Arts

Spotlight on the Arts-Pierce Pettis Concerts at Arts@311

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:45 +0000

Singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis is performing two concerts Saturday night in Jonesboro. This "songwriter's songwriter" has recorded 10 albums of songs that include "You Move Me" which was recorded by Garth Brooks. Pettis will appear in concert Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at TheArts@311 on South Church in Jonesboro, just south of the intersection of Huntington and Church. He will present a second set of songs at 9:00 pm with seating preference given to those who weren't able to get seats for the earlier set.

Spotlight on the Arts-The Arts@311 hosts Arkansas Premiere of film about Levon Helm

Johnathan Reaves — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:50 +0000

The Arts@311 presents an Arkansas Premiere of "Ain't In It For My Health: A Film about Levon Helm". KASU's Marty Scarbrough has more in this Spotlight on the Arts feature.

Spotlight On The Arts-Imagining Geronimo: An Apache Icon in Popular Culture

Johnathan Reaves — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:19 +0000

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during the Apache Wars. "Geronimo" was the name given to him during a battle with Mexican soldiers. In this Spotlight on the Arts, KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks with a familiar voice on KASU, Dr. Bill Clements. Dr. Clements wrote a book on Geronimo, which is featured in this report.

Spotlight on the Arts-Maslanka Concerts

Johnathan Reaves — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:41:05 +0000

Five concerts featuring the works of Dr. David Maslanka will be held at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Marty Scarbrough tells more in this Spotlight on the Arts interview.

Spotlight on the Arts-Foundation of the Arts

Johnathan Reaves — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:29:07 +0000

The production Schoolhouse Rock Live! takes place at the Forum in Downtown Jonesboro. KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks with the Foundation of the Arts Community Development Director Kristi Pulliam about this performance and other activities during this Spotlight on the Arts feature.

Spotlight On The Arts - A cappella group Voice Play to perform at ASU

mscarbro — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:09:17 +0000

The a cappella group Voice Play will perform in Riceland Hall of the Fowler Center at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro this Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. In this Spotlight On The Arts feature, KASU's Marty Scarbrough speaks with Geoff Castellucci of the group who describes the ensemble's unique approach to a cappella music.

Spotlight on the Arts-Bob Hager Film

Johnathan Reaves — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:46:28 +0000

A local filmmaker will have his work shown Friday night during the Ozark Foothills Film Festival in Batesville. KASU's Mike Doyle interviews Bob Hager about his film Black Marks on White Paper.

Spotlight On The Arts

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:44 +0000

In the February Spotlight on the Arts feature, KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks with the Foundation of the Arts about art classes and the upcoming performance of "Wind and the Willows".

Imperial Dinner Theatre in Pocahontas making a comeback

Johnathan Reaves — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:40:56 +0000

After historic river flooding in April, the Imperial Dinner Theatre in Pocahontas is being renovated and getting ready for a grand re-opening in early 2012. KASU's Johnathan Reaves talks about it with Kelly Grooms, Artistic Director of Studio of the Arts in Pocahontas.

Breakfast with Ballerinas in Jonesboro

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:53:08 +0000

The ninth annual Breakfast with Ballerinas will be held in Jonesboro on Saturday, November 19th. KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks about the event with Jonesboro's Foundation of Arts Community Development Director Kristi Pulliam.