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Books And Beyond
FPL expands spaces for art, music, food, family, fitness LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a library,” wrote Argentinian author Jorge
People With A Plan
In 2020, individuals kept communities strong At this time of year, we at The Free Weekly usually suggest folks you might want to watch in the coming year — people we think
Moving On: APT revamps Season 35 schedule
It’s official. “Meteor Shower” just became the longest-running play never to open on the Arkansas Public Theatre stage. Originally scheduled for March 20-29, the Steve Martin comedy was the first casualty of
Pandemic Persistence
Actors, artists, museums and musicians lead the way BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com It is traditional that journalists look back at the end of the year, revisiting the stories that changed our
Broadway Comes Home
NYC stars host Pilot Arts’ holiday spectacular BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Before covid-19 changed everything, Chad Burris had just finished a run playing Olaf in the Broadway hit “Frozen,” and he
No Place Like Home
Covid-19 can’t stop Habitat for Humanity ASHTON ELEY Special to The Free Weekly A few Habitat for Humanity staff members, relatives and residents gather on the clement, slightly cloudy afternoon
Inspiring Activism
Pack Rat hosts Wild and Scenic Film Fest LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com Pack Rat Outdoor Center will host the Wild and Scenic Virtual Film Fest on Dec. 4, the third
No Place Like Home
Art Ventures moves on to Putman House LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com The arts organization Art Ventures is accustomed to change. In 2017, after nearly a decade of existence as the
Voices In The Silence
Schola Cantorum captures emotions of pandemic BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Singers have to sing — especially when they’re the singers of Schola Cantorum, the University of Arkansas’ most elite choir. Founded
Unique, Useful And Beautiful
Boutique Show brings friends and fun together BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Two things become readily apparent about K.C. Pummill. The founder of the Northwest Arkansas Boutique Show has an easy, infectious
