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2015/16

January 2016 Brian Regan

April The Swingles

Season

Jan. 7, 2016 | pg 26

Apr. 1, 2016 | pg 22

Simone Dinnerstein

VoiceJam Competition

November 2015 Me & My Shadow

Jan. 8, 2016 | pg 21

Apr. 2, 2016 | pg 27

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass

Love That Dog

presented by Patch Theatre Company Nov. 6, 2015 | pg 17

Pippin Nov. 10-15, 2015 | pg 7

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Nov. 17, 2015 | pg 21

Diana Krall Nov. 19, 2015 | pg 3

Anat Cohen Quartet Nov. 21, 2015 | pg 25

Annie Nov. 24-29, 2015 | pg 17

December Michael McDonald This Christmas Dec. 1, 2015 | pg 12

Pat Martino Trio Dec. 4, 2015 | pg 25 WAC and SoNA present

The Snowman Dec. 6, 2015 | pg 29

The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China Dec. 11-12, 2015 | pg 17

Jim Brickman Comfort & Joy Dec. 13, 2015 | pg 29

Christmas with SONOS Handbell Ensemble Dec. 14, 2015 | pg 29

Home Free: Full of Cheer Dec. 15, 2015 | pg 29

Holiday Film Series Dec. 18-19, 2015 | pg 33

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Dec. 21-23, 2015 | pg 29

Jan. 16, 2016 | pg 15

presented by Theatergroep Kwatta Apr. 3, 2016 | pg 18

Kinky Boots

Hubbard Street Dance

Jan. 19-24, 2016 | pg 8

Apr. 9, 2016 | pg 22

L.A. Theatre Works: Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Menopause the Musical®: The Survivor Tour®

Jan. 28, 2016 | pg 15

Apr. 10, 2016 | pg 26

Classic Albums Live presents The Beatles’ Abbey Road

An Evening with Branford Marsalis

Jan. 30, 2016 | pg 15

February BalletBoyz® Feb. 4, 2016 | pg 21

Paula Poundstone

Apr. 12, 2016 | pg 22

Keb’ Mo’ Apr. 16, 2016 | pg 15

The Bridges of Madison County Apr. 19-24, 2016 | pg 11

Mamma Mia!

Malpaso Dance Company with Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet

Feb. 9-14, 2016 | pg 9

Apr. 28, 2016 | pg 23

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet

Feb. 5, 2016 | pg 26

Feb. 19, 2016 | pg 12

Apr. 29, 2016 | pg 25

Eldar Trio Feb. 20, 2016 | pg 25

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny presented by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Feb. 21, 2016 | pg 18

March Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

May DakhaBrakha May 1, 2016 | pg 23

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart presented by the National Theatre of Scotland May 6-8, 2016 | pg 15

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Mar. 1-6, 2016 | pg 10

May 6-8, 2016 | pg 18

Salzburg Marionette Theatre presents

Artosphere Festival

The Sound of Music Mar. 8, 2016 | pg 18

Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe Mar. 12, 2016 | pg 13

Danú Mar. 13, 2016 | pg 22

A Night with Janis Joplin Mar. 17-18, 2016 | pg 13

Late May 2016 | pg 32

June Cyrille Aimée June 3, 2016 | pg 25

Art of Wine June 9-11, 2016 | pg 36

Introducing the 24th Season of Arts Pardon the dust this year as improvements are made to the main building! Turn the page for more about the expansion project.

We’re happy to introduce more parking options this season. The new City of Fayetteville parking deck will open in the fall, giving patrons more choices for parking at all events.

Contents 04 Walton Arts Center Expansion 06 Broadway Series 12 American Music Series 14 Night Out Series 16 Family Fun Series 20 10x10 Arts Series 24 Starrlight Jazz Series 26 Comedy Series 27 VoiceJam 28 Home for the Holidays 30 Ticket Packages 32 Artosphere 33 Holiday Film Series 34 T2 / SoNA 35 Trike Theatre / CCC 36 Holiday Gift Market / Art of Wine 37 Sponsors 38 Friends Program 39 Ticket/Box Office Info

See a parking map on page 39.

DIANA KRALL

Nov. 19, 2015, 8pm | Tickets $67-97

Special Event

By any standard this five-time Grammy Award®-winning jazz pianist and vocalist is one of the most accomplished and distinctive musicians in the world today. Respected far and wide as a wildly successful recording and performing artist, Krall remains a true musical force.

At any given moment, she could be producing Barbra Streisand’s new album, serving as musical director and arranger for Paul McCartney or hitting the road for a good cause with Neil Young. As the record shows, Diana Krall has already done all that and much more. Along the way, Krall has sold more albums than any other female jazz artist of the last 30 years, establishing herself as one of the best-selling and most beloved performers of her generation. Join us in giving an extremely warm Northwest Arkansas welcome to this musical legend as she graces the Walton Arts Center stage for the first time!

Additional support provided by Alan & Shareen Pruitt

TOGETHER, WE’RE BUILDING AN EVEN BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.

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World Class Arts and Entertainment

Enhanced Education Opportunities

Impact on Our Community

Be a part of the newly renovated Walton Arts Center by giving a gift that’s meaningful to you.

