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.

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 [...]

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” [...]

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 [...]

Mardi Gras!
Fayetteville, 2008

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 [...]

Opening
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 [...]

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; [...]

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 [...]