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Stories Unite Us: ‘Homegrown Tales’ returns to Eureka Springs
If you know Zeek Taylor as an artist, you’ve already experienced him as a storyteller. Often — almost always — his paintings have a quirky little narrative: “Even though her
Dickerson Park Zoo: Lions, Giraffes … And A Hippo Named Henry
Perhaps the most famous resident of Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo doesn’t live there anymore. But a plaque remembers Henry the hippo, who was the father of internet sensation and Cincinnati
Point Guard Turned Pro: Globetrotter still loves life in basketball
Shane “Scooter” Christensen seems to have been born to be a Harlem Globetrotter. Growing up in Las Vegas, he was 13 when he saw a movie about legendary shooting guard
Lily Festival Invites Visitors To Step Back, Enjoy Simple Pleasures
Anyone could — and many people do — book a graduation, wedding, birthday or holiday party at Simple Pleasures, an unusual event center in Bella Vista. But founder Ken Miner
Summer Fun Just Begun: Camps, classes entertain Benton County kids
There’s no mistaking that kids who have navigated a year of pandemic protocols deserve a fun, relaxing summer. Luckily, a plethora of Northwest Arkansas area organizations are offering a wide
Summer Fun Just Begun: Camps, classes entertain Washington County kids
There’s no mistaking that kids who have navigated a year of pandemic protocols deserve a fun, relaxing summer. Luckily, a plethora of Northwest Arkansas area organizations are offering a wide
140 Years And Counting – Rogers Historical Museum helps city celebrate
Looking down a photo-filled wall in the Rogers Historical Museum’s Key Wing, Director Serena Barnett has a unique perspective on the past 140 years of the city she calls home.
Musical ‘Time Bombs’: What students learn expands over years
For five years now, budding young jazz musicians in Northwest Arkansas have had a rare opportunity to learn from established professionals, experience a recording session in a studio and perform
A Lot Of Art, A Little Magic: Little Craft Show back, better and more inclusive
As for most people, 2020 offered the Little Craft Show’s Monica Diodati some of the steepest challenges she had ever experienced. Four years ago, she moved to Northwest Arkansas because
Musician Planning Free Concert April 18
MARC HAYOT mhayot@nwadg.com Simeon Basil, a musician from Rogers, will be performing at a free concert from 5 to 7 p.m. April 18 at the Chautauqua Amphitheater in Siloam Springs.
