Russellville, AR 2019 Community Profile

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
If you are looking for a little culture or just some old-fashioned
family entertainment, Russellville has it all. Many organizations
host a number of events and festivals throughout the year
to provide residents with something to do without the long drive.
Activities include something for everyone from art exhibits to
concerts to fishing tournaments and the theatre.
The Center for the Arts stands prominently at the front of
Russellville High School and has welcomed thousands of visitors
since it’s opening in 2012. The 130,000 square foot facility was a
dream of Russellville School District to have a performing arts
center to expand educational and cultural resources for students
and the community. With a 1,875 seat performance space, the
multi-purpose Center is home to district events including band
and choir concerts, theatrical and musical productions, art shows
as well as various other school related programs. The Center is
also ideal for individuals, organizations and performers seeking
a venue for graduation ceremonies, business meetings, music
concerts, dance recitals, workshops and other events.
Blending state-of-the-art technology along with a creative
design, The Center theatre is equipped with superior acoustic
quality, including the best in Yamaha digital sound equipment
and the latest in projection and lighting technology to support a
variety of performers and audiences. In addition, the Center has
a 150 seat Black Box theatre, a technical theatre classroom, multiple
dressing rooms and makeup area, a costume shop, a scene
shop and art gallery.
For more information on The Center for the Arts including
upcoming events and volunteer opportunities please visit our
web page at www.russellvillecenter.net or call 479-498-6600.
The River Valley Arts Center sponsors art exhibits, concerts
and plays and other cultural activities. The Arts Center has a gallery
with new exhibits monthly. Admittance is free to the public.
Annual shows include Collegiate Competition open to any college
student in the state, a statewide High School Competition,
Brad and Kristy Allen
186 Country Club Plaza
golfrcc.com ◘ 479-968-1139
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