April 5-September 14 — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekends
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| Family Fun: |
Deer Acres |
| Location: |
916 Jenson Road- Hackett AR |
| Contact: |
479-638-8787 |
- Lots of fun and animals. Open during the summer on weekends
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May 1-June 11 — See below
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| Exhibit: |
Windows to the World Exhibition |
| Location: |
720 Garrison Avenue |
| Contact: |
479-651-1852 |
- Windows to the World Exhibition
A solo exhibition of new work by artist Steve Griffith. From abstraction to expressionism, sculpture to impressionism, Griffith is a multi-genre artist combining color and texture in his much-acclaimed work. Gary Hutchinson and John Thomsen play at opening reception. Free.
Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. May 1.
remy fine art
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May 1-May 26 — All Day
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| Class: |
String Jazz Improv Camp |
| Location: |
UA-FS |
| Contact: |
479-788-7554 |
- Deadline is May 26 for a String Jazz Improv Camp June 16-20, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Any orchestra student finishing eighth grade (with director's consent) through 12th grade eligible. Includes rehearsals, jazz improv sessions, master classes and sectionals plus combo rehearsals. Also a Friday night performance followed by a student jam session at Sweet Bay Coffee. $75.
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May 1-June 9 — All Hours
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| Exhibit: |
Photographic Alliance Exhibit |
| Location: |
Spark's Hospital- Boreham Emergency Depart Lobby |
| Contact: |
479-883-0188
www.pafsac.com |
- Photographer Sandi Teague displays her work at this opening and reception in her honor. Free.
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May 1-June 2 — TBA
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| Event: |
On the Road Car Care Academy Registrations |
| Location: |
4901 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
479-452-1290 |
- Hey girls, ages 14-17, already have your driver's license or counting down till the day you drive? Taking care of a car is a must if you're going to drive one. This class, on June 7, sponsored by Girl Scouts-Mount Magazine Council, is loaded with must-have experiences to boost any girl’s know-how on driving safety and vehicle maintenance. Learn how to maintain the car you’ll be driving as well as roadside safety 101. Could your career be in cars? Get a snapshot of cool career options in the automotive field, from design to engineering and management. Trisha Hessinger, nationally recognized automotive education specialist and former race car driver, is the spokeswoman for the Car Care Academy program. A leading authority on automotive issues, Hessinger has been a guest speaker for major auto manufacturers, hosted three cable television shows and is a contributing writer for various magazines and newspapers on automotive subjects. Today's tricked-out cars are also super-complicated machines, says Hessinger, so it's important that men and women know their stuff. "When these girls leave today, they'll know more about cars than their boyfriends do." Space limited; register today. June 2 deadline. $5 (includes snack, patch and tee-shirt).
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May 1-June 28 — All Day
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| Contest: |
Nature Photo Contest |
| Location: |
Bedford's-2801 Rogers Avenue |
- Give it your best shot in this nature photo contest sponsored by Bedford's Camera and Video, Benefit Banks and Western Arkansas Nature Center Partners. Adult (16 and over) and youth (15 and under) divisions. Adult divisions: scenic, macro/close-up, people in nature, wildlife and images from nature center property. $200 best-in-show prize; first and second places, too. For the youth division, teachers may pick up free disposable cameras. Entries are 4" x 6" prints. Youth prizes include cash, processing and nature books. Deadline: 6 p.m. June 28.
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May 1-October 31 — 24 hours a day
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| Event: |
Art in the Garden |
| Location: |
Corner of North Ninth and D Streets |
- Mother Earth's Community Garden invites (to her lush and verdant locale) artists, of all mediums and genres, to play, paint, write, sing, dance, draw, recite, pontificate, perform, share, bond, communicate and create in her garden. Open invite extended to seven days a week, 24 hours a day, until it's just too hot to be outside. Free for artists and on-lookers.
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May 1-May 31 — Library Hours
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| Exhibitt: |
Photography by Martha Campbell |
| Location: |
Miller Branch of the Fort Smith Public Library, 8701 S. 28 St., |
| Contact: |
479-646-3945 |
- Local photographer Martha Campbell’s beautiful photographs will entice you to visit the Gulf’s Eastern Shore. Campbell’s photographs will be on display at the Miller Branch Library through May 31st.
- Free
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May 1-May 31 — Libary Hours
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| Exhibit: |
Art Display by Peggy Weidman |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library – 3201 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
479-783-0229 |
- Fort Smith artist Peggy Weidman will display her works at the Fort Smith Public Library during the month of. Peggy Weidman grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and was exposed to art an early age. She enjoyed visiting the galleries and 'painting with the masters'. Getting a new box of crayons was a great joy and when they added new colors...she was thrilled. She began painting as an adult many years ago under the teaching of Suzy Stoserg. She then ventured into oil under Beverly Kiefer. Painting was laid aside as she was busy with family activities. Then four years ago she followed the desire to try again. She studied pastels with Julie Mayser and now oils again with Ann Griffen. Weidman says, "I love color and it is fun to create something bright with lots of color. Many of my paintings are of places I have photographed during my travels. I find it a soothing, rewarding pastime. Peggy’s paintings will be on display at the Main Library through the end of May.
