Arts & Entertainment

‘Plainsong’ delivers rich characters to the high plains

The author pulls experiences from his Colorado youth to pull together a story of people taking care of one another.

Home sweet shiny new Showcase Home

The Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders gives the VIP treatment to the star of its Fall Parade of Homes.

Purse power used to boost reading power

More than 400 women gathered to help the United Way of Fort Smith raise money for a program that provides books to young children.

Peter gets a taste of Levon love in Austin

More than 100 bands in the Austin City Limits Music Festival provides a buffet of sights and sounds.

Improve the bottom line by reducing energy costs

Stockman says it’s the small things that can add up to big savings.

Buck Rogers returns to Fort Smith

The 15th Annual Celebrity Classic kicked off with a formal dinner, dancing and a Rolling Stones guitar. (No Stones present, however.)

Fair scenes

The Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair has begun, with officials estimating more than 135,000 will visit the event.

Mixing marketing and business development

Stockman encourages you to think beyond the traditional ways to sell or launch new products.

Mmmmm. Chocolate. Mmmmm.

Friends of the (Fort Smith) Library crank out the sweet treats to help folks get their read on.

Barbecue, music and wide open space supports a hospice program

Linda and Buddy Spradlin welcomed friends of the St. Edward Foundation to their ranch for an annual fall dinner.

The ‘Magic’ of a mixed political marriage

Jack remembers Cape Cod while traveling with his dead father in the car trunk and his bitter mother on the cell phone.

Southerners and the Seven Deadly Sins

Peter argues with the mapping of Lust, finds joy with the Delta Spirit and gives Kanye the last word.

The City Wire Person of the Month: Doug Williams

When Williams started working for Baldor, the Soviets were still ahead in the space race and NASA was barely a year old.

Get to know your strengths and weaknesses

“Managing oneself” can provide feedback on leadership efforts and potential for improvement.

Go Make Something Happen

Members of the Young Emerging Leaders celebrated the start of the group’s fourth year and challenged each other to make something happen in their communities.

The City Wire Business of the Month: FSM Redevelopment Partners

Development group willing to take a multi-million dollar gamble on bringing back the Phoenix.

Get your Tweeter tuned

If you use Twitter for your business, check out these tips and tools to track your return on investment.

This is good stuff from your friends and neighbors

Local artists shine at the 33rd Annual adult art show sponsored by the Center for Art and Education in Van Buren.

Eat, drink, rock and support your local art center

Neumeier’s Rib Room in downtown Fort Smith hosted a party to help the Fort Smith Art Center toward its goal of $2 million.

John Bell art exhibit formally opens at University of Arkansas

UA chancellor and UA dean of libraries welcomes the Fort Smith-based artist back to his alma mater.