Title: Tribute Tree Lighting in Conway
Description: This holiday season, honor or remember someone you love through support of The Tribute Tree. The red and white lights, ornaments, angels, and more all pay special tribute to your friends, family, and others who have touched your life. Join us as we light the tree in honor and memory of those we love. The Tribute Tree Lighting will be held at Conway Regional. For more details, call 501-513-5771.
Date: 2010-12-06

Title: A Keyboard Christmas Conway Dec 5
Location: Woodland Heights Baptist Church, 4215 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas
Description: A Keyboard Christmas featuring 5 Grand Pianos and 12 pianists.

Sunday December 5, 2010 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm Woodland Heights Baptist Church, Rev. Daid Hatfield, Pastor 4215 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas

Start Time: 150000
Date: 2010-12-5

CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas will host its Fall MFA Thesis film screening Saturday

Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall.

The Digital Filmmaking Program of the Department of Mass Communication and Theatre will screen three graduate thesis films: Flight of the Dinonauts, directed by Steve Nolan; Surrender, directed by Joseph Reho; and Men Among Giants, directed by Jared Smith.

Total running time for the program, which is free and open to the public, will be about 90 minutes.

“The quality of the films keeps improving,” said Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, associate professor and director of graduate studies for digital filmmaking. “And as more of our graduate students graduate and enter the workforce, the higher our program’s reputation will rise.”

Graduate students in film must complete two years of coursework and then present their script to a faculty committee in the spring of their second year for approval before beginning their thesis project. This project is the only work they do in their third year of the program in preparation for the screening. After the screening, they must meet with their faculty committee to have their completed film approved for the Master of Fine Arts degree.

Nolan is from Hot Springs. In Flight of the Dinonauts, a group of friends decides to make a low-budget movie together, but things begin to go wrong when the director begins to take things too seriously.

Reho is from Beaumont, Texas. In Surrender, a young man is forced to face the problems in his own life when he has to help his father prepare for a ten-year sentence in prison.

Smith is from Cabot. In Men Among Giants, a young man who manages his father’s copy and printing business finds his life turned upside down when he discovers a member of the rock band he used to play in has committed suicide.

The three will receive their M.F.A. degrees in UCA’s December commencement if they successfully defend their thesis the week following the screening.

This marks the first fall screening in the program’s history. Four were screened last spring.

“We expect around 10 (next) spring, so we will definitely have a record number of thesis films this year,” Hutchinson said.

For more information, contact Hutchinson at (501) 450-3419 or bruceh@uca.edu.

Title: Bowling For Business in Conway
Description: The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a new event this summer. Bowling for Business is presented by US CosmeCeuticals and will be held on Friday, July 9. The morning flight will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm and the afternoon flight will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. From 12:00pm to 1:00pm, all participants can attend the networking lunch. A five-person team is $200 and includes lane fees for two games, shoe rental, lunch and snacks, goody bag, and team name on event sign. Individual bowlers are encouraged to participate as well at $50 per bowler. We encourage all teams participating to make this event a fun day out. Flake and Kelly Commercial has sponsored the Best Team Shirt Award. This prize and others will be given out after each flight. Trophies are sponsored by Crain Automotive. The break sponsor will be Hurley Chiropractic. Lane Sponsorships are still available for $40 0. Your business will receive: Sponsor logo on some publicity associated with event, Sponsor name on event signage, Sponsor name on lane, and a five-person team at the event.
For more information or other sponsorship opportunities please contact either Chad Russell at Chad@ConwayArkansas.org or Mary Margaret Satterfield at Mary@ConwayArkansas.org.

Date: 2010-07-09

Title: Arkansas Shakespeare Festival 2010 UCA Conway June 16-July 3rd
Location: Reynolds Performance Hall UCA Campus Donaghey Ave. & Beatrice Powell Dr. Conway, AR 72035
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Description: Arkansas Shakespeare Festival 2010 UCA Conway

Founded in 2006, The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre produces a repertory of family-friendly professional productions each summer in Conway. The theme of this summer’s festival is “Shakespeare with a Bite”. Productions include “Henry V”, “Comedy of Errors”, “Alice in
Wonderland”, and “Dracula”.

Please check the website for ticket information or call the Reynolds Performance Hall box office at 501-450-3265.

June 16th -July 3rd
Starts at 07:00pm

Location
Reynolds Performance Hall
UCA Campus
Donaghey Ave. & Beatrice Powell Dr.
Conway, AR 72035

Contact
Matt Chiorini
Email: mchiorini@uca.edu

Start Date: 2010-06-16
End Date: 2010-07-03

An illegal alien living in Conway has been charged for shooting at a Conway Police officer.

Twentieth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Marcus Vaden has charged Francisco Orgega-Montalvo, 30, of Conway, with Attempted Capital Murder of a Conway Police Department officer.

Charges are based on an incident that occurred Monday night, May 10, 2010. Conway Police Department officers attempted to make contact with Ortega-Montalvo at his residence, 11 Hazelwood Road, while investigating his possible involvement in a hit-and-run accident.

