2013 “MASH IT UP” TOUR

UniverSoul Circus has created a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style – all inspired by reflections of today’s global culture. The 2013 edition of UniverSoul Circus – the MASH IT UP tour – featuring seven beautiful bone-bending contortionists from Ethiopia, a dazzling ice skating act from right here in the USA, and a powerful pole act from Cuba – will be performing in Little Rock at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds May 8-12, 2013.

For the past five years, UniverSoul Circus has ranked in the top ten of Ticketmaster’s Top 25 which ranks the Top 25 Most Requested Family Events in the U.S. by fan-search requests and online event page views.

WHEN:          Wednesday, May 8 thru Sunday May 12, 2013

The Governor’s Culinary Challenge, a part of the Arkansas Culinary Federation's Central Region Conference, is proud to support the efforts of the Thea Foundation with a special event that promises to be one of the culinary highlights of the year. Proceeds raised from the Governor’s Culinary Challenge will benefit the Thea Foundation Scholarship Program, which in its history has made available more than 2.2 million dollars to Arkansas high school seniors seeking a higher education.

This event features the culinary genius of the biggest names in Arkansas cuisine:

Joel Antunes
Peter Brave
Capi Peck
Lee Richardson
Mark Abernathy
Brian Deloney
Donnie Ferneau
Stephen Burrow
Gilbert Alaquinez
Jason Knapp

These ten chefs will each showcase their unique flavor with the Art-Deco flair of the historic Capital Hotel as its backdrop. This event is not to be missed!

Pulaski Academy's drama and choral departments, led by Hollie Shepherd and Katherine Dudley, will present Footloose this week at the Conner Performing Arts Center on the PA campus.  

Senior Jordan Crites and Junior Bridget Davis lead this all star cast, which will include special appearances by a future Razorback and the best high school football coach in the State of Arkansas!

The show will open on Thursday, April 11th at 7 o'clock p.m.  Additional performances are Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 at 7 p.m. each night.  Reserved seating is available for $15 per ticket or $10 general admission.  Contact Gina Rafferty at 904-705-6333 or grafferty84@gmail.com to order.