By Kristy Alpert | Graphic courtesy of The Rep Not Your Mama’s Matinee: The Santaland Diaries offers an adult alternative to snowflakes and candy canes [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nyone looking for an upbeat tale of Christmas cheer that comes wrapped in a happy package with sweet, sweet tidings of joy… had better keep looking. There are no Sugarplum Fairies…
At the Arkansas Chinese Lantern Festival, you’ll see a new kind of holiday lights. Each night from Dec. 8 to Jan. 14, the Arkansas State Fairgrounds will be alight with more than 30 sets of larger-than-life light sculptures. And the event doesn’t just feature lanterns – in addition to the giant lit-from-within pandas, dragons…
This fall, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has come alive with jazz and the bright colors and bold lines of artist Stuart Davis. The exhibition, Stuart Davis: In Full Swing, opened in early September and will continue through Jan. 1, 2018. Admission to Stuart Davis: In Full Swing is $8 for adults or $12…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the arrival of the Main Street Christmas tree! A multitude of people are responsible for bringing Christmas to the corner of Capital and Main in downtown Little Rock this year. “Downtown Little Rock’s first Christmas tree is a labor of love,” says Chris Tanner, owner of Cheers…
Springtime doesn’t have a monopoly on fashion, so why should that be the only time to showcase it? NWA Fashion Week is back for its fall shows on Nov. 9 and 10 at Drake Field in south Fayetteville. NWAFW – THE SHOWS will feature two nights of both designer and boutique runway showcases – 22…
This fall, experience a stunning outdoor exhibition featuring the work of artist Dale Chihuly. Presented for the first time in an Ozark woods, it’s a world of wonder, waiting to be explored, only at Crystal Bridges. Over the years his creations have become familiar around the world. He is globally renowned for his site-specific installations…
Saturday The 2017 Chili Fights in the Heights sponsored by the Heights Neighborhood Association and Heights Business Association kicks off at noon on Saturday and runs until 7 p.m. Chili Fights in the Heights is a family-friendly event with the hope of bringing the community together, showing off this unique area of town and generating…
Central Arkansas’ newest holiday tradition combines commerce, community By Adena White | Photos courtesy of Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Located in Rogers Plaza, the inaugural Illuminate event featured a Ferris wheel, mini train rides for kids, an appearance from Santa Claus, live music from local musicians and a food truck offering hot chocolate and…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or years, anyone in south Arkansas who wanted to see a new independent film had to travel far, wait to purchase it on DVD or hope the movie made it to Netflix. In El Dorado, there is one movie theater that plays the usual Hollywood blockbusters. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but to catch…
1. Ozark Folk Festival Eureka Springs November 2 – 4 Join the funky town of Eureka Springs for America’s longest-running folk festival. The Ozark Folk Festival will include a Barefoot Basin Bash, a Singer/Songwriter Contest and Folk Art Fair. There will also be an appearance by special guest Lucinda Williams, as well as free music…
