By Claire Ala American consumers spent $9.62 million on personal expenditures in November, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Other statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed $3.44 million worth of goods, specifically $569,627 was spent on recreational use such as computers and vehicles, $167,342 on durable goods…
By Terrah Baker If walking through the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market or biking down the hills of Mount Sequoyah on a bright and warm spring morning had a soundtrack, then Benjamin Del Shreve’s new album “The Diamond” could be it. It has elements of folk and indie, as Shreve suggested when we met, but add to…
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As fashion director for Artamiss and emerging designer chairperson for Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week (NWAFW), I was excited to invite Ali Williams with Boufants and Beehives to show under Artamiss — the local nonprofit supporting local artists of all kinds — for fashion week 2013, because she is so passionate and detailed about her hair…
By Terrah Baker The Fayetteville Underground has experienced changes in the past year that have gained them a lot of attention. From a new location to maintaining their first paid position to handle management of the gallery, the Underground has been solidifying its place in local art culture. Since its beginnings in 2009, the Underground…
By Christopher Lawrence A bullet drifts from the barrel of Jackie Cogan’s (Brad Pitt) gun, ever-so-slowly puncturing the window of a neighboring car and sending glass shards dancing in midair where they’re eventually accompanied by a fine, red mist. The scene, which makes glorious use of the sort of slow motion usually reserved for televised…
By Stephanie Conway Fayetteville has many talented artists and a thriving art scene which is embraced by the community. Fayetteville also has unique local businesses that offer a variety of options for holiday gift-giving this year. Here are just a few ideas to support the local and artistic communities in Fayetteville- Cheers for Art Festival…
By Amy Alkon I started taking medication that makes me fat — about 80 pounds overweight, which is a lot on a 5’7” female frame. Cutting calories and exercising will not change this, and I cannot stop taking this drug. It alleviates a serious mental health problem, allowing me to function normally, which is pretty…
Adventures Against Take-Out Containers By Amanda Bancroft It was a cold winter day, and the smell of coffee drew me inside the café area. Past the bookshelves, the greeting cards, and the small tables where people sat hunching towards their partner in conversation, I approached the counter. Deciding on a caramel latte, I ordered a…
Esoteric Astrology as news for the week December 6-12, 2012 We’re in the season of gifting, a holiday ritual that, for some, brings terror (What do I give? Who am I? What do they like? I have no money!), and for others it’s a way of being festive, showing gratitude, participating with family, friends and…