'James and the Giant Peach' takes the audience on an incredible journey when young orphan James escapes the clutches of his horrible Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker only to find an enormous peach growing in his yard containing talking insects. James, the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm begin a wild adventure to an unknown destination.

'James and the Giant Peach' is adapted by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl. This production will be on stage April 26 - May 12.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –  Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in collaboration with MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History is holding a reception to celebrate the photography of  veterans. It will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The photography will be on display from February 15 to May 15, 2013.

The photography will be exhibited on the “Arkansas Heroes” wall, an exhibit launched to recognize individuals from our city and state for their military service. The first honoree was Captain Anthony Riggan, United States Air Force, who tragically lost his life at the age of 25. The exhibit changes periodically to reflect stories, artifacts and images that tell the stories of Arkansas Veterans and their service to our state and our nation.

More than 60 students gather four times a week as members of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Vesper Choir to practice their impressive vocals in preparation for performance. Directed by Dr. Michael Bates, interim chair for the Department of Music, the ensemble continues their schedule with appearances in Arkansas and abroad.

Organized in 1945 by Ariel M. Lovelace, the Vesper Choir is a service organization that has performed for significant campus and community events, schools, churches, and community organizations around the state of Arkansas and internationally. With a mission that is cultural, artistic and educational, the group has produced a long line of distinguished singers, performers and professionals in other work fields and academic including Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, prominent theologian, pastor and author; Smokie Norful, Grammy award-winning contemporary gospel artist and pastor; and Mr. James McKissic, internationally renowned concert pianist.