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ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Small Works’ moves to Pine Bluff; gallery show in Hot Springs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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2 years ago

July 3, 2024

ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Small Works’ moves to Pine Bluff; gallery show in Hot Springs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

ART

The Arkansas Arts Council’s 37th annual “Small Works on Paper” exhibition opens Friday and remains up through July 26 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. The traveling exhibition showcases two-dimensional artwork no larger than 18-by-24 inches by artists who are members of the Arkansas Artist Registry. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call (870) 536-3375 or visit artx3.org.

Spa City gallery

Paintings by Steven Wise, nature-based sculptures by Elizabeth Weber, landscape paintings by Dolores Justus and paintings, drawings and sculpture by Mark Blaney are on display, starting with a Gallery Walk reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday and up through July 31, at Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission to the reception and the gallery is free. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. Call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.

MUSIC

Symphony string camp

The Delta Symphony Orchestra holds its annual Summer String Camp, open to string students (violin, viola, cello, bass, harp and piano) age 8-15, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday at 701 S. Main St. in Jonesboro. Campers meet daily from for group and sectional instruction sessions with orchestra musicians as instructors, culminating in a friends-and-family recital performance. Cost is $60 with tuition waivers for those in financial need. Space is limited. To register or for more information, visit deltasymphonyorchestra.org/string-camp.

THEATER

‘Footloose’: Pay what you can

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock, is offering up to 100 “pay what you can” tickets to Tuesday’s 7 p.m. preview performance of the musical “Footloose,” on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the theater box office. Call (501) 378-0405 or visit TheRep.org for more information.

DANCE

Community cast auditions

Ballet Arkansas has opened registration for the “community casts” for four of its 2024-25 productions — “Carmen,” “Nutcracker Spectacular” and “Romeo & Juliet,” Aug. 17-18 at Shuffles & Ballet II, 1521 Merrill Drive, Little Rock, and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Aug. 25 at Ballet Arkansas’ studios, 520 Main St., Little Rock.

Registration fee is $30 per audition plus processing fees. There is a production and costume fee of $140-$170 per production for all cast members who receive/accept a role.

Performance dates for “Carmen” are Oct. 11-13 at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts; for “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 12-15 at Little Rock’s Robinson Center Performance Hall; for “Romeo & Juliet,” Feb. 13-16 at Robinson; and “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” April 26-27 at the museum.

Deadline to submit registration forms and fees is Aug 15, except for “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which is Aug. 23.

Details on audition requirements, audition times based on age range, rehearsal schedules, acceptance and casting criteria and dress codes are available at balletarkansas.org/community-cast-auditions.

TICKETS

Comedian Danae Hays

Comedian and country music parodist Danae Hays, billed as “equal parts ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Andy Samberg and Carol Burnett,” performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Little Rock’s Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. at Broadway. Tickets are $30.50-$50.50, with $100.50 VIP packages that include a meet-and-greet. Visit Ticketmaster.com.

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Texas bee swarm hospitalizes 3; Arkansas doctors explain warning signs of severe reactions

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June 4, 2026

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Texas bee swarm hospitalizes 3; Arkansas doctors explain warning signs of severe reactions

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A bee swarm attack in Texas sent three people, including a firefighter, to the hospital this week, while Arkansas medical experts said most bee stings are not dangerous but can become life-threatening in certain cases.

Authorities in San Antonio said the three victims were hospitalized after being swarmed and stung by aggressive bees. Officials have not released details on what triggered the attack or the species involved.

Doctors in Arkansas said the biggest risk from a bee sting is not the sting itself, but a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.

“The concern when you have a bee sting is if you develop a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis,” said Dr. Garrett Lewis, chief medical officer at St. Vincent Infirmary.

Lewis said warning signs include throat swelling, difficulty breathing and feeling faint, which require immediate medical attention.

“If you’re experiencing any throat swelling or severe shortness of breath, you need to seek medical care immediately,” Lewis said.

He added that people who are stung multiple times may also be at risk even without a known allergy, because each sting introduces additional venom into the body.

In the event of a swarm, Lewis said the priority should be escaping the area as quickly as possible and removing any stingers once safe.

“Seek water, seek indoor,” Lewis said. “Once you’re away from the swarm, you want to make sure that you are removing any stingers that might still be in your skin.”

Lewis also said symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and widespread hives can indicate a serious reaction.

While the Texas incident resulted in hospitalizations, a recent swarm outside a Little Rock business ended without injuries after bees briefly gathered on a tree limb before being safely removed by a beekeeper.

Lewis said the best prevention is awareness of surroundings and understanding when medical care is needed after a sting.

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Arkansas DFA Agents seize illegal products in Corning

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11 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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Arkansas DFA Agents seize illegal products in Corning

CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.

According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.

DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.

Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:

Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)

Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.

“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”

Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.

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Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs now available in Apple Wallet

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21 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs now available in Apple Wallet

Arkansans can now present their driver’s licenses and state identification cards on mobile devices using Apple Wallet, state finance officials announced Wednesday.

The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security

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