Nov 03 Sunday
The Rogers Historical Museum announces a new temporary exhibit, “Last Call: History of Alcohol in Ozarks” on show March 15 through November 9, 2024.
The tangled history of moonshiners and bootleggers versus the energetic women of the temperance society all played important roles in the complicated story of alcohol in Arkansas. This exhibit follows the chronological pendulum of Arkansas law as it swings back and forth through the years between the cold sober teetotalers who campaigned for dry counties and the high-spirited bibbers who supported wet counties. See how the legacy of this historic battle led to the present-day success of more retail alcohol sales than ever before in Northwest Arkansas.
Included in the exhibit are an authentic Ozarks copper still, a mid-20th century commercial wine bottling machine, as well as many local stories and historic photographs.
How do you know the West? Step into a landscape of untold stories with Knowing the West.
Knowing the West: Visual Legacies of the American West the first major traveling exhibition to embrace and examine how people see the American West. It aims to tell a more inclusive story and show the diverse groups who shaped the art and life of the West.
Americans know the West in many ways, from Hollywood images to personal experience, with every perspective a thread in a tapestry of voices. Knowing the West goes beyond the stereotypical scenes, showcasing essential and often overlooked stories of the West through art, including those of Native American artists, women, and many more.
The art of the American West tells stories of persistence through innovation, adaptability, and resistance. Native American artists, in particular, have used art to transform, adapt, and challenge dominant structures.
Explore the early architectural heritage of Rogers from 1881-1950s. Learn about the architects and builders who created many of Rogers’ businesses, churches, public buildings, and homes through a display of photographs, documents, and building related objects from the museum’s collections that highlight Rogers’ architectural past.
Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) are partnering to present a new exhibition that focuses on the Marshallese community by infusing a reverence for tradition with an eagerness to celebrate Marshallese Indigenous culture here and now. ACOM will develop and navigate the direction for the show, weaving in objects and stories shared from the community and works created by local artists and makers. Through this collaborative effort, the exhibition intends to explore and honor the Marshallese community and the intergenerational connection rooted in Northwest Arkansas.
Mycologist Jay Justice will instruct participants about native Arkansas edible, poisonous, and medicinal fall mushrooms. After a morning presentation, students will break for brown bag lunch and then carpool down to the beautiful Winfrey Valley to forage. An afternoon identification and Q&A session will be followed by a tasting session.
"The Hearts Project: A COVID-19 Memorial" is an ongoing, large-scale work of art made to honor the 13,068 Arkansas deaths from COVID (as last reported by the State of Arkansas to The New York Times in March 2023) . The exhibit at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum includes 20% of the total hearts needed to complete the project, displayed in quilt-like collage designs and housed within 6'w x 5'h custom-made frames. Conceived by principal artist Monica Moore, this work is made possible through community support from volunteers who cut the 2" x 2" paper hearts and also from Fayetteville High School student members of the National Art Honor Society. A short summary of the work can be found by visiting the following web address. https://fsram.org/covid-19-hearts-project/. The Hearts Project website is another good resource available to those who wish to learn more: https://www.covidheartsproject.com/. It should be noted that RAM is closed on Mondays and only open from 1pm - 5pm on Sundays.
1 / 2FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBreakthrough T1D Northwest Arkansas Walk to Raise Funds for Type 1 Diabetes CureJoin the Fight for a Cure on November 3, 2024, at JB Hunt CampusBentonville, AR – Sept. 26, 2024 – As part of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Breakthrough T1D Northwest Arkansas Walk is happening on November 3, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the JB Hunt Campus. This one-mile walk is a family-friendly event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support the mission of curing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Community members, families, and supporters are invited to join in this fun and inspiring day, where hope and action come together to create change.Event Details:· Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024· Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM· Location: JB Hunt Campus, 615 JB Hunt Corporate Dr., Lowell, AR 72745· Distance: 1 mile· Cost: Free registration for all participantsThe event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including free food, games, and music from a live DJ. In celebration of the fall season, attendees can enjoy a fall festival theme, with opportunities to paint pumpkins, play festive games, and participate in the lively atmosphere. The walk aims to foster community spirit while highlighting the urgent need for a cure for T1D.Event Highlights:· T1D Parade of Champions: A special tribute parade where T1D champions are honored by the number of years they have been living with Type 1 Diabetes· Mile of Hope: Inspirational signs along the walk route will pay tribute to those impacted by T1D, offering encouragement and a reminder of the collective effort toward a cure.All proceeds raised from the event will benefit research dedicated to curing T1D, a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Whether walking to support a loved one, for themselves, or simply for the cause, participants of all ages are welcome to attend.How to Register:Registration is free and open to everyone. Sign up online at Breakthrough T1D, Northwest Arkansas 2024 - BreakthroughT1D Walk and consider creating a team to help fundraise for groundbreaking T1D research.About Breakthrough T1D:Breakthrough T1D is committed to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes through funding innovative research and supporting those impacted by the disease. Their mission is to accelerate the path toward a world free from the burdens of T1D by uniting communities and offering hope. Through2 / 2events like the Breakthrough T1D Northwest Arkansas Walk, they aim to raise critical funds and awareness that will lead to transformative treatments and, ultimately, a cure.For more information about the event, please visit Breakthrough T1D, Northwest Arkansas 2024 - BreakthroughT1D Walk or contact Michelle Summers at 479-650-1628 or msummers@breakthrought1d.org.
Inspired by the exhibition Knowing the West, meet a new local artist monthly as they take over the Studio.
Each month, a new artist will be featured in the Studio, engaging with visitors through weekend demonstrations, insightful talks, ticketed workshops, and a drop-in artmaking that will be accessible throughout the month and centered around their unique artistic practice.
For the month of November, Jasmine Phetsacksith will have a special drop-in engagement inspired by Knowing the West!
Free, no tickets required. Drop-in anytime between 1 – 5 p.m.
Led by Rainy Bray-Hopewood of Fifth Street Studio, this 8 week course is the perfect course for beginners in pottery. Students will have three projects incorporating pinch method, coil method, slab construction and soft slab draping. Students will have opportunities to apply surface decoration through stamps, underglaze application and sgrafitto.
We will learn these basics through three projects:
slab constructed botanical tilescoil built vaseKurinuki CupAll supplies are included, and no artistic experience is necessary. Need-based scholarships to cover class registration are available.
Tickets are $299 ($229 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.Ticket includes all supplies and registration for all eight class sessions.
Performances by Jude Brothers, Rain Rues and Avery Lee. All donations will support the winterization of refugee camps in Gaza.