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May 1-May 29 — See times below
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| Exhibit: |
Figurative Prints Exhibition |
| Location: |
UA FS- Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center |
| Contact: |
479-788-7300 |
- "Figurative Prints," a traveling exhibit containing selections from the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation Collection, feature lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, aquatints, silkscreens and monotypes. Topics range from people and animals to the elements, from dancers to "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." Works were created between 1939 and 1999. The artists are of American, French, English, German, Russian and Austrian descent, although some of the foreign-born became American citizens. Some are deceased, and some are still living. Americans with works in the exhibit hail from Ohio, Illinois, New York, Iowa, Massachusetts, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia and North Carolina. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays.
- Free
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May 1-October 30 — 8am-Noon
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| Downtown: |
Farmer's Market Open |
| Location: |
Downtown Fort Smith |
- Enjoy the local harvest of fresh produce.
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May 5-May 11 — Times vary
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| Event: |
Fort Smith Classic |
| Location: |
Hardscrabble County Club |
| Contact: |
479-782-3410 |
- Some of the best professional golfers across the globe come to Fort Smith for this tournament, now in its eleventh year and part of the Nationwide Tour. Purse increases $25,000, making this year's total prize $550,000, plus a Rolex watch courtesy of Newton's Jewelers. Proceeds benefit Fort Smith Children's Emergency Shelter, Children's Service League, Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls Incorporated of Fort Smith and The First Tee. Thirteen-time Grammy award-winning singer Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder perform at a free Cox Family Concert at Fort Smith River Park on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which are mandatory, at Cox Cable stores. Charities sell $5 sweepstakes tickets for chances to win Great-Get-Aways featuring Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlantic City and Tunica destinations. Par-Tee Central in downtown Fort Smith Thursday-Saturday.
Times vary. Check Web site.
- www.fortsmithclassic.com
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May 5-May 26
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| Lesson: |
Ballroom Dance Lessons |
| Location: |
3321 South 66th Street |
- Dance your life away. $5/person.
6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mondays
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May 5-May 11 — all day
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| Event: |
Fort Smith Classic Golf Tournament |
| Location: |
Hardscrabble Country Club |
| Contact: |
(479)782-3410 or visit www.fortsmithclassic.com
(479)783-8888 |
- Watch professional golfers on the Buy.com International Golf Tour
- Adm: TBA
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May 7-May 10 — Holiday Inn City Center Ballroom
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| Downtown : |
Fort Smith Classic Downtown Par-tees |
| Location: |
Downtown |
- Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights
Holiday Inn City Center Ballroom • (700 Rogers Avenue)
Doors Open at 7:00 pm • Music at 9 pm
Must be at least 21 years old to attend
Cover Charge: $10 Nightly or $20 for three-night bracelet
- Thursday- The Dempseys
Voted Memphis’ Best Band (again) in 2007 you do not want to miss this high-energy rockabilly trio. “I swear to God, The Dempseys are the best band I’ve ever heard,” Sam Phillips.
- Friday- The Venus Mission
The Venus Mission is the hottest band between Memphis and the Sun. With three heavenly female singers, four stellar musicians and great dance hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s you’ll be partying into the stratosphere
- Saturday- The Klocks
Fort Smith Classic’s favorite party band returns and you won’t want to miss this show. You name the hit song, they'll play. Get ready to dance.
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May 9 — Dark
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| Outdoor: |
Lunar & Planetary" night |
| Location: |
Janet Huckabee River Valley Nature Center |
| Contact: |
bobmoody@aoas.org |
- The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society (AOAS) will host the public at theHuckabee Nature Center "Lunar & Planetary" night; craters on the moon, Saturn's rings, Binary Stars
- Our Coleman Observatory facility is located 8 miles NW of Van Buren. From Coleman Observatory, we use our telescopes and binoculars to see our cratered moon, Jupiter's banded cloud patterns and retinue of satellite moons, and Saturn's exquisite rings. Seeing Titan, the largest moon in the solar system as it orbits Saturn every 16 days, and knowing a robotic explorer orbits around the Ring World while a successfully landed and now silent Huygens probe rests on that moon's surface, brings a "connection" the observer more real than seeing Saturn for the first time through a telescope. The experience must be felt to be understood, and yet, that's only the local neighborhood; just beyond lies the rest of the universe!
