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

"In the hands of Batterton and Edwards, two distinct musical traditions merge into something both timeless and fresh. Their sound embodies the natural fusion that occurs where Ozark grit meets Delta groove — a musical intersection that's uniquely Arkansas.

For nearly twenty years, this duo has explored the rich territory between mountain and Delta traditions. Joe Batterton brings storytelling depth through his lyrics and vocals, while his solid rhythm guitar and mandolin work lay the foundation for their sound. Mark Edwards weaves between styles with masterful ease, whether he's flat-picking, playing Delta blues fingerstyle, or making his slide guitar moan like a midnight train.

Their music reflects the historical exchange between Arkansas's highlands and lowlands, when mountain folks would journey down to the Delta for cotton harvests, bringing their banjos and fiddles to swap songs with blues players. This cultural cross-pollination creates something that's more than just country blues - it's the sound of Arkansas's full musical heritage.

In performance, Batterton and Edwards move effortlessly between traditional numbers and original compositions that speak to contemporary life while honoring age-old themes. Their multi-instrumental approach keeps their sound fresh and dynamic, but it's their deep respect for both traditions that gives their music its authenticity. Whether they're playing a festival stage or a front porch gathering, their sound carries the raw emotion of Delta blues filtered through the clear mountain air of the Ozarks.

Every song tells a story of this special place where hill country meets Delta plain, where ancient ballads blend with cotton field hollers, where mountain streams flow down to meet muddy waters. In their music, you'll hear the echo of Doc Watson's guitar meeting Son House's slide, feel the spirit of mountain gospel merging with Delta spirituals, and experience the continuing evolution of Arkansas's rich musical heritage."

FREE ADMISSION. Come join us at the Creekside Amp for a throwback to the 80s with the M80s! Gates open at 5pm. We will have food vendors on location. For more information, visit www.CreeksideAmp.com

Have you been looking for a group to dance or learn to dance with that is centered on safety, connection, and healing? The NWA Center for Sexual Assault and Cece Marie Choreography are hosting free dance workshops beginning this summer. This is a healing-centered dance experience where survivors reclaim safety, creativity, and connection through movement and shared story. You deserve to feel safe in your body.

This workshop is open to adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and / or human trafficking.

Sign up here: https://www.nwasexualassault.org/art-workshops-for-survivors

Not sure if you're eligible? Please talk to a member of our friendly team. Call 479-347-2304, email info@nwasexualassault.org, or visit the NWA Center for Sexual Assault website: nwasexualassault.org

Because you are not alone.

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!

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 incredible celebration of craft and creativity will take over the Art Trail starting from the museum’s Great Hall, October 4–5, 2025.

See a vibrant showcase of artwork featuring talented artists from across the country, spanning different mediums. There will also be food trucks, live art demos, culinary experiences, and more. Support these amazing creators and find something special to take home.

See you there!

Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime.

NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical Society
Sept. 4, 2025
Contact: Dave Edmark
479-530-7241
dedmark@uark.edu

Washington County Historical Society annual meeting set for Oct. 5

The Washington County Historical Society’s annual meeting is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 5, at the Bailey Center at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. The meeting will feature the election of board members and the presentation of the 2025 Washington County Distinguished Citizen awards to former Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and local health care activist Lou Reed Sharp.

The Distinguished Citizen awards are given each year to one or more individuals who have
made exceptional contributions to the life of Washington County and its communities, have
made enduring contributions to preserving and celebrating the history of the county or have
provided outstanding and sustained service or support to the historical society.

Jordan served as mayor from 2009 to 2025 and as a city council member from 2001 to 2009. During his time in office Jordan supported projects such as the historic preservation of the Woolsey Prairie property and rehabilitation of the John Porter Price produce warehouse and the Washington County Historical Society’s annual Battle of Fayetteville commemoration. Sharp is a founder of the Circle of Life hospice center and Communities Home Health Care. After establishing the business Olive Loom, she oversaw the distribution of face masks during the 2020 covid pandemic.

Tickets to the annual meeting are $25 and can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/3uehthy9 or by calling WCHS at 479-521-2970. For more information, email info@washcohistoricalsociety.org.