Community Calendar

For this course, participants
can expect to learn about the history and culture of the Ozarks region through viewing primary source collections available for research in
Special Collections at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Lauren Willette will guide participants
in learning about local and regional history,
culture, and folklore through short lectures, instruction in using archival materials, and handson experience with primary source materials.
For each meeting, participants will meet in the
Special Collections Classroom in Mullins Library
to view materials from collections such as the
University Folklore Collection created by Mary
Celestia Parlor, the Otto Ernest Rayburn Papers,
the Ozark Society Records, the Ozark Fair and
Craft Association Records, and more.
Participants will receive a metered code to park
in the Stadium Garage on campus for the class.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

This peaceful and nonviolent action is hosted by Indivisible NWA. We continue to show up and bear witness to our elected federal officials. (Sen. Cotton and Rep. Womack have offices nearby, but this action is also directed to Sen. Boozman.) Meet on the sidewalks near the roundabout at Pinnacle Hills and West Northgate. Stay out of the middle of the roundabout. We will have marshals (peacekeepers). Rain or shine, but be weather aware.

Sign suggestions: NO KINGS! KING FREE SINCE 1776! THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE! NO THRONES! NO CROWNS! NO KINGS!

Wear your NO KINGS shirts if you have them.

Social media tag: #NoKingsNWA Find

Sign up for more from Indivisible NWA by filling out the email form on our website. Find INWA online

For updates, be sure to sign up for Mobilize texts.

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Retired educators and retired edu support staff gather to have lunch, engage with other retirees, share news, information, and updates on retirement benefits. WCRTA provides a $1500 scholarship to students pursuing a teaching career and also collects donations to local charities.

"Finding Our Way | February 5 - April 26, 2026
The moment of arrival—what we carry when we seek sanctuary, transitions, and the crossing into safety. Sandra Spotts, artist. Jay Lane, artist. Familiar images made from various materials and objects, found and recycled, placed in a format of controlled chaos, is at this point in my journey, the medium of choice for the
“Finding Our Way” exhibit at Gotahold Brewing. I see society as satirical subject matter that exists in a surrealistic landscape of twisted perspective that is filled to the fences with social ironies. And yet, I still have to maintain my sense of humor about what has been and what will be with the activities du jour based on fear, war, greed, and hate. With this sense also comes my interpretations, expressed visually based on my
experiences, feelings, and health, from finding my way as an artist. I hope these pieces give you a sense of curiosity that you continue to carry with you while you are finding your way through all of this we humans call life."

Arts Live Theatre is jumping into SPRING, offering a wide variety of after-school theatre classes available for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 12-18 years of age. Fun-filled class themes include Wizarding Mysteries, Toy Story Toybox, Auditioning for Stage and Film, 101 Dalmatians on a Mission, Zootopia On the Case, Dog Man Investigations and MORE! Classes begin the week of February 23rd and run for 8 weeks. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register early!

Arts Live Theatre is offering two half-day Spring Break camps from March 23-27. Trolls 2: The Adventure Continues for ages 6-8yrs, and The WICKED World of Oz for ages 9-12yrs. ALT Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and educators. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register early!

Free Beginning Beekeeping Class (3-Part Series)
Interested in keeping honey bees? Join the Northwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association, in partnership with the Fayetteville Public Library, for a free three-part Beginning Beekeeping class designed for those new to beekeeping or considering getting started. The series covers basic honey bee biology, hive types, seasonal management, equipment needs, and what to expect during your first year. Local beekeepers will be available each night to answer questions, and door prizes will be given away at every session. No prior experience required. Open to the public but registration is required. Register here: https://www.faylib.org/event/15122195

Adults-only class teaching Quigong & Tai Chi for relaxation, balance, stress relief, mental clarity, wellness, and community connection.

Participants will learn foundational Quigong and Tai Chi movements for relaxation, flexibility, and improved movement. Practice breathing techniques and meditations that calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Experience greater mental clarity, emotional balance, and connection to nature. Build community through shared, life-affirming practice that supports longevity and overall wellness. Adults only.

Event will take place in Sequoyah Hall, the large historic building in the center of campus.

This is designed to be an 8-week series. Two drop in classes, as the beginning of each month will also be offered.

The U of A Program in Creative Writing and Translation in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will welcome poet Keetje Kuipers  as its 2025-26 Walton Visiting Writer in Poetry.

Kuipers will read at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10th, at the Ziegler Room in the Fayetteville Public Library. The event is free and open to the public, and a book signing will follow the reading.

Keetje Kuipers is the author of four books of poetry from BOA Editions, and the Editor-in-Chief of Poetry Northwest. Her collection Lonely Women Make Good Lovers is the winner of the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award, and was called “elegant, earthy, [and] pertinent,” by Marilyn Hacker. Her first book, Beautiful in the Mouth, won the A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize. Her subsequent books, The Keys to the Jail and All Its Charms, include poems honored with publication in the Pushcart Prize and Best American Poetry anthologies. Keetje’s poetry and prose have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, POETRY, American Poetry Review, and over a hundred other publications.