by - January 5, 2013 4:27 pm
Hillbilly Run series begins at Lake Fort Smith State Park
What could one do if bored today? How about run a 5K, 10K, or a 15K at Lake Fort Smith? Despite the cooler temperatures and a few snow flurries early…
Arts & Entertainment
by - January 5, 2013 3:15 pm
Scholarships serve as lifeline for single parents
More than 150 single parents received scholarships in various amounts Saturday at the annual Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County at the Shewmaker Center in Bentonville. Some of the…
by - January 3, 2013 11:09 pm
Fort Smith, Van Buren chambers host legislative mixer
More than 150 Fort Smith and Van Buren business and community leaders gathered Thursday at the Movie Lounge to meet with regional Legislators prior to the beginning of the 2013…
by - December 19, 2012 3:36 pm
The ‘Twist’ offers wine, paint and dancing
FAYETTEVILLE — The rules at Painting With A Twist are simple—and they are hand-painted on the wall of every room at the Fayetteville business: 1. Get fully relaxed. 2. Avoid…
by - December 19, 2012 12:31 pm
Crystal Bridges refreshes family programs
It’s been a little more than a year since Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville opened its doors and it is time to refresh programs designed for little…
by - December 16, 2012 5:32 pm
Jingle Bell Jog brings out reindeer and the Grinch
FAYETTEVILLE – Families and friends chatted quietly in the soft glow of the early morning sunlight, painting faces, straightening tutus, adjusting Santa hats and pulling up candy cane stockings as…
by - December 15, 2012 10:51 am
Christmas celebration gathers Fort Smith area manufacturers
Around 200 people gathered Friday night (Dec. 14) for the 2012 Christmas Celebration sponsored by the Fort Smith area Manufacturing Executives Association. The event, held in the spacious dining facility…
by - December 14, 2012 1:15 pm
Toys for Tots hosts Jingle Bell Ball
A mountain of toys was collected on Thursday (Dec. 13) as guests filled the Movie Lounge in Fort Smith for the first ever Jingle Bell Ball. Benefitting the River Valley…
by - December 14, 2012 12:23 pm
Fort Smith area home builders hold holiday banquet
More than 100 home builders, Realtors, bankers and other professionals gathered Thursday night (Dec. 13) for the 2012 Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Holiday Banquet and officer installation…
by - December 12, 2012 5:40 pm
Gallery guides a treasure at Crystal Bridges
BENTONVILLE— When most people spend eight months in school, it’s part of advancing through a degree program or there is some other reward in sight. For dozens of volunteers at…
by - December 12, 2012 10:27 am
Are You Arkansavvy? Famous Arkansans abound
Arkansas has a rich artistic heritage. The state has produced dozens, if not hundreds, of artists, composers, authors, actors, and musicians. Little Rock-native and composer William Grant Still had the…
by - December 9, 2012 6:13 pm
Fort Smith Library open house draws large crowd
A cloudy Sunday afternoon was a perfect day to come inside and enjoy hot chocolate, popcorn, hot apple cider and crafts at the Fort Smith Public Library’s 10th Annual Holiday…
by - December 9, 2012 8:51 am
19th Annual Charity Ball supports Mercy mission
ROGERS – The Northwest Arkansas community got into the giving spirit a little early in the Christmas season by donating to the rural outreach services of the Mercy Health Foundation…
by - December 8, 2012 10:50 pm
More than 13,000 wreaths placed at Fort Smith National Cemetery
A cloudy, cool morning did not stop family members and the public from coming out to the Fort Smith National Cemetery on Saturday (Dec. 8) to place 13,876 wreaths on grave…
by - December 8, 2012 9:30 am
Kennedy Secret Service Agent shares story
Harrowing. Heroic. Historic. Those were the words event organizer Philip Merry used to describe Special Agent Clint Hill’s incredible story as he welcomed him to the stage Friday night (Dec….
by - December 7, 2012 12:11 pm
Bentonville’s Circle of Red gives to sick children
More than 50 members of the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red of Bentonville gathered recently to donate toys to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. While women gathering to donate toys to…
by - December 6, 2012 5:26 pm
Keeping interest during winter at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Winter isn’t a prime growing season for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks but its draw during December will stir the child inside anyone. Every Saturday and Sunday through Dec….
by - December 5, 2012 5:11 pm
Adam & Eats: Larry’s Main Street Burger
On this week’s adventure, I had intended for us to eat at the new gyro stand in the Quarry Shopping Center. Come to find out, the new stand is actually…
by - December 5, 2012 3:48 pm
Crystal Bridges expands collection, tells story of America
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s inaugural exhibition of its collection featured more than 450 works of art, representing nearly half of its entire holdings at the time of the…
by - December 5, 2012 3:19 pm
Curtain call: Planning NWA’s theater programs
When the final curtain call brings audiences to their feet for a standing ovation, the applause is for the music, the acting, the scenery—and how all of those elements came…