March 26, 2009

Univ. of Arkansas Fort Smith showcases the arts and local talent

The Van Buren Rotary Club had two special guests at the March 26th meeting. First, Stacey Jones, Vice Chancellor for Campus and Community Events at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith reminded all present of the special presentation of the Birdhouse Factory at the Fort Smith Performing Arts Center on the Fort Smith Campus on April 1, 2009. Imagine bringing together an international cast of actors, acrobats, machines and laughter in the tradition of Rube Goldberg and Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times and then putting it all on the stage. For more information about the show (and a quick preview) visit: http://www.birdhousefactoryshow.com/ and then call 479-788-7300 for tickets.


Jones then introduced the new Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith, Lindsey Lochmiller. Lindsey will be competing for the Miss Arkansas title and hopes to represent the State of Arkansas in the next Miss America contest. Lindsey ended her portion of the program singing two selections from her repertoire which includes both contemporary music and opera. By the end of her performance, all the Rotarians present were impressed by Lindsey's musical accomplishments and that Fort Smith and Arkansas would certainly be well represented in the state and national competitions.

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