Arts & Events

Van Buren history explored at 7th Annual Tales of the Crypt

Students from Tom Wing’s historical interpretations class spent the previous weekend (Oct. 20-21) portraying successful people of Van Buren’s past. The 7th Annual Tales of the Crypt raised money to preserve and restore gravestones in the Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren.

Tue, 10/23/2012 - 5:09pm

CCFA walk raises money to ‘Be Heard’

On Saturday, (Oct. 20), The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) held its third ‘Take Steps, Be Heard’ walk at the J.B. Hunt corporate campus in Lowell.

Sun, 10/21/2012 - 10:33am

Red Shoe Shindig honors volunteer photographers

It was a sea of red high-heels, boots and sneakers on Saturday (Oct. 20) as hundreds came out to support the Ronald McDonald Room at the second annual Red Shoe Shindig.

Sun, 10/21/2012 - 9:27am

Harleys and Octoberfest raise awareness of domestic violence

What does the color purple mean to you? To some, it means prevention for domestic violence. Three women die everyday due to domestic violence and most of the time it is at the hands of their intimate partner. In Arkansas in the last 12 months, 13 women have lost their lives to domestic abuse.

Sun, 10/21/2012 - 8:12am

Thousands ‘get away’ at War Eagle

Thousands of people descended down War Eagle Road into a small valley filled with the smell of fresh kettle corn, indian tacos, and funnel cakes in search of arts and crafts.

Sat, 10/20/2012 - 3:49pm

‘Light Up the Night’ Gala attracts large crowd

The two-year process of creating a documentary inspired by talks made by a prominent Fayetteville businessman came to ahead at the Fayetteville Public Library Friday night.

Sat, 10/20/2012 - 9:29am

Power of the Purse delivers money and motivation

About 275 women gathered Thursday to raise an estimated $8,000 for a program that provides books to about 2,200 children in Sebastian, Crawford, Logan and Franklin counties.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 5:38pm

Big Screen Peter: Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths starts with promise, a kinetic pitter-patter conversation that instantly engages.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 4:21pm

Avett Brothers push their sound forward at the AMP

FAYETTEVILLE — A breeze was blowing, and the stars were shining. It was a perfect night for The Avett Brothers concert Tuesday (Oct. 16) at the outdoor Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:23pm

Burtchett, Bell Park supporters recognized at Greenwood banquet

Greenwood’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at the High School Student Union Tuesday night (Oct. 16).

Wed, 10/17/2012 - 2:14pm

Student turns hobby into film career

Filmmaking has been a part of John Erwin’s life for nearly as far back as he can remember.

What began as a childhood fascination and hobby has evolved into a budding film career that has earned him notoriety in the movie business and throughout the region.

Mon, 10/15/2012 - 1:31pm

Downtown Merchants host annual Van Buren Fall Festival

Cloudy skies didn’t keep the crowds away on Saturday (Oct. 13) as hundreds gathered in downtown Van Buren for the city’s annual Fall Festival.

Sun, 10/14/2012 - 11:48am

The No. 49 Wiederkehr Weinfest gathers a crowd

The 49th Annual Wiederkehr Wine festival in Wiederkehr Village, just outside of Altus, was delivered by Dennis and Al Wiederkehr who used microphones to announce exactly what was going on, when it was happening and where you n

Sun, 10/14/2012 - 12:37am

Judge Parker celebrates his 174th birthday

Despite the threat of stormy weather in the afternoon, hundreds of guests came out to help celebrate the 174th birthday of Judge Isaac Parker at the Fort Smith Museum of History on Saturday (Oct. 13).

Sat, 10/13/2012 - 11:41pm

Sold-out Winetopia raises money for Kenyan village

The Northwest Arkansas community had the opportunity Friday night (Oct. 12) to help an organization with “Local roots with a global reach” at Winetopia.

Sat, 10/13/2012 - 3:21pm

Adam & Eats: NeNe’s

On this week’s adventure, I have a very special treat for you.

Thu, 10/11/2012 - 5:53pm

Northwest Arkansas site for Gordon Family Tree filming

Growing up in a Winslow household whose father built and remodeled homes doesn’t seem like the subject of a compelling film but don’t tell that to Ryan Schwartzman. He completed filming the, “Gordon Family Tree,” in the Northwest Arkansas area last week fulfilling a five-year dream.

Thu, 10/11/2012 - 5:25pm