In The News
Sustainable Sweets: Local chocolatiers get nod from Oprah
When Lauren Blanco attended a networking event in New York through the Tory Burch Foundation last year, she managed to get one of her company’s chocolate bars into the hands
Neighbor To Neighbor
New online groups help make connections in crisis BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com “We can help with getting and dropping off groceries, picking up medicine, or if anyone has some other needs,
Getting Ready
Coronavirus, disease spread potential on service providers’ radar STACY RYBURN sryburn@nwadg.com News of the coronavirus across the globe has prompted local service providers to closely examine how they help prevent
Trailside development piques interest
Fayetteville city leaders want to hone in on the economic potential of trails. About 47 miles of paved trails weave through the city, and another 26 miles are planned over
National search will seek new SoNA executive director
“My six years in Northwest Arkansas have been unforgettable,” Matt Herren said. “It has been a true honor to lead SoNA in this community of collaborative and generous arts leaders
Fayetteville commission mulls vacation rental regulations
There should be a distinction in city code between the two types of short-term rentals, but other aspects of a proposed regulation need closer examination, Fayetteville Planning commissioners agreed Feb.
‘Newsies’ have heart in APT musical
“Everyone knows ‘Newsies,’” says actress Coralee Young confidently. But just in case you don’t, here’s the storyline: In 1899, the newsboys of New York City — all young men, often
WAC going strong in latter half of season
In 2019, the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville hosted more than 250 arts events. Each season is bigger and better than the last, and the performing arts center is mere
Linking the world of NWA arts and culture in a whole new way
LARA JO HIGHTOWER lhightower@nwadg.com Seven years ago, on a whim, we thought it would be fun to spotlight some of the people we expected to change the Northwest Arkansas arts
Nonprofits share the last of their wish lists with Santa
BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com As we do every year, we asked area nonprofits what was on their Christmas wish lists — volunteers, iPads, paper towels or gift cards, whatever they needed.
