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Events | News | Arts and SciencesMarch 29, 2023

Symphony, University Bands Bring Beautiful Music to Campus Green

The Fort Smith Symphony and the University of ˿Ƶ – Fort Smith will host Symphony on the Green this weekend, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and families. The Saturday, April 1, event kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

"Symphony on the Green is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to enjoy beautiful music in one of the most beautiful settings in the state – our campus green,” said ˿Ƶ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley.  “This event showcases some of what ˿Ƶ does best – building powerful connections, fostering the incredible talent of our students, and serving our River Valley community.”

At 3:30 the ˿Ƶ Jazz Band and the ˿Ƶ Jazz Catz will kick off the afternoon. Then the Fort Smith Symphony will take the stage at 5 p.m., performing a repertoire of Fort Smith favorites, including scores from Star Wars, Top Gun, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; Nirvana’s rock and roll classic Smells Like Teen Spirit, performed by Jolt Electric String Quartet; and traditional symphonic works.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to the event. Throughout the afternoon lawn games will be on the green, and the ˿Ƶ Lion's Den will serve meals and snacks.

Saturday’s weather is expected to be sunny and clear, with temperatures in the upper 60’s.

“The orchestra and I are excited to bring such fun and exciting music to the River Valley,” said John Jeter, Music Director of the Fort Smith Symphony.  “Partnering with ˿Ƶ to bring this free concert to the campus green is a wonderful way to engage our community with live orchestral music from popular classics to Broadway and film scores.”

For more information, visit the  or the Fort Smith Symphony .

Please note: The Lion’s Den only accepts credit card payments