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BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

Get ready to get into Arkansas roots all season long with Mount Sequoyah’s 2025 Music on the Mountain Series! Any donations will go to support Mount Sequoyah's continued community programing. This season again features a stellar lineup of talented Arkansas musicians! Mark your calendars and grab your blankets because the music starts flowing on April 25th and lasts until October 17th! Experience a diverse musical tapestry exploring Ozark and Americana roots. Most Music on the Mountain concerts will open with local emerging artists as a part of an ongoing effort to connect young performers to professional musicians for hands-on guidance.

This concert will be outdoors at our scenic Vesper Point. Seating will be provided but feel free to bring blankets and or chairs of your own. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will move across campus, into Clapp Auditorium. This will be communicated to ticket holders via email as well as on our social pages.
Please, no outside food or drink. We will have drinks available and this year, you can add a large pizza to your ticket!

Entertainment begins 6:00PM

Ashtyn Barbaree is an internationally touring Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Fayetteville, Arkansas, noted for her distinctive style of ethereal vocals and melodies, heartfelt songwriting, and passionate performances. Barbaree’s dedication to creating authentic, emotionally resonant music continues to push boundaries and enchant audiences. Her latest project, Sent Through The Ceiling, is set for independent release on October 25.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Scoggins
Email: amy@scogginsart.com Website: www.scogginsart.com

Unyielding: A Family’s Fight Against Childhood Illness
New Exhibition Brings Advocacy, Art, and Family Stories Into the Public Eye
Van Buren AR– Artist and educator Amy Scoggins announces her upcoming exhibition, Unyielding: A Family’s Fight Against Childhood Illness, opening at Arts on Main on October 17th with a reception from 6:00-8:00pm. The show will remain on view through December 14th.
Through large-scale constructions, personal artifacts, and fragments of medical evidence, Unyielding gives visual form to the hidden struggles of chronic illness. Scoggins, an Arkansas-based mother, artist, and educator, draws from her family’s lived experience to highlight the persistence, care, and advocacy often required when illness strikes children.
“This work is not only about my own children,” Scoggins explains. “It is about the countless families navigating uncertainty, medical systems, and invisible disabilities. I want to make visible what is often unseen, and in doing so, create space for attention, compassion, and advocacy.”
Scoggins teaches drawing at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith and has exhibited nationally. Her work has been recognized by the Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society, and the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Unyielding is her most personal and advocacy-driven exhibition to date.
Exhibition Details
Title: Unyielding: A Family’s Fight Against Childhood Illness
Location: Arts on Main, 415 Main Street, Van Buren AR
Dates: October 11th- December 14th
Opening Reception: October 17th, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Monday through Saturday 11:00am- 6:00pm
High-resolution images are available upon request.

About the Artist
Amy Scoggins is an Arkansas-based artist, educator, and mother whose narrative-driven work explores chronic illness, motherhood, and medical advocacy. She holds a BFA from Missouri State University and an M.Ed. from Drury University. Her work combines personal storytelling with immersive constructions to amplify the voices of families facing chronic illness.

Join Cocoon Yoga Lab for an energizing, yet mindful yoga flow. This twice-monthly class offers a balanced mix of gentle challenge and restorative movement, perfect for those who want to cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner calm.

Throughout the session, we’ll move through a variety of postures, guided by breath and mindful movement, building both physical endurance and mental focus. This practice is beginner-friendly and open to yogis of all levels. Options will be provided to either soften or intensify your practice, allowing you to meet your body where it’s at.

While the pace will help you work up a light glisten, this isn’t an intense sweat session—making it the perfect way to unwind and connect with your body.

Practiced at room temperature, this class is a welcoming, feel-good way to move your body, quiet the mind, and leave feeling centered.

Tickets are $10 ($5 for members), see upcoming event dates and reserve your spot online, or speak with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

Please bring a yoga mat to practice on, along with any props to help make you more comfortable, such as a block or small bolster. We also recommend you wear comfortable layers you can easily stretch and move in.‌‌‌

From date nights to friendly gatherings, these cozy cottages make the perfect setting for your holiday hangouts.

A unique way to enjoy our latest outdoor light and sound experience with your crew, Winter Cottages offer visitors to the North Forest the best of both worlds: VIP access to Time Loop and a private space to enjoy festive drinks, gourmet shareables, and a panoramic view of the illuminated North Forest.

Don’t miss your chance to host your special occasion under the stars–reserve your personal Winter Cottage today!

Cottages are available for rental beginning October 15 every evening Time Loop is open. Quantities are limited for each showing.

Reservations are $89 plus tax per person. Reserve your cottage online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
Minimum two guests, maximum eight guests per globe.

For nearly four decades, Nightmares Haunted House has stood as one of the most iconic and chilling Halloween attractions in all of Arkansas. Nestled on the outskirts of Bella Vista in nearby Bentonville, this terrifyingly immersive experience has grown from humble beginnings into a community-powered spectacle that draws thousands of thrill-seekers each fall. Come experience our haunt this 2025 fall season, we will be open every Friday and Saturday night until November 1st. Our ticket booth opens each night at 7pm and closes at 11pm.

This fall, roam a world outside time as acclaimed studio Klip Collective uses light, sound, and state-of-the-art projection mapping to transform acres of Ozark nature into a one-of-a-kind journey across time and space.

Designed exclusively for the museum’s North Forest, this outdoor, site-responsive experience features six immersive installations for you and your crew to explore. Witness the natural rhythms of the Earth brought to life, see yourself fractured across the surface of a broken time machine, marvel together at the movements of the forest in a landscape of light, and more.

Backed by a custom soundtrack and open during the Ozarks’ most beautiful season, Time Loop truly offers an outdoor experience unlike any in Northwest Arkansas.

Every time it rains, litter that is left on the ground washes to creeks and streams. You can help. Pick Up Where You Play is a series of litter cleanups happening throughout Northwest Arkansas during the fall months. Last year over 500 volunteers removed trash from parks, trails, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Volunteers are entered to win adventures in the 3 major watersheds of NWA. For event days and locations go to www.knowtheflownwa.com!

Birdie's Bizarre & Vintage Expo is a market event showcasing a wide array of vintage and retro-inspired items, including clothing, home goods, handmade crafts, and collectibles. Shop our curated selection of local and regional vendors, creating an inclusive and community-focused atmosphere. Our event will allow small businesses, curators, and artists to showcase their unique offerings with residents and visitors to the River Valley.

Wishing Spring’s October 2025 Arts & Crafts Festival
Event Dates: Oct 16, 17, 18, 2025 (3-day event)
Event Time: 9 am to 5 pm
8862 W. McNelly Road, Bella Vista-Bentonville, AR 72712
Razorback Greenway Mile Maker #39
Family Fun! Come enjoy original art, handcrafted goods, food trucks, music, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this 3-day celebration of creativity and community!
Vendors apply now! Final Deadline is Sept 30, 2025.
Festival Information at the website:
https://www.artisanalliancews.com/festivals
Or EMAIL Festival: WSFestival8862@gmail.com