GRAVETTE — Rehearsals are underway for a production of “The Wizard of Oz” to be presented by the drama department of Gravette High School.

Students in the dramatic arts, music and culinary classes are combining to share their talentsfor the event, which will include a dinner production Saturday evening, April 9.

The curtain will rise on the performances April 9 at 7 p.m. following the limited-seating dinner at 5:30 p.m.

A Sunday matinee will be held April 10 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 7 at the high school and at area banks.

Patron sponsors are being sought to underwrite the production, with all proceeds to benefit the fine arts department at the high school.

Contact Andrea Kelly, 787-4100, or Jack Skillett, 876-6841, for information.

News, Pages 2 on 03/02/2011