Local Events

Two new free exhibits at The Momentary in Bentonville, Chuck Ramirez's "Ordinary Wonders" and Lucy Sparrow's "The Beginning of Convenience," celebrate the meaning found in everyday objects.

Parents Left Behind founder Susan Averitt discusses the group's mission ahead of its annual Joined on the Journey gathering Aug. 15 in Fayetteville.

Director Sarah Behrend-Wilcox discusses Arts One Presents' production of "Anastasia," opening Thursday with a live orchestra and cast of more than 40.

Buzzed Bards brings an audience-voted "Crowd Control Hamlet" to The Medium in Springdale July 29, with donations to Canopy NWA changing the show live.

Jade Bridge Culture Center's Kat Ran previews Chinese Mahjong Night: Same Tiles, Different Rules, a beginner-friendly event July 23 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.

A new documentary premiering in Bentonville tells the story of Aaron "Rock" Van Winkle, a formerly enslaved man whose lumber built homes and landmarks across Northwest Arkansas, including Old Main.

Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani and Wai-Kay Carenbauer survey a week of Northwest Arkansas live music.

Kora player Sean Gaskell brings the rare 21-string West African harp to Springdale and Fayetteville libraries this week, sharing centuries-old Mandinka music and history.

Musicians Lacy Hampton, Pat Ryan Key and Ashtyn Barbaree discuss Les Fest, a benefit concert for Meteor Guitar Gallery founder Les Key, who is recovering from a fall.

Playwright Brandon Chase Goldsmith on his one-act play, The Western District, uncovering 1870s courthouse corruption in Fort Smith that shaped the founding of Eureka Springs.