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Quartz, the official state mineral, is plentiful in and around Mount Ida
JACK SCHNEDLER Special to The Free Weekly In and around Mount Ida, the identity of the official Arkansas State Mineral can be guessed just by looking around. In fact (pun
‘Shadow Box’ considers life and death at Arkansas Public Theatre
“Time is precious. You never know how much time you have left. With your loved ones, with the things you enjoy doing, or even with yourself. Enjoy every moment and
Spotlight: Barn quilts add to outdoor art scene in downtown Springdale
Clio Rom’s roots run deep in the Ozark Mountains. Her grandfather, Roy Rom, was highly regarded as a professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas and an expert 0n
Mother’s Day & Mercury Stations Direct
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14 and Mercury stations direct that evening at six degrees Taurus. We may need to be more aware than usual in honoring mother on Mother’s
White Street Walk May 19 just one of May Fest events in Eureka Springs
“In a way,” says Eureka Springs artist Zeek Taylor, “the White Street Walk is like a yearly family reunion. It’s one of the earliest events of the spring season, and
Author starts True Crime Fest NWA to help solve murders
If you’ve ever had the itch to go to CrimeCon, but didn’t have the budget for the tickets or the travel, you are in luck. True Crime Fest Northwest Arkansas
Chaffee Crossing opens Farmers Market season May 13
“It began as a way to allow entrepreneurs who started home-based businesses during the pandemic an outlet and opportunity to grow,” says Lorie Robertson, director of marketing for Chaffee Crossing.
8 Days A Week
May 11 (Thursday) Crimes & Clues Book Club — “Wonderland” by Zoje Stage, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. The Book Was Better Book Club — 5 p.m., Bella
LIVE! Music: Emily Nenni Brings ‘Barn Burner’ To Bentonville
Nashville-based singer and songwriter Emily Nenni performs at 7 p.m. May 16 at Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville. Nenni released “On The Ranch” in November 2022.
Smokey & the Mirror perform May 17-18 during Artosphere Chapel series in Springdale, Bella Vista
Two pillars of the Northwest Arkansas music scene will perform in two Northwest Arkansas architectural marvels during the Artosphere Chapel Music Series this month. “It’s very much a listening environment.