Services), with a $50 discount for students under 18 and groups of three or more. For more information and to register, call (870) 307-7473 (PIPE) or email James.Bell@lyon.edu.

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“Don’t Make Me”

Comedian Chris D’Elia will bring his “Don’t Push Me” Tour to a show at the Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 West Markham Street, Broadway on September 7 at 8 p.m. The show takes to Little Rock. This show is restricted to patrons 18 and over. Tickets are $30.50-50.50 plus taxes.access www.chrisdelia.com.

Little Rock artist René Hein’s “Friends” and “Morning Glories” are part of an exhibit titled “Affinity,” which is on display at Little Rock’s Cantrell Gallery through Friday, July 6. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

Little Rock artist René Hein’s “Friends” and “Morning Glories” are part of an exhibit titled “Affinity,” which is on display at Little Rock’s Cantrell Gallery through Friday, July 6. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

“Demeter” and “Oracles” are part of the “Kim Kwee: A Simple Heart” exhibit, which will be on display at the Southeast Arkansas Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff through July 8. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

“Demeter” and “Oracles” are part of the “Kim Kwee: A Simple Heart” exhibit, which will be on display at the Southeast Arkansas Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff through July 8. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

Bagpipe instructors Kenton Adler, Willie McCallum, Jack Lee and Jimmy Bell will teach technique and more at the Scottish Arts Summer School at Lyons College in Batesville June 11-16. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

Bagpipe instructors Kenton Adler, Willie McCallum, Jack Lee and Jimmy Bell will teach technique and more at the Scottish Arts Summer School at Lyons College in Batesville June 11-16. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

Bagpipe instructors Kenton Adler, Willie McCallum, Jack Lee and Jimmy Bell will teach technique and more at the Scottish Arts Summer School at Lyons College in Batesville June 11-16. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

Bagpipe instructors Kenton Adler, Willie McCallum, Jack Lee and Jimmy Bell will teach technique and more at the Scottish Arts Summer School at Lyons College in Batesville June 11-16. (Democrat Gazette special issue)

Comedian Chris D’Elia will headline his “Don’t Push Me” tour at the Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock on September 7th. (Democrat Gazette special issue)