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PODCAST: Violinist Er-Gene Kahng Er-Gene Kahng, professor of music at the University of Arkansas and professional violinist, spoke to What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy just one day aft... March 28, 2020

Podcasts 'Broken Harts' March 27, 2020

Wind Dancers: Students take performances outdoors Saturday Although she wowed audiences as Mary Magdalene in the February 2019 Arkansas Public Theatre production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," Alix Keil Barrett is a dance... by Becca Martin-Brown - March 27, 2020

Radio Station Encourages Delivering Food, Kindness Today Each November, contemporary Christian music radio station KLRC 90.9FM out of John Brown University in Siloam Springs promotes what they call "Drive-Through Diff... March 27, 2020

LISTEN HERE! ‘Thrill Seeker’ March 27, 2020

Theater To Go: Arts Live offers opportunities for kids to create, learn online Self-quarantining is difficult, but self-quarantining with children in the house -- and no end in sight -- can be a special kind of challenge. by LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette - March 22, 2020

No Time To Forget: One man's memories live again in 'My Father's War' When Bob Ford met and married Amy Herzberg, he didn't just gain new in-laws. He also became one of the caretakers of her father's World War II stories. by Becca Martin-Brown - March 22, 2020

'Family Ghosts': Every House Might Be Haunted Sam Dingman loves to tell stories, probably as much as he loves hearing them. He has spent the better part of his young life telling tales, helping people tell ... by Jerry McLeod - March 22, 2020

Spring Has Sprung The spring equinox was March 19, but as the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted last month, spring came early this year -- and in some places, people are wond... by AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples - March 22, 2020

Hatching A Habitat: Kat Wilson wants to see what's happening at home Artist Kat Wilson's photographic series called "Habitats" was a phenomenon from the moment it was unveiled at the Delta Art Exhibition at the Arkansas Arts Cent... by LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette - March 22, 2020

Still Fiddlin' Away: Charlie Daniels has no plans to give up music Charlie Daniels says he'll quit playing the fiddle when someone "pries it from my cold, dead hands." by Becca Martin-Brown - March 22, 2020

Not Your Nana's Crochet: Gina Gallina's latest coup is yarn-bombing a bar Gina Gallina is a crocheting superstar. by LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette - March 22, 2020

Theatrical Confections: WAC announces season of 'pure imagination' A prevalent theme in Walton Arts Center's 2019-20 Broadway season was how the series served as viewers' passport to the world. The current season has taken audi... by Jocelyn Murphy - March 22, 2020

Fort Smith native and jazz singer Jonathan Karrant live-streaming concert from home Jonathan Karrant finds himself with time on his hands. Normally, he’d be in Las Vegas, where he lives, or San Diego or New York, where he works regularly, singi... by Jerry McLeod - March 21, 2020

WAC extends programming suspensions The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville has extended its programming suspension through May 9, which includes Mosaix Festival, Artosphere Festival and Fiddler on... by Jocelyn Murphy - March 20, 2020