Earth Day was established in 1970, and now Fayetteville is a part of that history. The city currently hosts the longest continuous Earth Day festival in the nation. In 2011, the city hosted more than 50 events in 14 days. This year, the event is scheduled to last for 40 days, during which 70 events will be held to promote local sustainability.
Northwest Arkansas Music Awards (NAMA). Sunday, April 22, at George’s Majestic Lounge, Dickson Street, Fayetteville. A Grammy-style event honoring and recognizing Northwest Arkansas musicians. Red carpet and private party for nominees at 6 p.m. Doors open to public at 7 p.m. and $10 at the door. Performances by Afrique Aya, The Brothers Shreve, Nathan A & Max RPM, Oreo Blue, and Shannon Wurst.
This weekend, March 2-3, at the Global Campus Center on the Fayetteville Downtown Square, foodies, gardeners and farmers are gathering to celebrate all things locally grown. Because the goal of the Dig In festival is to grow and support the local farming and gardening communities, a majority of the events are free. There is, however,…
SPECIAL EVENTS ART NIGHT OUT: TIME TRAVELER — 7 to 10 p.m. today at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Live music by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and the Smith & Reed Acoustic Duo. Reading by members of TheatreSquared. Open mic with DJ Beat Bachs. Ticketed event. $15. CrystalBridges.org…
THURSDAY Arsaga’s Crossover, Fayetteville: Andrew Flory Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs: Big’Uns George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Josh Abbott Band Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Isayah & Mark Bilyeu JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jamie Wolfe Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Jeff Kearney Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Sarah Hughes Rowdy Beaver, Eureka Springs: Karaoke with…
THURSDAY Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: Preservation Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla.: Darrel Cole Jammin Java, Fayetteville: open acoustic jam JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Mo Brothers JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Barett Baber Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Tiffany Christopher Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Kevin Bennoch Rogue, Fayetteville: I Do Declare, No Name Kicker, Saucy Dogs Rowdy Beaver,…
MARDI GRAS EVENTS HOOKERS AND JOKERS BALL — 6 p.m. today at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live music. Ticketed event. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788. FAYETTEVILLE MARDI GRAS: PARADE OF PEARLS — 2:30 p.m. Friday at the City Hospital PARADE…
THURSDAY, Feb. 9 Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs: Bobby Marquez Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Ray Wylie Hubbard Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Barrett Baber JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jeff Fox Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Shannon Wurst Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville:…
THURSDAY Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Perpetual Groove Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Jeff Fox JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Russ Hutchison Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Matt Smith Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Kevin Bennoch Rowdy Beaver, Eureka Springs: Karaoke with Tiny Smoke…
SPECIAL EVENTS AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441. ICE BOWL — 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m. This event will not be…