COMING IN DECEMBER 2023


Production: “Razzle Dazzle: A Holiday Spectacular”— 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3

The ARTx3 Campus presents its variety show “Razzle Dazzle: A Holiday Spectacular” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a festive show filled with harmonies of favorite holiday hits on the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater stage at ASC home’s building at 701 S. Main St.

Dec. 1 ticket goers can join the opening night reception following the show.

“Razzle Dazzle” is directed by Lindsey Collins and Bethany Gere, and choreographed by Grace McKissic. Simmons Bank sponsors this production. Ticket sales from this biennial fundraiser benefit ASC’s youth theater programming.

Tickets are $20. To purchase, visit asc701.org/razzle-dazzle, call 870-536-3375, or visit ASC during visitor hours. Contact Collins for more information at lcollins@asc701.org.

Workshop: Door Hangers and Drinks, with Amy Moore — 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5; registration deadline Tuesday, Nov. 21

Add holiday charm to your home with a festive door hanger. Create and craft while enjoying an assortment of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks.

Artist Amy Moore will teach participants step-by-step how to paint a holiday door hanger. They can then add their own personality to the piece and customize it for their home.

The workshop is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. Registration deadline is Nov. 21. For ages 21 and older.

To register, visit asc701.org/class/door-hangers-and-drinks-amy-moore or call 870-536-3375. The cost is $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers, and all materials included. For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@asc701.org.

Beer and wine are provided by sponsor MK Distributors.

Live@5 featuring Billy Jeter — 5–7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8

The Arts & Science Center presents Live@5 from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Billy Jeter will bring folk-rock, Americana and roots music to The Arts & Science Center stage.

Entry is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Enjoy complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages provided by MK Distributors. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

Live@5 sets the stage for live jazz, blues, and rock ’n’ roll at 5 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, February through December. Sponsored by MK Distributors.

Second Saturday Family FunDay: Gingerbread Houses — 1–3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9

Build and decorate gingerbread houses during the next Second Saturday Family FunDay, from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 9 at ASC, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. Visitors of all ages will build unique and delicious holiday homes with candies, icing, and gingerbread during this free family activity. All materials are included.

ASC’s Second Saturday FunDay program offers monthly hands-on arts and science activities. Funding from the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation, supports this event.

Holiday Crafts & Cocktails, with Bethany Gere and J. Tyler Lewis — 6–9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15

Take a break from the stress of the holidays with Holiday Crafts & Cocktails. Hosts Bethany Gere and J. Tyler Lewis will teach attendees how to mix three different holiday-themed cocktails. Each participant will also learn how to make an embroidered hoop ornament.

This event is from 6–9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in the Loft Gallery of The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. Alcohol is provided MK Distributors.

Register at asc701.org/class/holiday-crafts-and-cocktails or call or call 870-536-3375. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers, and all materials are included. For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@asc701.org.

Yoga In The Loft — 1:30–3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16

Exercise and relax with certified yoga instructor FloEssence from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Yoga in the Loft. This class is part of ASC’s Flex Pay program, with $15 the recommended price. FloEssence will lead participants through an hour of yoga, followed by a guided meditation. New and experienced practitioners are welcome. For ages 13 and older.

Yoga in the Loft takes place in the Loft Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St., every third Saturday of the month. Advanced registration and payment are required; sign up at asc701.org/class/yoga-in-the-loft-november-2023 or call 870-536-3375. Participants may use a provided yoga mat or bring their own. For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@asc701.org.

Yoga in the Loft is sponsored by Angela White Smith, Realtor — eXp Realty.

About ARTx3 Campus

The ARTx3 Campus is the convergence of art, creativity, and community in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The campus features three facilities: the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), located at 701 S. Main Street, and The ARTSpace and ART WORKS on Main, located at 623 and 627 S. Main Street.  All three facilities present programming in the visual and performing arts and STEAM education through exhibitions, performances, classes and local partnerships. Gallery admission is free. Founded in 1968, ASC is accredited with the American Alliance of Museums and features three exhibition galleries, an interactive youth activity space, and the 232-seat Catherine M. Bellamy Theater. Since 2021, the modern and multipurpose ARTSpace and ART WORKS facilities have hosted live music, local and regional art, diverse workshops, and small productions. For more information, visit artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

Support is provided in part by the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas Endowment Fund, the City of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Advertising & Promotion Commission and The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional operating support is provided in part by the Windgate Foundation, Ben J. Altheimer Foundation, Kline Family Foundation, Relyance Bank and Simmons Bank.

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