What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1, 2020 WHAT'S UP! 37 Nowhere Near Finished WAC going strong in latter half of season JOCELYN MURPHY NWA Democrat-Gazette I n 2019, the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville hosted more than 250 arts events. Each season is bigger and better than the last, and the performing arts center is mere weeks away from announcing the Broadway series lineup for the 2019-20 season. We're excited about what's to come. But, here in the present, the WAC still has so much programming to carry us through to the warm summer months. More than 30 events across eight signature series (LOL @ WAC has tapped out for the season), not to mention four festivals — one of them brand new — offer families, theater- lovers, audiophiles, girls' nights, date nights and everyone in between a place to converge to share in the arts. Below is the WAC's schedule for the rest of the season, with recent additions highlighted at the bottom so you're sure not to miss a thing! Information and tickets at 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org. P&G Broadway Series The second half of a season full of direct-from Broadway shows and Arkansas premieres also includes two impressive Tony Award winners from the 2018 season. "Once on This Island" won for Best Revival of a Musical and "The Band's Visit" not only won Best Musical, it is one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. Tickets start at $32. "Once on This Island" Feb. 11-16 "Anastasia" March 10-15 "Fiddler on the Roof" April 14-19 "The Band's Visit" May 19-23 "The Book of Mormon" July 21-26 Arkansas BlueCross Blue Shield Family Fun Series Tickets start at $14 FEB. 25 — The Peking Acrobats MARCH 7, 14, 21 — Trike Theatre: "Sideways Stories From Wayside School" 10x10 Arts Series "It dovetails nicely with the city's 'Welcome to Fayetteville' perspective," Scott Galbraith, executive producer and vice president of programming, says of WAC's 10x10 Arts Series, celebrating its 20th year. The 10 shows, each with a $10 ticket price, uphold the WAC's commitment to making the arts accessible by allowing patrons to affordably "try out" performances from around the world that may seem unique or unusual. "It's one of the few things that really does provide a global perspective is this offering, and [the series] complements what the city is trying to do nicely." Tickets are $10. JAN. 30 — "Piano Battle" FEB. 6 — Ballet Memphis "Contempo- raryx3" FEB. 29 — Apollo's Fire - Baroque Orchestra "Vivaldi's Four Seasons: Rediscovered" MARCH 5 — Socks in the Frying Pan APRIL 3 — The Real Group APRIL 21 — "Äbhä" by Parshwanath Upadhye and Punyah Dance Company MAY 6 — Artosphere Festival Orchestra 10x10 Concert West Street Live Series West Street Live is curated for people "who really love music and songwriting for the songwriting and for the interpretation of the music," shares Jennifer Ross, WAC director of programming. The series offers a listening room feel and gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the music, and the stories behind it, in a mindful space. Tickets start at $32. See WAC Page 38 In October, the Walton Arts Center announced the official lineup for the inaugural year of its new cultural festival Mosaix, including a conversation with comedian and TV personality Hasan Minhaj at the finale event. (Courtesy Photo/Eric Hobbs) FAYETTEVILLE