Department of Music
The Arts & Life Series at Harding University brings world-class performers to our Searcy audience.
Free entry with a valid Harding ID; no ticket required. Other guests may purchase season passes ($25/person) or tickets for individual events ($8/person) at www.hardingtickets.com. Special rates available for groups of 5 or more by contacting the Department of Music office at 501-279-4343. At the door, tickets are $10/person. Children 12 and under are free. Unless otherwise noted, all performances will take place in the Administration Auditorium.
| Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m. CEDAR HILL bluegrass band Since 1967, the Arkansas bluegrass band, CEDAR HILL, has been entertaining audiences from the Performing Arts Centers of London, England, to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. This September they will share music that is close to the hearts of Arkansans, appearing on the Harding stage with international fiddle star, Tim Crouch. Whether in the recording studio or at Carnegie Hall, Crouch has played with some of the best-known country and bluegrass artists including: Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Marty Raybon, Dolly Parton, Billy Bob Thornton, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs, Dierks Bentley, Alison Krauss, Charlie Pride, and many others. We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening of home-grown music as we celebrate Family Weekend at Harding. |
 | October 21, 7:00 p.m. with pre-show entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. Heritage Park Free admission to all JULIE FOWLIS, Celtic singer If you liked "Java and Jazz," last year's collaboration with Searcy's Beats and Eats, you're going to love this year's "Kilts and Coffee," as we feature the Scottish singer, JULIE FOWLIS, the star singer in Disney's "Brave." Like last year, local vendors will be selling their baked goods, coffee, tea and other specialties in Heritage Park. Come at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy pre-show bagpipers and Irish folk dancers as well! This event is outdoors so we recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to sit on! |
.png "Ted Ludwig") | Jan. 19, 7:00 p.m. TED LUDWIG TRIO, featuring TED LUDWIG, jazz guitarist TED LUDWIG returns to our stage for a full-length concert after a "teaser" at "Java and Jazz" last fall. Offbeat Magazine affirms that: " Ted Ludwig is one superb jazz guitarist...As Ludwig's fingers caress and dance across his 7-string guitar, the New Orleans native delivers a passion and precision that is jazz guitar playing at its most engaging and accessible best." JAZZIZ magazine adds that "he can flat burn up the fingerboard with mind boggling technique!" |
| Feb. 14 - Annual Valentine's Dinner and Concert 5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Cone Chapel BARRON RYAN, pianist Smithsonian Magazine named Barron Ryan "One of Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021." Ryan grew up in a house with the sounds of artists ranging from Mozart to Michael Jackson; so when it comes to his own work, he's not content to draw from just one influence. He combines them all into a musical adventure that is vintage, yet fresh; historical, yet hip; classic, yet cool...and for this special occasion, romantic too! Dinner: Held in Cone Chapel, with an inspiring view overlooking Harding's campus and live piano music, the dinner is still just $25 per person! Dinner tickets may be purchased at Hardingtickets.com. Each dinner ticket includes complimentary admission to the concert. Come and see why people return for the food and entertainment year after year! Dinner Menu: Harvest salad with a honey mustard dressing, chipotle brined pork chop, lemon pepper chicken, maple bacon brussels sprouts, candied butternut squash, chocolate cake, rolls and whipped butter, tea and water. |
 | Apr. 20, 7:00 p.m. AUBREY LOGAN, vocal jazz singer and trombonist, and her TRIO and the HU JAZZ BAND To finish out the Arts and Life season on a high note, AUBREY LOGAN and her TRIO will wow us with many surprises, as she can take a standard from the jazz, rock, funk, pop...or even the opera world and make it her own! Aubrey produces music that brings hope, joy and a touch of fun to her audiences. Dave Koz says "Aubrey is that rare artist who comes along once in a very long while. She truly makes you stop in your tracks...She's the total package." To top off an already perfect evening, LOGAN will also perform a few tunes with the HU JAZZ BAND under the direction of ANDREW COOK.
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