Music
Symphonic Evolution: SoNA premieres Lopez-Gavilan’s ‘Oceans to Cross’ in 2024-25 season opener
With strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and sometimes a piano, most symphonies have looked the same on stage no matter the century, but the music coming from those same instruments continues
Fourth annual Her Set, Her Sound Festival builds connections on (and off) the dance floor
When Robyn Jordan speaks of the purpose behind The Her Set, Her Sound Festival she sounds like she’s reciting poetry. There’s intention in her cadence and a sense of joy
Blues powerhouse Joanna Connor headlines Women in the Blues Showcase in Bentonville
Highlighting women who play the blues comes naturally to Ozark Blues Society President Liz Lottman, but her Sept. 7 Women in the Blues showcase will be her first opportunity to
Romantic revolutions: Fort Smith Symphony opens ‘24-25 season riveting stories, familiar favorites
Fort Smith Symphony returns with revolutionary sounds, sweeping romantic melodies and riveting tales for the first concert of the 2024-25 season. The Sept. 7 Blockbusters will begin with Tchaikovsky’s First
Soul Asylum frontman shares songwriting insights ahead of tour
The latest album from Soul Asylum has received a quick blessing from the fastest woman alive, Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney. “I just couldn’t be more excited that she’s excited about
Former lead digs into the role of Aaron Burr for launch of “Hamilton” at Walton Arts Center
Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has played all the heroes of “Hamilton,” but turning heel isn’t as easy as it might seem. Although Jeter will portray the maligned Aaron Burr in the
Music, nature, luxury: Thunder Ridge Nature Arena aims to elevate concert experienceMusic, nature, luxury:
Normally you go to a concert with the intention of just seeing a show, but just 20 miles outside of Branson, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena aims for something a little
Sawyer Hill turns up the volume on viral moment
With the same wide-toothed grin and bright blue eyes, Sawyer Hill still looks like the kid who started playing in bands with seniors as a freshman. His baritone vocals, on
Concerts July 26, Sept. 5 show off Crystal Bridges’ iconic Van Cliburn piano
Pianist Kenny Broberg says he and his violin collaborator, Russian-born Maria Ioudenitch, have a “musical connection.” “We play together fairly often,” says the winner of the 2021 American Pianist Awards
Songs Of Stars And Service: Kimbrough plays Parrothead Club benefit
Will Kimbrough laughs off the idea of retirement now that he’s received praise from Sir Paul McCartney. “You know, I would if he wrote me a check!” Kimbrough says. “You
