HOPE – Faculty and staff members at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will put their creativity on display during Off the Rails: Iron Horse Talent Train on Tuesday, September 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Rapert Library Complex on the Hope campus.
The come-and-go talent showcase will highlight the wide range of creative interests and accomplishments of UAHT faculty and staff.
Featured participants include:
- Rachel Parson, self-published author of Diary of a Not So Famous Country Singer and singer/guitarist
- Laura Suchini, showcasing hand-sewn quilts, dresses, and other clothing
- Freddie Parks, sharing original books, novellas, stage plays, and screenplays
- Hollis Thompson, signing copies of his book Vivienne and displaying original comic books
- Jennifer Cunningham, showcasing “Extra Credit Couture,” her original line of upcycled school spirit shirt fashion
- Dr. Ricky Tompkins, showcasing his new book, Inquiry Planning
- Mae McKinnon, displaying refurbished and decorated glass jars, repurposed home décor, and pencil drawings with colored-pencil accents
Additional faculty and staff talents will also be featured during the event.
Off the Rail: Iron Horse Talent Train is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact the UAHT Rapert Library at 870-722-8251.