by - August 6, 2014 12:49 pm
Art Night Out, Teal in Tahiti wrap up summer calendar
The Fort Smith region is winding down the summer with a full calendar of family events and fundraisers in the coming weeks. Locals are invited to enjoy an Art Night…
Arts and Entertainment
by - August 6, 2014 12:39 pm
NWA Celebrates Seechi Day, Frisco Festival, and a Summer Homecoming
Summer may be coming to an end, but the activity continues in Northwest Arkansas with Seechi Day, Art by the Glass, Frisco Festival, and an Arkansas basketball star attending A…
by - August 2, 2014 11:07 am
‘Great futures’ goal of the Boys and Girls Club Beach Party fundraiser
Around 400 people dressed in leis, sundresses and shorts gathered Thursday night (July 31) to influence the futures of children in Benton County. They were guests at the 20th annual…
by - July 30, 2014 6:02 pm
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum wins architect award
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum has received the 2014 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gulf States Region Merit Award at the Gulf States Regional Reception and Honor Awards during…
by - July 28, 2014 5:41 pm
Crystal Bridges expands curatorial team with promotions, new hire
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art employees Manuela Well-Off-Man and Chad Alligood have been promoted to curator, and Mindy Besaw has joined the museum as a curator. She previously worked…
by - July 27, 2014 8:28 am
Ozark region celebrates 31st annual Altus Grape Festival
The Wine Capital of Arkansas welcomed visitors from all over the state and region on Friday and Saturday (July 25-26) for the 31st annual Altus Grape Festival. Filled with delicious…
by - July 24, 2014 2:21 pm
The Young Actors Guild delivers Sendak’s ‘Really Rosie’ to Fort Smith
The opening today (Thursday, July 24) of the Young Actors Guild rendition of "Really Rosie" may appear flawless to the crowd of children and parents, but director Gini Law said…
by - July 23, 2014 5:01 pm
Cause for Paws, Taste of Crawford County, and Sippin’ on 6th Street
August invites the Fort Smith region to have a good time while supporting great causes with the annual Cause for Paws, LadyD's Birthday Concert, Taste of Crawford County, and the…
by - July 23, 2014 3:31 pm
NWA to host Beach Party, Football 101, and Ozarkumentaries
Northwest Arkansas has a busy few weeks in store, as the region hosts the Boys and Girls Club Beach Party, Komen Ozarks' Football 101, Steve Martin at the AMP, and…
by - July 21, 2014 2:23 pm
Bikes, Blues and BBQ expanding with events at Arvest Ballpark
Bikes, Blues and BBQ, an event that began in 2000 with around 300 motorcycle riders, is expanding to include a motorcycle rally at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale that will include…
by - July 20, 2014 9:28 pm
Gala helps Safety Center preserve children’s dreams
Chris Thornton sees child abuse as the thing no one wants to talk or think about. But in his role as president of the board of directors for the Children’s…
by - July 20, 2014 12:44 pm
Stuff the Bus marks 10th year benefitting area students
The first day of school may be a few weeks away but United Way of Fort Smith Area got a jumpstart on helping families get ready for it this weekend…
by - July 20, 2014 11:58 am
The First Tee combines events, asks ‘Who’s Got Game?’
The question of "Who's Got Game?" was answered on Saturday (July 19) as The First Tee of Fort Smith hosted its Summer Scramble Adult-Youth tournament. Twenty-five teams took part in…
by - July 10, 2014 10:54 am
Fort Smith area gears up for Stuff the Bus and a Grape Festival
Summer is in full swing, meaning it is time to help Stuff the Bus, figure out "Who's Got Game" at The First Tee, and throwback a glass at the annual…
by - July 10, 2014 10:51 am
July includes NWA Music on the Move, Dream Big Gala
Northwest Arkansas will enjoy Music on the Move, Stuff the Bus, Dream Big Charity Gala, and an Unplugged Concert in the coming weeks. It’s a lot to pack in around…
by - July 2, 2014 4:03 pm
Nature and Nature of Things focus of CAE’s June exhibit
Beautiful landscapes, picturesque produce, and intricate carvings were among the many unique pieces on display Tuesday (July 1), as the Center for Art and Education in Van Buren debuted its…
by - July 2, 2014 2:23 pm
Rodeo of the Ozarks marks 70 years, plans renovations
The John Henry Shaddox Wagon Train made the 71-mile, six-day trip from Harrison to Springdale just in time to usher in the 70th annual Rodeo of the Ozarks and take…
by - June 29, 2014 6:05 pm
A few reflections on Wakarusa 2014
This year’s Wakarusa music festival drew thousands of people to this rural Mulberry Mountain in the Ozarks just a few weeks back. Held June 5-8, the festival welcomed many returning…
by - June 26, 2014 11:16 am
Fort Smith Area to host July 4th festivities, Clayton Camp and more
July starts off with a bang, as the Fort Smith region hosts a nature-themed art opening, Mayor's 4th of July Celebration, Clayton Camp, and a youth golf tournament. Sometimes the…
by - June 26, 2014 11:09 am
NWA to host Rodeo of the Ozarks, Beach Bingo Bash and Willie in July
Northwest Arkansas will celebrate the 70th annual Rodeo of the Ozarks, Independence Day, country stars Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss and a Beach Bingo Bash as it kicks off a…