The Acansa Arts Festival wrapped its five-day festival Sunday afternoon with a gospel brunch featuring the award-winning choir from Saint Mark’s Baptist Church at Wildwood Parks for the Arts.
In its second year, Acansa brought together another group of acclaimed performers and artists from central Arkansas the region. Featured performances such as concerts, plays and educational outreach events took place at 17 venues across Little Rock and North Little Rock.
Photograher Mark Wagner captured highlights of the festival, which kicked off last Wednesday with a performance by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in the newly opened Creative Corridor of Little Rock’s Main Street between Capitol and Sixth streets.
The Hot Sardines played to a sold out crowd on the lawn of the Clinton Presidential Library Thursday night.
The play, “Blood at the Root,” held two performances at the Argenta Community Theatre over the weekend.
It’s based on a true story of the Jena Six, “Blood at the Root,” written by Dominique Morriseau, is a play that touches on many social issues. It’s described as “an exciting piece of work that breaks traditional convention. It speaks to where America is right now racially, economically, and socially.”
The award-winning choir from Saint Mark’s Baptist Church brought Acansa to a powerful close during a gospel brunch at the Wildwood Park for the Arts Sunday afternoon.