Every gift is important! Learn more by visiting waltonartscenter.org/expansion.

The expansion and renovation of Walton Arts Center will: + Add 30,000 square feet of space. +E nhance audience experiences with a new atrium that connects to Dickson Street.

+R enovate and expand Starr Theater. + I ncrease backstage space to allow for two fully-functional theaters to operate in the facility.

+ Make technical upgrades to keep current with demands of artists and tours. + Increase accessibility and amenities to ensure a friendly destination for all. + Add new administrative offices.

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Friday & Saturday Evenings $177-$350 10% off single ticket price

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Andy Jones, Paige Faure and the cast of the National Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Photo © Carol Rosegg.

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Nov. 10-15 8 shows!

Tickets $36-78

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by Tom & Cynthia Coughlin

“Astonishing.

A Pippin for the 21st Century.”

– The New York Times

Tues., Wed. & Thur. 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm, Sun. 7:30pm

PIPPIN is Broadway’s high-flying, death-defying hit musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eyepopping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1), it’s unlike anything Broadway has ever seen! Come experience PIPPIN, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary.

Direct from Broadway, this captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess). It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow” and “Love Song.” Join us for a magical, unforgettable new PIPPIN. Borris York, Sasha Allen and Mathew deGuzman as The Manson Trio in the National Touring Production of PIPPIN. Credit Terry Shapiro.

Sasha Allen as Leading Player and the cast of the National Tour of PIPPIN. Credit Terry Shapiro.

Sam Lips as Pippin in the National Touring Production of PIPPIN. Credit Martha Rial Sasha Allen as Leading Player and the cast of the National Tour of PIPPIN. Credit Terry Shapiro.

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Lindsay Nicole Chambers and Steven Booth.

Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Kinky Boots Tour Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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Jan. 19-24 8 shows!

Tickets $36-78

– CBS News Series Sponsor /

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by Billie Jo Starr

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Tues., Wed. & Thur. 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm, Sun. 7:30pm

KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony®-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.

With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, KINKY BOOTS is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.

Kinky Boots Tour Photo by Matthew Murphy.

“There is no show hotter than KINKY BOOTS!”

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Feb. 9-14 8 shows!

Tickets $36-78

“A worldwide mega-hit!”

– San Francisco Examiner

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by Dr. Steve & Linda Nelson

Tues., Wed. & Thur. 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm, Sun. 7:30pm

Over 50 million people all around the world (including NWA!) have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No. 1 Show!

The MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Company, Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014.

(L to R) Michael Colavolpe, Jeff Drushal and Mark A. Harmon from the MAMMA MIA! North American Tour, Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014.

(L to R) Olivia Ashley Reed, Chelsea Williams and Emily Price from the MAMMA MIA! North American Tour, Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014.

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Tues., Wed. & Thur. 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm, Sun. 7:30pm

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Tickets $36-78

“A dazzling delight for all ages! Cinderella casts a new spell on Broadway!”

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

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– Associated Press

Adrian Arrieta & Paige Faure in the National Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Kecia Lewis & Paige Faure in the National Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Photo (c) Carol Rosegg.

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The Cast of the National Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Photo (c) Carol Rosegg.

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Apr. 19-24 7 shows!

Tickets $30-70

“An evening you will cherish long after the show is over!”

– NPR

Tues., Wed. & Thur. 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sat & Sun. 2pm

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, one of the most romantic stories ever written, first captured the nation’s attention as a best-selling novel by Robert James Waller and is now an irresistible, two time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical. This stunning new production features gorgeous, soulful music by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years) that the Daily News hails as “one of Broadway’s best scores in the last decade.” With a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman (The Secret Garden, The Color Purple) and direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza), THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY is the unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.

Pictured: Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale from the Original Broadway Company of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Photos by Joan Marcus.

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Popcorn Indiana

American Music Series Michael McDonald This Christmas

MICHAEL MCDONALD THIS CHRISTMAS – AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY AND HITS Dec. 1, 2015, 7pm | Tickets $42-72

Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful, his unmistakable sound has made him one of the world’s most sought-after session singers of our time. Add formidable songwriting and keyboard skills and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for over four decades.

During this special evening, McDonald will combine yuletide favorites and modern Motown classics with a few of his signature hits like “I Keep Forgettin” and ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics, such as “What A Fool Believes.”

His stirring baritone will infuse popular Christmas songs with a unique vocal styling, adding the perfect blend of hope and cheer to your holiday season!

On sale August 28.

Additional support provided by Bob & Becky Alexander

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BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN

Feb. 19, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $25-45 Banjoists Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn have mastered the deceptively intricate art of the duet. Their performances embrace a diversity that is almost unthinkable coming from just two banjos and one voice. She with the earthy sophistication of a postmodern, old-time singer-songwriter; he with the virtuosic, jazz-to-classical ingenuity of an iconic instrumentalist and composer with bluegrass roots; together, the married couple employs the relatively rare three-finger and clawhammer banjo duet to create an explosion of musical white heat that you won’t soon forget. It’s a one-ofa-kind pairing, with one-of-a-kind possibilities!

Stay tuned for more exciting concerts on the Popcorn Indiana American Music Series!

