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Sweet Tunes and Big Stories in Arkansas

Arkansas, USA, Little Rock,Saturday, April 18, 2026

A New Play About Chocolate

  • Run: Evenings, late April – early May
  • Specials: Rush tickets on performance day
  • Cast Highlights: Willy Wonka & young Charlie
  • Seats: $40 – $75

🎶 Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center

Season‑Long Tour of “Mamma Mia!”

  • Showcase: 8 shows in one week post‑Broadway revival
  • Ticket Range: $100 – $170
  • Experience: Energetic dancers & familiar ABBA hits

🎺 River Rhapsodies Chamber Music

Honoring Dan Ross

  • Location: Little Rock
  • Program Highlights: New oboe & strings piece, Haydn quartet, Bernofsky brass trio, Ravel piano trio (guest players)
  • Tickets: $30; discounts for students & military

🎹 Close Up! Steinway Salon Chamber Series

Free Concert

  • Repertoire: Chopin’s cello sonata & Schubert’s piano trio
  • Performers: Cellist, pianist, violinist, and a classic piano trio

🎷 Airmen of Note – U.S. Air Force Band

Free Jazz Tours

  • Locations: Conway & Little Rock
  • Style: Contemporary jazz blended with military tradition

🎓 University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Free Concerts & Diverse Music Styles

  • Piano ensemble (Satie, Diabelli)
  • Jazz group led by Michael Underwood
  • Percussion showcase with Virginia State University guests
  • Spring lineup: reggae, West African rhythms, and more

🎬 MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Documentary Screening

  • Focus: Combat chaplain’s reunion with fallen colleague
  • Part of a free movie series encouraging reflection on military history

📚 National Library Week

Family‑Friendly Activities Across North Little Rock & Central Arkansas

  • Running event, library bingo, manga tastings, craft sessions, storytime with yoga
  • Free documentary on library restrictions & panel discussion with academics and librarians

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