Maker Space
‘Men With Earrings’
Photo series looks at masculinity and identity BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com The little girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, was clearly fascinated, remembers photographer and multi-media artist John Rankine. “Mama,”
Sounds Like Halloween
Audio Theater presents 1940s version of ‘Dracula’ LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com The combination of spooky tales with audio theater is the perfect marriage, says Peter Gaskin, director of the Northwest
50 and fine
Bella Vista Crafts Festival marks half century LYNN ATKINS latkins@nwadg.com The Bella Vista Arts and Crafts Festival marks a milestone this October: 50 years. In the crafts fair world of
‘Incredibly Emotionally Evocative’
‘Written in Water’ looks at spirituality, mythology and more LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com The Ragalama Dance Company, says co-artistic director Aparna Ramaswamy, uses the ancient Indian form of dance called
Nothing New Here
‘Fall’ in love with vintage at the Junk Ranch LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com The Junk Ranch is arguably Northwest Arkansas’ largest indoor/outdoor flea market, and co-founders Julie Speed and Amy
‘It’s All Art’
Motorcycle enthusiast puts new spin on event BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Tina Archer-Cope says her dad “has always owned something with two wheels,” so an affinity for motorcycles came naturally to
Small Brewery, Big Splash
Brewmaster mixes different, meaningful beers LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com For Leigh Nogy, two-time, U.S. Open Beer Champion and founder of Dark Hills Brewery, beer brewing involves deep emotion. Like any
UA’s All-Star Lyrique Quintette Releases New CD
LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com The Lyrique Quintette, a University of Arkansas faculty woodwind chamber ensemble in residence, will be releasing its second CD at an event Sept. 16 at the
Living Books
Humans tell their stories at FPL BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com How would you tell the story of your own life? That question has been posed to 18 local residents in preparation
Bassoonist’s Balance
Music and community important to musician LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com Lia Uribe’s career is an example of what can happen when someone finds her passion early. Uribe is an assistant