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LIVE! IN NWA

The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly. To add listings, e-mail schedules to kkinder@nwaonline.com, fax them to 872-5079, or call 872-5188. Read More »

posted March 12, 2010 at 10:23 a.m.

S ENGAGING KIDS: Digging Up State History

INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION BRINGS PIECES OF PAST TO STUDENTS

As a teacher, Mike Thomas knows a little about how distracted students can get. As a playwright, he’s hoping to eliminate the squirms. Read More »

By Kevin Kinder posted March 12, 2010 at 7:25 a.m.

S SACRED SPACE, BEAUTIFUL PLACE

SACRED SPACE, BEAUTIFUL PLACE

FAYETTEVILLE — The halls are lined with works of art. The building itself is stunning. And then there’s the chapel. Read More »

By Sara Sullivan posted March 12, 2010 at 6:47 a.m.

S ART PROJECT CAPTURES OTHER SIDE OF PROSPERITY

Bethany Springer grew up outside Washington, D.C., and later lived in New York. In both cities, it was easy to recognize the homeless. Read More »

By Becca Martin posted March 12, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.

S ‘Some Jazz A While’

POET MILLER WILLIAMS TAKES STAGE WITH WALTER SAVAGE TRIO

In Fayetteville, the name Miller Williams is legendary. Read More »

By Becca Martin posted March 12, 2010 at 5:27 a.m.

S WEEKEND NOTES

Coming Attractions ! Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, 8 p.m. April 24, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $51- $101. 443-5600 St. Patrick’s Day ! Traditional Irish music by the Mudlarks, 11 a.m.-2 :30 p.m. Saturday, and by Paddy O’Grill, 11 a.m.-2 :30 p.m. Sunday, War Eagle Mill near Rogers. 789-5343. Read More »

posted March 12, 2010 at 5:25 a.m.

S THEIR OWN BEAT: Hot Club Swings

GENRE-DEFYING TRIO PLAYS GOODFOLK ON SATURDAY

It’s not like Hot Club of Cowtown was born in the wild West. Read More »

By Becca Martin posted March 12, 2010 at 5:24 a.m.

TOUGHMAN COMPETITION Friday Night Fights

GRAD STUDENT PUTS BOXING TRAINING TO THE TEST

SPRINGDALE — Jesse Abdenour has participated in sports and covered them as a television reporter. Read More »

By Becca Martin posted March 5, 2010 at 5:14 a.m.

LIVE! IN NWA

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Read More »

posted March 5, 2010 at 5:13 a.m.

S LISTEN HERE! - More Honest Than A Song

SONGWRITER SHANNON WURST GOES SOLO AGAIN

FAYETTEVILLE — If there is a word that permeates Shannon Wurst’s newest solo release and a word that describes the songs, it would be this one: Honesty. Read More »

By Kevin Kinder posted March 5, 2010 at 5:09 a.m.

S Monet, Dali, Matisse, Picasso ...

LINCOLN CENTER JAZZMEN COMPOSE ARTISTIC ALBUM

FAYETTEVILLE — At one point in his life, Ted Nash thought he was going to be a classical musician. That was before he heard the sounds of the late great sax man Charlie Parker. Read More »

By Kevin Kinder posted March 5, 2010 at 5:07 a.m.

WEEKEND NOTES

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Happening this Weekend as of Friday March 5, 2010 Read More »

posted March 5, 2010 at 5:06 a.m.

In Search Of His Song

GEORGE THOROGOOD TRIES TO FIND HIDDEN CLASSICS

George Thorogood is always looking for the perfect George Thorogood song — even if it wasn’t his to begin with. Read More »

By Kevin Kinder posted March 5, 2010 at 4:59 a.m.

S AT THE MOVIES

Oscar Night Information Read More »

posted March 5, 2010 at 4:58 a.m.

LOOK HERE!

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Art Happenings in the Area Read More »

posted March 5, 2010 at 4:56 a.m.