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This marker is for an unknown Confederate soldier killed in Helena during the Civil War.
This marker is for an unknown Confederate soldier killed in Helena during the Civil War.

NEXT WEEK

Battle: The series of Civil

War sesquicentennial events marches on with the Battle of

Helena 150. While the battle itself was fought July 4, 1863, this commemoration is planned for May 24-26 in Helena-West Helena. The Delta Cultural Center and the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission are joining forces for three days of re-enactments, skirmishes, tours, music, lectures, demonstrations and all-things 1860s.

Admission is free. Call (870) 338-4350 or visit deltaculturalcenter.com.

NEXT MONTH

Butterfly: Opera in the Ozarks, providing beautiful music in a beautiful setting, opens its 2013 season June 21. This year it will present productions of Madama Butterfly, Elixir of Love and Pirates of Penzance at Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Theatre on U.S.

62, Eureka Springs, and at The Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J St., Bentonville. Tickets are $20 and $25. Call (479) 253-8595 or visit opera.org.

Weekend, Pages 33 on 05/16/2013

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