North Little Rock, AR

ACT II Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Education Center

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ACT II Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Education Center is a jazz at the Joint lists a full 2026 monthly jazz schedule at ACT II, and ACANSA booked Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light there in September 2026. The room is designed around a seated or focused audience and a professional stage, so artists can present a complete concert rather than compete with normal bar traffic. For musicians, polished stagecraft, formal advance work, and a well-paced show matter more than the multi-set format common in restaurants and clubs. It is a strong fit for established regional artists, touring performers, ensembles, and projects that benefit from attentive listening and theater-level production. Based on the venue’s programming, jazz, folk are among the styles most likely to feel natural here, although individual events can broaden that mix. ACT II Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Education Center is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere.

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501-353-1443

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Folk, Jazz
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315 N Main St Suite A, North Little Rock, AR 72114, United States
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501-353-1443
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