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Forward, Together: Flag Project looks at immigrant past, hope for future
When multidisciplinary Denver-based artist Jaime Carrejo was approached to participate in the Momentary’s Flag Project, he knew he wanted to create a hopeful work to acknowledge the challenges everyone faced
Please Take Your Seats: WAC joyfully welcomes patrons for 30th anniversary season
As the programming team approached building the 2021-22 season at the Walton Arts Center with cautious optimism, the first priority on their minds was previous artist commitments. How many pre-pandemic
The Real Wild West: Foley film the definitive story of ‘Hangin’ Judge’
Filmmaker Larry Foley admits that the story of “Indians, Outlaws, Marshals and the Hangin’ Judge” has largely been a regional one — until now. Now, his film by that name
‘More Than A Live Orchestra’: SoNA announces season filled with ‘renewed vigor’
The year of the pandemic might have been a blessing in disguise for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, says Music Director Paul Haas. “During this past season, we had to
A Different Kind Of Folklore: Oral history project considers drag community in Arkansas
Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts’ new project, an oral history of the Arkansas drag community, promises to uncover some fascinating accounts of the evolution of the art form in the
A safe haven: Kids explore identity at LGBTQ camp
MIRANDA STITH Special to The Free Weekly A mother wearing a rainbow mask and her 15-year -old daughter stood on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol building on March
Road to Miss Universe: UA grad Barber wins Miss Arkansas USA title
The crown is certainly bigger — and in some ways, so is the stage. In the Miss America Pageant system, the national title is as far as a contestant can
Magic In The Garden: Firefly Fling brings back fairies, food, music
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks might not have known its family friendly extravaganza, Firefly Fling, would take flight when it launched over a decade ago, but today it’s one
‘Tying The Knot’: Love celebrated at 70th Opera in the Ozarks
In the world of Opera in the Ozarks, it’s not a covid-19 bubble. It’s a covid-19 jelly doughnut. That’s how General Director Nancy Preis describes the plan the Eureka Springs
Wise Beyond Their Years: Two actresses bring enthusiasm, heart to ‘Matilda’
“Matilda The Musical” is a show that is chock full of larger-than-life characters — but there’s little doubt that the youngest character, the 5-year-old genius Matilda Wormwood, is the beating
