1. Arkansas Shorts Hot Springs Jan. 7 Sometimes called the Jewel of January, this night will showcase of short films of 10 minutes or less created by natives and current residents of Arkansas. Topics span all genres. Tickets are $15 and include after party at Low Key Arts. lowkeyarts.format.com 2. A Gentleman’s Guide…
By Audrey Coleman :: Artwork by Joe Jones :: Photography by Helen Houp Fine Art Conservation [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ena, a town of a little more than 5,000 residents, located in Polk County is known for its captivating scenery. Queen Wilhelmina State Park. The Little Missouri Falls. The Ouachita National Forest. Now, add to that list another…
“I think artists are lucky”, Thom Hall says to Audrey Coleman, an AY contributor, and author of the article: Glass Fantasies: Enamels by Thom Hall. This is just one of the artist’s many interesting perspectives about his life, his inspiration, and his work that was shared in the article, along with several vibrant images of some…
Written by Mister Sweet Tea Before I travel the five hours south on U.S. 167 to see my mother in Louisiana, I always check in to check on her supply of tortillas. This is a matter of some significance. Mama grew up in El Paso ~ the real one in west Texas ~ and…
1. AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI FAYETTEVILLE DEC. 2 Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center will fill with the sounds of the world’s best-selling jazz instrumentalist Chris Botti’s romantic melodies. With a loyal fan base grown over 40 years, his melodious trumpet will treat listeners to classics such as What A Wonderful World, Summertime and…
By Audrey Coleman :: Artwork by Thom Hall [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen artist Thom E. Hall was about 10 years old, his family traveled to Miami Beach for a vacation. The sounds and optics of the trip left an indelible imprint on him. “Miami Beach was filled with Art Deco hotels and lots of people who…
Fort Smith reinvents itself as a cultural center while paying respect to its past. By Kody Ford :: Photography by Janet Warlick [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you had stepped foot in downtown Fort Smith a few years ago, you would have seen a very different town. While it was a city with its amenities, it seemed…
By L. Lamor Williams :: Photography by Jamison Mosley It’s a vanishing art form. Literally. It begins with a 300-pound ice block. Crystal clear, its value as a diamond would be immeasurable due to its clarity, lack of imperfections and sheer size – 40 inches tall, 20 inches wide. The eruption of a…
By Brigette Williams If you’ve driven through downtown Little Rock in the past couple of years, chances are you’ve noticed the transformation of the Robinson Auditorium into the new Robinson Center. While the exterior revisions are evident, the interior work will be unveiled Nov. 19 with a grand reveal. A monumental landmark on the corner…
There could be no more perfect of a subject for the closing night screening during the 25th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, than Ed Asner. Many will recognize Mr. Asner from his role as Lou Grant in the Mary Tyler Moore Show, the CBS series The Good Wife, or the Broadway production Grace, just…
