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Dance, Sing, Share: Dancer helps others fight back against Parkinson’s
Allyssa Riley says she is a “rarity” in Northwest Arkansas. She is a native of Rogers — and she is perhaps the only one who teaches her particular kind of
Visitors to Crystal Bridges invited to discuss what American flag means to them
When visitors arrive to the latest focus exhibit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a prompt will greet them: “What does the flag of the United States mean to
Fire in the Hole celebrates its final season at Silver Dollar City
It is the end of two eras at Silver Dollar City — one for guests who love Fire in the Hole and one for travel writers who have worked with
Rogers Short Film Fest March 3-5 includes mystery by Sheila Webb Pierson
It must have been a strange courtship for Sheila Webb Pierson and Jim Burroughs. They spent at least part of it writing a novel about a skull Burroughs found in
Best Bets: January filled with arts events you don’t want to miss
Bella Vista Historical Museum Bella Vista 855-2335 or bellavistamuseum.org The Bella Vista Historical Museum recently received two 100-year-old slot machines that were used at the Bella Vista Summer Resort at
People to watch in 2023 include advocate, author, designer
Editor’s Note: Every year, the Free Weekly staff suggests a few people you might want to keep your eye on in the year to come. This year, April Wallace, our
Christmas fun at Fort Smith libraries, Rogers Historical Museum, downtown Springdale and more
The Miller Branch of the Fort Smith Public Library will offer a variety of programs for kids, families and adults this holiday season including interactive holiday movies with snacks and
Crystal Bridges brings Coach designer to NWA symposium
Fashion has been a hot topic in Northwest Arkansas the past few months. That’s due in part to the opening of “Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour,” Crystal Bridges’ first fashion
Makers come together to help each other, sell their work
It seemed to mixed-media artist Shelley Mouber that there was room in the Northwest Arkansas arts community for an organization that would encompass “the hobbyist, the after-work maker, the weekend
Seven Minutes, Seven Questions: John Cariani, ‘Almost, Maine’
Editor’s Note: I’m in my first theatrical production in a very long time — “Almost, Maine,” on stage this weekend and next at Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers. Of course