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What to Know Before You Go: Peacemaker Music Festival 2025
Every fall, the banks of the Arkansas River transform into a two-day celebration of sound, sunshine, and small-town soul, better known as...

Miguel Medina
Oct 72 min read


Crystal Bridges to Host Annual Art Fair October 4–5
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host its annual Art Fair on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4...

The Local Vibe
Sep 302 min read


Get Ready For Fall Fun In Fort Smith!
On October 4th, Downtown Fort Smith transforms into a living-history playground for one day only—imagine cavalry rides, cannon blasts,...

Miguel Medina
Sep 182 min read


Pumpkins, Hayrides and Haunts! Your Northwest Arkansas Fall Bucket List.
Here’s your fall-and-spooky-season game plan in one tidy list: the best corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and orchards in (and just beyond)...

Miguel Medina
Sep 52 min read


NWA Naturals Final Homestand: 6 Games, Big Promotions, and Fireworks
The 2025 regular season is down to one last homestand at Arvest Ballpark as the Naturals welcome the Springfield Cardinals from Tuesday,...

Miguel Medina
Aug 271 min read


Navajo-Language Romantic Comedy Premieres at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, filmmaker Shonie Delarosa debuted The Arrangement , the first feature-length romantic...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


Oklahoma Film and Music Office Invites Filmmakers to the State
We spoke to Wendy O’Connor of the Oklahoma Film and Music Office at the Fort Smith International Film Festival. She highlighted the...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


Behind the Scenes of The Fight: Creativity Shines at Fort Smith International Film Festival
Director Garrett Brennaman brought his short film The Fight to the Fort Smith International Film Festival, telling the story of a young...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


SOAR NWA 2025 Delivers Two Days of High-Flying Fun at Benton County Fairgrounds
The Benton County Fairgrounds came alive on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2025, as thousands gathered for SOAR NWA that...

The Local Vibe
Aug 211 min read


MidAmerica Film Market Empowers Independent Filmmakers At The Fort Smith International Film Festival
Jeff Porter, co-CEO of Porter Craig Film and Media Distribution, returned to the Fort Smith International Film Festival for the second...

Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read


Susan: Documentary Sheds Light on Dementia and Family Advocacy At The Fort Smith International Film Fest
Director Russ Kirkpatrick, along with Susan’s daughters Heather Miller and Emily Shireman, shared their film Susan at the Fort Smith...

Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read


Life Anthologies Captivates Audiences at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, writer and director Dathan Smith introduced audiences to his gripping series Life...

The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read


The Inspiration Behind "Until Death" At The Fort Smith International Film Festival
Premiering at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, Until Death is a powerful short film brought to life by co-writers Veronique...

The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read


Celebrating 14 Years of Horror: Hot Springs International Film Festival Preview
We caught up with Bill Volland with the Hot Springs International Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Film Festival at the Fort Smith International...

The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read


Empowering Arkansas Youth Through Film: Highlights from the Fort Smith International Film Festival.
At this year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival, we sat down with Dan Robinson, owner and executive producer at New Harvest...

The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read


Parrot Island Waterpark to Host Military Appreciation Day
Parrot Island Waterpark is celebrating the men and women who serve our country with Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 23,...

The Local Vibe
Aug 202 min read


Bluff City Chinese Brings Untold History to the Screen at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
The documentary Bluff City Chinese made a powerful impression at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, offering audiences a...

The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read


Creative Voices: Pauline Angelina Shares Her Vision at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At this year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival, we had the chance to sit down with filmmaker Pauline Angelina, whose creative...

The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read


Filmmaker Joshua Irwin Showcases La Morte De La Guerre at Fort Smith International Film Festival
The Fort Smith International Film Festival welcomed filmmaker Joshua Irwin, who brought with him a unique vision rooted in one of science...

The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read


Interview with Film Composer DeWayne Adcock at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, film composer DeWayne Adcock sat down for an engaging interview where he discussed his...

The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read
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