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Still Lookin’ For Love
‘Urban Cowboy’ Johnny Lee plays Grape Fest LAURINDA JOENKS NWA Democrat-Gazette Johnny Lee dubs himself the “Original Urban Cowboy.” That cowboy performs Aug. 8 in Northwest Arkansas as part of
Still Fishin’
Duo reelin’ in plans for new record BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Saying that Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet have played music together for 42 years might imply they’ve played the same
Magic In The Air
Botanical Garden dresses up for Firefly Fling LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com On July 21, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will look even more magical than it usually does, thanks
All Kinds Of Heroes
‘The Tempest’ introduces youth to Shakespeare LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com Jennifer Nesbitt is undertaking a challenging task: By directing her original adaptation of “The Tempest” — William Shakespeare’s stormy tale
Fiddle While You Work
Music a way of life for FHS alum Betse Ellse Betse Ellis might not be unfailingly ebullient — but she certainly comes across that way. “I love making music in
The Play’s The Thing
Frothy comedy has a deeper message LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is frequently cited as one of his frothiest comedies: Characters Benedick and Beatrice
Summer Songs
Concert series returns Following the success of the Chihuly Concert Series in the North Forest last year, Crystal Bridges Museum once again brings music and nature together on Saturday nights
It’ll Get Western
Young Actors Guild travels back in time BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Fort Smith is celebrating its 2ooth birthday this year, and the Young Actors Guild decided to “do what comes natur’lly”
Old-Fashioned Fun
Rogers Historical Museum event is June 2 “It all started with our temporary exhibit ‘Hog Wild: Our Area’s Love Affair with the Pig,’ which highlighted the UA mascot, but also
A Little Night Music
Music fills Gulley Park again this summer JOCELYN MURPHY jmurphy@nwadg.com For 21 summers, Gulley Park in Fayetteville has hosted a family-friendly, pet-friendly summer tradition that returns this year on May
