What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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AUGUST 7-13, 2022 WHAT'S UP! 9 A Conversation with Fran Lebowitz is back on the WAC schedule for Nov. 29. (Courtesy Photo/Brigitte Lacombe) Chick Corea Afro-Caribbean Experience with Elio Villafranca & Friends comes to WAC Jan. 27 as part of the Starrlight Jazz Club series. (Courtesy Photo/WAC) "I am excited to bring the family to see 'Spamilton,'" says Jill Suel, WAC senior director of marketing and sales. "It combines two of our favorite things: musical theater and comedy. Since we just saw 'Hamilton' this past year, it's the perfect follow-up show! But it's not just for 'Hamilton' fans; it's full of Broadway references, parody songs and jokes." "Spamilton" comes to WAC in January as part of the LOL@WAC series. (Courtesy Photo/WAC) Coca-Cola Night Out Series "I have to admit that this 'Complexions: From Bach to Bowie' had me hooked just from the name," says Rachel Burkevich, programming specialist. "If you are not familiar with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, they are a phenomenal ballet company formed by two Alvin Ailey alumni with a singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. 'From Bach to Bowie' is a two- shows-in-one tribute to artists who managed to create their own musical hemispheres. 'Bach 25,' set to the music of Johann Sebastian and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, is an exploration of love and alliances, perfectly merging contemporary dance with ballet technique. THEN, after intermission, 'Star Dust' features Bowie's most iconic hits in a spectacular dance extravaganza with glam-rock inspired costumes. Hello, date night? Two tickets, please!" Oct. 14-16 — "Legally Blonde The Musical" Nov. 29 — A Conversation with Fran Lebowitz Dec. 2-3 — Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Jan. 24 — Time for Three March 16 — Complexions Contemporary Ballet's STAR DUST: From Bach to Bowie Starrlight Jazz Club Oct. 8 — Amina Figarova Quintet Dec. 16 — Edward Simon's Femeninas: The Songs of Latin American Women Jan. 27 — Chick Corea Afro- Caribbean Experience with Elio Villafranca & Friends March 4 — Ulysses Owens Jr.'s Generation Y April 7 — Brianna Thomas Sextet West Street Live "Marty and His Fabulous Superlatives opened for Steve Miller Band at The Walmart AMP in 2019, and [he] just completely put the crowd in the palm of his hands," says Brian Crowne, vice president for the Arkansas Music Pavilion, a WAC property. "The musicianship is world class, and the show is equally engaging and entertaining." Oct. 6 — The Texas Gentlemen Oct. 28 — Cate Brothers Jan. 6 — Lilly Hiatt Band Jan. 26 — Davina & the Vagabonds March 10 — Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Land O'Lakes Concert Series Sept. 15 — Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Sept. 27 — The Robert Cray Band Nov. 16 — Gaelic Storm We Missed You Tour Jan. 30 — The Music of Sam Cooke: The King of Soul Family Fun Series Nov. 25-27 — Royal Winnipeg Ballet's "The Nutcracker" Dec. 11 — Walton Arts Center & SoNA Present The Snowman: A Family Concert March 25 — Trike Theatre, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation and Dhirana Dance present "The Jungle Book" April 23 — A Letter for Elena May 5-7 — "Annie" June 2-3 — "Madagascar The Musical" 10x10 Arts Series "I am looking forward to taking my boys to see The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' 'Pirates of Penzance,'" says Heather Holland, graphic designer. "This show is a can't- miss classic for kids because it's hilarious and includes lots of impressive fast vocals songs like 'Modern Major General' that my kids will appreciate. Plus, there are beautiful operatic moments, so it just has it all. "I think the 10x10 Arts Series is a no-brainer for families because of the programming diversity and the price," she adds. "For only $10 a ticket you can expose your kids to the classics like this show, but also concerts from multiple music genres, different cultures (Aida, Ladama and Duwende) and cool modern performances (Visceral Dance, VoiceJam) in that series across all the performance types." Oct. 20 — Aida Cuevas 45th Anniversary – Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo with Mariachi Aztlán Oct. 27 — Aquila Theatre's "Pride & Prejudice" Nov. 20 — Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Dec. 4 — The Swingles Jan. 14 — The 5 Browns March 30 — LADAMA April 1 — New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' "The Pirates of Penzance" April 14 — Duwendé April 20 — Visceral Dance Chicago Artosphere Festival Orchestra performance date will be announced and tickets will go on sale this fall. Kellogg's Kids Series "I'm looking forward to the Kellogg's Kids Series shows because my kids will love them all, particularly 'Bluey's Big Play' Dec. 20-21," says Sara Broome Jones, learning programs and festivals specialist. "We watch Bluey every day on TV, and to see the characters live will light up their little faces. I can count on Bluey to show my kids creative play using imagination, dealing with some big feelings and family fun." Oct. 21-22 – "Winnie the Pooh" Dec. 20-21 — Bluey's Big Play March 5 — Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume April 16 — Windmill Theatre's "Hiccup!" LOL@WAC "I am excited to bring the family to see 'Spamilton,'" says Jill Suel, WAC senior director of marketing and sales. "It combines two of our favorite things: musical theater and comedy. Since we just saw 'Hamilton' this past year, it's the perfect follow-up show! But it's not just for 'Hamilton' fans; it's full of Broadway references, parody songs and jokes. If you have teens and tweens who love theater and laughing, don't miss this show." Jan. 10 — "Menopause the Musical" Jan. 28 — "Spamilton: An American Parody" April 25 — David Sedaris June 23 — Tig Notaro Film @ WAC Oct. 30 — "Hocus Pocus" Oct. 31 — "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Halloween Party Jan. 13 — Indie Films Central and South America curated by the Fayetteville Film Fest March 11 — Arkansas Filmmakers Showcase curated by the Fayetteville Film Fest May 12 — Indie Films Artosphere curated by the Fayetteville Film Fest June 22 — Pride Showcase curated by the Fayetteville Film Fest Other Shows April 15 — VoiceJam Competition