Local Events
Congratulations Seniors…and Farewell to Fayetteville
The end has come. For some, graduation on May 11 is the end of a hard-fought college journey. For others, it’s simply the end of another semester. Whether you’ll be entertaining visiting family members or just looking to unwind before, …
Neo-Soul Singer To Perform And Lecture
Students look forward to bluesy, neo-soul singer John Legend’s lecture and mini-concert April 29 at Barnhill Arena as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Student opinions and suggestions are highly valued, said Autumn Lewis, distinguished lecture committee chair. “Since we …
Everybody’s Working for the Weekend
If you find yourself with any spare time between marathon cram sessions this weekend, don’t miss this weekend’s slate of local bands, local theater, and more. TheaterSquared’s production of “Next To Normal” continues this weekend and the University Theater will …
Quirky Gift Shop Opens On Archibald Yell
As Fayetteville has grown, the city has tried to cultivate a local-business friendly culture. At the farmer’s market, you’ll see a myriad of “Keep Fayetteville Funky, support local businesses” t-shirts and bumper stickers. The newest business to carry on this …
A ‘Shed’ Provides Opportunity for UA
Have you ever heard of a shed that people actually wanted to go to during the weekend? Well, now Fayetteville has one, and no it’s not full of old tools or beaten up tennis rackets. This Shed is actually lined …
Time For A Break? Take a Breather With Umphrey’s McGee, Little Big Town, American Aquarium, and Others
With just two weeks until Dead Day, we’ve hit the home stretch. Take a breather this weekend with music, theatre, or football. On Thursday, Jam band Umphrey’s McGee will be finishing off their two-night set, and West End is hosting …
Stand-Up for the Weekend
It’s a once in a lifetime chance to see a famous twitter and stand-up comedian, one of the founding members of rap group Three 6 Mafia and buy local produce, all in one jam-packed weekend. University Programs will bring in …
AMPed Up for Spring Bands
Fans of country, bluegrass and folk should be happy with the Arkansas Music Pavilion’s upcoming spring lineup. Northwest Arkansas’ largest outdoor concert space, located at the Washington County Fairgrounds, is featuring two bands this spring: Little Big Town and Old …
A Blues Weekend In The Natural State
If you’re starting to sing the End Of The Semester Blues, you’re in luck. This weekend, the Ozark Blues Society hosts Blues In The Natural State, with music up and down Dickson Street on Friday and Saturday. This year, Morgan …
World On A String
Live music, free food, limited edition Fayettechill T-shirts, hammocking under the setting sun and a chance to bring relief to millions of women and children suffering in war-torn countries worldwide, makes World On A String an event you don’t want …
Resor-Rectored: Fayetteville’s Prodigal Son Returns to George’s for Two Nights
After returning from spring break, this weekend will be slightly subdued. Two distinct singer-songwriters will be headlining at George’s. The Walton Arts Center has a local version of the popular TED conferences, TEDxFayetteville, but unfortunately, tickets are already sold out. …
UA Student Organizes First Campus Health Week
Associated Student Government will be pairing up with multiple local organizations to host a health week next week, which will include health centered events Monday, April 1 through Thursday, April 4. The event — the first of its kind, even …
NWA Fashion Week
A whole week devoted to fashion isn’t just for New York. A group of local designers and boutiques are gathering for the second annual Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week March 11-16 at the Chancellor Hotel in downtown Fayetteville. Though the glitz …
Local Charity Fashion Show Begins Thursday
As major cities around the world wrap up their spring fashion weeks, northwest Arkansas begins preparations for its own. NWA Fashion Week, with the motto “Fashion for Philanthropy,” is an annual fashion show put on by local designers and boutiques …
Campus League of Legends Competition A Success
Eight summoner teams from different cities in Arkansas converged at the campus bookstore Saturday to take part in the finals of the League of Legends tournament headed up by the Razorback Gaming RSO. “League of Legends is probably the most …