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe

A Night with Janis Joplin

MAVIS STAPLES & NICK LOWE

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

For six decades, Mavis Staples has been the solid rock of American music. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award winner, she has carved a distinctive and unmistakable path in popular music.

Nick Lowe made his mark in music as a producer (Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, The Pretenders) and legendary English singer-songwriter whose own compositions include “Cruel to Be Kind” and “What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding.” He brings a wit and understated excellence to every performance that led The New York Times to describe his live shows as “elegant and nearly devastating.” It’s no surprise that after an impromptu performance at a show in 2011, the two became fast friends and decided to pair up.

Be one of the first to see these two musical giants perform together (and separately) in a concert that’s guaranteed to make rock ‘n’ roll history!

Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Now, you’re invited to share an evening with the woman and her influences in the new Broadway musical, A Night with Janis Joplin.

Mar. 12, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $23-53

Mar. 17-18, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $30-70 2 shows!

Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” a remarkable cast and a Tony®nominated breakout performance by Mary Bridget Davies, A Night with Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a theatrical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends.

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Ira Glass

Classic Albums Live presents The Beatles’ Abbey Road

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

Keb’ Mo’

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REINVENTING RADIO: AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS Jan. 16, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $18-48

The host and creator of the radio show “This American Life” returns to Walton Arts Center to discuss all he’s learned (and mastered) over his 37 years at NPR’s network headquarters: how to find both drama and humor in seemingly ordinary places, what makes a compelling story and how he and his staff are pushing broadcast journalism to do things it doesn’t usually do. Join us for an evening of intrigue and insight into one of the most popular podcasts and radio programs of today as Glass mixes stories on-stage, combining narration with pre-taped quotes and music to recreate the sound of the show as you watch and listen along.

Additional support provided by Joel & Lynn Carver

L.A. THEATRE WORKS: BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA Jan. 28, 2016, 7pm | Tickets $19-39

Count Dracula slips quietly into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil, necessary for his rest between victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power and only one man, the smart and resourceful Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce Dracula’s heart with a wooden stake. It’s an epic confrontation of good versus evil in this dramatic production by L.A. Theatre Works, the foremost radio theater company in the U.S. for over two decades. This veteran ensemble makes its celebrated return to WAC in a vibrant, spontaneous performance that features a first-rate cast with frightening film and TV credits, live sound effects and a connection that you’ve rarely felt in a traditional theater setting. It’s more than theater… it’s an event!

Additional support provided by Joel & Lynn Carver

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PRESENTS THE BEATLES’ ABBEY ROAD

KEB’ MO’

Apr. 16, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $27-57 For the past two decades, Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated his reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. His music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America. It blends the acoustic framework of blues with pop, R&B, rock, jazz and soul music, culminating in a purely postmodern expression of the artistic and cultural journey that has transformed the blues - and his own point of view - over time. Don’t miss the return of the threetime Grammy Award®-winner and visionary roots-music storyteller as he celebrates the release of his twelfth fulllength album BLUESAmericana, featuring some of the most poignant and joyfully melodic numbers he’s ever recorded.

THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART presented by the National Theatre of Scotland

May 6-8, 2016, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm | Tickets $25 4 shows in Starr Theater!

Pull up a chair and whet your whistle for an evening of anarchic theatre, live music and strange goings-on… One wintry morning Prudencia Hart, an uptight academic, sets off to attend a conference in Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

As the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there. Inspired by the border ballads - and delivered in a riotous romp of rhyming couplets, devilish encounters and wild karaoke - Prudencia’s dream-like journey of self-discovery unfolds among and around the audience. This unique and incredibly popular theatrical experience is selling out shows across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Now you’ll get the chance to share the stage with five talented actor/musicians who radiate authenticity in a demanding performance that exudes a “terrific, inventive sense of fun…” (The Scotsman).

Jan. 30, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $25

Beatles fans rejoice! Classic Albums Live makes their highly-anticipated stop at WAC to perform The Beatles’ immaculately produced Abbey Road album in its entirety.

Note for note. Cut for cut.™ These first-rate musicians are dedicated to faithfully recreating every sound on the original album exactly as you remember it. Released in 1969, Abbey Road features the classic tracks “Something” and “Here Comes The Sun” and was voted in the top 20 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

“Come Together” to celebrate the enduring, powerful and transformational music of these rock legends and hear your favorite Beatles songs performed just as they were intended!

Join us as we celebrate the reopening of Starr Theater with this unforgettable night out!

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Bring your family together for the Kimberly-Clark Family Fun Series. From exemplary children’s theater to largerthan-life entertainment, these shows are guaranteed to delight everyone from kids to grandparents!

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Ryan Everett Wood as Beast and Jillian Butterfield as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Photo by Matthew Murphy

The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China

Me and My Shadow

© Joan Marcus.

Annie

ME AND MY SHADOW

presented by Patch Theatre Company Nov. 6, 2015, 6pm | Tickets $8 Patch Theatre Company travels all the way from Australia to tell a story of the fanciful escapades of a girl who finds a way to befriend her shadow. But making friends with your shadow can be tricky! Shadows are mysterious and magical and can do amazing things. There are things to sort out, problems to solve, adventures to be had and laughter to be shared. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, this show will ignite the imagination of your child in a poetic experience that explores the frustration and joys of friendship.

Best for ages 4+.

ANNIE

Nov. 24-29, 2015, Tues. 7:30pm, Wed. 2pm & 7pm, Fri. & Sat 2pm & 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm Tickets $30-74 8 shows including 4 Thanksgiving week matinees!

Add a bit of theatrical flair to your family’s holiday plans!

This Thanksgiving, the world’s best-loved musical returns to Walton Arts Center in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie is a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Best for ages 7+.

THE NATIONAL CIRCUS AND ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Dec. 11-12, 2015, 7:30pm Tickets $15-35 2 shows!

This distinguished troupe has been dedicated to innovation and excellence in the circus arts since 1958, performing in more than 50 countries and regions around the world and winning multiple awards for their unique and inventive acts, such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion and other astonishing acts of agility.

Incorporating elements of traditional acrobatics, Chinese circus and Peking Opera, this flawless performance invites you into an artistic world full of history and wonder with colorful costumes, elaborate make-up and visual and aural treats. Prepare to be amazed by this program, which is at once energetic, beautiful, bold and unpredictable!

Best for ages 7+.

Additional support provided by Mike & Susan Duke

“Spectacular on every count.”

– Newsweek

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Family Fun Series

GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNY

presented by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Feb. 21, 2016, 2pm | Tickets $8

Mermaid Theatre presents two of the most enduring and beloved children books of all time, incorporating innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects and evocative original music! Attuned to the concerns and emotions of childhood, Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from loving parents. Both tales feature endearing rabbit characters, with the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery that will enchant your children.

Best for ages 3+.

SALZBURG MARIONETTE THEATRE: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Mar. 8, 2016, 7pm | Tickets $20

When Rodgers + Hammerstein’s beloved Broadway musical The Sound of Music was adapted to the silver screen in 1965, Twentieth Century-Fox made the decision to use marionettes in “The Lonely Goatherd” sequence, resulting in one of the most charming musical numbers ever captured on film.

Now, the astounding magic of marionette puppetry animates the entire story, as the world famous Salzburg Marionette Theatre revitalizes the tale of the Von Trapp Family Singers! You can expect all the highlights of the beloved story, including the treasured songs “Do-Re-Mi,” “The Sound of Music,” “My Favorite Things” and “Edelweiss.” The hills are still alive, if you look past the strings!

Best for ages 7+.

LOVE THAT DOG

presented by Theatergroep Kwatta Apr. 3, 2016, 2pm | Tickets $8

Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher Ms. Stretchberry won’t stop giving her class poetry assignments - and Jack can’t avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns he does have something to say.

Adapted from acclaimed author Sharon Creech’s book of free-verse poems, Love That Dog tells the story of how Jack finds his own voice with the help of a teacher, a writer, a pencil, some yellow paper and of course, a dog.

Best for ages 8+.

NETworks presents

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

May 6-8, 2016, Fri., Sat. & Sun. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm | Tickets $30-74 5 shows!

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Northwest Arkansas! Based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Relive the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Walton Arts Center!

Best for ages 5+.

Additional support provided by Dale & Prudy Caudle

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Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny

Salzburg Marionette Theatre

Love That Dog

Jillian Butterfield and the cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

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Celebrating six years of extraordinary performances, this bold and diverse series is an inspired collage of what’s happening in the arts today. From music, to dance, to film and more, the 10x10 Arts Series transforms curious audience members into a community of exploration, discussion and learning. Challenge yourself! Be a part of 10x10.

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PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA

SIMONE BALLETBOYZ® Arkansas An Feb. 4, 2016, 7pm Debut DINNERSTEIN – BACH: GOLDBERG This all-male troupe has become one of the hottest dance tickets around.

VARIATIONS

presents The Clown Princes of Silent Comedy Nov. 17, 2015, 7pm With more than 650 screenings across 48 states and seven countries, the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (PRO) is one of the world’s foremost silent film accompanists and the only year-round, professional ensemble re-creating “America’s Original Music” – the syncopated sounds of early musical theater, silent cinema and vintage dance. In this program, the PRO will accompany a screening of The Clown Princes of Silent Comedy – three short films starring Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. Early cinema is a vast world of entertainment waiting to be enjoyed and none bring it to life as grandly as the PRO!

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Jan. 8, 2016, 8pm

American pianist Simone Dinnerstein will revisit the work that brought her international recognition and critical acclaim – her 2007 Telarc recording Bach: Goldberg Variations that ranked No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Classical Chart in its first week of sales. Motivated by a desire to find the musical core of every work she approaches, Dinnerstein is noted for the “majestic originality of her vision” (The Independent). Her deliberate and thoughtful approach to piano takes you on a journey of discovery, uncovering modern musical landscapes that renew your appreciation for classical music.

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Performing at the highest level, the company delights audiences with flair and ingenuity, boasting rave reviews and sell-out performances around the world. The brainchild of two former Royal Ballet dancers, The Boyz have quickly established themselves as one of the most innovative forces in contemporary dance – revolutionizing traditional programming and collaborating with a wide range of cutting-edge talents. Combining dance that is technical, athletic, energetic and graceful with groundbreaking music and film, BalletBoyz distinctive style is sure to leave you wanting more.

