Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 7:30 PM
Sponsored by
Helena Regional Medical Center

Music! Costumes! Special Effects! Featuring contortionists, tumblers, and jugglers in acts such as plate spinning, bicycle pagodas, and juggling using feet as well as hands The acrobats will perch atop a 30 foot tower of chairs, bending like rubber and balancing human pyramids while riding moving bicycles. Breathtaking!

“Carmen” (C)
Teatro Lirico D’Europa

Monday, November 10, 2008 7:30 PM
Sponsored by
Entergy  and
Grain Dealer’s Mutual/Hargraves Insurance

Sung in the original French with English sub-titles this well-known story of a Gypsy girl in and near Seville, Spain features beautiful voices, a small orchestra, colorful costumes, and bright sets. A memorable experience!

“Messiah”
Gary Beard Chorale and Orchestra

Sunday, November 30, 2008 7:30 PM
Sponsored  by
Roller Citizens Funeral Home

The Robert Shaw edition of Handel's "Messiah" (parts I, II, and III) will be brought by the Gary Beard Chorale. This production of the much-loved classic will feature 25 singers and a small orchestra. A wonderful beginning to the Christmas season!

Chanticleer (C)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:30 PM
In Memory of
Louise and Walter Smith

Twelve beautiful and clear male singing voices! This is Chanticleer who brings both choir and solo voices with unbelievably beautiful results. Billed as "America's favorite choral ensemble" they will bring a wonderful musical experience

Phil Bordeleau
Organist

Sunday, February 8, 2009   7:30 PM
St. John’s Episcopal Church 
625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
In Memory of Mary Elizabeth Crow
Sponsored by the Crow Family

Bordeleau's specialty in organ music of the romantic-era as well as orchestral use of the organ will be evident in the use of the church's organ in this  concert As the organist at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Little Rock his skill is well known.

National Symphony Orchestra
Ivan Fischer, Principal Conductor
Supported by The Kennedy Center through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education
Wednesday, March 25, 2009  7:30 PM

Sponsored by
Phillips County Community Foundation &
Delta Cultural Center
A museum of the Department of AR Heritage

The acclaimed National Symphony Orchestra will bring a varied orchestral performance to the stage. They will perform one of Wagner's most majestic overtures, Hungarian composer Leó Weiner's lyrical Serenade, and Three Dance Episodes from Bernstein's On the Town. The program concludes with Dvoøák's stirring Symphony No. 7."

“Barber of Cactus Canyon” (A)(B)
 Wild Wood Park

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
9 AM* & 1 PM*
(* for scheduled school groups)
( to schedule call 870 572 1123)

Sponsored by
Delta Cultural Center
A Museum of the Department of AR Heritage

Based on the classic “Barber of Seville” by Rossini this tale takes an 
up-dated western slant to appeal to young viewers. There will be fun and laughter combined with beautiful music.