Entertainment

Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Educational Center in Piggott has announced new dates for its upcoming event, ‘The Garden of Eden’ Reading Retreat and Banquet, Aug. 9-10. ‘The Garden of Eden’ is one of Hemingway’s most perplexing novels. Published posthumously and set in the French Riviera, it examines the complicated relationship between David Bourne and his wife Catherine. The novel alongside two other Lost Generation novels that share important themes will be explored.

Once again for 2024, members of the Piggott Community Alliance have joined forces to organize “Backpack Bash” for students of Piggott Elementary and Piggott High School. This year’s bash will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. This year the event will take place at the Piggott First General Baptist Church Life Center.

Three Rivers College and Center Stage will present “Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept.

The third and final installment in the summer concert series, “Live from the Cash Porch,” will be Saturday, Aug. 20. Tracy Jones Physical Therapy is the sponsor, and the event is promoted by KASU public radio andArkansas State University Heritage Sites.

Three Rivers College and Center Stage will present “Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept.

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual gala on September 10 at the Gardens at Harmony in Jonesboro. This year’s theme is Autumn in New York and the entertainment will feature a jazz combo band and performers from The Link Theatre Company. The 2022 Gala honoree will be Dr. J.D. Kelly (posthumous). Doors open at 6 pm. This is the primary fundraiser for the DSO’s 2022-2023 season and the event will also include a raffle and both live and silent auctions. Tickets will be on sale beginning Aug. 1. Ticket prices are $125 for an individual ticket and $900 for a table. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite, the DSO’s website, or by calling 870.761.8254. For sponsorship or donation questions please contact Catherine Norvell at executivedirector@deltasymphonyorchestra.org.