by - March 8, 2014 10:42 am
Crawford County Dawgs take on Harlem Ambassadors for charity
It was a packed house at the Van Buren High School Arena on Thursday (Mar. 6) as a crowd of nearly 2,000 gathered to watch the Crawford County Dawgs take…
Arts and Entertainment
by - March 7, 2014 9:18 pm
Huckabee talks personal finances, politics at Mach 1 event
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee was back in his home state Thursday night (March 6) to speak at the NWA Financial Forum, presented by Mach 1 Financial Group. The event…
by - March 6, 2014 6:14 pm
NWA to take on hunger, Dance with the Stars, and Kiss a Pig
Northwest Arkansas is the place to be this March, as it tackles hunger, plays host to an event that will pack thousands of meals for hungry children and invites local…
by - March 6, 2014 6:07 pm
March kicks off with COIN exhibit, Harlem Ambassadors, and Grape Escapes
The month of March means the return of Grape Escapes and the 5×5 Gala, along with the opening of a COIN exhibit, some high-flying Harlem Ambassador stunts, and a couple…
by - March 5, 2014 1:54 pm
‘Big Bucks’ benefits Women’s League of Van Buren
It was a packed house at the Van Buren Public Library on Tuesday (March 4) as members and supporters of the GFWC-Women's League of Van Buren came together for the…
by - March 5, 2014 12:18 pm
Kevin Kresse focused on ‘body language’ for Darby statue
There has been much buzz lately surrounding the monument to built to be in honor of famous Fort Smithian Gen. William O. Darby. Following a national call for artists, the…
by - March 3, 2014 3:14 pm
‘Get There From Here’ named winner of Song of Arkansas contest
“A.R.K.A.N.S.A.S. Get There From Here” by Barrett Baber and Kenny Lamb is the winner of the Song of Arkansas contest, a promotion by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism…
by - February 24, 2014 4:58 pm
Havenwood Hosts 20th Annual Angel Gala
Havenwood hosted it's 20th annual Angel Gala on Saturday (Feb. 22) at the Doubletree Suites in Bentonville. 235 guests attended the event, which featured cocktails, silent and live auctions, raffles,…
by - February 23, 2014 9:35 pm
NWA Image Awards event celebrates Black heritage
More than 1,300 people donned in formal and elegant attire streamed into the John Q. Hammons Center in Northwest Arkansas on Saturday for the 45th NAACP Image Awards Viewing Event….
by - February 23, 2014 2:18 pm
Razorback spirit celebrated at the 17th annual Red Tie Dinner
Razorback spirit loomed large Saturday night (Feb. 22) at the 17th annual Red Tie dinner and auction, which raised funds for the Razorback Foundation and honored exceptional student-athletes at the…
by - February 23, 2014 10:56 am
Tommy Terrific featured at Fort Smith Public Library Black Heritage month event
In honor of Black History Month, the Fort Smith Public Library hosted a special celebration of African-American culture and heritage on Saturday (Feb. 22) to a standing room only crowd….
by - February 22, 2014 6:42 pm
Funding Cystic Fibrosis research was the 7th annual Wine Opener goal
More than a thousand people sampled thirteen regional wines and a myriad of food Friday night (Feb. 21) at the 7th annual Wine Opener, which benefitted the Arkansas chapter of…
by - February 19, 2014 1:36 pm
NWA to host Robin Hood, Wine Opener, and Red Tie Dinner
Northwest Arkansas will finish February by welcoming Robin Hood to the stage, hosting a premier Wine Opener and Angel Gala, and honoring some of University of Arkansas’ finest Razorback athletes….
by - February 19, 2014 1:30 pm
Black History and Mardi Gras celebrations fill February calendar
The shortest month of the year is anything but short on festivities and celebrations. February will round out with a Black History magic show, a performance by a 70s pop…
by - February 16, 2014 9:44 pm
Fountain of Youth throws Bootlegger’s Ball
The Roaring 20s were back in full swing on Saturday (Feb. 15) evening at the first-ever Fountains for Families Bootlegger's Ball. Benefitting the Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center, the…
by - February 16, 2014 9:18 pm
The young-at-heart and voodoo dolls are part of Black Hearts Ball
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosted its second annual anti-Valentine’s Day bash, the Black Hearts Ball, Saturday night (Feb. 15), attracting the young and young-at-heart. The 500 guests were…
by - February 14, 2014 3:51 pm
‘Wonderful Life” gala supports troubled teenagers, young adults
Around 350 people enjoyed a memorable Thursday evening (Feb. 13) at the 7th annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” gala, which benefitted Youth Bridge, a nonprofit organization based in Northwest Arkansas…
by - February 14, 2014 8:45 am
Patio party supports Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society
Where could one go for a pre-Valentine’s dinner and entertainment? An evening at Party on the Patio was the place to be to celebrate a young man’s passion for music at…
by - February 13, 2014 6:40 pm
Crystal Bridges delivers a ‘Hanging Heart’ in time for Valentines Day
Quick. Think of someone you know with a proverbial heart of gold. That warm feeling you get inside from thinking about them is exactly what you can expect to feel…
by - February 11, 2014 5:41 pm
Wal-Mart sponsors the Arkansas Music Pavilion with $2.5 million gift
The new Arkansas Music Pavilion under construction in Rogers will be named the Walmart AMP, following a $2.5 million gift from the retailer on Tuesday (Feb. 11). The Walton Arts Center…