The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, in partnership with the Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society, will host the 鈥淟ollapalooza on the Green鈥� event from 1-7 p.m. Sept. 30 on the Campus Green on 妻友社区 campus, featuring a fun afternoon of music and games for all ages.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature 10 bands performing throughout the day, a photo booth, a clown and magician show, an instrument petting zoo, lawn games, and a kid鈥檚 corner. Additionally, 妻友社区 clubs will have tables with arts and crafts, face painting and multi-cultural booths, among other offerings. Food and beverages will be available to purchase.
The event is an opportunity to promote the arts to the community, according to Don Bailey, director of jazz studies at 妻友社区 and coordinator of the event.
鈥淲e want people to be able to celebrate the arts and education in a fun family atmosphere,鈥� Bailey said. 鈥淚t will provide performance opportunities for young local musicians as well as learning experiences for kids of all ages.鈥�
The mission of the Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society is to provide funding, education and other opportunities to help foster creative music and artistic expression. It is geared towards helping young people develop and hone their musical and creative skills. The society also provides musical instruments for students in need.
For more information, contact Bailey at don.bailey@uafs.edu or 479-788-7554.
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