- More information? http://www.aoas.org
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May 9 — 2 – 4 PM
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| Event: |
Authors in the Afternoon featuring Lance Hawvermale |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
Free |
- Van Buren author Lance Hawvermale will make a special appearance at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies of his new novel, The Tongue Merchant. Hawvermale’s latest work is a murder mystery set in the exotic and dangerous Caribbean Sea; follow U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Marcella Paraizo as she braves a faceless killer, a hurricane, and the shadows of her own past. Copies of The Tongue Merchant will be available for sale and signing at this open-house style event. Lance Hawvermale has won several awards for his work. His second book, “Fugitive Shoes,” was named one of the University of Oklahoma’s “2007 Books That Inspire.” In the 2007 Oklahoma Writers Federation awards, he received three first place awards in categories for mainstream novel, essay, and science-fiction, fantasy and horror novel; one second place award for a young adult short story; one third place award for nostalgia prose; and three honorable mentions for romance novel, inspirational prose, and poetry. He has numerous other awards from the Oklahoma Writers Federation in 2005 and 2006. For more information, check out http://www.lancehawvermale.com/
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May 10-May 11 — Starts 8am
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| Event: |
Old Timers' Days Arts & Crafts Festival |
| Location: |
Van Buren- Downtown |
| Contact: |
479-410-3026 |
- A two-day arts and crafts fest featuring six whole city blocks of fun. More than 200 exhibitors from more than seven states on-hand. Lots of food and entertainment, too, plus a children's carnival. Rain or shine. Free
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May 10 — 7-10am
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| Fundraiser: |
Pancake Breakfast |
| Location: |
4901 1/2 Midland Blvd. |
| Contact: |
479-783-3892 |
- American Legion Auxiliary flips hot cakes. Dough goes to Veterans. $3.50 adults; $2 children 12 and under. Fort Smith, Ark
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May 10 — 6:30pm
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| Event: |
This Ain't Yo Momma's Roller Derby |
| Location: |
Crystal Palace Skate Center- 3000 South 70th Street |
| Contact: |
479-452-0973 |
- River Valley Roller Girls meet the Little Rock Derby Girls in rowdy rollergirl action. All ages are welcome. Half-time entertainment and an after-bout dinner with the Roller Girls at Ed Walker's Drive-In. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; derby begins at 7:30 p.m. $8 Advance tickets available at DarkLight Tattoo. $10 tickets at the door; $5 for 12 & under; 6 & under FREE with paying adult. Arrive early for best seating
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May 10 — 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Noon luncheon.
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| Fundraiser/ Sales: |
Chic Boutique: Hats, Gloves and All the Things We Love |
| Location: |
FS Convention Center |
| Contact: |
479-783-6145 |
- This lovely, "slightly worn" shopping extravaganza put on by Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, is just the (inexpensive) ticket to spring into spring. Jump into "Hats, Gloves and All the Things We Love," a fun way to spend an afternoon with the girls or you and your new best friends: lots of great clothes and accessories. Luncheon catered by Taliano's. $25/single; $200/table of ten.
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May 10 — 11am-1pm
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| Seminar: |
Blue Hydrangea Tea for Ovarian Cancer Awareness |
| Location: |
3324 South M Street |
| Contact: |
479-883-3379
479-646-3431 |
- The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition River Valley chapter, a local support group, also promotes cancer awareness and educates the public on ovarian cancer symptoms and signs. Have tea for for two (or three, four or more) at this lovely celebration the day before Mother's Day. Dr. Kris Gast speaks and Tonya Jackson provides entertainment
- No charge but reservations required.
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May 10-May 18
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| Event: |
National Tourism Week |
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May 10 — 7-11 a.m. Registration: 11 a.m. Viewing
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| Event: |
Make a Mother’s Day craft and enjoy refreshments at this program featuring, "Mars Needs Moms!", a book about a little boy who takes his mom for granted until she is kidnapped by Martians. Free; no registration necessary. |
| Location: |
19120 Brittany Drive (inside Fort Chaffee) |
| Contact: |
479-597-0510 |
- Free Admission
- Hawg Country Eagles #4416 hosts this show featuring three vehicle classes: cars, trucks and motorcycles. Cars and trucks in street rod, modified and original categories; bikes in classic, Harley and foreign categories. First- and second-place awarded in all categories. Best-of-show awarded for best paint, best motor, unfinished best Corvette and best Mustang. Proceeds benefit Diabetes Association. Later on, a disco party at 7 p.m. $20 entry fee;
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May 10 — 10am-2pm
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| Event: |
International Migratory Bird Day |
| Location: |
River Valley Nature Center |
| Contact: |
479-452-3993
www.birdday.org |
- Each year, the United States, Canada and Mexico celebrate the flights of migratory birds across the Americas. Tropics to Tundra: Connection Birds, Habitats and People is the year's theme. Visit www.birdday.org for educational materials and more information. At the nature center, artist Jessica Gray helps youth create mini art projects focused on migratory birds. Other bird-related activities, too
- Free but pre-registration necessary.
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May 11 — 2:30pm- one performance
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| Event: |
Cinderella |
| Location: |
Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center at the Fort Smith Convention Center |
| Contact: |
Western Arkansas Ballet at 479-785-0152. |
- Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 28th at the Western Arkansas Ballet Studio 4701 Grand Ave. from 12 noon – 7 pm Monday - Friday, so be sure and get yours!
- Cinderella is a full length three act classical ballet.
“Cinderella is a story everybody knows and in the past it has attracted a great number of choreographers – French, Russian, and English. This particular ballet on the story, however, is important for a special reason: it is the first classic English ballet in three acts, the first full-length English work in the style and manner of the great nineteenth-century classics.” The preceding was quoted from 101 Stories of the Great Ballets, George Balanchine and Francis Mason.
