LIVE! A Music Calendar: Sierra Ferrell’s Trail of Flowers leads to Fayetteville tonight
It's been a hot minute since we've seen Sierra Ferrell around these parts, but she's bringing her Shoot for the Moon tour to JJ's Live at 7 p.m. today. She'll …
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Jon Batiste opens Live on the Green series at The Momentary
Jon Batiste inspires a crowd, but he says he gets his energy from them too.
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JD Clayton returns to his roots in Fort Smith
You'd be hard pressed to find a successful country musician who hasn't done their time in Nashville. However, when it comes to building a life -- sometimes you…
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OPINION | The Miseducation Of Atticus Finch:‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ brings old power, new perspectives to the stage
The character of Atticus Finch is so beloved that when Richard Thomas walked on stage last night, he was met with applause for the opening night of "To Kill a …
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Subscriber ExclusiveFriend of Roots Fest Allison Russell opens AMP season with Hozier
Having Hozier kick off the 2024 season of music at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion is exciting enough, but his opening act is a treat for longtime music fa…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAMMPlify Fest roars in with music April 27, goes out softly with art April 28
April comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. In the same way, AMMPlify Fest will start with a bang and go out with a splash of color.
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Subscriber ExclusiveIn The Studio: David Sanders talks Ozark Ballet Theater’s ‘Cinderella’
When you're putting on a ballet, life is your dance partner.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: Levitt AMP Series hosts free Fort Smith concerts
The Walmart AMP isn't the only spot for outdoor music this year.
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Subscriber ExclusiveAMP season opens April 26, includes country, heavy rock, oldies and more
Brian Crowne, vice president of the AMP, can't narrow down which shows he's excited about in the upcoming season.
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LIVE! Music: Central Arkansas’ Chainsaw Lassy play free show with Fayetteville punks TV Preacher, The Big Sad
Free show alert! Central Arkansas punks Chainsaw Lassy are coming to Fayetteville tonight for a free show with TV Preacher and The Big Sad starting at 9 p.m. T…
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Multiple missions under one name: We Are 479 extends help, love and dignity to neighbors
Jeff Pearson has a lot of stories to tell, but he spends a lot of time listening.
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Glass Animals announce Rogers show
Glass Animals announced their latest tour just six days ago on X. Today the AMP in Rogers announced that the BRIT-nominated group will come to Rogers Sept. 1.
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Subscriber ExclusiveThe Black Keys announce Tulsa show
The Black Keys will kick off their International Players Tour -- in support of their new album, "Ohio Players" -- Sept. 17 in Tulsa. The duo dropped their albu…
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Subscriber ExclusiveApple Seeds farm manager encourages gardeners to pay attention, plant abundantly
April is a good time to start planning a home garden. Whether you have a big yard or an apartment balcony, Apple Seeds Teaching Farm is here to help.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: Jeff Shaw returns to Lowell, free concerts in Fayetteville, The Wallflowers set Fort Smith date
"Manly girly man" and star of two Dry Bar Comedy specials, Jeff Shaw will perform at 6:30 p.m. April 12 and 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. April 13 at The Grove in Lowell.…
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Subscriber ExclusiveT2 brings murder, mayhem, mystery — and a larger-than-life mom — to stage in “Laughs in Spanish”
It takes a big wig to play a big star.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJazz guitarist Jake Hertzog gathers top jazz, classical musicians for concerto’s debut
Jake Hertzog tried to capture the "poetry of the human experience" for his latest guitar concerto, so naturally he needed a lot of great musicians.
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Tommy Terrific’s Space Magic Show Celebrates Upcoming Eclipse At Jones Center
Magician Tommy Terrific brings his all-ages interactive magic show about the galaxy, stars, space shuttles -- and cool phenomena like the solar eclipse that wi…
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Live Music: Glenn Miller Orchestra brings soundtrack of Greatest Generation to Van Buren
Eric Stabnau, music director for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, says that the iconic Glenn Miller sound begins in the reed section. But that's hardly all it takes…
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Subscriber ExclusiveGlenn Miller Orchestra brings music of World War II to Van Buren
There's a formula to Glenn Miller's version of swing that still exists 80 years after his mysterious death during World War II.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: April concerts include Jackie Venson, Jon Batiste, Slaughter Beach, Dog, Willi Carlisle and more
There's plenty of music happening in Northwest Arkansas that has nothing to do with the solar eclipse on April 8.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: Allah-Las, Bag Men, Del McCoury Band headline concerts around the state
The April 8 solar eclipse is the perfect reason to throw a music festival. Here's what's coming up.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOzark Mountain Soul brings light, music to eclipse weekend
Less than 10 years ago, Opal Agafia was scanning tickets at local festivals and waiting for her chance to sing at picking circles around campfires in the Ozark…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWestern Arkansas Ballet dances down the yellow brick road April 6-7
For Fort Smith's local ballet company, there's no place like home. So they want to put on more than just a good show with "The Wizard of Oz" this April.
