February 22, 2010
East Arkansas Community College-Forrest City
Press Release-Photo Attached

The East Arkansas Community College Foundation recently received a generous donation to fund the upcoming 2010-2011 Family Series of productions scheduled in the EACC Fine Arts Center. Chris and Ginger Quinn and Carey and Anita Vandiver, all of Forrest City, made the donation in support of the Series of entertainment for children and their parents.

“This donation allows us to provide high quality performances that are designed to advance and enrich the lives of the children in the Arkansas Delta,” said Carla Nimocks, EACC Foundation Chair. “The generosity of the Quinns and the Vandivers enables EACC to provide venues for children that were formerly available only in large metropolitan areas.”

“We’re so excited and grateful for this opportunity to offer this Series in the wonderful Fine Arts Center,” said Beth Bridgforth, EACC Director of Special Projects. “Gifts such as these will set the stage to expose schoolchildren from eastern Arkansas to the excitement and wonder of the world of entertainment.”

The 2010-2011 Family Series includes the following shows:

GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK - - Tuesday, October 5th
This funny and colorful musical for young audiences, teaches respect, compromise and the value of friendship and is brought to life by the Dallas Children’s Theater.

MOOSELTOE – Thursday, December 9, 2010
This new enchanting holiday musical is the story of a MOOSELTOE and his moose family that lives in the ice and the snow.

ONE NIGHT IN FROGTOWN Saturday, February 12, 2011
A multimedia musical based on the national award-winning musical storybook, “One Night in Frogtown.”

 SEUSSICAL Saturday, March 19, 2011
Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!

Ticket information is available at www.eacc.edu or call 870-633-4480 ext. 362. Season subscriptions are available.

Photo: Carey and Anita Vandiver, Chris and Ginger Quinn, Beth Bridgforth-EACC Director of Special Events, and Dr. Coy Grace-EACC President