🎭 River Valley Arts, Music & Nightlife

There’s a lot happening this week across Fort Smith and the River Valley — from free orchestra performances to student theatre productions and historic character programs. Whether you’re into live music, classical concerts, or community arts, here are some of the best events happening the week of November 13, 2025.

🎻 UAFS Orchestra Concert — FREE

📅 Thu, Nov 13 — 7 PM
📍 Breedlove Auditorium — UAFS
🎟 Free with ticket
A beautiful night of orchestral music from UAFS student musicians.
Tickets: https://uafs.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1844

🎶 A String Fort Smith — Free Fall Concert Series

Chamber works by Elgar, Gershwin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vaňhal & Piazzolla.
🎟 Free & open to public

• Sun, Nov 16 — 3 PM
  St. John’s Episcopal (215 N 6th St)

• Thu, Nov 20 — 7 PM
  First Presbyterian Church (116 N 12th St)

• Fri, Nov 21 — 7 PM
  St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal (2701 Old Greenwood Rd)

📺 Watch online (YouTube): A String Fort Smith

🎭 FOOTLOOSE — Alma Airedale Theatre

📅 Dec 4 — 7 PM
📅 Dec 6 — 7 PM
📅 Dec 7 — 2 PM
Support rising local talent — including spotlight performer Tanalee Thorman as Ethel McCormack

Ticket Information

🎩 An Evening in the Past — Featuring FDR

📅 Mon, Dec 8 — 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 U.S. Marshals Museum
🎟 Tickets from $80
Period-inspired dinner, cocktails, and dramatic storytelling.

Details: https://marshalsmuseum.org/aeitp2025/

👉 Hosting a show, music night, or arts event?

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Submit your event here: MyRiverValleyEvents.com