Music planned at folk center
MOUNTAIN VIEW -- The Ozark Folk Center State Park will be alive with the sound of music today with musicians Love Holler throughout the day between 10:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. A special matinee show will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. with The Howlin’ Brothers. The Craft...
Carnival to feature ‘Bounce House Extravaganza’
In honor of the 75th annual White River Water Carnival, this year’s Kid Zone will feature a “Bounce House Extravaganza,” according to tourism director Kyle Christopher. That means that inflatables of all shapes and sizes will be available for kids of all ages to...
Reception to feature ‘Beauty as Form’
The Batesville Area Arts Council will host a gallery reception featuring artist Carly Dahl from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at 226 E. Main, Batesville. Dahl will give a brief artist talk starting around 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and will include...
Ozark Gateway Region Adds Travel Writer to the Team
Ozark Gateway Region Adds Travel Writer to the Team “We are so excited to announce that we have recruited Lacy Mitchell to join our team as the Ozark Gateway Region Travel Writer,” said Crystal Crow, OGT Board President. “I’ve known and worked with Lacy for several...
Calico to honor Native American heritage with event
CALICO ROCK --- Native American roots run deep in The Natural State and one area town will recognize that heritage in September. Calico Rock will present Native American Heritage Weekend Sept. 7 and 8 along Main Street. Admission is free. Events get under way at 5...
Town prepares for Grandpa Jones banjo weekend
MOUNTAIN VIEW -- Guests will be pickin’ and a-grinnin’ when the Ozark Folk Center at Mountain View hosts the 20th annual Grandpa and Ramona Jones Banjo Weekend Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Entertainment will begin Friday, Aug. 31, with an evening concert featuring the Jones...
Arkansas Craft a School to feature The Fine Art of Faux Finishes
Arkansas Craft a School to feature The Fine Art of Faux Finishes with Lynne Blanscet ABOUT THIS COURSE: “Faux finishes” are painting techniques used to "fake" the viewer into believing that what they are seeing could be marble, granite, gemstones, leather gold or...
Spring River Art Guild Announces Fine Arts Show
Spring River Art Guild Announces Fine Arts Show YES!! Another year has passed and The Spring River Artists Guild (SRAG) is gearing up for our annual Fine Art Show and Competition. This year the dates are September 7, 8, & 9 and September 14, 15 & 16 with a...
Independence County Library Joins eBooks Consortium
Independence County Library Joins eBooks Consortium (Batesville, AR) The Independence County Library is pleased to announce it has joined the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium (ADLC), a statewide consortium facilitated by the State Library of Arkansas. The ADLC is...