’TIS THE SEASON

PARADES AND PLAYS RING IN HOLIDAYS ACROSS THE REGION

It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but there is little denying that the Christmas season is on the way, with holiday music being piped into stores everywhere. Let’s not forget the Christmas events, though, as a myriad of activities are beginning in the area. Here is a list of a few of the activities that can get Scrooges everywhere in the spirit.

ON THE MENU All Green, All The Time

NEW LOCATION STILL FOCUSED ON ECO-FRIENDLY FOOD

Local makes sense,” says Clayton Suttle, standing in a restaurant filled with local produce, local decor and local recipes.

LISTEN HERE! Symphony Goes On Record

‘DEAN OF COMPOSERS’ GRADUATES TO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

It’s a big deal to have a symphony recording at all, says John Jeter, musical director and conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony.

Just Being Himself

CARMEN PREACHES THE GOSPEL ON HIS TERMS

Carman in concert” was not going to work on the marquee. Neither was something that touted a Carman lecture.

LISTEN HERE! Third Eye Blind Sees Future

REVAMPED ROCKERS PLAY BARNHILL ARENA TUESDAY

Something funny happened on the way to obscurity.

NOTHING AMISS ON DICKSON Arts Collective Expands Offerings And Locations

Among the many things that the Art Amiss show is, certainly one of the most prominent ones is busy. The biannual art show, which comes to Northwest Arkansas for the 11th time on Wednesday, is a combination of art, theater, videography, music, fashion and much more.

LISTEN HERE!: Jewel Still Sparkles

SINGER/SONGWRITER FINDS COUNTRY SUCCESS

That there is discussion about her music’s genres has always baffled Jewel Kilcher.

Novel ideas

ASPIRING WRITERS SHARE THEIR STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES DURING MONTH DESIGNATED FOR FOSTERING FICTION

“Novels,” said Molly Giles, “are daunting.” She would know. As a published novelist and a creative writing professor at the University of Arkansas, getting students — and herself — motivated to write is a day-to-day or minute-to-minute activity.

Zombies! Undead swarming pop culture, Fayetteville

For being undead zombies are an awfully lively bunch. They’re on television. They’re in the movies. They’ll likely be haunting the area during Halloween, invading the streets and local costume parties alike.

Dickson Street, alive: Downtown Fayetteville will teem with activity on night of spooks

Halloween isn’t just for kids. According to a 2007 study by National Retail Foundation, more than a third of adults will don a costume as well.