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Speak for the Trees
Speak for the Trees — that’s the theme of four separate events planned for this year’s Earth Day celebration in Fayetteville. The Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology, along with Omni UA, the Sierra Club and other environmental activists are joining forces to bring you four informative and entertaining Earth Day events focused on an appreciation of tree
Food Fights
A firm divide amongst the seven Ozark Natural Food board members has created a majority alliance that recently resulted in the termination of general manager and longtime employee Alysen W. Land.
Portrait of an Artist
Fayetteville artist Adam Campbell has spent most of his life as a student. He is currently studying at the University of Arkansas, and will graduate this May. Before moving
The Greatest Celebration of Earth
Earth Day was established in 1970, and now Fayetteville is a part of that history. The city currently hosts the longest continuous Earth Day festival in the nation. In 2011, the city hosted more than 50 events in 14 days. This year, the event is scheduled to last for 40 days, during which 70 events will be held to promote local sustainability.
Esque
Esque designer Leslie Pennel discusses the inspiration behind her hit runway collection.
Kony 2012: A Closer Look
Kony 2012, a video created by the activist group Invisible Children, has gone viral, accumulating 80 million hits on YouTube within two weeks. The ultimate goal of Invisible Children is to encite the capture of the Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, a feat which, according to the video, is only possible with continued American military support.
2012 NAMA Nominees
Northwest Arkansas Music Awards (NAMA). Sunday, April 22, at George’s Majestic Lounge, Dickson Street, Fayetteville. A Grammy-style event honoring and recognizing Northwest Arkansas musicians. Red carpet and private party for nominees at 6 p.m. Doors open to public at 7 p.m. and $10 at the door. Performances by Afrique Aya, The Brothers Shreve, Nathan A & Max RPM, Oreo Blue, and Shannon Wurst.
Vinyl Renaissance
From marketing to manufacturing, the vinyl renaissance in the modern world has in some way been aided by the unlikely sidekick of digital technology.
Dog Scratchin'
Fayetteville Artist Linda Sheets is creating an illustrated book of rescue dog drawings. Known for her whimsical scratchboard drawings, Sheets is now collaborating with local publisher Liz Lester to provide
The Possum Flies Once More
At the new location at 33 Block Ave., Bob Walker is busy at work restoring his brother’s legacy of leather-working in Fayetteville.
