Arts & Entertainment

Big Screen Peter: Contraband

It may be a bit much to ask for authenticity in a Hollywood action flick, but these shortcomings hint at the total lack of reality imbued within the film.

Business failure emotions run deep

Entrepreneurial businesses are extremely vulnerable to volatile economies, changing markets, competitive industries and weak business planning. 

Philpot’s BottomLine Tips: Protecting the Golden Goose

Our ability to earn a living is the greatest asset many of us own, not the asset that looms the largest on our financial statement.

UAFS hosts Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony

The event included history presentations, a symbolic march and music at the UAFS Bell Tower.

Oh WATA Night fundraiser takes to the City of Light

WATA, formed in 1998, helps promote the programs of the Arkansas, Southern and United States Tennis Associations throughout the region.

Western Arkansas Ballet auditions for Oz

Guest choreographer Charles Martin of the Kansas City Ballet will choreograph the production that may include up to 100 cast members.

Adam & Eats: Tacos Don Juan

The idea of eating food from a truck or a trailer still gives some people the itches. But, this is one instance when you need to suck it up and go for it.

Big Screen Peter: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

The elements of the story are altered, but the film retains the essence of the novel and results in gripping cinema.

‘Scarfability’ to be measured at the Fayetteville Sip and Dip

Cheese dip lovers in Northwest and western Arkansas will vote on the best recipes at the inaugural Northwest Arkansas Cheese Dip Classic.

Local artists featured at Van Buren exhibition

The Center for Art and Education is now presenting “Places in Space: The Impressions of Three Women Artists.”

Fort Smith restaurants packed with Hog fans

A downtown Fort Smith restaurant was booked solid with reservations by 3 p.m. from folks wanting to watch the Razorbacks in the Cotton Bowl.

Adam & Eats: Bulldog Diner

Good food, and the waitstaff is as sweet as pecan pie and don’t hesitate to call you “Hon” or “Darlin” either.

Big Screen Peter: War Horse

Unlike other works of a similar stock, War Horse offers little to adult audiences beyond cheap tears.

Philpot’s BottomLine Tips: Keep Calm and Carry On

Smart investing requires us to set hysteria aside, keep steady, exercise restraint and rely on the strength within to keep us going.

Big Screen Peter: 2011 releases that sucked

If you paid for a ticket to these movies and didn't regret your decision, you're either above the economic woes of this land or have series cranial issues.

Scene by Carson: Jumpin’ January

Here are a few good things to get January and 2012 off to the right start.

Big Screen Peter: The Magnificent Seven of Twenty Eleven

Now playing is this short list of the best of the 46 new movies reviewed for The City Wire.

New Year celebrated by large crowd at Creekmore Park

Temperatures were in the upper 50s through midnight making the celebration a very comfortable event and likely contributing to the large turnout.

Tinsel & Tails guests celebrated the New Year

The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is to raise $100,000 to help support their programs. Last year, the event raised $85,000.

Adam & Eats: Asian Buffet

One of the best things they offer has got to be the fried lobster. Imagine if you will a fried pastry with bits of minced lobster strewn throughout.