Cinderella, the ballet, was first presented by the Bolshoi Ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, November 15, 1945. Many versions have since been performed. The version closest to our interpretation was first presented by the Sadler’s Wells Ballet (later called the Royal Ballet) with the choreography by Frederick Ashton at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, December 23, 1948. This version was first presented in the United States by the Sadler’s Wells Ballet at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, October 18, 1949.
- Cinderella, the Prince, and all their friends even the step-sisters invite you to join them for one delightful performance at 2:30 pm.
Our production proudly presents to the community, the Western Arkansas Ballet Company and local children, performing Prokofiev’s Nutcracker. Western Arkansas Ballet’s production of Cinderella will present over 50 children and adults chosen by audition to perform. The 2007-2008 Western Arkansas Ballet Company will dance the following roles:
The role of Cinderella will be danced by Amanda Dooly of Southside High School.
The role of the Prince will be danced by Jammie Walker of Southside High School.
The role of Fairy God-Mother will be danced by Ashley Mikles of Southside High School.
The role of the Step-Mother will be danced by Miss Leah Schumpert, WAB Production Assistant and Dance Instructor.
The role of the Step-Sisters will be danced by Kaitlyn Hines and Vasoula Drosopoulos both of Southside High School.
The role of Dancing Teacher will be danced by Natalie Chapman of Chaffin Junior High School.
Rachel Wells of Tommie Spear Middle School in Sallisaw, OK will dance the Spring Fairy.
Rachel Drew who is homeschooled will dance the Summer Fairy.
Alyssa Grimsley of Southside High School will dance the Autumn Fairy.
Brooke Gillespie of Southside High School will dance the Winter Fairy.
Ball Guests will be danced by Brooke Gillespie, Alyssa Grimsley, Ashley Mikles, Rachel Drew, Rachel Wells, Katie Basnett of Southside High School, Jessica Smith of Spiro High School, Natalie Chapman and Julia Rainwater of Southside High School.
- Western Arkansas Ballet’s production of Cinderella choreographed by Melissa Schoenfeld, Artistic Director, is sure to inspire enchanting thoughts to all ages. Tickets will go on sale April 28th. Tickets are $20 and $15 reserved seating.
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May 11 — TBA
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| Theater: |
Western Arkansas Ballet 'Cinderella' |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Convention Center/Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center |
| Contact: |
(800)523-4540 |
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May 12-May 13 — 9am-4pm
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| Event: |
Wild Side of Art |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Art Center |
| Contact: |
479-784-2787 |
- Helen Howerton of Tulsa teaches how to paint wildlife at this class that brings out the animal in you. $155 Fort Smith Art Center members; $170 non-members.
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May 13 — 10:15am
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| Event: |
The Book Lover’s Club |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
479-783-0229 |
- The Book Lover’s Club is for anyone who loves to read. Monthly meetings will feature: book reviews, author information, new books, book lists, online literary information, lively discussion, interesting people, and more. Come tell us about a great book that you’ve just read.
- Free
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May 13 — 10am-2pm
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| Event: |
Win a Day with Phyllis Speer |
| Location: |
River Valley Nature Center |
| Contact: |
479-452-3993 |
- Win a chance to spend the day with AETN television personality Phyllis Speer, Arkansas Game and Fish outdoor cook extraordinaire. Call or stop by to enter.
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May 14 — Starts 5pm
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| Event: |
River Valley Area Panhellenic Tea |
| Location: |
Bonneville House |
| Contact: |
479-783-2629 |
- www.gogreek.info
- The River Valley Area Panhellenic Association invites all high school senior girls and other upperclasswomen who plan to participate in college sorority recruitment
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May 15 — TBA
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| Event : |
Spring Dance Demo |
| Location: |
TBA |
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May 15 — 11:30 AM and 7 PM
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| Library Fundraiser: |
Two events with Sharon Randall |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library |
| Contact: |
479-783-0229 |
- Syndicated columnist Sharon Randall will make her first visit to Fort Smith on Thursday, May 15 for two appearances benefiting the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library.
- Lunch with Sharon (11:30 AM – 1 PM at the Convention Center Annex, at 61 South 8th street.)- Sharon will read and talk about some of her favorite columns and take questions from the audience during this salad luncheon. The cost is $25 per ticket; tickets must be purchased in advance. Please note that autographs or the signing of books will not be available at this lunchtime event.
- An Evening Among Friends (7 – 8:30 PM at the Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue) - Sharon will share her perspectives on life, writing, family, friends, and "Las Vegas of All Places" in this talk at the Main Library. She will also answer questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be served after the event while attendees have the chance to meet Sharon and have her sign copies of her book or flyers about the event. The cost is $25 per ticket; tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Randall's weekly column is read by an estimated 6 million readers in over 400 newspapers. Her column appears each Monday in the Times Record. Her honest, conversational writing style gives readers a feeling of personal connection to her life stories and perspectives. Proceeds from both of these events benefit the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library, a non-profit group providing financial and volunteer support for the Fort Smith Public Library. Space is limited. For tickets or more information, contact Jennifer Goodson at 783-0229 or jgoodson@fortsmithlibrary.org
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May 16 — 12 Noon
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| Event: |
Food For Thought: In Their Words |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
479-783-0229 |
- FREE
- For the past two years Gabe Gentry, Producer for AETN's World War II Oral History Project In Their Words, has been traveling the state collecting the first-hand personal narratives of Arkansas's World War II Generation. WWII veterans' truths of war and sacrifice are rapidly becoming extinct. Over 270 hours of testimony from 223 members of Arkansas's WWII Generation has been recorded. Gentry will talk about how to take an oral history and his experiences working on this project.
