Arts and Entertainment

‘Youth in Revolt’ is esoteric, raunchy, hormonal and Peter likes it

This movie about a teen’s quest for love reminds Peter of the classic and classy movie that was “Casablanca.” (We again promise to drug test Peter.)

Arkansas’ race tracks/gaming centers post big gains in 2009

Electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at Southland and Oaklawn dipped in December compared to the previous month, but once again, posted large gains over the previous year’s comparable periods….

Second Street Live! ready to launch 2010 season (corrected)

feature story by Amanda Carson [email protected] Art and music are at the heart of all culture, but sadly they are an aspect that is slowly being pushed aside throughout society….

Adam & Eats: The ‘New Peter’ takes us to George’s

This is the first and last time we refer to Adam as being the “New Peter.” From now on he’s just Adam. Enjoy.

‘It’s Complicated’ is banal and disconnected, but in a funny way

Peter says the acting of Streep and Baldwin save the movie from being typical Hollywood tripe.

Scene by Carson: There is much to do in the first month of this new decade

Amanda points the way to wreaths, turkeys, brides and a female music trio. And remember to take down those holiday decorations.

Tinsel and Tails throws a party to fight Alzheimer’s

More than 375 revelers ring in the New Year with steak, champagne and Screaming Radishes.

Grisham takes his fans back to Ford County

The collection of short stories about the Mississippi county is full of laughs. And tears. And rednecks. And rednecks in strip clubs.

Avatar is a great movie except it isn’t

Peter is hoping the next movie with the blockbuster technology contains this little thing called a “Plot.”

Invictus: The best rugby movie out during the Christmas season

Peter says Matt Damon and Nelson Mandela well capture the struggles of the post-apartheid era.

Fort Smith, Van Buren miss out on tourism award list

That no event, company or person from the Fort Smith/Van Buren area was nominated for the prestigious Henry Awards is a reflection that “there are a whole lot of really…

2010 Fort Smith Air Show is canceled

Scheduling conflicts have resulted in a cancellation of the Fort Smith Air Show, according to a statement from the 188th Fighter Wing. The unit released the following statement Friday (Dec….

Christmas memories … ‘There’s never two of anything’

Capote takes us back to a time when misfits celebrated Christmas with fruitcakes and handmade kites.

‘The Road’ falls short of greatness

Peter says the characters fail to impart the great storytelling and the desperate humanity of the situation.

Scene by Carson: Some Southern Culture for the holiday parties

Ixnay the double-dipping and over imbibing. Control the cleavage. Bring a hostess gift. Have fun. Any questions?

Lady Lions snap winless start, UAFS men fall to Boll Weevils

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils used a late second-half surge to sweep the regular-season series against the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Lions 64-55 on Tuesday…

UAFS connects directly to Japan for holiday ceremony

Campus lighting and musical performances were part of the university’s 29th annual Season’s Greeting Concert.

Scholarships and Symphony: Supporting mind and soul

Single Parent Scholarship Fund holds fundraiser dinner prior to packed performance by the Fort Smith Symphony of “Messiah.”

Boll Weevils hold off Lions’ second-half comeback bid

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. MONTICELLO, Ark. – Three players scored in double-figures to help the University of…