An Exercise in Adaptation By Blair Jackson TFW Editor Robert Ford’s stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” both suffers and succeeds in its limited cast and setting. In addition to the monumental challenge of recreating a beloved Christmas classic, the TheatreSquared’s stage production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” relies on…
SPECIAL EVENTS LIFE STYLES HOLIDAY SALE — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday at the Blair Center in Springdale. Benefits Life Styles Inc. LifeStylesInc.org or 521-3581. ELISE TAYLOR ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville. elisetheartist.com or 444-6557. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS/ SEASONAL FESTIVITIES BRIAN KINDER…
SPECIAL EVENTS MFA EXHIBITION ARTISTS RECEPTION — 4:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery in Fayetteville. Show runs through Wednesday. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. SCHMOOZE JAZZ: MEET THE ARTIST ANAT COHEN — 7 p.m. today at Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville. Fundraiser for Temple Shalom. Contact Gene Tweraser at…
TODAY Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Here Come The Mummies! JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Jeff Fox JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Miller & Buford Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Gary Sloane and Albert Lewis Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Groovement Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Kevin Bennoch Rogue, Fayetteville: Dumptruck…
SPECIAL EVENTS FIRST THURSDAY RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. “Art for the Holidays” exhibition. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. ONE NIGHT SHOW AND ARTISTS RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m. today at the studio behind The Art Experience, 541 Martin Luther King…
TODAY George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: The Woods Brothers, Seth Walker JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Barett Baber Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Leah and Jones, The Traveling Wheel Bearings Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Sarah Hughes FRIDAY The Bayou, Rogers: Catfish Jackson Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla.: The Uncrowned Kings George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Belaires, Casey Donahew Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Carter…
THURSDAY, NOV. 24, THANKSGIVING DAY FRIDAY, NOV. 25 The Bayou, Rogers: Japton Social Club Celtic Grill, Bentonville: Jovan Arellano Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla.: Joe Giles & the Homewreckers George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Earl & Them, Eoff Brothers Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Walter Savage Jazz Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Adam Collins Trio, Earnest “Guitar” Roy CD Release…
SPECIAL EVENTS ESSA WINTERFEST FINE ARTS SHOW — Noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Artworks from $25 to $5000. $5 admission is reimbursed on your purchase. 253-5384. SHAMELESS SEQUIN SOIREE — 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at The Queen Anne…
SPECIAL EVENTS ARTIST MEGAN WILLIAMSON LECTURE — 5:30 p.m. today in room 213 of the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center in Fayetteville. Reception to follow. 575-7987. WOMEN IN THE ARTS FESTIVAL — 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Arts,…
TODAY George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Pink Trash Ball for the Komen Foundation with Vocal Trash Goodfolk, Fayetteville: Women Songwriters Circle with Candy Lee, Tiffany Christopher, Carter Sampson and Shannon Wurst JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Russ Hutchison JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Mo Brothers Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Kevin Bennoch Rowdy Beaver, Eureka Springs: Karaoke with Tiny Smoke & Barrel…