- Gentry is still seeking interviewees from generals and privates to "Rosie the Riveter" and mess hall cooks, all in an effort to tell the story of the American experience from 1941 to 1945. If you or someone you know are a part of the WWII generation and want to get involved, see Gentry at the program, call 800-662-2386, or www.intheirwords.org/the_project/how_to_get_involved.
- Feel free to bring your lunch to this program, a part of the popular Food for Thought series. The Library will provide drinks and desserts.
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May 16-May 17 — See below
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| Event: |
Celebrity Classic BBQ on the Avenue |
| Location: |
2nd and Garrison Streets Parking Lot- Downtown Fort Smith |
| Contact: |
479-452-7450 |
- Join the fun at this barbecue showing who's the best- of-the-best local barbecue fixers. Features a Media and a KidsQ Challenge, too. Backyard Division Cook-off (for amateurs only) on Saturday. Register on-line. Awards 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Pavilion.
5-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
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May 17 — All Day
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| Event: |
Fort Smith Youth Leadership Summit: Eric Weihenmayer |
| Location: |
FS Convention Center |
| Contact: |
479-785-4031 |
- Features motivational speaker and world-class athlete Erik Weihenmayer, a man who, despite his blindness, is one of only a few mountaineers to summit Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, the tallest peaks on each of the world's continents. Includes classes, workshops, team-building events and even a concert. Conference, open to youth of all ages, is presented by Comprehensive Juvenile Services of Fort Smith, a non-profit that provides direct and subcontracted services to at-risk youth. $75.
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May 17 — 10am-4pm
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| Event: |
Heritage Days |
| Location: |
The Clayton House |
| Contact: |
479-783-3000 |
- The Clayton House Heritage Days Program on May 17 , 2008 will include living history programs going on from 10-4. We will have soap making, candle making, and Dutch oven cooking demonstrations. We will have living history vignettes featuring Deputy Marshals, kitchen servants, a Civil War chaplain, musicians, and the Clayton Family Re-enactors. We will be offering photos in period clothing for purchase as souvenirs and we will be serving a frontier feast including biscuits, beans, cornbread, and cobbler. Guided living history tours of Clayton House will be offered every 30 minutes. Tickets for the event will be $10 per person over 12, $5 per child under 12, or you can call for family and group rates.
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May 17-May 24
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| Event: |
Old Fort Days Futurity |
| Location: |
Kay Rodgers Park |
| Contact: |
479-783-2393 |
- The world's richest barrel-racing futurity. Purse could exceed $350,000. $6 general admission on Saturday, April 24, for finals.
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May 17-May 18 — Gates open 8:30am
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| Event: |
2008 Fort Smith Regional Air Show |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Regional Airport |
| Contact: |
479-783-6118 |
- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return to rumble the the skies in this show featuring more high-flying action than ever. The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team drop from the heavens plus see Tora-Tora-Tora, the Pearl Harbor recreation demonstration. Fort Smith's own Flying Razorbacks, the 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard, will dazzle the crowds with their new A-10 Warthogs. See Franklin's Flying Circus, Younkin's Aerobatic Sons of Legends performance and the very shocking Shockwave Jet Truck. Lots of things to do on land, too. Enjoy concessions and static view displays. Sponsorships and corporate chalets available. Shuttle services available at Southside High School and Ben Geren Regional Park.
- Admission is free as always.
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May 17 — 7am-1pm
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| Event: |
Antique and Rummage Sale |
| Location: |
Darby Community Center |
| Contact: |
479-782-1473 |
- The Belle Grove Neighborhood Association hosts an indoor rummage sale with donations accepted until May 16. Consignment services, for big ticket items, for a 20 percent fee. Proceeds benefit BGNA's upcoming Halloween event. Last year, the organization handed out candy to approximately 600 children.
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May 17 — 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. race
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| Event: |
Celebrity Classic Survivor's Challenge |
| Location: |
Riverfront (Glass) Pavilion |
| Contact: |
479-452-7450 |
- 5K or 2-mile walk/race to honor cancer survivors and memorialize those who lost the battle. A Grand Prix-certified race. $15 pre-registration; $20 day-of-race.
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May 17 — The auditions will be held on Saturday May 17, 2008. Ages 11-13 will attend an audition class from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Ages 14 and up will attend an audition class from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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| Open Auditions: |
Western AR Ballet Company Positions |
| Location: |
Western Arkansas Ballet Studio, 4701 Grand in Fort Smith, AR. |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Woodside, (479) 785-0152 |
- Western Arkansas Ballet, a nonprofit dance company, will hold open auditions for positions in company for the 2008-2009 season
- Candidates for company positions should be at least 11 years of ages and have at least three years of ballet experience. The dress code for the audition class for ladies is a black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes (for those with at least one year of pointe class), and hair pulled away from face in a nice bun; black tights or shorts, a white t-shirt and ballet shoes for men. Please remember no jewelry, no gum, and appropriate appearance is required. Without these requirements you may not be allowed to audition.
