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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

Theater

‘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

Galleries

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

Risa's Astrology

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

Cover Story

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

In The News

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

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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

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! In NWA

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.

Music

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.