Conway Police identified Ortega-Montalvo as the man who fired what was later determined to be a .38 caliber Colt revolver at an officer. According to police reports, officers “immediately heard a gunshot and saw the flash from the muzzle of a handgun”. The officer who came into contact with Ortega-Montalvo was not directly hit by the bullet, but he was struck by bullet fragments from the gunshot.

“Protecting the safety of law enforcement officers while in the course of their duties is among the highest priorities of the criminal justice system. We stand united with law enforcement in our belief that our legal process must protect the officers who protect us.” stated Vaden.

Ortega-Montalvo is scheduled to appear today at 1:00 before Circuit Judge David Reynolds. He is also in custody pursuant to a hold by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

(Above) Israel Martinez

Israel Martinez, age 28, of Bonnerdale, Arkansas was arrested on May 5, 2010 in Clinton, Arkansas as a result of an eight month long joint drug operation.  The 20th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney’s Drug Task force, Arkansas State Police Narcotics Division, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department and other state and federal agencies cooperated in this extensive investigation. Additionally, the Air National Guard Counter Drug Unit provided air support and surveillance during the purchase that led to the arrest.

Over the past several months in the cities of Clinton, Conway, Little Rock and Hot Springs undercover agents purchased methamphetamine (ICE) and cocaine from Martinez. Three separate drug purchases were completed in Van Buren County.  During the investigation, agents purchased and seized approximately $2,800.00 worth of cocaine and $52,000.00 worth of methamphetamine. 

On May 5, 2010 Agents purchased approximately a half pound of methamphetamine from Martinez in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Clinton.  Upon the completion of the purchase, agents took Martinez into custody without incident. Martinez was then transported to the Van Buren County Detention Center where he is currently being held.

Agents interviewing Martinez discovered he was in the United States illegally.  During the course of the investigation, agents determined that Mr. Martinez has sold as much as ten pounds of methamphetamine over the last several years, which would have a street value of over $400,000.00. 

Twentieth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Marcus Vaden praised the inter-agency cooperation shown during this operation.  “This case is a prime example of what can be accomplished through cooperation and hard work.  As criminal enterprises become more complex, the law enforcement community must also broaden its reach.  Cooperation among agencies is going to be an essential tool as the fight against crime continues.”

-Prosecuting Attorney Twentieth Judicial District

Are you looking for great entertainment and indulgent dining? If so, Conway Dinner Theater has an evening planned for you! Oak Street Bistro, our caterer, has prepared a menu of

Asian Fruit Salad

Thai Chicken, Cucumber and Basil Salad, Angel Hair Pasta with Peanut Sauce

Dessert – White Chocolate Truffle with Raspberry Sorbet.

Tea and Coffee

And then the shows!

You, the audience, become Ron McDaniel’s (last seasons’ Bill Sikes of “Oliver”) guests at his own party! A nine minute calisthenics of accents, you’ll be laughing as he sings Introductions and Good-byes by Menotti. Trivia – “Can you name all the accents he uses?”

Then it’s on to Signor Deluso and a comedy of errors as Deluso and his wife, Clara, accidently get involved with the neighbor Celie, who is in love with Leon, but her father, Gorgibus, wants her to marry…….. Well, you get the picture. Everybody loves a sit-com and when it’s put to music, it’s even better!

And rounding out the evening is the play Legend. We’re calling this year “A Season of Love” and this play fits the bill! She has a question to answer, “Which do I choose – the man that is away or the one that is near?” Choices, choices, choices!

Shows are June 5th and 12th at Wesley United Methodist Church. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Oak Street Bistro or by calling Faulkner Academy of Arts, 501-339-7401.

Want to save money? Season tickets are $75. That’s just $25 per show.

Is your group looking for a fun night out? For groups of 10-19, tickets are just $28. More than 20 tickets – rates are just $26!

Dontae Haskins of Conway was arrested for aggravated robbery after the victim, 31, says she and a friend, 38, were approached by Haskins, 19, at a local grocery store, and offered them a ride back to their apartment.

Once they arrived, the victim says Haskins brought out a small handgun. Dontae Haskins removed the victim from the car by force and demanded money, while her friend ran away from the scene.

Once the victim gave Dontae Haskins her money, she ran away as well.

After a detailed description was given by the victim and the witness, officers located Dontae Haskins and his vehicle at a home in Conway. Dontae Haskins was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Faulkner County Detention Center on $20,000 bond.

(Source: Conway Police Dept.)

Title: Toad Suck Daze in Conway
Location: downtown Conway
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Description: Toad Suck Daze is a FREE ADMISSION festival. A 3-day festival of food, family and fun held on the streets of downtown Conway, Arkansas. This Laid Back Weekend occurs annually the first weekend in May and has something for the entire family: arts & crafts, ‘Toadal Kids Zone, a carnival, local and national entertainment, food, rock wall, petting zoo, Stuck on a Truck, 5K/10K, golf tournament, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, magicians, and so much more! Toad Suck Daze is also home to ‘The World Championship Toad Races. The festival is run almost exclusively by volunteers from Conway and Faulkner County, including the local police and fire departments. It has free admission and proceeds go to support higher education in Faulkner County. Since the start of the festival over $1 million has been given in scholarship and towards scholarship endowments. This money has helped over 200 individuals attend local institutes of higher learning.
Start Date: 2010-04-30
End Date: 2010-05-02