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Calling all adventurers! Join Crystal Bridges and 37 North in a fun program over three classes! Join us for an expedition where young explorers uncover the wonders of both the artistic and natural worlds along the Crystal Bridge’s art trails.

Guided by skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, students will learn about the animals and plants of the Natural State, develop essential survival and outdoor skills, and participate in art-based experiments along the trails and creeks.

Tickets are $48 ($38 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all classes, covering 100% of registration costs. Please email Education@CrystalBridges.org for more info.

Class Schedule:

Class 1: April 3

Class 2: April 10

Class 3: April 17

This course begins by unraveling the mysteries of the brain. We will explore how to navigate the complex and fragmented healthcare system and discuss strategies for advocating for personalized care. In addition to simplifying common neurological conditions—such as headaches, dizziness, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and memory loss—we will examine testing and imaging of the nervous system. The course will also focus on illness prevention through healthy lifestyles and provide an intimate discussion of end-of-life issues.

"Through mixed media, yet divergent styles, Amber and Sandra take the viewer on an exploration of the power of nature to ignite, to inspire, to nurture, to calm the human spirit. Sandra Spotts is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and a current resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She cultivated a love for art at a very early age which led to earning a degree in Art from the University of Arkansas with a minor in English.
Sandra spent many years teaching elementary and junior high art as well as working as a professional artist and designer. In addition to painting, usually in an abstract expressionist style, she has worked and exhibited as a weaver, paper maker and creator of sculptural contemporary basketry, winning several awards. One of her works is a part of the permanent collection of the Art Museum of Arkansas.
Her love of writing and storytelling influences her mixed media painting style in which she often incorporates fragments of letters, books and other found objects and original prose. Her themes are often highly personal and emotional responses to life events, observation of nature or global events. Sandra is co-producer and performer on the live storytelling show, “Homegrown Tales.”
She currently exhibits regionally and nationally. Amber Leibee, a watercolorist and amateur naturalist. My artistic intention is to record the profound peace inherent to silent moments of solitary study and observation of the natural world. My works are small, meant for an audience of one, an intimate exchange between artist and viewer. I am influenced by Muriel Foster, Alexander von Humboldt, and Clare Walker Leslie. All paints used in my palette are hand mulled using water from a local spring, this process helps me understand how my pigments will mix and behave together on paper. The majority of my work is done en plein air, rendered first in graphite, then watercolor, and on occasion finished with pen and ink details. Amber Leibee is a watercolorist and amateur naturalist. Her artistic intention is to record the profound peace inherent to silent moments of solitary study and observation of the natural world. Her works are small, meant for an audience of one, an intimate exchange between artist and viewer. She is influenced by Muriel Foster, Alexander von Humboldt, and Clare Walker Leslie. All paints used in her palette are hand mulled using water from a local spring, this process helps her understand how my pigments will mix and behave together on paper. The majority of her work is done en plein air, rendered first in graphite, then watercolor, and on occasion finished with pen and ink details. "

Calling all adventurers! Join Crystal Bridges and 37 North in a fun program over three classes! Join us for an expedition where young explorers uncover the wonders of both the artistic and natural worlds along the Crystal Bridge’s art trails.

Guided by skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, students will learn about the animals and plants of the Natural State, develop essential survival and outdoor skills, and participate in art-based experiments along the trails and creeks.

Tickets are $48 ($38 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all classes, covering 100% of registration costs. Please email Education@CrystalBridges.org for more info.

Class Schedule:

Class 1: April 3

Class 2: April 10

Class 3: April 17

Calling all adventurers! Join Crystal Bridges and 37 North in a fun afterschool program over three classes! Join us for an expedition where young explorers uncover the wonders of both the artistic and natural worlds along the Crystal Bridge’s art trails.

Guided by skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, students will learn about the animals and plants of the Natural State, develop essential survival and outdoor skills, and participate in art-based experiments along the trails and creeks.

Tickets are $48 ($38 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all afterschool classes, covering 100% of registration costs. Please email Education@CrystalBridges.org for more info.

Class Schedule:

Class 1: April 3

Class 2: April 10

Class 3: April 17

Some topics don’t fit neatly into OLLI science classes—too big, too small, too little, too much, too off-topic—and often end up on the proverbial cutting room floor. In this course, these intriguing bits and ends are gathered up and presented like a charcuterie board of tasty science snacks. This will be a six-week romp through just about anything one might imagine including a little bit of color theory, a morsel of genetic testing science, a dash of airplane physics, some lightning theory, a mouse that turns scorpion venom into a painkiller, current scientific thoughts on origins of life, and a lot of time to explore topics of interest to you. Bring your questions and we will explore some of the exciting nooks and crannies of science together

Gotahold Brewing is turning into Gotahold Speakeasy for one night only! Wear your 1920's attire to launch Jane Elzey's fifth book "Ouija & Haints in the Silent City". We'll have tarot readers, special cocktails, and fun surprises.

Music is a universal language, defining cultures and transcending borders. The new television series City of Songs will showcase musicians from around the world to spotlight how a region’s music has shaped its culture when the show premieres on PBS May 15.

The Northwest Arkansas community is invited to see it first as the Arkansas Cinema Society and Crystal Bridges present ACS Sneaks Series: City of Songs on Thursday, May 1 in the museum’s Great Hall!

Director & producer Mario Troncoso and Creator & Executive Producer Troy Campbell—both NWA residents — will be on-hand for a Q&A following the special sneak preview.

The show starts at 6 p.m.—see you there!

Free, no ticket required.

Get ready for an electrifying evening of soulful grooves and vibrant energy at the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series on May 1!

🎸 Opening Act: BROOKE WHITE BAND (6:00 PM)
Local Fort Smith favorite Brooke White Band kicks things off with their soulful melodies, powerful vocals, and irresistible energy.

🎤 Headliner: SOUTHERN AVENUE (7:15 PM)
Straight from Memphis, TN, Southern Avenue delivers a fiery blend of soul, blues, and R&B that ignites audiences worldwide. Known for their passionate performances and captivating stage presence, Southern Avenue has earned Grammy recognition and built a loyal fanbase with their authentic, soulful sound.

✨ Concert Highlights:
Powerful vocals, infectious grooves, and Memphis soul vibes
Award-winning, Grammy-nominated band
High-energy performance perfect for music lovers of all ages

📢 What to Bring:
Lawn chairs & blankets
Friends, family & your best dance moves
Great energy for an unforgettable night!

🎶 Don't miss the chance to experience Southern Avenue’s soulful magic live in Fort Smith!

The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life.

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