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Washington Regional sows seeds for garden party

FAYETTEVILLE — Spring just sprung, but it’s not too early to think about summer — or the Friends of Washington Regional Hospice Summer Garden Party. The affair is a highlight of the…

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NWA Fashion Week raises $35,000 and change

FAYETTEVILLE — For all the headache, halter tops and hairspray, organizers of the first-ever NWA Fashion Week, raised more than $35,000 for a slew of area nonprofits. The event March 5-10…

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Elvis’ historic haircut

FORT SMITH — On Saturday (March 24), you can get an authentic G.I. buzz cut just like the one Elvis got at Fort Chaffee in 1958. Officials with the Chaffee Barbershop…

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Bringing the outside in

FORT SMITH — The Greater Fort Smith Council of Garden Clubs will conduct a standard flower show as part of the Fort Smith Lawn and Garden Show this weekend, (March 24-25)…

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Hear ye, here ye!

FORT SMITH — Did Babe Beard commit murder — or a lesser charge of manslaughter — against his nephew, Will Jones, in 1894? You can decide for yourself during a re-enactment…

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Luck of the Irish (setter) and more

FAYETTEVILLE — Pets are half price, but you can count on getting the whole dog this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday (March 17) at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. For the second consecutive…

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It’s Oz and more Oz

FORT SMITH — Even before dancers with Western Arkansas Ballet take the stage later this month for a two-night run of The Wizard of Oz, the ballet’s supporters will gather…

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Now that’s a lot of smack

On its 10th birthday, the Kiss a Pig gala broke a record. Organizers of the American Diabetes Association fundraiser, widely known as one of the most successful benefits in Northwest…

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Composer facts

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNa) and the Fayetteville Jazz Collective are coming together for a concert titled 250 Years of Greatest Hits on Saturday (March 10) at the Walton…

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George’s to host benefit for Big Smith bass player

Musician friends and fans of the band Big Smith will come together this weekend to help out their cousin and friend, Bill Thomas, Big Smith’s bass player. Thomas suffered a…

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Get it while it’s hot — and cheap

Earlier this week, we told you about an event at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area this Saturday (March 3) celebrating the life and legacy of legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. We’re…

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Masquerade money

Hopefully, those attending the Walton Arts Center’s second annual Masquerade Ball have carefully placed their masks in a safe place so they can find them this time next year. The…

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Oh, for the love of … art

A smattering of art mediums sure to pluck at one’s heartstrings can be found at Cre8tive Arts Network Inc.’s first show of the season, the “Oh, For the Love of…

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Country legends abound

Tickets are nary to be found for Wednesday’s show featuring Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn at the Walton Arts Center, but it’s worth a mention for those ambitious…

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Dream on

The Eli Young Band will bring the first leg of its “Keep On Dreamin’” tour to George’s Majestic Lounge this Wednesday night (Feb. 15). This country band of four college…