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'Tis the Season

All Hands On Deck!

Captain treats Belle like queen she is BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com “It’s almost like dancing, like an artform,” James Plybon says of helming the Showboat Branson Belle. She is, after all,

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‘We Dance In The Air’

Illusionist says there’s nothing like his Branson show BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Rick Thomas has been performing since he was a child. He starred on more than 300 cruises and spent

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Fans, Friends And Bluegrass

Rhonda Vincent comes ‘home’ to Silver Dollar City BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Coming back to Silver Dollar City is like coming home for bluegrass star Rhonda Vincent — and she means

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‘Handshakes And Hope’

Springfest seeks return to simpler times on Dickson BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com In the 36 years since it was founded in 1983, Springfest has happened 34 times, in spite of weather

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Art OverView

Quilts, baskets, a post office and model homes April 3 Artist of the Month — Priscilla Myers’ portraits, abstracts and landscapes in acrylics and oils, all month, Fort Smith Library

'Tis the Season

Take A (Spring) Break

Daytrips let families get away from it all LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette Not everyone can pick up and go to the beach for spring break — but if you

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Exceeding Expectations

Silver Dollar City brings tradition, innovation together BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com It isn’t always Christmas at Silver Dollar City. On the other hand, it’s never too early for a little magic

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History, Mystery, Plenty Of Fun

Museums offer something new all the time BECCA MARTIN-BROWN bmartin@nwadg.com Northwest Arkansas enjoys museums that collect and interpret art, history, politics, retail and more. Here are some of the things

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Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Eureka Springs promises to feel like NOLA The 14th annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza got rolling on Jan. 12 with the Kings Day Kick-Off Gala to officially announce the

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He Still ‘Yam’ What He ‘Yam’

Popeye, 90, stays in touch with his Arkansas roots Curtis Lanning clanning@arkansasonline.com One of the oldest and most famous cartoons, “Popeye the Sailor,” turned 90 earlier this month, but some