Author and critic Lincoln Michel talks about Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai's Nobel win and what it shows about who gets recognized in world literature.
Ahmad Damen is an editor for All Things Considered based in Washington, D.C. He first joined NPR's and WBUR's Here & Now as an editor in 2024. Damen brings more than 15 years of experience in journalism, with roles spanning six countries.
Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk, where he does pieces on anything remotely related to arts or culture, from streamers looking for mental health on Twitch to Britney Spears' fight over her conservatorship. He's also covered the near collapse of the live music industry during the coronavirus pandemic. He's the host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast and a frequent host on Life Kit.
"Authentic Self" celebrates trans rights and artistic expression through music featuring world-renowned pianist Sara Davis Buechner. Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra artistic director and conductor Steven Byess discusses the importance of shows like this in Northwest Arkansas.
Bee Balm's Poetry Week will feature a variety of readings, craft talks, and workshops from October 10-18. Houston poet Randall James Tyrone will read from his new novel in verse, "City of Dis," on Friday, Oct. 10, at Underbrush Books and lead a craft talk on Saturday, Oct 11, at the Fayetteville Public Library on the editing process.
Fayetteville's Urban Forestry Management Plan includes goals to increase the city's tree canopy. In the spirit of accomplishing this goal, Fayetteville will be giving away native trees to residents at the Spring Street parking deck and at the Fayetteville Farmers Market on Saturday, October 11, starting at 7 a.m. Trees are first-come, first-served.