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JULY 15-21, 2018 WHAT'S UP! 9 FAQ UAFS SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT National Touring Shows Nov. 12 — The Ten Tenors: Arguably Australia's most successful international touring act, with 29 countries to their touring credits, this year's "Wish You Were Here 20th Anniversary Tour" pays tribute to iconic artists who have left the musical world too soon, including Prince, David Bowie, Michael Hutchence, John Lennon, Amy Winehouse and Roy Orbison, 7:30 p.m., Fort Smith Convention Center. Dec. 9 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis: America's favorite holiday tradi- tion for more than 30 years, and Jones says its previous visit to Fort Smith was so well received, he had to add a Wednesday after- noon matinee, and this year, he's scheduled two shows on a Sunday, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Fort Smith Convention Center. March 31 — "Currents" by Mayumana: A spectacular show from Israel inspired by the historical "Battle of Currents" between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, 7:30 p.m., Fort Smith Convention Center. April 23 — Celtic Woman: A one-of-a-kind live act combining Ireland's best musical talents with epic stage production, 7:30 p.m., Fort Smith Convention Center. UAFS Productions Theatre@UAFS — Productions to be announced, Oct. 18-20 & 22-23 in the fall, Feb. 14-16 & 18-19 in the spring, Breedlove Auditorium. UAFS Choral and Symphonic Bands — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center. Season's Greetings Concert — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center. Jazz Band & Jazz Catz — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 & April 18, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center. UAFS Symphonic Band — 7:30 p.m. April 8, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center. A Grand Night for Singing — 7:30 p.m. April 30, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center. Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown Sept. 18 — Tejas Brothers: Best known for their very own brand of Tex-Mex honky-tonk, the Tejas Brothers are recognized as one of the best live acts in Texas. Jones says it was the first time he'd heard a Johnny Cash tune in Spanish, and "I loved it," 7:30 p.m., Blue Lion. Nov. 3 — Todd Mosby New Horizons Ensem- ble: A six-member contemporary acoustic instrumental supergroup creating the perfect blend of new acoustic music with reimagined classics by Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Neil Young, 7:30 p.m., Blue Lion. Jan. 31 — UAFS Music Faculty Showcase: Members of the UAFS music faculty present- ing a variety of music from classical to contemporary to jazz, 7:30 p.m., Blue Lion. March 28 — Skerryvore: A unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and pop that represents all the different personalities and upbringing of the eight band members who hail from various regions of Scotland, 7:30 p.m., Blue Lion. Season tickets at $180 for the Season of Enter- tainment performances and $50 for Blue Lion packages are available by calling 788-7000 or visiting uafs.universitytickets.com. "Currents" by Mayumana, a spectacular show from Israel inspired by the historical "Battle of Currents" between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, visits Fort Smith on March 31. The Tejas Brothers open the season Sept. 18 at the Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas was so popular on its previous visit to Fort Smith, UAFS had to add a Wednesday afternoon matinee. Celtic Woman combines Ireland's best musical talents with an epic stage production April 23 at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Part of the season at the Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown, Skerryvore offers a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and pop from Scotland.