Local Events

As Baptist Health Fort Smith shuts down multiple departments, local doctors and the NAACP Sebastian County branch host a community town hall on navigating the changes.

The Fayetteville Public Library is hosting virtual town halls this week to gather community input for its strategic plan, which will guide the library through 2030.

Drone manufacturer Swarm Aero held a public meeting at the Fayetteville Public Library as it faces resistance over its facility near Drake Field. Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani reports.

Music director John Jeter previews the Fort Smith Symphony's 103rd season, "Dazzling Debuts," featuring Grammy-winning artists, two world premieres and a major recording project.

Eureka Springs artist Zeek Taylor talks about the 35th annual White Street Walk, the passing of co-founder Eleanor Lux, and what makes the annual art-and-street-party tradition endure.

Cantor Samantha Stinson of Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas discusses Jewish community growth in NWA and a new song cycle premiering at Crystal Bridges.

The Washington Elementary Tour of Homes turns 20 this year. The self-guided tour features seven Fayetteville stops, including a Sears catalog home and a Civil War-era property

The Arkansas Archeological Survey is seeking volunteer excavators for its summer training program at Plum Bayou Mounds. Registration closes May 11.

Ahead of their KUAF benefit concert Sunday at George's, Ted Hammig and the Campaign talk band origins, recording at home and playing Austin City Limits.

Cureate's capstone food festival comes to The Momentary in Bentonville this Saturday noon-4 p.m. Tickets are $35 and going quickly.