Posts Tagged ‘Walton Arts Center’
The Blue Man Group has arrived
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Blue Man Group
We know that the Blue Man Group is not strictly live music.
But what exactly is Blue Man Group, then?
It’s comedy, music and drama in equal parts, and it’s coming to our area for the first time. And for our purposes, it fits just fine on our blog.
The Blue Man Group’s new national tour kicked off last night (Sept. 2) and continues through Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, where the group has been in residence for the past several weeks working to build the new show.
After its debut here in Fayetteville, the tour will then depart for cities across the country.
It is a first for the company, which was formed about 20 years ago in New York. Although the group has successful shows in New York, Las Vegas, Zurich and elsewhere, this show is being designed for the road, and Fayetteville is the first city in the world to see it.
I chatted with one of the original Blue Men, Phil Stanton, who told me that the new show will feature about 60 percent new material, with the rest of the show being popular segments from existing programs.
Stanton, who will not be one of the three Blue Men in the touring production, also chatted with me about expanding the company’s brand, the material in the new show (it’s based on adapting to technology) and the joys of being a Blue Man. You can read the story here if you are a subscriber to our print products or our online edition.
We understand that all of the tickets for the Blue Man Group’s shows here have been sold. The Walton Arts Center has a few suggestions for those hoping to find a seat.
We’ll see you at the show.
Tags: Blue Man Group, Phil Stanton, Walton Arts Center
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Speculating some new shows
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
We’re not playing games here. It looks as is Chris Isaak is coming to Fayetteville.
We start this post by saying we’re not sure about this.
But… Pollstar.com has announced that two performers are coming to the Walton Arts Center in the next couple months. We’re not finding any other reference to these artists, and it hasn’t been confirmed, so please be cautious with your enthusiasm.
Pollstar, however, is a very good resource, and neither of these acts would surprise me.
If we’re to believe Pollstar (and I usually do), we’ve got rockabilly/popster Chris Isaak coming on Oct. 12, a Tuesday, and country legend Merle Haggard performing on Nov. 10, a Wednesday. Neither date appears on the artists’ websites, but neither artist is otherwise booked on those days.
Again, we don’t have confirmation for either performer, although Chris Isaak’s appearance does seem to match a cryptic tweet from the Walton Arts Center, considering he is most popular for the song “Wicked Game.”
We’ll update you as more information is available.
Tags: Chris Isaak, Merle Haggard, Walton Arts Center
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Amy Grant concert postponed, moved to Walton Arts Center
Friday, August 6th, 2010
A concert by Christian pop artist Amy Grant scheduled for Aug. 13 at Arvest Ballpark has been moved to the Walton Arts Center. It will now take place on Oct. 7, a Thursday.
Excessive heat is behind the move, concert organizers say, although there are indications slow ticket sales might also be a factor.
Full refunds will be given to all who bought tickets to the original date, and those ticket holders will also be contacted about a pre-sale to allow them the first opportunity to buy tickets for the Oct. 7 show.
Tickets for the rescheduled date go on sale Aug. 18 through the Walton Arts Center’s box office. Tickets will be $125 for VIP passes, $42 for a seat and a CD and $25 for all other seats.
Tags: Amy Grant, Arvest Ballpark, Walton Arts Center
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On the Way: Kenny G, Sept. 19 @ WAC
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
What’s cooler than a saxophone player? A saxophone player with awesome hair, that’s what.
That means we could only be talking about one person. Yes, that’s right. Kenny G.
According to his website, he will visit Fayetteville for a performance at the Walton Arts Center on Sept. 19, a Sunday.
Kenny G has sold millions of records, including more than 10 million copies of his most famous album, “Breathless.”
The show does not appear on the Walton Arts Center website, nor has the WAC confirmed the show, so proceed cautiously with your enthusiasm.
No word on tickets. If we learn more or confirm the show, we’ll let you know.
Tags: Kenny G, Walton Arts Center
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A friendly reminder: B.B. King tickets onsale now
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
B.B. King, Eric Clapton and Phil Collins? Playing together? In this awesome video, yes! Northwest Arkansas will get one of the three — B.B. King — for an upcoming concert.
Tickets to the B.B. King concert that will take place Sept. 27 at the Walton Arts Center are onsale now (as of 9 a.m. July 14).
Tickets range from $58-$100. Get them on the venue’s website or by calling 443-5600.
Tags: B.B. King, Walton Arts Center
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