I’ve smoked pot. Just writing those words is so potentially dangerous in our society that I wasn’t sure I could go through with it when I sat down to write this editorial. While on the other hand, letting everyone know that just two weekends ago I went to George’s Majestic Lounge and had several vodka…
By Rachel Birdsell Remember when the Dixie Chicks’ lead singer, Natalie Maine, told a London audience, “We’re ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas”? Remember how Republicans across the country lost their collective minds about it? Radio stations refused to play their music. Right-wing pundits on Fox News ripped them new ones….
I’ve been separated from my wife for three years, but I find myself craving her. I say “crave” because I don’t think I ever really loved her. We only got together 15 years ago because she asked me out. I would never have approached her, as I’m not attracted to her. She is overweight, has…
By Joyce Hale “Nondisclosure agreements and exclusivity agreements. Think like a corporation, lady. They’ve proven much better at enslaving the masses and pushing home their agenda than all of the terrorists in the history of the human race put together.” — Joseph Lallo, Unstable Prototypes If natural gas development is as bad as some people…
By Risa D’Angeles On Thursday, Mars enters Scorpio; sign of discipleship and of reorientation (into higher regions) for humanity — Hercules, who, through overcoming our Twelve Labors (signs) becomes the world disciple. With Mars in Scorpio we all become very serious personalities, with intense wants, desires and aspirations. We turn into dramatic players, center stage…
By Evan Barber Perrodin Supply Co. is a Springdale-based artists’ supply company, specializing primarily in handcrafted artist panels and canvases. Jonathan Perrodin, with a respect for experimental art, a love for theology and a passion for woodworking — the self-described ‘Owner, Designer, Maker, Mover, Shaker’ — has been crafting panels and canvases on the side…
By Cat Donnelly “I usually write to a word count. When I do feel inspired, it’s a gift.” — Tom Andes Fiction writer Tom Andes will be featured at the Ozark Poets and Writers Collective meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street. Andes graduated from Loyola University, New Orleans, and went…
By Nancy Paddock Phenomenal singer/songwriter John Elliott came back to Fayetteville for Roots Festival for a solo performance Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenhouse Grille, and performances throughout the weekend. Elliott is a force to be reckoned with. Endearing, soulful and irreverent, Elliott’s songs are as eclectic as his view of the…
“We have a plant that can benefit people, and yet to be allowed to use it, we have to put ourselves and everyone around us at risk. We need to be able to use something that’s a benefit without risking everything we love.” — Emily Williams of Fayetteville By Terrah Baker For some, legalizing…
By Free Weekly Staff After wrapping up an extraordinary inaugural season earlier this year, with sold-out concerts and rave reviews, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas announces its 2012-13 season lineup. Under the baton of acclaimed Music Director Paul Haas, SoNA will kick off the new season Sunday, Sept. 16. The opening event, which starts at…