3+ week, 1+ day ago (30+ words) The Fayetteville City Council has historically had a bit more appreciation for committees than perhaps the average Joe. Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to create an eight-member food ......

3+ day, 18+ hour ago (304+ words) It's A Wonderful Life" " Eight actors portray 65+ roles in this TheatreSquared's original adaptation of what the American Film Institute called the century's most inspirational film." Tickets start at $18. Showing through Dec. 24 at 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. theatre2.org/its-a-wonderful-life-2025. Silent Book Club Bentonville " A book club where there's no assigned reading, just an opportunity to meet others, mingle as you'd like and then read silently together. All new and returning readers are welcome to bring a reading object of their choice to join. This month's meet-up is 4-6 p.m. Nov. 30 at Two Friends Books, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville. Live Trivia " Come to Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom for seven rounds of The Best Trivia in NWA" with current events and crafty trivia rounds including audio, visual and live hosted trivia by Geeks Who Drink. The weekly trivia is free to play and prizes will…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago (82+ words) A DIY ethos, a deep curiosity and the desire to cultivate community inform Adam Bernbach's Hot Vine Wine Shop. Katy Henriksen is the features editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Her passion for both storytelling and culture serve as a through line in her decades of experience as an arts journalist. She believes in the transformative power of art to enrich our community and loves highlighting it in hopes more people learn about the amazing stories here in Northwest Arkansas....

3+ week, 18+ hour ago (148+ words) Music Monday Series -- The University of Arkansas Percussion Ensemble performs during this week's free Music Monday Series. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 ... Dustin Staggs is a features writer for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where he covers arts, entertainment and community stories that showcase the vibrant culture of Northwest Arkansas. Dustin, a University of Arkansas graduate, joined the Democrat-Gazette features team in July 2024. During his time at the university, Dustin's magazine story was named a Story of the Year finalist in the "In-Depth News Story" category by the Associated Collegiate Press, making him the only Arkansas college student to earn this recognition that year. At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region....

4+ week, 1+ day ago (22+ words) The Fayetteville Bulldogs took an early lead Friday night on special teams, then their offense and defense took care of the rest....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (315+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- The city will manage the two privately owned Bakery Building parking lots located at 313 W. Dickson St. beginning Wednesday. City of Fayetteville adds public parking on Dickson FAYETTEVILLE -- The city will manage the two privately owned Bakery Building parking lots located at 313 W. Dickson St. beginning Wednesday. The lots, containing 49 parking spaces, will be available every day to the public with parking rates ranging from $1 to $3 per hour, varying by the lot and time of day, according to a city press release. The hourly rates will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Payment will be made through the ParkMobile App using the car's license plate number. "Parking regulations and a familiar enforcement presence, coupled with nearby transit services, will make the Bakery and Streetside lots attractive options right in the heart of the Dickson Street Entertainment District," Parking Manager Justin Clay said....

1+ week, 1+ day ago (296+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- Fayetteville High School students will host their annual Homeless Vigil on Dec. 11. Students participating in the event will camp out in temporary shelters on Bulldog Boulevard from 5-11 p.m., accepting cash and nonperishable food donations to support classmates and their families who are unhoused. All proceeds go toward the district's Families in Transition program. School Board President Tim Hudson usually attends the event but will be out of town this year. He said he wanted to lend his support by finding a creative way to drive interest in the Homeless Vigil and help students reach their fundraising goal. Hudson said if the event raises $25,000, he and Superintendent John Mulford will climb the construction tower at the Fayetteville High School parking garage site and plant a bulldog flag. He did a similar promotional effort for a United Way hospital fundraising campaign years…...

18+ hour, 15+ min ago (107+ words) St. Paul's choirmaster Jack Cleghorn is a lifelong choir kid. But this holiday season, he gets to share his not-so-secret-passion for conducting. Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Since 2022, she has interviewed a diverse range of luminaries, including Fran Lebowitz, Herb Alpert, Carlos Santana, Ricky Skaggs, John Waters and Kristin Chenoweth. While she enjoys spotlighting these renowned figures, Monica's true passion lies in celebrating the vibrant local arts scene. She delights in uncovering and showcasing the unique talents of the musicians, artists, dancers, writers and actors who enrich her community....

1+ week, 1+ day ago (92+ words) U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks on Friday set a hearing for March 4 in Fayetteville to hear arguments from Duggar and prosecutors. Duggar asked that a lawyer be appointed to help him, but that ... Ron Wood has been a professional journalist in Arkansas for about 40 years. He has covered state and federal courts in Northwest Arkansas since 1995. Over the course of his award-winning career, he has covered a wide range of beats including city and county governments, police and fire, regional planning and transportation, education and business....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (185+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- The city has announced street closures related to Saturday's Veterans Day parade, the first in 10 years, according to city records. The Fayetteville parade on Dickson Street will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and go "from East to West," said organizer Jay Stout of Prairie Grove, referring to East and West streets with a turn on Spring Street along the way. A trade show of veteran-related businesses and services will take place on the city's Upper Ramble public space after the parade, Stout said. According to a news release from the city, the following streets will be closed due to the event: Dickson Street will be closed between East and West avenues from 7:30 a.m. until the parade is completed. East Avenue will be closed between Spring and Dickson streets starting at 9 a.m. for staging and will reopen after the parade is underway. West Avenue…...