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Features writer and music editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Joined June 2022-
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Second night of @format_festival coverage is online. Shoutout to @yuniwaofficial for sharing his experience and to @sudanarchives for those Van Halen-esque violin solos. nwaonline.com/news/2023/sep/…
Shuttles are lined up at the entrance to @format_festival
Shut down early. The schedule moved up because of “a rumor of lightning,” said @Alanis before she closed @format_festival as the sky put on its own light show in the distance.
On the shuttle to @format_festival watching a nature documentary in the air conditioning. Can’t wait to see @sudanarchives @yuniwaofficial @Alanis @modestmouseband. Who else should I check out tonight?
An Afrofusion Affair was canceled, but there's still music happening all around. Check out our live music calendar at: nwaonline.com/news/2023/aug/…
After two workshops for court-involved youth, Art Ventures Executive Director Lakeisha Edwards says her team wants to do more. nwaonline.com/news/2023/aug/…
Allison Bond understands just how fundamentally the covid pandemic could change someone nwaonline.com/news/2023/aug/…
Exhausted still today, but this show was totally worth it. My writing may reflect my sleepy brain. nwaonline.com/news/2023/aug/…
Lana Del Rey has announced an Aug. 8 concert in Rogers. Read more at nwaonline.com/news/2023/jul/…
Check out this week's @nwademgaz Know The News Podcast as music writer Monica Hooper @nwa_monica talks to Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitarist Rickey Medlocke who'll be performing soon in #NWArk. nwaonline.com/news/2023/jul/…
Just announced! 📣 Leanne Morgan's Just Getting Started Tour is coming to Walton Arts Center Friday, Oct. 6. Tickets start at $35.75 and go on sale Friday at 10am.
FORMAT is excited to announce the return of the Local Artist Gate Grant for 2023. All and any Arkansas-based artists are invited to submit a design for the festival's prominent Entry Gate. Applications are due May 18. APPLY NOW at the link below: airtable.com/shrnQroQTAJ26Y…
Sting will perform in Rogers this fall. nwaonline.com/news/2023/apr/…
Conservatory of Classical Ballet of Bentonville and NWA Ballet Theatre put on a spectacular performance yesterday at Arend Auditorium in Bentonville. #nwaballet #nwark
Checking out Winter Nights at Walton Arts Center ahead of Million Dollar Christmas Quartet. #winternights #waltonartscenter #milliondollarquartet
“This is going to be just like senior year except for funner!” Opening night of Legally Blonde at the Walton Arts Center. Themed cocktails are the Bend and Snap (pictured) and the Bruiser. #legallyblonde #bendandsnap #waltonartscenter
Thundercat, sans “Dragonball Durag,” performed his kitschy hit and closed with “Them Changes” on Sunday night of the Format festival in Bentonville.
Herbie Hancock, Jungle, Thundecat and Khruangbin performed Sunday night during the Format music and arts festival in Bentonville. Hancock reminded crowds that we are one big human family, Thundercat shredded on a 6-string bass and Khruangbin did a ‘90 rap medley.
University of Pine Bluff Drumline marched through the crowd Sunday followed by dancers in Nick Cave’s sound suits during the Format Festival in Bentonville.
Northwest Arkansas-based Amos Cochran and Serrano-Torres perform in The Cube at FORMAT during the last day of the 3-day music and art festival in Bentonville.
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Van Buren takes back the Bone. #preprally nwaonline.com/news/2023/aug/…
DJ, producer & pianist @LPGiobbi will be playing on Friday 09/22 at the Røde House. See the DJ perform hits from her debut album “Light Places” among other incredible performances in FORMAT’s unique venues next month! 3-Day and 1-Day Tix available: format-festival.com
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Black coffee, ukulele strumming, steel grey skies out the window.
Something new has arrived on one side of The Medium, formerly 214/old ACO. It’s very elegant. I like how it moves.
A poker category with Cris playing?! You might as well give Cris the money! #Jeopardy
Today is your last chance--go through a secret entrance to gain access to @freeman_lowe’s (Jonah Freeman & Justin Lowe) multi-room structure NEXT DOOR: “NOVA HEAT" and experience mesmerizing performances from FORMAT musicians.
Get lost in Assume Vivid Astro Focus's wonderland at SMOKEY'S.
Thank you for making the first-ever FORMAT Festival so magical. A place to encourage discovery, spark curiosity, and build community in the heart of Oz. We'll see you soon.
Thomas Erickson was a recipient of the “Call for Curators” grant as a part of the Creative Exchange Fund. In his artist statement, he says it is meant to be alluring to sight & sound, inviting participants to congregate in groups or alone, day or night, to meditate. 🧘♂️
This weekend’s Sunset Summit mountain biking conference (organized by the Women of Oz) at The Momentary is bringing in a few big name speakers like Anita Naidu, engineer, humanitarian, aspiring astronaut & 1st pro mountain biker of East Indian descent. 🚴♀️ nwaonline.com/news/2022/sep/…
Today in Profiles: how one Dad’s experience with his son’s medical information is impacting hundreds of families: empowering them to take control of the narrative, organize & simplify it, and then share it easily with providers & childcare. 📲 💬 📧 nwaonline.com/news/2022/sep/…
Yes, they are what you think they are. Kat Wilson & Tina Oppenheimer’s “Titty Bags” are wearable art that will be sold at @format_festival this weekend. Wilson wanted to contribute something people could wear & says everyone who does is participating in her art. (courtesy photos)