All 10x10 tickets $10!

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DANÚ

March 13, 2016, 4pm

An Arkansas Debut

HUBBARD STREET DANCE April 9, 2016, 8pm

From fierce fiddle reels to pensive ballads, Danú’s highenergy performances are a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Direct from County Waterford in Ireland, this spirited band is known for authentic interpretations, ebullient performances and jawdropping talent. For over two decades, Danú has performed worldwide for a growing fan base, making them one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles today. With virtuosic players performing a glorious mix of ancient Celtic music and new repertoire – with songs in both English and Gaelic – this will be an afternoon to embrace the rich musical heritage of Ireland!

Hubbard Street Dance is among the most original forces in contemporary dance, demonstrating fluency in a wide range of techniques and forms with a deep comprehension of abstract artistry and emotional nuance. Highly acclaimed for its exuberant and innovative repertoire, the company performs works by masterful American and international choreographers – including the prolific Alejandro Cerrudo, who made his Walton Arts Center debut in 2015 partnering with Wendy Whelan. With 18 artists hailing from five countries, the ensemble exudes virtuosity and versatility.

Help us welcome this celebrated dance company back to Northwest Arkansas to enrich, engage and transform lives through the experience of dance!

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THE SWINGLES

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS

April 1, 2016, 8pm

The Swingle Singers have pushed the boundaries of vocal music for more than half a century. First making waves in the 1960s with a group of Parisian session singers performing Bach compositions, this renowned ensemble has evolved alongside the a cappella world, holding on to their distinctive niche while growing their repertoire to include a wide variety of music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has consistently defined the five-time Grammy® winners. Join us for an evening of harmonic excellence as this esteemed British vocal band headlines WAC’s second annual VoiceJam Festival!

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April 12, 2016, 7pm

NEA Jazz Master, Tony Award® nominee, “The Tonight Show” bandleader, Drama Desk Award winner and three-time Grammy Award® winner – these are just a few of the accolades granted to Branford Marsalis. From his early acclaim as a saxophonist bringing new energy and new audiences to the art of jazz, he has refined and expanded his talents and his horizons as a musician, composer, collaborator and educator – becoming one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Don’t miss your chance to hear this legend play with one of the most innovative and celebrated jazz ensembles playing today!

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MALPASO DANCE COMPANY Osnel Delgado, Artistic Director with Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet April 28, 2016, 8pm

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These impeccable dancers are committed to bringing Cuban contemporary dance into the 21st century, working with top choreographers from outside Cuba’s walls while continuing to develop talent from within. They have quickly amassed a significant repertoire, including two works choreographed

by Osnel Delgado and Trey McIntyre (a WAC favorite!) set to a live score by Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American composer Arturo O’Farrill and his Afro Latin Jazz Octet (ALJO). The ALJO brings together the drama of big band jazz, the culture of Latin music and the virtuosity of the world’s most accomplished solo musicians to present some of the very best in dance music.

Come hear more of the AJLO the following evening as part of the Starrlight Jazz Series! See page 25 for more information.

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DAKHABRAKHA May 1, 2016, 7pm

simultaneously crafts a trans-national sound using traditional instruments from various cultures alongside astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal harmonies. You’ll sway to the sound and soul of their deeply rooted voices and gape at their spare, yet unforgettable visual aesthetic, witnessing firsthand the many worlds of sound still waiting to be explored.

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ARTOSPHERE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA May 24, 2016, 7pm

Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere Arts + Nature Festival is dedicated to introducing meaningful dialogue about the natural beauty of our local and global environment through innovative arts experiences. An integral and impressive component of Artosphere is its lauded orchestra, which features premier musicians from major symphonies, prestigious ensembles and distinguished music programs around the world led by internationally acclaimed Maestro Corrado Rovaris. Their talent is unmatched and their joyful sound is unforgettable. Help us welcome back these accomplished musicians for the sixth time as they present their annual 10x10 concert.

See page 32 for more information about Artosphere!

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Ukranian “ethno chaos” group DakhaBrakha has radically revived and reshaped their musical heritage, giving native folk tunes an intriguing contemporary edge that results in unexpected, intimate new music drawing attention to Ukraine’s cultural achievements. Moving back in time to discover the roots of world music, the ensemble

All tickets for the 10x10 Arts Series are $10! See it all for $100 with our 10x10 package. Turn to page 30 for details.

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Anat Cohen

Experience world-renowned jazz in a unique setting! Due to the Starr Theater renovation, most of the performances will take place with the musicians and audience on the stage of Baum Walker Hall.

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Eldar Djangirov

Pat Martino

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Octet

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Cyrille AimĂŠe

All show times are 7pm & 9pm ARTURO O’FARRILL & THE

ANAT COHEN QUARTET Nov. 21, 2015 | Tickets $15-30

AFRO LATIN JAZZ OCTET

Clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive expertise and delightful stage presence. She was voted “Clarinetist of the Year” eight times in a row by The Jazz Journalists Association and has topped both the Critics and Readers Polls in the clarinet category in DownBeat magazine every year since 2011. Originally from Israel, her songs tell authentic stories that are deeply intertwined with the human experience. Her effervescence is deeply resonating and her versatility allows her to embrace a diverse palate of styles, from jazz standards and Brazilian Choros to compelling original compositions. Don’t miss Anat’s return to WAC as she pushes her sound to inventive new heights!

