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Springdale arts center needs $1 million in repairs

SPRINGDALE — The Arts Center of the Ozarks is in the final weeks weeks of a capital fundraising campaign, and it needs every $1 — or $1,000 — it can get by June 30 to utilize two offers of matching funds.

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:46pm

Earth Day enjoys extended stay in NWA

FAYETTEVILLE — The nation’s longest-running Earth Day festival resisted the urge to put on the longest awards ceremony at the first-ever Eco-Awards Celebration Monday (May 13) at Greenhouse Grille.

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 1:11pm

Hard-driving Stoney LaRue enthralls crowd at Neumeier’s

FORT SMITH — On one end of Garrison Avenue, a stone plinth was quietly awaiting the arrival of the Bass Reeves Legacy Monument; on the other end, a raucous crowd was imbibing in the hard-driving music of Stoney LaRue.

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 7:23am

Fayetteville A&P puts cash and faith in artist collective

FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotions Commission is not ready to pull the plug on the Fayetteville Art Alliance, a group that grew from the defunct Fayetteville Underground.

The commission is moving forward, however, without Ron Bumpass.

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 5:53pm

School of Rock teaches kids music that’s older than they are

ROGERS — Picture a classroom full of students on the first day of high school. They’re cutting up and laughing when the teacher/tyrant walks in, wearing a bowtie and looking to cause trouble for anyone not paying attention.

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 8:31am

Before the students walk, the speakers dine

FAYETTEVILLE — Members of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, distinguished alumni, deans of the various university colleges, university administrators, the commencement speakers for each college and special guests were all welcomed to University House on Friday (May 11) at the UA chanc

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 7:46pm

Crystal Bridges hosts Louvre Museum director

BENTONVILLE — Some of the biggest players in the art world gathered at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Saturday (May 12) to celebrate the American debut of a new and important traveling exhibit, American Encounters: Thomas Col

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 6:18pm

Country star Josh Turner gets hearts pumping at annual Heart Ball

ROGERS — They called it Summer in Southampton — and guests took the theme to heart, donning seersucker, linen and other breathable materials.

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 2:28pm

Girls Inc. crowd gathers in Fort Smith for crawfish

Around 200 people gathered Saturday (May 12) at the Fort Smith home of LuAnn and George Moschner to enjoy a Crawfish Boil and raise money for Girls Inc. of Fort Smith.

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00am

CASA’s Stand By Me brings back the ‘60s

FORT SMITH — There was no shortage of flower power at the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sebastian County’s Stand By Me party on Friday evening (May 11).

Sat, 05/12/2012 - 1:10pm

Something for all the senses at Wilco show

FAYETTEVILLE — The smell that wafted up from the surrounding agriculture farms didn’t damper the sound and spirit of Wilco as the alternative rock veterans bounced and blasted through a setlist of 26 songs, both new and old, Thursday night (May 10) at the Arkansas Music Pavilion.

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 5:37pm

Garden fundraiser gets better with age and growth

FAYETTEVILLE — Guests mingled under the setting sun Thursday (May 10) for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ signature event, its annual Greening of the Garden fundraiser.

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 3:28pm

UAMS grad presents paintings to NWA medical school

FAYETTEVILLE — Dr. John Cody, a retired psychiatrist and internationally recognized artist, was the center of attention at a recent reception at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Northwest.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 7:04pm

Walton Arts Center partnership expands footprint in central Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — The Walton Arts Center has partnered with the Little Rock Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Little Rock River Market, concert promoter Jim Green and the Riverfest Amphitheater to sponsor a four-part concert series in

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 4:53pm

Adam & Eats: Sargent’s Pump Station and BBQ

Ah, did you miss me?

This week we are on the road again. We are getting extra adventurous this time around. We’re eating at a gas station. And no, they don’t sell lottery tickets anymore.

Located in Alma on U.S. 71 North is Sargent’s Pump Station and BBQ.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 4:48pm

RAM getting the home it deserves

FORT SMITH — Besides serving as a platform for featuring local artists and traveling exhibits, a large part of the new Fort Smith Regional Art Museum’s mission is to serve the community, says Lee Ortega, RAM executive director.

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 6:05pm

Gardens Uncorked! touches on all senses

BENTONVILLE — The recent Gardens Uncorked! event began on the cusp of sunset in the Compton Gardens and Convention Center, just as the heat of the day was wearing off.

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 7:23am

Single mom stayed the course when others would have quit

ROGERS — It would have been easy for Christine Nance, a single mom and recent college grade, to take the easy way out, to just say, “I can’t do it,” — or worse, “I won’t do it.”

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:00pm

RAIN draws on three generations of Beatles fans

FAYETTEVILLE — The Beatles wanted to “spread the love,” and Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles, has done just that by mastering every song, clothing style and movement of the Beatles.

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 7:07am

Events set to honor Bass Reeves once statue arrives

FORT SMITH — The bronze likeness of a true Western frontier hero will soon be erected in Ross Pendergraft Park on a plinth whose base is “faced” with original curbstones recently removed from Garrison Avenue.

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:59am

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