Arts & Entertainment

Roosters, stallions and Mercedes, Oh my!

We worship, this week, with our Lady of Margarita. Amen, and pass the salt.

Legislators gather for Western Arkansas Legislative Gala

Despite bad weather, regional chambers and communities hold event for Arkansas legislators in Little Rock.

Don’t forget to copyright

Protecting unique intellectual property is an important step for most small businesses.

New owner of Phoenix Village Mall eager to redevelop the property

The "ugly" 35-acre site bounded by three commercial traffic corridors in Fort Smith holds much development promise, according to its new owners.

An evening jaunt from Cuba to enjoying wine in downtown Van Buren

Curly fries, shredded pork, beer, guacamole, more beer and roast beef sandwiches. Peter is on a cholesterol road trip. Bring your own defibrillator.

Past, present and near future of Marshals Museum effort outlined

Fund raising efforts to construct and operate this “national museum” will become more aggressive and targeted before 2009 expires.

Thousands brave cold for King Day parade

The usual downtown Fort Smith parade celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King also saw numerous signs linking President-elect Barack Obama to King’s legacy.

Stockman takes entrepreneurial game to the state level

Former director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center in Fort Smith has been recruited by a Little Rock agency to help ensure small business success around Arkansas.

Brave Combo offers geography lesson with 2-hour concert

It takes a Brave Combo to put a little funk into Bach. And, yes, Virginia, you can do The Twist to, “Let it snow.”

Peter offers an itinerary that takes it easy on the coin

Pizza, blues, bourbon and karaoke. Our St. Peter has whipped up a heavenly treat of options. Praise the Lord and pass the menu.

Notes on tax prep and the profit and loss statement

It should be no surprise that the government will want some of your earnings. And your profit and loss statement is essential to understanding the “story” of your business activity.

The band that played Springfield (think “The Simpsons”) comes to Fort Smith

Second Street Live welcomes to town Brave Combo, an “unclassifiable” band that builds its music around a polka foundation with influences from Led Zeppelin and The Kinks — just to name a few.

Fort Smith tourism funding and management: We do it different in these parts

Communities with which we compete for tourism dollars operate tourism efforts under one umbrella. Bumbershoot!

Although longing for Tex-Mex, Indian cuisine soothes a sore Peter

A little silk, a little “methadone” treatment and a little Harry Carey “Holy Cow!” are just a few choices for weekend bliss. Shuffleboard, anyone?

Four Fort Smith directors sworn in for new terms

It was a boring meeting according to The Mayor, but The City Wire was able to snap photos of people smiling and having a good time.

The emerging multi-million dollar question: What to do with the Fort Smith Convention Center?

Past, present and future funding decisions and fundamental tourism administration decisions will soon get mixed into a stew that someone will have to eat. (We recommend a red table wine and about two tons of Tums.)

Potential for personality conflicts increases with new hires

It’s wise to pluck a bad apple from a good bushel. The sooner the better.

Tinsel & Tails draws large New Year’s crowd, raises money for Alzheimer’s research

Midnight revelers dance, gamble, eat, drink and smooch. Well, we’re just guessing at least a few of them locked lips when the New Year turned.

Stand up for your small business

It’s important for entrepreneurs to not let big corporations push them around by altering contracts after the fact.

New Year’s Eve Night includes good grape, cowboy cash and Peter

Fair Warning: This indulgent itinerary includes Yard Dogs, strap on gear (we know what you’re thinking, but are you right?) and quality hash. Please don’t tell the FCC.