PAT MARTINO TRIO Dec. 4, 2015 | Tickets $15-30

In 2002, Grammy Award®-winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’Farrill established the Afro Latin Jazz Octet (ALJO), bringing together the drama of a large jazz ensemble, the culture of Latin music and the virtuosity of eight of the world’s most accomplished solo musicians.

Their dedication to bringing the vital musical traditions of Afro Latin jazz to a wider audience has produced 13 years of critically acclaimed performances internationally, firmly establishing the ALJO as the standard-bearer for creative interpretation of Latin jazz greats. Help us welcome these fine musicians as they present a program that celebrates Latino contributions to American jazz.

If you love Latin jazz music, you won’t want to miss the ALJO performing live with Malpaso Dance Company on April 28 as part of the 10x10 Arts Series. Check out page 23 for more details!

CYRILLE AIMÉE

Since playing his first notes while still in his pre-teen years, Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting and virtuosic guitarists in jazz. With a distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances, he represents the best not just in jazz, but in music at large. Martino and his organ trio look back to his early-sixties roots, but the group’s combustible improvisation transcends nostalgia. After suffering from a severe brain aneurysm in 1980 and losing nearly all dexterity, Martino made a remarkable recovery, returning to form on his instrument through an intensive study of his own early recordings. He has since re-emerged as a veteran presence on the jazz scene, playing his signature instrument as fiery and technically brilliant as ever.

ELDAR TRIO

Apr. 29, 2016 | Tickets $15-30

Jun. 3, 2016 | Tickets $15-30 In the new Starr Theater

Named “one of the most promising jazz singers of her generation” by The Wall Street Journal, Cyrille Aimée is a French-Dominican vocalist and actress who fell in love at an early age with the gypsy way of life, especially the foot-tapping, swinging sounds of their music. Her hybrid of influences has resulted in a sound that’s both fresh and enlivening, which is to say nothing of her voice – destined to enthrall audiences for decades to come. Winner of the Montreux Jazz Voice Competition and the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Cyrille explores a range of musical styles, eras, continents and moods in her performances, with her unique musical vision: bass, drums, two guitars and a singular voice.

Feb. 20, 2016 | Tickets $15-30

Born in Kyrgyzstan, Eldar Djangirov’s musical interest began at age 3. He was widely considered to be a child prodigy, appearing on Marian McPartland’s award-winning NPR show “Piano Jazz” when he was only 12 years old. Djangirov has been variously compared to Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock, though the Grammy®-nominated artist’s own accolades are far-reaching. His performances display brilliancy, complexity and discipline, as he takes sparkling command of the piano, using a combination of approaches that create new horizons for music. Performing alongside longtime band mates Armando Gola (bass) and Ludwig Afonso (drums), Djangirov’s unparalleled virtuosity and thrilling compositions make this a performance not to be missed.

Purchase all 5 shows through our Jazz Lovers’ Package and get 20% off single ticket prices.

Jazz Lovers can also add tickets for Branford Marsalis on April 12, 2016 as part of the 10x10 Arts Series.

See page 22 for details.

Tickets for individual shows will be available for purchase three weeks prior to the show date.

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Brian Regan

Paula Poundstone

MTM Aurora 2015 Cast

LOL@WAC Series Menopause The Musical

BRIAN REGAN

Presented by Live Nation Jan. 7, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $54.50 + tax

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®: THE SURVIVOR TOUR® Benefiting Susan G. Komen®

Apr. 10, 2016, 4pm | Tickets $37-47 Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country, setting a standard of excellence that others continually try to follow. With his first appearance on “Late Show with David Letterman” in 1995, Regan solidified his place on the show and recently made his 28th and final appearance, the most of any other comic. With the perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan visits close to 100 cities each year and sells out some of the most beautiful venues on the continent. We enthusiastically welcome him back to our stage for another night of the best that comedy has to offer.

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PAULA POUNDSTONE Feb. 5, 2016, 8pm | Tickets $20-40 25 years ago, Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country – stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. She has since become one of the greatest humorists of our time. Widely known as a regular panelist on NPR’s popular weekly news quiz show, “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” her list of awards and accolades prove that she not only shot through the glass ceiling, she never even acknowledged that it was there. Here for one night only, the always-hilarious Poundstone visits WAC with her distinctive brand of wry, intelligent and witty comedy to deliver insightful, spontaneous humor as she never has before!

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The show that’s brought hilarity to millions worldwide is proving that laughter truly is the best medicine. With a cast of breast cancer survivors and co-survivors, Menopause The Musical is partnering with Susan G. Komen to offer inspiration, sisterhood and hope. Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! Menopause The Musical: The Survivor Tour Benefiting Susan G. Komen is the first of its kind, donating a portion of every ticket sale directly to the ongoing effort to save lives and end breast cancer forever. *In 2014-2016, GFour Productions, LLC will donate $50,000.00 to Susan G. Komen®. In addition, GFour will also donate to Komen $2.00 for every ticket sold to Menopause The Musical®: The Survivor Tour® performances from March 25, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

VoiceJam A Cappella Festival PRESENTED BY WALTON ARTS CENTER

The inaugural VoiceJam Festival was a huge success thanks to the rousing support of Northwest Arkansas and vocal music fans from far and wide. Year two will be even better! Join us for two nights of unbeatable entertainment and roofraising competition.

