June programming at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville brings summer camps for kids, a solstice celebration of art and music, an outdoor children’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, and the opening…
Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
Music is an important part of the history and culture of the Arkansas Delta. A myriad of genres weave together to form the musical fabric of the region. In May, festivals and events throughout the Arkansas Delta pay homage to…
Celebrate your Scottish roots! Lyon College in Batesville hosts the 34th annual Arkansas Scottish Festival on April 12-14. The festival, honoring Scottish heritage and traditions, kicks off on Friday, April 12, with a Celtic concert at Brown Chapel. Saturday’s activities…
I don’t know about you but George Strait is one of my all-time favorite artists. It was recently announced that he will no longer be recording or touring. He is offering his fans one last time to see him…
(The above video is from a performance at Cummins Prison in Grady, Ark., in April 1969.) Tickets are NOW available for the 3rd annual Johnny Cash Music Festival. This year’s benefit concert will be held on Aug. 17 at…
Wakarusa, celebrating its 10th year, continues to offer new additions to each year’s music and camping festival, set this year for May 30-June 2. This year it is offering hotel packages for those who prefer a bed, hot shower…