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Subscriber ExclusiveKyle Tuttle is Ozark Mountain Soul Artist At Large
Kyle Tuttle will be everybody's buddy at Ozark Mountain Soul, but his title is "artist at large" for the April 4-8 music and arts festival.
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Home Sweet Home festival brings music to Bentonville homes
Early bird tickets are on sale now for the next Home Sweet Home Festival April 26-27 in Bentonville. The annual music festival "where hospitality and music res…
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A REVIEW: ‘Aladdin’ at WAC sparkles just like you’d expect it to
Actual Disney magic is happening at the Walton Arts Center thanks to "Disney's Aladdin."
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: Supergroup Bag Men headlines Totality at Mulberry Mountain
Mulberry Mountain is rejoicing its dark side of the moon status with its own music festival.
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Subscriber ExclusiveActor, dancer find true love on stage in ‘Disney’s Aladdin,’ coming March 26 to WAC
Jasmine and Aladdin won't be the only romantics basking in their togetherness when "Disney's Aladdin" comes to the Walton Arts Center March 26-31.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJames McMurty rides the road to gig March 30 at George’s
"I haven't put the dress away, but I won't be wearing it," says James McMurtry during a podcast with What's Up!
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LIVE! Music: Bridging Differences Series Offers Weekend Concerts
Bridging Differences: Music's Lessons 2024 series of concerts, workshops and lectures starts next week with a family friendly concert based on children's music…
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Subscriber ExclusiveProgramming stage magic: Centerton native Alex Reyes brings ‘A Whole New World’ to the theater
One of Alex Reyes' favorite parts in creating a major stage production is the moment before set up.
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Dusty Slay in NWA for the coffee — and the comedy — Oct. 11
Comedian Dusty Slay return to Northwest Arkansas in October.
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More concerts added to AMP season: Lindsey Stirling, LIVE, Stone Temple Pilots and Soul Asylum
Whether your feeling whimsical or your ready to rock, there's a show announcement for you today.
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‘Hamilton’s’ Daveed Diggs to lecture in Fayetteville
Daveed Diggs will speak at 7 p.m. March 27 at the Fayetteville Town Center as part of the University of Arkansas' Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: ‘American Idol’ Chayce Beckham plays Choctaw Casino Pocola
Chayce Beckham wants you to get a "Little Less Lonely" April 5 when he performs on the Center Stage at Choctaw Casino Pocola.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSomething Old, Something New
Opening TheatreSquared's next season with one of American theater's most recognizable works was equal parts magic and intention, according to T2 Executive Dire…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLIVE! Music: Blues Party May 30-June 2 in Eureka Springs
Country superstar Chris Lane decided to take his "fuzzed out country rock anthem" to another level this spring. His tune, "Find Another Bar," described by Bill…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOutdoor music series get hoppin’ in NWA
Stock up on the suncreen! Outdoor concert season is warming up across the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas.
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LIVE! A Music Calendar: All Aboard! The Music Depot Hosts Jazzy Reopening tonight in Rogers
All aboard! The Music Depot in Rogers reopens with A Night of Jazz with Tom Braxton & Michael Fields Jr. starting at 7 p.m. today.
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Subscriber ExclusiveQuick Pick: It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Springdale, Fort Smith
It's St. Patrick's Day weekend in downtown Fort Smith and downtown Springdale.
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Meghan Trainor returns to Rogers, drops new song with T-Pain
ROGERS -- Grammy award winner Meghan Trainor brings the bass back to Rogers this fall.
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Laughing all the way: regional comedians vie for headliner status at The Grove
To be a headlining comedian, you must first be a headliner. Kind of like when an entry-level job opening requires that applicants have previous experience befo…
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S.E.R.P.E.N.T. and strings: Grammy winning guitarist Slash brings blues to Bentonville
Iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist Slash brings his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival Aug. 16 to the Momentary in Bentonville. Also performing will be Christone "Kingfish"…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAmie Bishop uses music to heal, for herself and audience
The whole world needs therapy, according to Little Rock-based singer Amie Bishop. Her revelation came, she says, after she found herself on the couch. Now she'…
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Subscriber ExclusiveChristone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram brings the blues to TempleLive
In his quarter of a century on this planet, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram has already won one Grammy, been No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart two times and opene…
