Blue Monday-Paragould presents the Rob Alley Band KASU 91.9 FM presents the Rob Alley Band at the next Blue Monday-Paragould, Monday, Nov. 17, from 7-9 p.m. at Blue Monday-Paragould's new location – the Red Goose Deli, 117 N. Pruett Street, downtown Paragould. Admission to the Blue Monday-Paragould concert featuring the Rob Alley Band is free, but seating is limited. The Rob Alley Band consists of Rob Alley, adjunct professor of music at Arkansas State University, on trumpet, Corey Emerson on trombone, Grant Garland on piano and vocals, Derek Doyle on acoustic bass, and Mike Overall on drum set. They are arguably one of the most versatile bands in Arkansas. Rob Alley is a recipient of the 2007 Arkansas Arts Council Fellowship Grant for Composition. He has performed and/or recorded with Yo-Yo Ma, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Tuscaloosa Horns, among many other ensembles and artists. For details, contact Todd Rutledge, development director, KASU, at ext. 2807, or see the NewsPage release. Catherine Hickland is keynote speaker for business event Soap opera star and founder of Cat Cosmetics Catherine Hickland is the keynote speaker Monday, Nov. 17, at 12 noon, as part of ASU’s College of Business Global Entrepreneurship Week. The week's events seek to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. Hickland's presentation will be held in the Student Union Auditorium. Hickland will make a separate appearance on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. with speed hypnotist John Cerbone. The two will present their Hilarious Hypnosis entertainment show in the ASU Convocation Center Auditorium. For more information, contact the Department of Management and Marketing in the College of Business at ext. 3430, or see the NewsPage release.        SBTDC offers seminars for small businesses ASU’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) will host three seminars Tuesday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 20 to help small businesses. Prospective and existing business owners can find answers on how to obtain financing in “Business Financing Options,” Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.-noon at the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, 2905 King Street, in Jonesboro. “Intermediate QuickBooks,” a computerized accounting program for business owners and entrepreneurs, will be presented Nov. 18, and Nov. 20, from 6-9 p.m., at the ASU Technical Center, 5504 Krueger Drive, in Jonesboro. Advance registration is required. For information on cost, and to register in advance, contact Susan Glasgow, SBTDC training coordinator, at ext, 3517, or see the NewsPage release. Torchbearer celebrations approach rapidly Almost 600 faculty and staff members at ASU are Torchbearers. Fill out a pledge card and receive an invitation to the Torchbearers event of your choice (breakfast or happy hour) next Tuesday. Celebration door prizes include garden art from Hughey’s Nursery; two $50 gift certificates from Barton’s Design Center; two $20 gift certificates from Blue Coast Burritos; a $25 gift certificate from Chili’s; an olive oil candle from the Lower Deck; two certificates for chocolate pies from Loretta’s Catering to Your Needs; a golf umbrella from Sodexho Dining Services; a vase from I O Metro; Heavenly Ham coupons for box lunches, and more. For details, or to join Torchbearers, contact Elaine Poynter, University Development, at ext. 2718. Deadline nears for Delta Tau Alpha fundraiser Correction: Dr. Kennedy's correct extension number is ext. 3704. Dr. Donald "Bud" Kennedy, Animal Science, has announced that the deadline for ordering Creekstone Farms Steaks will be Monday, Nov. 17 at 12 noon. Steaks will be available for pick-up Wednesday, Nov. 19. To order, call or e-mail Dr. Donald Kennedy, ext. 3704. The staff of Inside ASU regrets the error. Back to the top