- The 2008-2009 Western Arkansas Ballet company’s performing season includes: Choreography by Keith Cross, The 23rd Annual Nutcracker, The 2nd Annual Cinderella, The Mayor’s Honors, Earquake with the Fort Smith Symphony, Spring Dance Demonstration in Fort Smith, AR, and the Regional Dance America/Southwest Festival in Sugarland, Texas.
- Each company member when accepted by the adjudicating committee will be required to take a number of ballet classes weekly as well as attending rehearsal up to 4 times a week. If you have any questions, please call our Artistic Director, Melissa Schoenfeld, 479-785-0152. Or for more information please visit our website www.waballet.org
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May 17 — 9am-noon Registration
3pm awards
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| Event: |
Mustang Club Charity Open Car Show |
| Location: |
Wal-Mart Supercenter- 8301 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
918-427-5346 |
- Proceeds benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital. Classes: Mustangs, original trucks, original cars and other. $20/entry; $20/vendor fee; $10/display only
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May 17-September 1 — During business hours Wed. - Sat. 12-4 and Sun. 1-4
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| Event: |
Self- Guided walking tours of Belle Grove Neighborhood |
| Location: |
The Clayton House- 514 N. 6th Street |
| Contact: |
479-783-3000 |
- Clayton House will be hosting self-guided walking tours of the Belle Grove neighborhood. Pick up maps and neighborhood tour information at Clayton House
- The first 20 participants will receive pedometers. 783-3000. Free, donations welcomed.
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May 17 — 2pm
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| Children: |
Super Saturday Storytime featuring The Fort Smith Fire Department |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, |
| Contact: |
479-783-0229 |
- This special storytime for the whole family will feature our extra-special guest readers from the Fort Smith Fire Department. In addition to reading stories, they will share information about their exciting jobs.
- Free
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May 17 — TBA
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| Theatre: |
Company Auditions |
| Location: |
Western Arkansas Ballet |
| Contact: |
(479)785-0152
www.waballet.org |
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May 17 — 7:30 p.m. check-in; 8 p.m. bowling.
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| Event: |
Celebrity Classic Open PBA Pro/Am Bowling Tournament |
| Location: |
Bowling World |
| Contact: |
479-452-7450 |
- Register your team to play in this tourney featuring pro and amateur bowlers. Cosmic Bowling, refreshments and silent auction. Plus watch PBA stars play for charity.
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May 20 — 7pm
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| Event: |
Beginning Lure Craft |
| Location: |
River Valley Nature Center |
| Contact: |
479-452-3993 |
- Learn the feeding habits of black bass. Predator/prey relationships are also discussed, plus design your own lure.
- Free but registration required
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May 21 — Online
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| Class: |
Breaking into Sitcom Writing |
| Location: |
Online-UA Fort Smith |
| Contact: |
479-788-7212 |
- A six-week online course through Center for Lifelong Learning at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. A veteran television comedy writer discusses how to write professional sitcom scripts and break into show business. Participants will see how to create concise, sparkling dialogue and how to tell a story completely through jokes. Hear about tricks of the trade and what happens after you sell a script.
- Another class begins June 18. $99.
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May 22 — 8pm
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| Summer Concert Series: |
Ju Ju Kings |
| Location: |
River Park Amphitheater |
| Contact: |
Sponsored by Fort Smith Parks and Recreation |
- The Ju Ju Kings are a blues-rock band from Northwest Arkansas who can often be seen playing at local clubs, restaurants and benefits. Their music includes arrangements of classic blues songs, rock and roll covers and originals
- Free
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May 24 — 9:30am- Noon
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| Event: |
Edible Flowers and Herb Garden Tours |
| Location: |
Reynolds Cancer Support House- 3324 South M Street |
| Contact: |
479-782-6915 |
- If you are what you eat, would you be a lilac, a pansy or a day lily? This fun and educational program, sponsored by the Herb Committee of the River Valley Master Gardeners, clues you in on what flowers are edible through pretty and tasty creations
- $10
- Reservations required
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May 25 — 2:30pm
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| Event: |
Photographing Butterflies |
| Location: |
Janet Huckabee AR RV Nature Center |
| Contact: |
479-452-3993 |
- Dr. Gary Felker, a local photographer, will be out to show some of his slides of beautiful butterflies and some tips on how to take quality butterfly photographs
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May 26-May 31 — See below
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| Event: |
75th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo |
| Location: |
4400 Midland Rd- Kay Rogers Park |
| Contact: |
479-783-2393 |
- Featuring the best cowboys, the best prize money and the best livestock with this year's theme: "75 years of hooves and horns." Calf roping, barrel racing, wild horse racing, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, Old Fort Dandies, Old Fort Days royalty and bull riding. And you want clowns… this rodeo's got 'em featuring Rob Gann and Clay Collins. This year's barrelman is Cody Sosbee from Charleston, Arkansas. See the One-Armed Bandit featuring Amanda Payne Thursday-Saturday. Family Nights are Tuesday and Wednesday. Pride of Texas Carnival on the midway, too. Friday night is Tough Enough to Wear Pink with $1 of every ticket sold going to Reynolds Cancer Support House. New for this year is a Watermelon Crawl sponsored by Bedford's Camera and Video. 7-9:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
- The Rodeo Parade is on Memorial Day, May 26th. Garrison Avenue. 10:00 am.
