Private Property
Opens Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery
Ambiguous interpretations of privacy in modern life will be investigated through an artist mode using video, digital media, and sculpture in a two-person exhibit. The two-person show features the work of UA art professor Tom Hapgood and artist Bethany Springer.
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Highlights: Private Property
Dating in NWA, by Carla R. Herrera
Singles in Northwest Arkansas appear to be meeting more online than off. For those who don’t patronize clubs or bars, there are few events geared to the single life, except for the rare occurrences of speed dating and single get-togethers formed by members from internet dating sites.
According to the U.S. Census 89 million Americans are single. Most are looking for more personal connections and finding the internet as the place for initial contact, then move into meeting at public places.
“If you are not into the bar scene it really is difficult to meet people. I think the whole online venue has become a viable option for singles of all ages,” said Bev Richards of Fayetteville. Continue Reading
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Stop looking for kryptonite, by Doug Thompson
Super-delegates might pick the Democratic presidential nominee! Oh, the horror! Whatever shall we do!
Well, how about lightening up? These “super-delegates” are mostly Democratic elected officials, party officers and some retirees.
But the will of the people might be thwarted! Gasp!
The will of the people has already been thwarted. A combination of party rules and “me first” greed threw the will of the people out before these primaries began.
Millions of Democratic voters in Michigan and Florida are locked out of the delegate race. Both states moved up their primaries in violation of party rules. Therefore, Democrats leaders decided none of the delegates for those two states would be seated at the nominating convention. Continue Reading
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Daddy Warbucks
Old liquor agreement’ about to be broken
Back in antiquity, Fayetteville area liquor stores and bars had a little arrangement with area convenience stores and grocery stores.
It was a nice little understood agreement: no beer sales at grocery stores or convenience stores (which were just coming into vogue). All the bottled spirits would be sold at either bars or liquor stores.
Then came the big change. The State of Arkansas approved Private Club permits allowing spirits to be sold in bars holding these permits. Then there were more changes in the laws. In the last decade or so, Sunday sales of liquor in restaurants were allowed.
Now more changes are in the wind. Continue Reading
On the Aisle, by Tony Macklin
Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an ideal time to recommend movies to lovers. There are the
tried-and-not-always-true classics, such as Titanic, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, and The Way We Were.
And there are others, which are personal.
Here are ten of my favorites, which I can recommend to those who have been smitten and/or splattered by love. Continue Reading
Film Times 2/15-2/21
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Definitely, Maybe (PG13) Romantic comedy. A divorced dad explains love and romance to his young daughter. Set against the background of a political campaign. Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin. PC: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:50. R12: 12:50, 4:05, 7:00, 9:40. S9: 1:20*, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50*.
Jumper (PG13) Sci fi. A man who can teleport himself anywhere finds himself in the midst of a war. Hyden Christensen, Jamie Bell. R12: 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45. S9: Call for times. TC: Call for times.
Metropolitan Opera R12: 12:00, Saturday only. Live broadcast of “Manon Lescaut” with Karita Mattila and Marcello Giordani from the New York Met.
Spiderwick Chronicles (PG) After moving into an old mansion, a family finds themselves in a fairytale. Sarah Bolger, Mallory Grace. PC: 12:45, 3:05, 5:10, 7:30, 9:40. R12: 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55. S9: Call for times.
Step Up 2: The Streets (PG13) Yet another movie about dance students who fall in love. Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman. R12: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:20, 9:35. S9: Call for times. TC: Call for times.
Ozark Blues Society, by Liz Lottmann
In this article you’ll find news about my trip to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge, but first I want to thank everyone who attended the Ozark Blues Society’s election meeting a few weeks ago. The officers and board members for 2008 are: yours truly, Liz Lottmann, president; Sandy McCann, vice president; Heather Garcia, secretary; Dan Mulhollen, treasurer; and board members Jim Rose, Roy McCann and Kenny Hackman. The board thanks everyone who renewed their memberships, and those who joined for the first time this year. We have a spectacular year planned already, and I’ll be writing about that in the near future.
For now, though, I can state with authority that OBS has been invited by the Bentonville Public Library to bring in a big-name blues educator/performer for an adult blues program in the fall. Continue Reading
8 Days A Week
SPECIAL EVENTS
VALENTINE DIVERSITY PRIDE WEEKEND Friday through Sunday in Eureka Springs. diversitypride.com.
NWA PREMIER BOAT & SPORT EXPO at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday and at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. Benefits Children’s House. $3-$5; ages 14 & under free. nwaboatexpo.com.
RECEPTION FOR RITA ARNOLD at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Carl A. Totemeier Horticulture Center, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
PRESIDENT’S DAY CELEBRATION at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Monday at the Clinton House Museum, 930 California Dr., in Fayetteville. Moon Pies, RC Cola and roasted peanuts on Saturday. Clinton Trivia contest with memorabilia prizes. clintonhousemuseum.org or 444-0066.
CHOCOLATE LOVERS’ FESTIVAL at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. $6-$12. eurekachocfest.com or 888-559-9914.
SIERRA CLUB CONSERVATION AWARDS at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 244 N. East St., just off Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Silent auction; Dinner by Greenhouse Grille. $15-$25. 527-9499.
GO RED FOR WOMEN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BENEFIT at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Auction, expo and luncheon. $30. 571-6687. Continue Reading
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