VoiceJam Professional Showcase featuring internationally renowned act The Swingles

Friday, April 1, 8pm The British are coming! This year’s professional group hails from London, England, and we are excited to welcome them to Northwest Arkansas. Get warmed up for this aca-awesome weekend with a professional concert by seven young singers who are redefining the genre.

Part of the 10x10 Arts Series. See page 22 for more info.

VoiceJam Competition hosted by aca-amazing a cappella producer Deke Sharon

Saturday, April 2, 7pm This is your chance to witness the hottest vocal bands from around the country competing for the title of VoiceJam Champion. The competition portion of the festival is full of audience participation and fun for all ages. Come cheer on these vocal masters and cast your vote for aca-fan favorite.

VOICEJAM TICKETS Friday night \\ $10 Saturday night \\ $15-25 Weekend Pass* \\ $45-55 *includes Saturday workshops

Attention all local a cappella groupswe want you to audition.

Start preparing now, and visit voicejamfestival.org in the Fall for submission details! #VoiceJam2016

Sponsors // Cheyenne Products, CJCHT, NBC Universal, Vocal Asia

The Snowman: A Family Concert

Christmas with SONOS Handbell Ensemble

Jim Brickman Comfort & Joy

Home for the Holidays

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a variety of holly jolly programming that will fill your heart with Christmas cheer.

Home Free: Full of Cheer

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

THE SNOWMAN: A FAMILY CONCERT

presented by Walton Arts Center and Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) Dec. 6, 2015, 2pm | Tickets $8 Introduce your family to the magic and grandeur of symphonic music! This holiday season, WAC and SoNA are working together to present a very special screening of the 1982 Academy Award®-nominated film “The Snowman,” based on Raymond Briggs’ classic children’s book of the same name. This silent film about a snowman who comes to life has won the hearts of families across the world for over 30 years. For this event, SoNA musicians, performing under the baton of Music Director Paul Haas, will bring to life the extraordinary score in an afternoon that is sure to enchant kids of all ages.

JIM BRICKMAN COMFORT & JOY

Dec. 13, 2015, 4pm | Tickets $20-50 Embarking on his 19th annual holiday tour, Jim Brickman, the best-selling solo pianist of our time, will once again wow audiences from coast to coast with Comfort & Joy, a celebration of the sounds of the season. During this concert extravaganza, Brickman will showcase two decades of music, including the crowd favorites that made him the most charted Billboard Adult Contemporary artist ever. His rhapsodic melodies and considerable stage charm coupled with feelings of hope and joy give new life to Brickman’s most beloved hits, like “Valentine,” “If You Believe,” “The Gift,” “Angel Eyes,” and “Sending You A Little Christmas.”

CHRISTMAS WITH SONOS HANDBELL ENSEMBLE Dec. 14, 2015, 7pm | Tickets $10-25

Imagine a single instrument that takes many people to play – each individual note requiring a musician’s hand to place its tone in exact relationship with the other notes in the score.

This is the fascination in watching a superb handbell ensemble – the completely intuitive relationship the musicians must have with one another to produce a seamless and successful repertoire. Making their Arkansas debut, this California-based group widely considered to be the best handbell group in the U.S. presents an enchanting program of traditional, sacred and contemporary Christmas music that will give you a delightful new appreciation of bell choirs. Audiences everywhere love this show and you will too!

HOME FREE: FULL OF CHEER Dec. 15, 2015, 7pm | Tickets $20-40 Limited number of VIP packages available!

The fan-favorite vocal sensation Home Free returns to WAC with their first holiday tour! These five guys were the winners of the fourth season of NBC’s “The Sing-Off ” in December 2013, claiming the title of the world’s first country music a cappella group and catapulting the vocal band to stardom. Now they’re on their second national tour supporting their first holiday album Full of Cheer, released in October 2014. You can expect to hear all of your favorite holiday harmonies like “O Holy Night,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and the always-entertaining “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” Act fast for tickets to this sure sell-out – it’s guaranteed to be both jolly and bright!

Additional support provided by Kelly & Marti Sudduth

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Dec. 21-23, 2015, Mon. 7pm, Tues. 1pm & 7pm, Wed. 10am, 2pm & 6pm | Tickets $20-50 6 shows!

The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season! Join us in celebrating Rudolph’s 50 years on television and come see all of your favorite characters from the TV special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in the all new Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer: The Musical. Don’t miss this wonderful new holiday tradition that teaches us all that what makes you different might just be what makes you special!

Best for ages 5+.

Additional support provided by Bob & Marilyn Bogle

Walton Arts Center & Community Creative Center invite you to a Holiday Gift Market this holiday season!

See page 36.

Want more fun?

Check out pages 16-19 for more family offerings, page 33 for holiday films and page 12 for a holiday concert

by Michael McDonald.