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May 26-May 27 — 9:00am- 5:00pm- Saturday
9:00am- 4:00pm- Sunday
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| Exhibit: |
Belle Point Quilters Guild Quilt Show |
| Location: |
10203 Columbus Acres Road |
| Contact: |
479-646-5852 |
- The Belle Point Quilters Guild announces this years annual Quilt Show. Over 100 quilts will displayed. Designs ranging from traditional to art and bed-sized to miniature will show off the craftsmanship of these hand-sewn and machine stitched works of art.
- Open to the public.
Admission $3/one day pass
$5/for two-day pass
- Shopping with various vendors.
- Classes are offered.
Call for more information
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May 29-June 7 —
8pm- Opening Night Gala $20
8pm- Regular Evening $10
2:30pm- Matinees $10
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| Theater: |
Social Security by Andrew Bergman |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Little Theater |
| Contact: |
479-783-2966
www.fslt.org |
- Directed by Michael Richardson
- A reprise offering that was a big nit on Browadway and at FSLT 16 years ago. It is laugh out lound modern comedy. David and Barbara Kahn are a happy, prosperous New York couple until Barbara's over-the-top Jewish mother comes to stay. "Ask not for whom thw walker thumps, it thumps for thee."
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May 29 — 6pm
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| Class: |
Genealogy for Beginners |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue |
| Contact: |
479-783-0229 |
- Free
- Class members will learn the basics of genealogical research, including how to use family sources, vital statistics, census records, and county records to research family tree information. The workshop is free, but space is limited; please register in advance by calling the Genealogy Department at 479-783-0229.
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May 29 — 8pm
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| Summer Concert: |
Route 4 |
| Location: |
Fort Smith River Park |
| Contact: |
479-785-4225 |
- Route 4 is a four-piece country and oldies band out of Fort Smith and Sallisaw. They have performed at many clubs, special events, concerts, and casinos and opened for Jan & Dean, Billy Ray Cyrus, Three Dog Night, Jessica Andrews, America, Tim Rushlow, Johnny Rivers and Paul Revere & The Raiders
- Free Admission
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May 29 — 8am-5pm
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| Event: |
Mystery Trip |
| Location: |
UA-Fort Smith |
| Contact: |
479-788-7212 |
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Center for Lifelong Learning sponsors this trip where the only hints are there's a lot of fun and mystery and "you won't believe what you see." Participants urged to bring their cameras and wear comfortable shoes
- $75
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May 30-August 16 — Doors open at 6pm
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| Event: |
Under the Cherokee Moon |
| Location: |
Cherokee Heritage Center- 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, OK |
| Contact: |
RSVP-888-999-6007 Ext. 245
www.cherokeeheritage.org |
- This summer production at Heritage Center gives the audience a taste of History.
- Audience members can feast on the optional barbecue dinner to be served before the performance.
- Dinner served at 6:30pm; Show starts at 7pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Tickets: $25 adult;$15 children w/ dinner.
$15/$10 for the theater production only.
- Discounted rates available for groups and senior citizens.
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May 30 — 7:30pm
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| Event: |
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night |
| Location: |
Kay Rodger Park |
| Contact: |
479-424-1812 |
- Put on your Wranglers. Your pink ones, that is, and get ready for some excitement at the 75th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo, May 26-31. One dollar from each ticket on Friday night, May 30, and a portion of rodeo program sales all week go to support Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House. Also, organizers sell chances to win some beautiful, handmade pink chaps, a Wii or a cool hot pink horse pen.
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May 31 — Starts at 10am
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| Event: |
KIDS FIRST Graduation Ceremony |
| Location: |
6601 Phoenix Avenue, Suite B |
| Contact: |
479-785-9091 |
- KIDS FIRST-Fort Smith Clinic, a pediatric day health program associated with University of Arkansas for Medical Science's Department of Pediatrics, hosts graduation ceremony for all their enrollees who enter kindergarten next fall. Each child honored with diploma. Families and community invited too. Reception following.
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May 31 — 11am-2pm
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| Event: |
mayor's Cancer Survivor Day |
| Location: |
FS Convention Center |
| Contact: |
479-784-2437 |
- As part of National Cancer Survivor's Day, Mayor Baker honors those who have survived cancer.
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May 31 — 10am-4pm
|
| Going to the Dogs: |
Paws in the Park |
| Location: |
Fort Smith Dog Park |
| Contact: |
479-783-4395 |
- This annual event, which benefits Sebastian County Humane Society, features lots of fun and games for both Spot and the kids. New for this year is a "Bless the Bond" contest where people enter a short narrative about how they got their dog and the bond between them. Winner reads entry aloud at event and his/her four-legged best friend gets to be shelter mascot for a year.
