Little Rock's Vibrant Arts Scene: A Look at Upcoming Events

Little Rock is buzzing with exciting arts events. There's something for everyone, from music to theater and art exhibits. Let's dive in and see what's happening. First up, Actors Theatre of Little Rock is putting on a fun night called "Little Rock Sings: The Wicked Wiz of Oz. " They'll be singing songs from famous Oz musicals like "The Wizard of Oz, " "The Wiz, " and "Wicked. " This event is on Wednesday at 6:30 p. m. at Camp Taco. They'll also share their plans for the next season. Dress in green or come as your favorite Oz character. It's free to enter, but they'll be collecting donations for a good cause. If you have young kids, you might want to check out "Blippi: Join the Band. " This show is based on the popular YouTube show for preschoolers. It's on Wednesday at 6 p. m. at the Robinson Center Performance Hall. Tickets range from $48. 90 to $81. 75. You can get them at Ticketmaster. com. Opera in the Ozarks is doing something new. They're adding a film series to their events. The first film is "Goodbye, Mr. Chips, " an opera turned into a movie. It's on November 9 at 2 p. m. at the Inspiration Point Center for the Arts. Nathan Granner, who sings the main role, will talk about the film after the screening. Tickets are $20. You can call or visit their website for more info. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Percussion Ensemble is putting on a concert called "Something New. " They'll be playing works by different composers. It's on Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. The Trojan Steel Band will also perform. It's free to attend. Art lovers can check out "Naima Green: Seismic Feelings, " a photography exhibit. It's at the Windgate Center of Art and Design. The exhibit looks at intimacy, sensuality, and self-recognition. It's open from Monday to December 8. The artist will be there for a reception on November 20. It's free to enter. If you're into history, Arkansas PBS is hosting a screening of Ken Burns' documentary "The American Revolution. " It's on Tuesday at 6 p. m. at the Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center. There will be a panel discussion after the screening. It's free to attend, but you need to register. Lastly, if you're planning to go to an event at the Robinson Center, note that their box office hours have changed. They're now open from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Monday through Friday and one hour before each performance.