by - March 29, 2012 2:28 pm
UAFS Jazz Night
The Jazz Band, Jazz Catz, and Jazz Lab from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith are once again sharing the stage at Second Street Live for another unforgettable evening…
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by - March 29, 2012 2:24 pm
UAFS Chamber Music Concert
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present an evening of chamber music at Second Street Live, 101 North 2nd Street in downtown Fort Smith, beginning at 7:30 p.m….
by - March 29, 2012 2:24 pm
UAFS Percussion Ensemble Concert
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Percussion Ensemble will perform its annual Spring Concert. The entertainment will feature pieces for all eight ensemble members, as well as selections for…
by - March 29, 2012 2:23 pm
UAFS Faculty & Guest Concert
The Music Department at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith invites you to an evening of performances by music faculty members and special guests, including members of the Southwest…
by - March 29, 2012 2:22 pm
UAFS Season of Entertainment Jazz Concert
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Jazz Catz and Jazz Band, together with special guest trombonist Andy Martin, will perform a spring jazz show that’s sure to please music…
by - March 29, 2012 2:17 pm
UAFS Faculty Percussion Recital
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members and students will perform together for an evening of percussion excitement. The entertainment will include percussion solos as well as multi-percussion duets…
by - March 29, 2012 1:35 pm
ATU-Ozark program: ‘Baby steps to giant steps’
More than 70 high school students from 14 schools throughout the region attended “Baby Steps to Giant Steps,” a program of the Western Arkansas Education Service Cooperative (WAESC) that encourages…
by - March 29, 2012 11:29 am
The Jones Center announces new partnerships, fees
SPRINGDALE – The Jones Trust continues to attract key partnership agreements and recently approved a fee hike to help fill the $2.16 million annual operating deficit at The Jones Center…
by - March 29, 2012 10:03 am
XyloBag garners national attention
Ever wonder what happens to the millions of plastic shopping bags that leave grocery stores every day? They go to landfills, rivers, oceans and sewage systems. They kill wildlife and…
by - March 28, 2012 10:58 pm
Venture capital topic intrigues budding entrepreneurs
Venture capital is the lifeblood of ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to be the next big thing. But Alan Taetle of Atlanta-based Noro-Moseley Partners said it’s not the ticket for all start-ups….
by - March 28, 2012 7:48 pm
Arkansas incomes grow in 2011, below national average
Arkansas' per capita personal income rose 3.7% in 2011 — below the national state average growth rate of 4.6% — to settle at $34,104. The latest statistics were released Wednesday…
by - March 28, 2012 5:55 pm
Big Screen Peter: The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence came to prominence as 17-year-old Ree Dolly, the primary caregiver for her mentally ill mother and two younger siblings in Winter's Bone. The rustic poverty and unforgiving landscape…
by - March 28, 2012 5:36 pm
Bremner to close Poteau cracker plant
Poteau Mayor Jeff Shockley said Wednesday that the Bremner Cracker plant in the city will close June 29. The closure will result in about 240 lost jobs. 5NEWS, a content…
by - March 28, 2012 4:29 pm
Ferris Wheel lights go blue for child abuse awareness
The Noon Exchange Club of Fort Smith, in conjunction with the upcoming movement “Step Up, Speak Out! A Rally to End Child Abuse,” will host a joint press event at…
by - March 28, 2012 4:06 pm
J.R’s Country Variety Show
J.R.’s Country Variety Show April 21 King Opera House – Van Buren 7 p.m. J.R’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. Tickets are $5. For…
by - March 28, 2012 4:01 pm
Little Miss Pageant
Lil Miss Pageant April 21 2 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center Lil Miss Pageant to be held at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center at 2 p.m. http://www.vbsd.us/FAC/
by - March 28, 2012 3:52 pm
“Through The Eyes of a Child”
“Through The Eyes of A Child” April 14-15 Center For Art and Education – Van Buren April 2012 Exhibition is “Through The Eyes of a Child”. Enjoy art work from…
by - March 28, 2012 3:36 pm
Kickstarter helps fund budding artists
FAYETTEVILLE — Clearly, there is money to be made from artistic endeavors, but at what cost to the artist? Although artists may have opportunities to be seen and heard that were…
by - March 28, 2012 3:15 pm
Car-Mart opens 113th dealership
America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 113th dealership located in Tupelo, Miss. "Tupelo is our second dealership in Mississippi. We recently opened a dealership in Columbus, Miss. and…
by - March 28, 2012 2:49 pm
Former Sebastian County Judge Bud Harper dies
William R. “Bud” Harper, the former Sebastian County Judge and former director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management under Gov. Mike Huckabee, passed away Wednesday morning (Mar. 28). He…