Arts and Entertainment

Cox Communications brings CDB to the Fort

Charlie Daniels’ concert was part of the Fort Smith Classic — a PGA Tour event at Hardscrabble Country Club.

National Public Radio fans gather to sample wine and art

The fundraiser for KUAF 91.3 FM was held at Second Street Live! in downtown Fort Smith.

Daly ready for Fort Smith Classic; calls on title sponsor to step up

story and photos by Ruby Dean [email protected] John Daly hit the course Wednesday (June 16) at Hardscrabble Country Club playing in the Pro-Am game with Coach Frank Broyles, Rooster McConaughey…

Scene by Carson: Golf etiquette

The Art of Southern Culture should include respect for a sport invented in Scotland by folks who loved their whiskey.

Miss UAFS prepped for Miss Arkansas Pageant

story and photo submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The week of July 11-17 is approaching quickly, but Rebecca Wheeley of Rogers will be ready as she…

Paddock’s Pick: Every Last One

The author sets the reader up for a big fall, with the second half of the book devoted to the aftermath.

Van Buren-to-Winslow train takes travelers back in time

story and photos by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Thirty-eight people sit in car 106 waiting for the Van Buren A&M excursion train to start its 35 mile journey to Winslow. On…

Downtown Van Buren invaded Saturday with bikers carrying water balloons and stuffed animals.

The events and rides in the Van Buren area all helped to raise money for Bikers Against Child Abuse.

Juneteenth celebration includes music, food and activities for children

The event celebrates and commemorates the official freeing of all slaves in America on June 19, 1865.

Crowds return to Alma’s growing water park

story and photos by Marla Cantrell [email protected] When Alma’s water park opened on June 5, 1,500 people came to swim and play. The biggest draw was the newest attraction —…

To cut Footloose, head to the Alma Performing Arts Center

Cast and crew of the Young Actors Guild tackle the musical adaptation of the 1984 movie of youth, rebellion and dancing.

Big Screen Peter: Chinatown

The classic move “Chinatown” delivers Nicholson and, Peter believes, American cinematography at its best.

Wakarusa enjoyable to at least one corporate exec

Bill Hanna is not the type you’d expect to find wandering the “alternative” crowds (10,000-15,000 people estimated) at the Wakarusa Music Festival at Mulberry Mountain north of Ozark. It’s safe…

Scandi Lust, Janie Jawbreaker and Roxy Balboa go wild in Fort Smith

The River Valley Roller Girls and Oklahoma City Tornado Alley Roller Girls rumble for sport and charity.

Art, music and food abundant at Jazz in June

Fundraiser for The Bonneville House Association helps support renovations of historic Fort Smith home.

Scene by Carson: Here comes June!

Wine, art, professional golf and Elvis makes for a cool combination during a hot month.

‘Hatitude’ reigns at opening gala of ‘Crowns’

Newest Fort Smith Little Theatre production entertains and informs about a cultural practice of African-American women.

Adam & Eats: Jim’s Razorback Pizza

Welcome to the food review that delivers Tony Danza, a high school mascot test, a primer on Mediterranean salads and a heat stroke reference.

Velda Brotherton and Obama’s momma’s people

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Velda Brotherton writes the stories of the old-timers who occupy the surrounding hills and dells — including researching stories about the Arkansas relatives of President…