Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arkansas has several groups able to help entrepreneurs, small business owners

Stockman says the state’s “tool kit” of organizations is able to support growing or medium-sized businesses.

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.

The return of Sherlock restores the initial Bohemian concept

Peter likes the new version of Sherlock Holmes despite the ‘lack of inventiveness’ and buddy pic format.

The City Wire Person of the Month: Philip Merry

Merry’s push to pursue his dream results in 12,000 wreaths placed at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.

It’s important to know the value of your business offerings

Stockman says your “value proposition” is the basis for marketing plans, communications, sales and mission/vision statements.

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.”

Keep your mojo working

Stockman offers tips on how to keep the faith and the passion of that early entrepreneurial energy.

The City Wire Business of the Month: Umarex USA

Umarex sees business remain strong during recession, and will soon add employees in new Fort Smith facility.

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.

CEO entrepreneurs move at hyper fast speeds

Those same CEOs must learn to delegate decision-making to keep the business moving.

The City Wire video: 12,000 wreaths placed at the Fort Smith National Cemetery

Impressive volunteer-directed effort sees at least 1,000 volunteers help prepare and place wreaths to honor military men and women buried at the cemetery.

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?

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.

Entrepreneurs need support through the good and the bad

Community assistance for entrepreneurs should not end when the business is started.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic