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Central Region ArkCDA All-Region Choir Clinic and Performance, November 19, 2011, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Welcome from Dr. Karen Bryan, Chair, UALR Department of Music

Dear Central Region Arkansas Choral Directors Association members, members of the All-Region Choirs, parents and friends,

On behalf of the UALR administration, music faculty and students, I write to again welcome you to our campus and community as you visit as our guests on Saturday, November 19 to attend the 2011 All-Region Choir Clinic and performances. We are looking forward to coming together as educators, colleagues, musicians and friends to share an experience that will be fulfilling, educational, exciting and ultimately beneficial to all involved.

To that end, we offer below information that we hope will be useful to you as you plan your attendance at this event.

1) Day’s schedule – All Region Clinic Schedule

2) Directions and parking - UALR: See campus map at http://ualr.edu/www/features/map/

Take University Avenue south from US Hwy 630 or north from US Hwy 30. Enter the UALR campus from University Avenue and 28th Street. Turn right onto Campus Drive West. The Fine Arts Building is the first red brick building on your right. Drop off students at the entrance to the Fine Arts Building then follow signs to parking.

3) Lunch menu – $6 per student/faculty – pay at register

Spaghetti with marinara sauce
Chicken strips
Country potatoes
Green beans
Breadsticks
Green Beans
Giant cookie
Soft drink / water

4) Afternoon snacks – the café at First Pentecostal Church will be available for purchasing snacks and drinks

5) All-Region Choir performances

Time: 6:00 pm

  • Doors open at 5:00 pm
  • audience may take seats at 5:30

Place: First Pentecostal Church
1401 Calvary Road
North Little Rock, AR
501-758-3090
For info: http://www.fpcnlr.com

Directions to First Pentecostal Church - see “map quest’ online or follow directions below:

First Pentecostal Church is the large church on the north access road of Hwy 40 near the intersection of I-40 and I-30. There is ample free parking for both cars and buses.

Directions:

Take I- 40 east to EXIT 154/ NORTH HILLS BLVD.
Go up the NORTH HILLS BLVD RAMP, going right/north at top and cross back over I-40. Immediately after crossing I-40, merge right onto I-40 WEST/CALVARY RD/US 167S toward Little Rock/Calvary Road. This will circle you under I-40 and you will be going west on Calvary Road. Go 0.7 miles to the entrance of church and the parking lot.

6) CD/DVD recording

The evening’s performance will be professionally recorded and edited using state-of-the-art technology.
Price for CD or DVD: $15 plus $2 shipping and handling
To Order: See order table in foyer on the night of the performance or download form at 2011 All-Region Choir DVD CD Order Form
Estimated shipping date: December 10, 2011

7) Daytime activities and dining in Little Rock

1. Map: See http://www.littlerock.com/info-maps/

2. Suggested Little Rock activities for family and friends – see http://www.littlerock.com

3) Recommended dining – see http://www.littlerock.com/dining/

  • The Rivermarket, varied fare, lunch only
  • Andina Cafe & Coffee Roastery, 400 President Clinton Avenue (Sandwiches, soups, coffee)
  • Big Whiskey’s, 225 E Markham Street (Burgers and salads)
  • Capital Bar and Grill in the Capital Hotel, 111 West Markham (fine dining)
  • Flying Burrito Co., 300 President Clinton Ave., # D, (Mexican fare)
  • Flying Fish, 511 President Clinton Ave (fried and grilled fish and seafood – family fare)
  • Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 323 President Clinton Ave (burgers, microbrewery)
  • Gusano’s Pizzeria, 313 President Clinton Avenue
Updated 10.12.2011