The Fountain

Greeks Go Stepping Tonight

The 11th annual All-Greek Step Show is today at 7 p.m. in the Farris Center.  The doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is $10. The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi know how to step The All-Greek Step Show combines the historically African-American Pan-Hellenic groups with the historically Caucasian groups in a stepping competition. The event was organized by the sororities and fraternities on campus and...

Review: Not All Illusions Magical

“Magicians aren’t trying to fool people; they’re trying to give us a glimpse into something impossible.” This statement by magician Kevin Spencer describes what the audience at Reynolds Performance Hall saw last night during the Spencers Theatre of Illusion – the impossible. Part of UCA Public Appearances, magicians and spouses Kevin and Cindy Spencer put on a two-hour show that mystified...

A Little Bit of Hollywood

The university got a taste of Hollywood last night at the world premiere of the feature film,”Table at Luigi’s.” Limousines delivered the cast and crew. A simulated red carpet led the way into Reynolds Performance Hall. Most of the crowd were dressed in tuxedos and suits. A journalist interviewed people in front of the cameras. Then, about 500 people gathered to be the first...

There’s Magic on Campus Today

Prepare to be mystified.  Magicians Kevin and Cindy Spencer will cast their spell over Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. today when they present the Spencers Theatre of Illusion.  The production is part of UCA Public Appearances, a division of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.  The Spencers have been performing illusions internationally for more than a decade. They mix comedy, drama,...

World Premiere: “Table at Luigi’s”

The world premiere of “Table at Luigi’s” is at 7 p.m. today in Reynolds Performance Hall. The feature-length film is the largest project ever produced by the UCA film program. It has taken almost a year to finish the film. Joe Dull, assistant digital film professor, led a group of faculty and students in producing the movie last summer to prove to his students that a quality film...

Review: A Different Kind of Play

From the first moments of the UCA Theatre production of “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder, the audience knew this would be a different kind of play. The audience is introduced to the Antrobus family, whose members are about 5,000 years old. Their pets are a mammoth and dinosaur. The characters chat with the audience from the stage during the scene changes behind them. At one point,...

Benefit Concert for Film Festival

Psi Delta Kappa, UCA’s newest student organization, will present a concert tomorrow night at Bears Den Pizza on Farris Road. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and lasts until midnight. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. All the money collected will be used to help sponsor the annual  UCA Film Festival on April 30. The bands playing are: Midwest Caravan – This two-man band from Little...

Kris Allen Here Today for Benefit Walk

You are being asked to shed your shoes today and go barefoot to raise money to buy shoes for children in Rwanda.  If you need some encouragement, Kris Allen, a former UCA student and reigning American Idol, will be on campus to support the event. Allen will share his recent experiences in Rwanda and perform some songs.   It’s all part of the national ”One Day Without Shoes” event...

Blood, Babes and Rock ‘n’ Roll

Get ready to rumble. It’s time for the 31st annual Fite Nite presented by the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. The amatuer boxing tournament is one of the biggest social events of the year, attracting hundreds of students. The two-night event is held in the U.S. National Guard Armory at 300 Exchange St. The action begins at 7:30 p.m. today and continues at the same time tomorrow night. Tickets are...

UCA Theatre: “The Skin of Our Teeth”

Since earth began and life arose, humanity has overcome unbelievable obstacles, if only by the skin of its teeth. UCA Theatre is bringing these momentous achievements in history to life with the Thornton Wilder play, “The Skin of Our Teeth.” The play opens tonight with another production tomorrow night. More performances are scheduled for April 14-16. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and are performed...