El Dorado utilizes arts, culture and education to fix a difficult economic situation. [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a small town with a population of a little more than 18,000, it might seem like a lot to put $100 million into upgrading the downtown area. In simple terms, that might appear to be what’s happening in deep southern Arkansas.…
In an effort to learn about past racial diversity in sports, author Evin Demirel recently published a nearly 200-page anthology entitled African-American Athletes in Arkansas: Muhammad Ali’s Tour, Black Razorbacks & Other Forgotten Tales. “I don’t want to shy away from our past,” says the former-Latin-teacher-turned-writer. “I want to learn more about it, grapple with it and share…
Since its humble beginnings at Greenhouse Grille several years ago, Fayetteville Roots Fest has grown exponentially, bringing in musical acts like Lucinda Williams, Jay Farrar and the Punch Brothers. This year’s lineup doesn’t disappoint with the Wood Brothers, Nick Offerman and Iron & Wine among others. One constant since the festival’s inception has been the…
Art and food go hand-in-hand in many ways. Some top chefs have turned plates into canvases, while paintings have featured food in its various forms since the dawn of time. But Eve Smith and Case Dighero’s Sensory Iconoclasts Exhibition has united the two through a visual and culinary experience since its inception in 2013. The…
Four films produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network were nominated for a total of 10 Emmy Awards in this year’s Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences competition, according to a news release. The films include Dream Land: Little Rock’s West 9th Street, A Deeper Look: The American Dream in…
The Fort Smith Museum of History will hold several events in August and September, including an exhibition put together by junior and senior high school students, an ice cream social and a scavenger hunt. Student Exhibition Opening Reception Saturday, August 26 10 a.m. – noon The Fort Smith Museum of History and the United States…
The South Arkansas Arts Center will host a beginners’ pastel workshop class taught by Kelly Campbell on Saturday, August 12. Join Campbell from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and learn the basics of using soft pastels on sanded paper. Students will also learn to do underpainting and the basics of using different kinds of soft…
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is trying out a different business model this season: Beginning on August 1, for $9 per month, tickets buyers can become ASO concert members and will be able to attend an unlimited number of subscription concerts at no additional cost. It’s “basically like a Netflix membership,” says Brandon Dorris, director…
Science Cafe Little Rock is back this month, this time at Hibernia Irish Tavern, according to a news release. Science Cafe Little Rock, a panel discussion that explores different scientific topics in a relaxed atmosphere, is held on the fourth Tuesday of most months. This month’s event will take place at 9700 N. Rodney Parham…
The Annual Delta Exhibition was founded nearly six decades ago to feature contemporary work by artists from Arkansas and bordering states. This year’s exhibition opens June 9 and will run through August 27. The Annual Delta Exhibition provides a unique snapshot of the artists from the Mississippi Delta region and a glimpse into the contemporary…
