Faulkner Center Presents Victor & Penny and the Loose Change Orchestra

Photo by Brad Austin

Victor & Penny

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center is bringing the music of Victor & Penny and the Loose Change Orchestra to Fayetteville for a workshop and concert Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 13 and 14.

In the workshop, the duo of Victor & Penny will perform and discuss the roots and evolution of Kansas City-style jazz. The event is free and open to the public at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville.

The following night the three-piece Loose Change Orchestra will join Victor & Penny for a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Arkansas’ Faulkner Center.

Tickets are $10-$20 and can be purchased at faulkner.uark.edu or by calling the Box Office Monday through Friday between 1:30 and 5 p.m. at 479-575-5387.

This performance is presented in association with a Mid-America Arts Alliance grant awarded to the Faulkner Center.

Victor & Penny (Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane) – vocals, guitar and ukulele – have been performing their folk-jazz together since 2010 and building a national reputation. The Loose Change Orchestra, with James Isaac on reeds, multi-instrumentalist Kyle Dahlquist and bassist Rick Willoughby, adds an extra kick to the group’s blend of originals, hot jazz and swing.

About the Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center: The Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center is a 500-plus seat state-of-the-art venue dedicated to providing a community-centered approach to the performing arts. In addition to hosting acclaimed artists and performers, the Faulkner Center is also home to the University of Arkansas music department's large ensembles. With an impressive offering of renowned performers and culturally relevant events, the Faulkner Center excels in its mission of contributing to education and excellence, helping build a new generation of artists and patrons.

About the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences: The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with three schools, 16 departments and 43 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former university president and longtime U.S. senator.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.