by - June 30, 2011 9:44 pm
Adam & Eats: Pumpkin Patch
The squash decor is somewhat disconcerting and the menu is in transition from Goodson’s to whatever is next.
Arts and Entertainment
by The City Wire staff - June 30, 2011 10:57 am
Scene by Carson: Cool events, hot month
July activities include treasure hunting stories, beer, bourbon and bread making.
by The City Wire staff - June 29, 2011 6:56 pm
Big Screen Peter: Bad Teacher
An interesting story and talented cast results in nothing more than a collection of cheap laughs.
by The City Wire staff - June 27, 2011 10:41 am
Movie Lounge on track for pre-Thanksgiving opening
The Movie Lounge website succinctly offers four basic promises. “Fine. Food. Film.” And that the opening is “Coming Soon,” with soon being sometime before Thanksgiving. “Our plans are well along…
by The City Wire staff - June 26, 2011 5:41 pm
21 years of blues on the riverfront
Marcia Ball headlined the Riverfront Blues Festival held in downtown Fort Smith.
by The City Wire staff - June 26, 2011 11:55 am
Roller Girls roll for a cause
The roller derby event in Fort Smith helped raise funds for cancer research and support.
by The City Wire staff - June 26, 2011 11:19 am
Crowds gather for the 15th annual International Butterfly Festival
The events in Paris and Mt. Magazine attracts families and bug and butterfly enthusiasts.
by The City Wire staff - June 23, 2011 6:17 pm
Adam & Eats: D’s Family Restaurant
The decor is somewhat shabby, but the place is keen to serve several delicious monstrosities.
by The City Wire staff - June 22, 2011 5:42 pm
Big Screen Peter: Midnight in Paris
Woody Allen’s maturity results in a well-crafted film using laughter to force us to reflect on our life choices.
by The City Wire staff - June 19, 2011 12:01 pm
Shankle crowned Ms. Senior Arkansas
Farmington, Hartford and Winslow ladies placed in the top five of the statewide competition held in Alma.
by The City Wire staff - June 17, 2011 7:48 am
Wakarusa pulls large, diverse crowd; eager for 2012
story by Peter Lewis peter@thecitywire.com Another hot, sunny weekend come and another successful Wakarusa gone. While Wakarusa organizers are still counting through the box-office receipts, festival director Brett Mossiman said…
by The City Wire staff - June 16, 2011 7:39 pm
Adam & Eats: Brothers Cottage Cafe
This eatery in historic downtown Van Buren cranks out some of the best breakfast food in the region.
by The City Wire staff - June 15, 2011 12:00 pm
Big Screen Peter: Super 8
This sci-fi film falls into the ho-hum category, even with the talent of J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg.
by The City Wire staff - June 14, 2011 10:07 am
Miss UAFS preps for Arkansas pageant
story and photo submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The week of July 10-16 is approaching quickly, but Sarah Davis of Alma will be ready as she…
by The City Wire staff - June 12, 2011 11:41 am
Summer Jam draws hundreds despite rain
The Juneteenth event raised money for Bass Reeves’ statue, Community Clearinghouse and the Children’s Emergency Shelter.
by The City Wire staff - June 10, 2011 2:16 pm
Paddock’s Picks: South to Alaska
The perfect gift for Father’s Day might be a book about a father who built a boat in Arkansas and piloted it to Alaska.
by The City Wire staff - June 9, 2011 10:24 pm
Adam & Eats: Gringo’s
The duck decor is odd for a tex-mex place, the service is odd and food leans more to good than great.
by The City Wire staff - June 8, 2011 5:04 pm
Big Screen Peter: The Tree of Life
The “strikingly beautiful images” of this “staggering endeavor” of a movie is highly recommended by Peter.
by The City Wire staff - June 6, 2011 4:52 pm
Scene by Carson: Things to do in June
Mojitos, art, lifelong learning and a redneck event are on the list for your possible June entertainment.
by The City Wire staff - June 5, 2011 4:18 pm
Crook heats up the Fort Smith Jazz Festival
Jazz legend Tommy Crook was joined by the Northside High School Jazz Band and other top talent.