Art, music, food is on arts center calendar
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas is conducting auditions for “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Virtual Fractured Fairy Tale,” preparing for a Valentine’s Day project and livestream presentation with Pine Bluff artist Kimiara Johnson as well as planning a virtual Live@5 Concert.
“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL” AUDITIONS
The Arts & Science Center is seeking people ages 21 and younger to audition for its theatrical production, “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Virtual Fractured Fairy Tale,” according to a news release.
Auditions began Friday and will continue today and Sunday.
To sign up for an audition, visit asc701.org/auditions or email director Kayla Lake at kayladenise15@yahoo.com.
Inspired by classic fairy tales, “Mirror, Mirror” begins with the Evil Queen who wishes to be fairest of them all. When her Magic Mirror informs her that runaway Snow White is the most fair, the queen is livid. She summons great magic in hopes of finding Snow White and can now see out of all mirrors throughout the kingdom. There’s a catch … the magic also allows everyone else’s mirrors to show their deepest desires.
The production will stream online April 1-4, 2021. The event is sponsored by Relyance Bank.
“MEET THE CURATOR: Q&A WITH KIMIARA JOHNSON”
ASC Curator Chaney Jewell will host a livestream Q&A with Pine Bluff native and artist Kimiara Johnson at 5 p.m. Feb 4, on ASC’s Facebook page, facebook.com/asc701.
Johnson’s work was included in the Arkansas Arts Council’s traveling exhibition, “Small Works on Paper,” in 2020 and 2021. ASC was one of the stops for the 2020 exhibition, and will host the 2021 exhibition this summer.
The “Meet the Curator” series is made possible by a grant from the Harold S. Seabrook Charitable Trust and the Kline Family Foundation.
SECOND SATURDAY FAMILY FUNDAY: VALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITY
The Arts & Science Center will also feature Johnson during February’s Second Saturday Family FunDay. Johnson, who is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will lead a Valentine’s Day doll portfolio activity. Participants can use this craft for pictures and to hold memories.
ASC is offering both in-person and online participation in this event. Visitors can secure a spot between 12:30–3 p.m. Feb. 13 by registering at asc701.org/second-saturday-family-funday/, or calling (870) 536-3375. Walk-ins are also welcome. The session is limited to seven people per time slot.
For those who prefer limited contact, free “take & make” kits will be available at ASC’s main entrance from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 12, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13. An instructional video will be posted at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 on ASC’s Facebook page, facebook.com/asc701/.
Second Saturday Family FunDay is sponsored by the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, an affiliate office of the Arkansas Community Foundation Inc.
VIRTUAL LIVE@5 CONCERT WITH DAVID ASHLEY
Patrons are urged to join the Arts & Science Center from 5-6 p.m. Feb. 5 for a free livestream of David Ashley’s vocal stylings. This event will be on facebook. com/asc701. A virtual donation box will be available.
Ashley is a multi-talented international artist who sings a variety of genres.
This performance is part of ASC’s monthly Live@5 concert series focused on jazz, blues, and rock & roll on the first Friday of every month. For more information, visit asc701.org/live-at-5/. This event is sponsored by M.K. Distributors.
CREATE LAB WITH FAITH ANAYA
The Arts & Science Center’s nutritious cooking program CrEATe Lab returns. Three sessions will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 6, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27. The program is open to ages 10-17, with a maximum of seven students. Cost is $35 for all three sessions; partial scholarships are available. To register, visit asc701. org/create-lab or call ASC at 870-536-3375.
ASC was awarded a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas with the goal of bringing quality, low-cost cooking education to Southeast Arkansas. Other sponsorship includes a grant from the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation.
ASC has partnered with Faith Anaya and her Kids Cook! team for the series. Anaya has more than a decade’s experience cultivating children’s knowledge of healthy eating habits. With the creation of her Kids Cook! school in 2004, she has helped thousands of young people learn nutritious recipes through safe, hands-on cooking experiences.