Community Calendar

RD holds secular, science-based addiction recovery support groups every Monday. We are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent led/friendly. Harm reduction approaches welcomed. Sober curious folks are welcomed. Anyone questioning their relationship to substances is welcomed. No student observers, please.

Join us for a two-session,
hands-on workshop series where participants
will learn the practical skills and thoughtful approach needed to complete meaningful oral
history interviews. Rather than just hearing
about the process, you’ll actively practice it—
guided step-by-step by Virginia Siegel, Director
of Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts at the University of Arkansas.
In the first session, we’ll explore the foundations of oral history: interviewing techniques,
ethical considerations, how to develop effective questions, and how to use field recorders
with confidence. Between sessions, you’ll put your new skills into action through a short
“homework” assignment—recording a brief
oral history with a friend or family member. In
the second session, we’ll come back together to
reflect on your experience, discuss challenges
and successes, and learn best archival practices
for preserving audio interviews.
Whether you’re documenting family stories or
community history, you’ll leave with the tools
and understanding to ensure those voices are
heard and preserved for generations to come.

: If you missed this series in
2023 -- or simply want a fresh take -- this is your
chance to revisit the Gilded Age, a time of breathtaking wealth, rapid industrial growth, and stark
social contrasts. Between 1877 and 1896, fortunes were made -- and so were myths. While tycoons built empires, an entire working class kept
the machine running behind the scenes.
In this second class of the Gilded Age series, historians and authors Nancy Markey and Kay Adams turn their attention to the Vanderbilts and
other so-called Robber Barons. The Vanderbilts
rose to prominence through shipping and railroads, amassing one of the greatest fortunes in
American history. With that wealth came a lifestyle of extreme opulence -- lavish mansions in
New York, summer ‘cottages’ in Newport, and
estates like the iconic Biltmore in North Carolina.
But their story is more than just luxury. You’ll also
explore their philanthropic ventures, social influence, and the legacy they left behind. Join us to
unpack the power, privilege, and ambition that
defined America’s wealthiest families. Each session in the series stands on its own -- come for
one, or stay for more!

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!

Frank Lloyd Wright designed nearly 1,000 buildings and helped define modern architecture. This course explores
highlights of his practice, from Prairie houses
to Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum,
alongside lesser-known projects like affordable
housing and city planning. We’ll examine how
Wright’s work reflected cultural shifts in technology, science, and politics, offering a deeper
understanding of his lasting influence on architecture and modern design.

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!

The Byzantine Empire, also
referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, was
the continuation of the Roman Empire centered in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul)
during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. The
eastern half of the Empire survived the conditions that caused the fall of the West in the
5th century AD, and flourished until the fall of
Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453.
During most of its existence, the empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural,
and military force in the Mediterranean world.
Join us for this presentation by Fr. Paul Fuller at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (3171 S. 48th
Street in Springdale). Following class, participants will enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal
prepared by members of the Church.

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!