- Free admission but donations accepted
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May 31-June 1 — See Below
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| Event: |
Charlotte's Web |
| Location: |
UA-FS Breedlove Auditorum |
| Contact: |
479-788-7300 |
- Children and adults alike will enjoy this performance offered through UA-Fort Smith's Academy of the Arts in its partnership with the Young Actors Guild. Don't miss out on seeing this story about a young girl named Fern who enters a magical world of farm animals who talk when she saves the life of a baby pig named Wilbur. But, it is the beautiful and resourceful spider, Charlotte, who befriends Wilbur and comes to his rescue with her very special talent. Based on the famous award-winning book by E.B. White, this play will take the whole family on an emotional ride, while reminding all of the true value of friendship. Director Kate Frank said most people are familiar with the book and the movies of "Charlotte's Web," but families will enjoy seeing the story come to life on live stage. $10.
7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday.
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June 1-August 1 — Wed-Sat. 12-4 and Sun. 1-4
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| Event: |
Victorian paper crafts and activities for children |
| Location: |
The Clayton House- 514 N. 6th Stree |
| Contact: |
479-783-3000 |
- Please call ahead for groups of 5 or more and for more information. 783-3000. Free, donations welcomed.
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June 1-August 31 — Open every day during the summer. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. $2 adults; $1 children.
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| Event: |
Trolley Museum |
| Location: |
100 South 4th Street |
| Contact: |
479-783-0205 or 479-353-3020 |
- Ride a vintage 1926 state-of-the art (at least for 1926) streetcar. Find the secret hiding place for the trolley bell. See how your great-grandparents got from one place to the next without driving cars. Groups always welcome. Special children’s group rates available for half the price of regular fare.
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June 2 — 6:30pm
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| Event: |
Astronomical Society Segment Broadcast |
| Location: |
Arkansas Education Television Network |
| Contact: |
bobmoody@aoas.org |
- "Exploring Arkansas" features local club Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society and Coleman Observatory for a segment on amateur astronomy.
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June 2-June 3
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| Event: |
Children's Hands-on Workshop |
| Location: |
Fort Smith National Historic Site |
| Contact: |
479) 783-3961
fosm_interpretation@nps.gov
www.nps.gov/fosm |
- For ages 5 and up. The program will explore the history of early Fort Smith. While designed to be fun for the children, it is also educational and ties into Arkansas’s state curriculum frameworks and standards. For more information and reservations, contact the park
- Free
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June 3-September 20 — 7 a.m.-Noon Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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| Event: |
Farmers Market: Brunwick |
| Location: |
On North B Street (Between 9th and 10th Streets) |
- Area farmers sell their harvests and goods at this "downtown farm" now in its twentieth year.
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June 3-September 20 — 8 a.m.-Noon Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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| Event: |
Farmers Market: Municipal Parking Lot |
| Location: |
Garrison Avenue and North 2nd Street |
| Contact: |
479-784-1001
479-675-3339 |
- As many as twenty farmers offer homegrown vegetables, fruits and home-baked goods. Arts and crafts, too. Nothing but natural.
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June 5 — Starts 6:30pm
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| Event: |
19th Annual " Jazz in June" |
| Location: |
Bonneville House- 318 N. 7th Street |
| Contact: |
479-782-7854 |
- Featuring Entertainment by Larry B.
- For ticket information email BHA318n7@sbcglobal.net
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June 5-June 26 — 8pm Thursdays
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| Event: |
Summer Music Series |
| Location: |
Fort Smith River Park |
| Contact: |
479-784-2368 |
- Fort Smith Parks and Recreation features The Keith Family, a Southern gospel favorite, on June 5; a TBA-band on June 12; and The Heist, a local band, on June 26.
- FREE
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June 6-June 7 — 6-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturday.
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| Event: |
City Wide Women's Conference |
| Location: |
Evangel Temple |
| Contact: |
479-478-6166 or annointed_one1@cox.net |
- Come and be equipped to “Maximize the Moment” in every area of your life with awesome workshop teachers, prophetic ministry and dynamic praise and worship by Continuous Praize.
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June 6-June 27 — Fridays at Dusk.
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| Event: |
Movies in the Park |
| Location: |
Tilles and Creekmore Parks |
| Contact: |
479-784-2368 |
- Sponsored by Fort Smith Parks and Recreation, these weekly movies, shown every Friday in June, are a great way to get outdoors.
- See "Shrek the Third" June 6 at Tilles Park; "Hairspray" on June 13 at Creekmore Park swimming pool; "Casablanca" on June 20 at Creekmore Park; and "The Bee Movie" on June 27 at Tilles Park
- In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown on the next evening. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, some popcorn and your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.
- FREE
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June 7 — 7am-3pm
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| Event: |
Bonanza Citywide Yard Sales |
| Location: |
Bonanza-4 miles South of Fort Smith |
| Contact: |
479-638-8649
479-883-9760 |
- Yards and yards, literally, of shopping. Furniture, tools, toys, boats, cars, clothes, shoes, glassware, cooking utensils, home interior, knives, marbles, antiques and lots more.
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