Arts and Entertainment

Bark for the Arc was walk in the park

FORT SMITH — Dogs of all sizes and people of all ages gathered at Ben Geren Park Saturday (May 5) to enjoy the sunshine and spread the word about the…

Concertgoers seek Shelter from the Storm

FORT SMITH — Several bands rocked Neumeier’s Rib Room for a good cause Saturday evening and into the night (May 5). Grant Pierson, The Wanda Watson Band, Willie Stradlin, Wingnut The…

Caribbean fundraiser adds to Kistler center’s till

FORT SMITH — The 10th annual A Night in the Caribbean fundraiser for the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center Inc. was held Saturday (May 5) at Golden Living. Daren Bobb and Ashley…

Table Matters: Jose’s is back; buffalo wings land in Fort Smith

FAYETTEVILLE — Joe Fennel’s signature greeting — “How is it?" — signaled he was in the house. Hopefully, he and partner Doug Allen have enough chips, salsa and swirls left…

Artosphere kickoff is naturally delicious and entertaining

FAYETTEVILLE — The third annual Artosphere festival kicked off at the Walton Arts Center Thursday (May 3) with the opening of the Structuring Nature exhibit and a conversation and book signing…

Top members get peek at Crystal Bridges’ first traveling exhibit

BENTONVILLE — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s first major traveling exhibit will be a tough act to follow, given the history and complexity of the works included. The Hudson River…

The show must go on at FSLT

FORT SMITH — It is time for renovation at the Fort Smith Little Theatre, and officials welcome any help they can get. Imagine a rainy evening — an excellent time to…

Art: Rosie the Riveter will lead parade

EUREKA SPRINGS — Rosie the Riveter (a.k.a. Heather Marie Wells) will serve as grand marshal of Saturday’s (May 5) Artrageous parade in this landmark arts town. The parade is a kickoff…

Student’s artwork work will hang in U.S. Capitol

BENTONVILLE — U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said he was glad he didn’t have to judge entries from student artists in his district for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. “No…

Groovement to bring the funk to Webby D’s

Fayetteville-based Groovement is returning to Webby D’s in Fort Smith on Saturday (May 5). The six piece high-energy funk-rock band draws on myriad of influences, making music that appeals to…

Big Screen Peter: The Five Year Engagement

The Five Year Engagement brought tears to my eyes. Despite the clunky title, it offered a perfect mix of quirky humor and emotional resonance. It stars Jason Segel as Tom…

This is Our Time gala aimed at eliminating Alzheimer’s

ROGERS — A Tuesday night — May Day at that — was as good a time as any for a fundraising gala. Alzheimer's Association officials and their supporters gathered May 1 at the…

Entree NWA: 1936 Club

Full disclosure: I went into the 1936 Club for the purpose of this review with an established bias. I’ve been here a few times before, almost always for drinks. I…

Moore help for Fayetteville schools and students

FAYETTEVILLE — At a time when teachers have had to pitch in a little more of their own funds to cover costs of running a classroom or program, supporters of the…

Bringing Bass home

The likeness of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves on horseback is being cast in bronze at a Norman, Okla., foundry and is expected to be brought to Fort Smith with…

The Listen to Your Mother show: some did, some didn’t

FAYETTEVILLE — Their stories were humorous, and they were poignant. Some were downright painful. And they were told aloud with only a podium between the speakers and the crowd at the…

Third Artosphere blends beauty of arts, nature

FAYETTEVILLE — There’s a graphic bouncing around on Facebook that says the “earth” without “art” is just “eh.” It seems like organizers of the Artosphere Festival had that very concept…

Fort Smith native Paddock publishes “The Weight of Memory”

FAYETTEVILLE — Jennifer Paddock’s life has changed markedly in the last decade or so. But some things have stayed the same — namely, her memory. Memory is as complex as…

Hank came, and brought his rowdy fans

FAYETTEVILLE — No matter how one feels about his music or lyrics, most would agree — Hank Williams Jr. can put on a show. Several thousand fans gathered at the…

Karrant is a hit with hometown crowd

FORT SMITH — Hometown musical hero Jonathan Karrant sang to a full house at Second Street Live on Saturday night (April 28). The show was in support of the release of…