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Groups can subscribe to a series or purchase individual performances. You just need 10 people to participate.

Benefits include: Discounted tickets, personalized service, deferred payment options and reduced handling charges

Payment plans available for orders placed by September 1

Create Your Own Series

10x10 Arts Series

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+ Choose 3 (or more) eligible shows from the Walton Arts Center lineup

+ 10 pre-selected shows (See pages

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Welcome to the 7th annual celebration of arts and nature in Northwest Arkansas!

Artosphere Festival Orchestra Saturday, May 21, 8pm Opening Concert

Artosphere Festival Orchestra Tuesday, May 24, 7pm 10x10 Finale

Artosphere Festival Orchestra Live from Crystal Bridges* Friday, May 27, 8pm Mozart in the Museum *on sale date to be announced 32

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Spin May 12 & 13 A theatrical journey about women, cycling and liberation

Circa’s Carnival of the Animals Friday, May 13

Trail Mix May 14 & 15 along the Razorback Regional Greenway Artosphere’s signature event

The Okee Dokee Brothers Sunday, May 15 A fun-filled family concert

Egg Saturday, May 21 Two family-friendly performances

Tickets on sale now! More events to follow Support for Music Director Corrado Rovaris provided by Mary Ann & Reed Greenwood.

Generous support provided by Walmart Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Bentonville Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, Fayetteville A&P Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Film Series HOME ALONE Friday, Dec. 18, 7pm

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Saturday, Dec. 19, 2pm

THE POLAR EXPRESS Saturday, Dec. 19, 6pm

Escape the winter chill with your favorite Holiday films as they were meant to be seen – on the silver screen!

Tickets are $4 for Friends and Broadway subscribers and $5 for the general public.

Mark your calendar today for holiday fun for the whole family!

For more holly jolly family outings, see page 28.

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16TH ANNUAL

Smell, sip and savor the world’s finest wines in a unique atmosphere only found at Arkansas’ largest wine festival.

Winemaker’s Dinner | Thursday, June 9 | $200 Uncorked! Tasting | Friday, June 10 | $80 Premier Tasting | Saturday, June 11 | $150

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Funders & Sponsors Star Level

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Media Partners Celebrate | CitiScapes | KFSM | KNWA/Fox 24 | KUAF | NWA Business Journal | NWA Democrat-Gazette

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BECOME A FRIEND OF WALTON ARTS CENTER TODAY!

Did you know

that ticket sales make up only half of our budget?

Become a Friend and you will: + Help us serve thousands of students with our award-winning arts education programs + Support the high quality programs you have come to expect at Walton Arts Center + Enhance your own experience Friends receive various perks including early notification and invitations to special events.

Friends who give $500 or more have access to our Friends Lounge where you can enjoy free beverages and snacks during pre-show and intermission.

Visit waltonartscenter.org/support or call 479.571.2759 for more information!

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Ticket & Facility Information

Box Office Information

Ticket refunds and exchanges All tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for some performances may be exchanged up to one business day prior to an event, and an exchange fee may apply. Call 479.443.5600 to inquire about the exchange policy on specific events.

Who can be a group? Anybody!

Groups of 10 or more receive discounts on most performances, personalized service, deferred payment options and reduced handling charges. All you need is you and 9 other people. Call our Group Sales Office at 479.571.2719 for more information.

Tickets Northwest Arkansas is managed by WAC and provides ticketing and donation services for arts and entertainment organizations throughout the region.

Address: July- Nov. 2015 505 W. Spring Street Fayetteville, AR 72701

It is rare for a performance at Walton Arts Center to be

Nov. 2015- June 2016 495 W. Dickson Street Fayetteville, AR 72701

canceled due to inclement weather, but in the case that a

Located just inside the Dickson St. entrance

Inclement weather policy

show is canceled we will post information on our website, social media and phone system and will make every effort to contact all affected ticket holders.

If the performance is still scheduled but inclement weather makes it impossible for you to attend, please contact the Box

Hours: + Monday–Friday / 9am–6pm + Saturday / noon–4pm + One hour prior to most performances

Office at 479.443.5600. Our ticket representatives will help you consider all the options. Due to contracts with performers and production companies, options for day-of-

Phone: 479.443.5600

show exchanges vary and we may not be able to exchange tickets. All ticket donations or exchanges must be completed at least two hours before the performance and tickets are non-refundable.

Website: www.waltonartscenter.org

Location & Parking

Accessibility Accessible seating for patrons in wheelchairs and with other needs is available for all performances. Interpretation service for deaf patrons is available upon request. Please contact the Box Office as early as possible to ensure that we can meet your party’s seating or interpretation needs.

Hearing enhancement devices, binoculars and booster seats are available free of charge on a first-come, first-

Walton Arts Center is located at 495 West Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville. For directions or advice on parking, please call 479.443.5600 or visit waltonartscenter.org.

Parking is available in the following lots:

served basis at coat check.

N Rollston Ave

W Watson St

N Campbell Ave

N Gregg Ave

W Lafayette St

W Dickson St Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St

The Dickson WAC event parking

N Powerhouse Ave

New parking deck

N Locust Ave

N School Ave

N West St

Private Parking

W Spring St

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