New programming series serves up a helping of history with a helping of craft beer
A series of six programs will highlight historical events, such as a tour famed musician Johnny Cash took through Fayetteville in September 1968.
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Tribute show forces local songwriter Randall Shreve to confront a hero (and get in better shape)
Years ago, Shreve mentioned to his bandmates that it might be fun to do a Freddie Mercury and Queen tribute show. The idea was promptly shot down.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared production takes light-hearted (but perhaps necessary) look at heavy subject
It’s a brisk piece with no intermission. You’ll be in and out of the theater in less than 90 minutes. But do get there early.
Unique play presented by TheatreSquared to get boost from award-winning actress
TheatreSquared knew asking Liz Callaway to do a show of theirs would be a stretch, but when she read the script she had a strong reaction to it.
The 10 Best Albums of 2018 (or the albums I listened to the most…)
These albums are the ones that spoke to me in 2018. I hope you found a collection of songs or albums that moved your soul this year, too.
REVIEW: The rhythms of life are on display in ‘On Your Feet,’ onstage at the WAC through Sunday
The musical is an onslaught of rhythm and dance and colorful outfits, all surging together at once. There’s rarely a moment to catch your breath.
REVIEW: Holiday and familial connections follow well-worn plotline
TheatreSquared’s telling of Miss Bennet runs through Dec. 30 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville.
Legendary Rockwood Club finds new owner who hopes to revitalize the space and offer live music once more
The new owner of the longtime music club wants to keep the rich history that put Fayetteville’s music scene on the map.
Frequent Fayetteville guest Hayes Carll, who performs here Nov. 11, works to reclaim his songs and life
Ingram and Carll will do a total of seven of the acoustic-only song swap shows before Carll closes the year with three full-band efforts.
Crystal Bridges to present lecture by big-name artist with big ideas (and big canvases)
Crystal Bridges has been attempting to bring in Mehretu for several years, but her schedule hasn’t aligned.
Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion announces $13.9 million expansion plans
The additions to the AMP continue its evolution from a small stage to a national draw.
REVIEW: WAC’s Broadway series offering “School of Rock” puts the spotlight on superstar students
If you want to be awed by the precocious talent of a kid’s rock band, the Walton Arts Center would like to take you to school.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s new production of ‘Skeleton Crew’ doesn’t skimp on emotional moments
It’s a different kind of play than its immediate predecessor on the T2 stage. But an important one nonetheless, and one that helps us examines new stories.
Americana act Amy Helm, with deep roots in Northwest Arkansas, relish a return home
Helm loves coming back to Fayetteville, not just a town that has connections to her friends and family but one that she calls ‘a very vibrant, very happening town.’
Contemporary native art serves as focus of new exhibit at Crystal Bridges
In Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s newest exhibit, old ideas are made new again.
Looking inside and outside Bikes, Blues & BBQ as it returns for 18th year
Here’s a list of things you could do at the rally, or things you could do somewhere else.
Crystal Bridges adds pair of speakers and two new focused exhibits to this fall’s events calendar
Amy Sherald’s profile is rising in the art world, in part because of her official portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama, which was unveiled in February of this year.
REVIEW: Ringo Starr acts like his naturally goofy self during a concert that brings the Beatles to Northwest Arkansas
The various members would take the lead for a song made popular by their original band, which meant we got to hear songs such as Africa, Evil Ways, Who Can It Be Now? and Down Under.
REVIEW: ‘Once’ again, a story about a missed connection doesn’t miss
At its core, Once is about the people in life you meet only in passing but still have a profound impact on you.
WITH PHOTOS: Fayetteville Roots Festival, once again in a jam, creates a superjam to close the festival
The Roots Festival is an exhausting endeavor, and I envy the out-of-town guests who were able to come to Fayetteville, leave their normal lives for a few days and soak it all in.
WITH PHOTOS: Fayetteville Roots Fest and Gillian Welch (and Dave Rawlings, too) make perfect partners on a night focused on songcraft
Last night’s crowd was quite large to close out the evening. We’ll know soon how many people can rally for one more day, for more performances, and to chase another song.
WITH PHOTOS: A trio of storytellers try hard to outshine each other in the opening mainstage performances of Fayetteville Roots Festival
This is what we must call an embarrassment of riches.
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