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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: 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.
‘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
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.
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: 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
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
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