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UA – Pulaski Tech announces 2024-25 CHARTS LIVE performance series

UA – Pulaski Tech will present CHARTS LIVE 2024-25 with a performing arts series that includes a diverse package of concerts and performances beginning in October and continuing through spring 2025. With the most diverse lineup yet, the new CHARTS season features family-friendly fare, modern bluegrass, classic rock, jazz and classical styles.

Single tickets for each show will go on sale starting Wednesday, June 19 at 10 a.m., online at uaptc.edu/charts. Inquire at (501) 812-2387 for group and multi-show discounts.

CHARTS LIVE 2024-2025 Season, with ranges of ticket prices:

Dino-Light – Friday, October 18, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. - $15 and $25

A famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. As seen on America’s Got Talent, this glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world!

Arkansauce – Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. - $20 and $35

Arkansauce blends progressive newgrass with the soul of the Ozarks. Their music is a joyful adventure of upbeat jams, thoughtful lyrics, driving rhythms, and soulful grooves. Arkansauce evokes the rolling hills and raging rivers of their home state with the perfect balance of traditional bluegrass and progressive, genre-bending playfulness. Each member contributes to the storytelling, creating a sound that’s equally appealing to deep thinkers and barefoot dancers. Don't miss this next show - it'll be a wild ride!

US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors – Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 2 p.m. - FREE

Hear America's Big Band live! The Jazz Ambassadors, the U.S. Army's 19-piece jazz orchestra, brings the best of big band to the world. Concerts include classic big band standards, instrumental and vocal solo features, patriotic favorites, contemporary jazz works, and original arrangements and compositions by past and present members of the Jazz Ambassadors. Don't miss their free educational downloads and witness the future of jazz live!

Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 7:30 p.m. - $70 and $85

Legends of Country Rock, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, are embarking on their farewell tour When It Shines! For over 50 years, they've captivated audiences with hits like "Jackie Blue" and "If You Wanna Get To Heaven." This is your last chance to experience their electrifying blend of country, rock, and bluegrass live. Sing along to classics, discover new fan favorites, and witness a music legacy celebrated. Don't miss this historic tour!

No Tears Project – Friday, February 21, 2025 – 7:30 pm - $20 and $30

Experience The No Tears Project as they blend jazz with a powerful message of community outreach. Led by vocalist-songwriter Kelley Hurt and pianist-composer Christopher Parker, they honor civil rights heroes through music. The group’s repertoire is inspired by explorations into social equality and strives to create recognition as a precursor to reconciliation. Their new album Humanitics drops in 2025! Don't miss this unique fusion of music and social justice.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Cello Ensemble – Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 7:30 p.m. - $15 and $30

Join the ASO cello section for a journey across continents and musical eras. This program, created by music director Geoffrey Robson, will explore unique repertoire in classical, avant-garde, and pop styles. Zoom in on the rich and distinctive sound of 10 cellos, produced by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

About CHARTS

The Center for Humanities and Arts (CHARTS) is located at UA – Pulaski Technical College’s Main Campus at 3000 West Scenic Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Opened in 2016, the 90,000 square-foot facility houses a 456-seat proscenium theater that provides a comfortable listening environment that is perfect for concerts, theater performances, recitals and other events. In addition, CHARTS houses the Windgate Gallery for art exhibits. The CHARTS lobby and the adjacent Performance Studio are popular rental spaces for receptions and events. For CHARTS rental information, see uaptc.edu/charts-rental. The facility also provides plenty of convenient free parking spaces.