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Anticipation: The coming year offers plenty of promise for arts lovers

As we approach the end of 2021 with more pandemic uncertainty than ever, it can be hard to muster even a little bit of optimism for the coming new year.

LIVE! In NWA

LIVE! in NWA: Blues Challenge delayed

Early this week, the Blues Foundation Board of Directors made the “very difficult decision” based on covid-19 concerns to postpone the 37th International Blues Challenge that was scheduled Jan. 18-22.

Theater

‘Love Lifts Us Up’: Wes Williams makes iconic role his own in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’

Imagine a sandy-haired, sweet-faced boy, middle-school age, waiting backstage before his acting debut in the smallish city (population 20,000) of Lexington, S.C.. He auditioned only because he had a crush

8 Days a Week

8 Days A Week

Dec. 31 (Friday) Noon Year’s Eve — With nostalgia-inducing games, live music, dancing, artmaking, performances in the galleries, a Coca-Cola toast and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free.

Music

Hometown Honors: Springdale celebrates award-winning fiddler Jenee Fleenor

Editor’s Note: This time every year, we look back at some of the noteworthy stories of the past 365 days. This story originally appeared June 20 in What’s Up! There’s

LIVE! In NWA

LIVE! in NWA: Route 358 rings in New Year

“Route 358’s folk style and vocals feel deep woods at times and cinematic pop at others while remaining grounded in their acoustic roots,” one reviewer said in 2021. The band

Theater

Come For The Cocktails: Stay to help keep arts venues alive and well

Editor’s Note: This time every year, we look back at some of the noteworthy stories of the past 365 days. This story originally appeared Feb. 21, 2021, in What’s Up!

8 Days a Week

8 Days A Week

Dec. 24 (Friday) Christmas in Old Bella Vista — With a gift shop sale, book signing of “Bella Vista: Images of America,” tours of the Settler’s Cabin and more, 10