William Orlando Darby was born in Fort Smith on February 8, 1911, to Percy and Nell Darby. Following graduation from Fort Smith High School in 1929, he received an appointment to the United States Military academy at West Point, New York. After gradu…

Harry's Downtown is a NEW Live Entertainment venue and sports bar in the heart of downtown Fort Smith that features local, regional and nation-touring talent.

A fine arts museum showcasing rotating contemporary exhibitions, annual competitions, and permanent collection work. RAM offers opening receptions, galas, members-only events, lectures, artist-led workshops and children’s art camps. The January 2013…

At Fort Smith National Historic Site you can walk where Mexican War & Civil War soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears, and stand where justice was served to some of the most vile outlaws of The Wild West. The park includes: Belle Point (Si…

Belle Starr Antiques provides 8,000 square feet filled with more than 60 vendors specializing in vintage/antique wares!

Located along historic downtown Fort Smith's Garrison Avenue, the below video timeline can be used in conjunction with the 12 large bronze historic plaques that tell parts of the city's story and dive deeper into our 200-year history. If you have a…

Each season consists of six full-run productions. Each is assigned approximately four rehearsal weeks before providing a minimum of eight performances over two weeks. To obtain proper theatrical licensing, each season is set by the Board of Directo…

CLICK HERE FOR 2015-2016 SCHEDULE! Now celebrating it’s 16th season, Artist Audience & Community Live! began as the 801 Concert Series, founded by locals Dick Renko and John McIntosh, in the same great space where we are today. Our mission is to prov…

Performances take place inside of the ArcBest Performing Arts Center at the Fort Smith Convention Center.  Founded in 1923, the Fort Smith Symphony is one of the most outstanding orchestras in the State of Arkansas and enjoys wide regional support an…