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Dance, Talkbacks and Art Shows in Arkansas

Arkansas, USASaturday, February 7, 2026
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Alvin Ailey II – Live Performance
Date & Time: Saturday evening at the Hendrix Arts Center

  • “Berry Dreamin’” – Chaotic rhythms to Chuck Berry songs, choreographed by former Ailey member Chalvar Monteiro.
  • “Third Person Point of View” – Contemporary narrative by My’Kal Stromile.
  • “Down the Rabbit Hole” – Matrix‑inspired movement, music by Johannes Goldbach.

Admission: Free
Pre‑show Dinner Fundraiser: Lasagna, $25 per person or $200 per table (starts 5:30 p.m.)


“Hamilton” Screening
Date: Monday at Reynolds Performance Hall

  • Host: Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler).
  • Meet & greet before and after the Disney+ film.

Ticket Price: $28.75 (students & children discounted; UCA students free with ID).


“The SuperNatural 2.0” Exhibition
Location: 21c Museum Hotel, Bentonville

  • Opening: Friday evening.
  • 90 multimedia works exploring the intersection of nature, reality, and artificiality.

Admission: Free (open 24/7 until December).


Acrylic Transfer Painting Workshop
Venue: Gallery 246, Batesville

  • Three‑class series on Fridays.
  • Transform a photo into canvas art; materials included.

Fee: $110 for all three sessions.


Arkansas Arts Council – 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards
Ceremony: March 13 at Robinson Center, Little Rock.


National Federation of State High School Associations Awards

  • Five Arkansas teachers honored for excellence in performing‑arts education (music, speech & debate, theatre, middle‑school programs).

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