by - February 3, 2012 8:43 pm
Damn Yankees!
The Urban Dictionary describes a “damn yankee” as someone who moves south because of the warmer climate and friendly people, and decides to stay, (as opposed to regular yankees who…
Arts and Entertainment
by The City Wire staff - February 3, 2012 8:39 pm
They look good, but can they sing?
Oh yes, they can. Here’s what U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., had to say about the Singing Men of Arkansas: “The Singing Men of Arkansas are a treasure – Director…
by The City Wire staff - February 3, 2012 8:36 pm
Texas singer-songwriter takes two in the area
Ray Wylie Hubbard is blowing through the area like a Texas twister, playing Second Street Live in Fort Smith on Wednesday (Feb. 8) and George’s Majestic Lounge the next night…
by The City Wire staff - February 3, 2012 8:24 pm
‘Happy hour with a cause’ supports scholarship program
FAYETTEVILLE — As guests began to file into Mermaids restaurant for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s Winter Social on Feb. 2, “happy hour with a cause” conversation began to flow,…
by The City Wire staff - February 3, 2012 3:16 pm
Bringin’ it on
You may have seen the 2000 teen comedy movie Bring it On (or Cheers!, as it’s known in Japan), but even that won’t prepare you for the stage production of…
by The City Wire staff - February 3, 2012 3:09 pm
Railroad Earth chugs through Fayetteville
The northwest New Jersey bluegrass band Railroad Earth will pull into George’s Majestic Lounge Monday (Feb. 6) as part of its 2012 winter tour. The Fayetteville stop is sandwiched between…
by The City Wire staff - February 2, 2012 8:57 pm
Adam & Eats: Las Fresas
This week’s adventure was inspired by an email from a reader. I was asked my opinion about a Mexican restaurant in Van Buren that I had never heard of. So,…
by The City Wire staff - February 2, 2012 5:27 pm
Fayetteville A&P may buy Old Post Office
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission’s plans to acquire the Old Post office seem to be changing with the weather — hot, then cold. Now there’s talk that the…
by The City Wire staff - February 2, 2012 1:46 pm
Fayetteville funk band wins Wakarusa slot
FAYETTEVILLE — There were no slouches at the Wakarusa Winter Classic, held recently at George’s Majestic Lounge. These were seasoned local bands, such as Groovement and the 1 Oz. Jig, and…
by The City Wire staff - February 1, 2012 8:22 pm
Big Screen Peter: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
From the outset, death is an indelible, omnipresent character in “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” — a silent supporting actor that both propels the movie forward and charges it with…
by The City Wire staff - February 1, 2012 7:51 pm
February good for love, parties and gospel music
Love is in the air this month, because you will love all the fun things to do. Feb. 5 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget to tune in to support the New York…
by The City Wire staff - February 1, 2012 3:45 pm
NWA Fashion Week makes giving fashionable
FAYETTEVILLE — Fashion shows have become — well, fashionable — when it comes to area fundraising. Events such as Strut for a Mutt, Rock the Runway for Education and Art Amiss…
by The City Wire staff - January 31, 2012 10:01 am
Arkansas Music Pavilion to move for 2012 season (Updated)
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Music Pavilion, owned by the Walton Arts Center, will carry out its 2012 concert season at the Washington County Fairgrounds, with the option to stay longer if…
by The City Wire staff - January 30, 2012 6:26 pm
‘Tigers Be Still’ set to pounce on the Walton Arts Center
FAYETTEVILLE — Many recent college graduates know the sinking feeling of being unable to find gainful employment in their selected field of study. But how many go through those struggles…
by The City Wire staff - January 30, 2012 3:36 pm
McGraw poster picked for Festival of the Arts
A vibrant image by Jeremy Mason McGraw, a professional photographer living in downtown Eureka Springs, was selected for the official poster for the 2012 May Festival of the Arts in…
by The City Wire staff - January 30, 2012 11:13 am
The Beatles drive tourism in Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge is just a hop, skip and a jump from Jonesboro, but the northeast Arkansas community is hoping visitors will come to “twist and shout.” As part of a…
by The City Wire staff - January 29, 2012 3:31 pm
Pasquale Esposito performs with the Fort Smith Symphony
Tenorissimo! From the Italian word ‘tenor’ meaning between baritone and alto or the highest range of the ordinary adult male voice. Issimo, a suffix meaning ‘extremely’ or ‘remarkably.’ Saturday night's…
by The City Wire staff - January 29, 2012 2:52 pm
Money raked in during Razorback Red Tie Dinner
ROGERS — With so much focus on rankings, the University of Arkansas Athletic Department highlighted some other important numbers for its student athletes — grade point averages and hours of community service….
by The City Wire staff - January 28, 2012 12:28 pm
120-year-old murder case ‘retried’ in Fort Smith
About 120 years ago, legendary Federal Judge Isaac Parker heard the case of the United States v. Alexander. A mock trial based on this case was presented by the Fort…
by The City Wire staff - January 28, 2012 11:54 am
Fort Smith boat show full of outdoor gear, activities
The 40th Annual Fort Smith Boat and Outdoor Show is underway at the Phoenix Expo Trade & Event Center. About 46 vendors of marine and outdoor gear are exhibiting alongside…