by - August 1, 2011 8:44 am
Scene by Carson: The August to-do list
It’s hot, but there are plenty of cool activities and events to enjoy as you wrap up your summer.
Arts and Entertainment
by - July 31, 2011 11:47 am
Grape Festival celebrates Altus tradition
The 28th annual event showcases the area’s more than 120-year history as Arkansas’ premier wine country.
by - July 30, 2011 5:52 pm
Unique water travel featured in the rivertown raft race
The Fort Smith Jaycees use the race to raise money for the Children’s Emergency Shelter.
by - July 28, 2011 6:11 pm
Adam & Eats: Paul’s Bakery
The bakery has had more than 50 years of experience perfecting a sweet experience. It shows.
by - July 28, 2011 9:59 am
Big Screen Peter: Friends With Benefits
The movie is typical Hollywood rom-com fantasy — devoid of reality with few moments of worth.
by - July 28, 2011 8:54 am
Please don’t slam the door
Fort Smith’s Clayton House was the setting for a recent “etiquette” event for young ladies.
by - July 27, 2011 7:40 am
Altus Grape Fest returns for 28th year
story by Connie Las-Schneider Folks in Franklin County aren’t going to let the heat stop the 28th annual Altus Grape Fest and its public grape stomps, Bacchus look-alike contest, fireworks,…
by - July 24, 2011 12:59 pm
Family day brings creativity indoors
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum Family Day provided children the chance to transfer their imagination to “found objects.”
by - July 22, 2011 1:05 pm
Arts Issues: The dreaded Maestro!
The evolution of the symphony conductor has included egomania, eccentricities and gangrene.
by - July 21, 2011 3:17 pm
Adam & Eats: Art’s BBQ
Art’s fails to support the claim of having the best burger in town, but it runs a close second.
by - July 20, 2011 5:51 pm
Big Screen Peter: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 2
Peter likes Potter, and considers the final movie in the series a summer treasure with clear Messianic overtones.
by - July 15, 2011 10:45 am
‘Sacred Spaces’ appears in Fort Smith
The Fort Smith Museum of History was the setting for presentation of documentary about Arkansas architect Fay Jones.
by - July 14, 2011 1:54 pm
UAFS Season of Entertainment to feature ‘Spamalot’
story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The 31st year for Season of Entertainment at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith promises to be another…
by - July 14, 2011 1:34 pm
Adam & Eats: Lewis’ Family Restaurant
Lewis’ cranks out some of the best home cooking in the area, and they have the Inferno Burger.
by - July 13, 2011 3:41 pm
Big Screen Peter: Horrible Bosses
It’s an escapist flick with some great laughs that may prove a “rejuvenating experience.”
by - July 13, 2011 8:23 am
Motorcycle owners enjoy the Pig Trail
story by Connie Las-Schneider The Arkansas Pig Trail is fast becoming a major destination for bikers Consistently ranked by motorcycle magazines among the best rides in the U.S., the Pig…
by - July 8, 2011 12:16 pm
Arts Issues: Elitism and snobbery in art
History may explain the snobbery, but the contemporary Arts are focused on being open to all.
by - July 5, 2011 12:55 pm
Fireworks light up Fort Smith’s downtown area
An estimated 10,000-plus people traveled to downtown Fort Smith to celebrate Independence Day.
by - July 4, 2011 10:56 pm
Greenwood Freedom Fest packs the city square
More than 240 runners from five states participated in the Freedom Fest 5K.
by - July 1, 2011 6:47 am
Women to Watch goes Live!
Second Street Live! in downtown Fort Smith hosts opening reception for the 2011 traveling Arkansas Women to Watch are exhibit.