Serving Northwest Arkansas And The River Valley

We need your help this holiday season! Join 40/29 and The Arkansas CW for the 11th Annual Toy Drive, brought to you by Whataburger, benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. This year’s toy drive will take place in front of the Pleasant Crossing Walmart Supercenter in Rogers. Friday, December 5th from 6 AM – 6 PM. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event on Friday, and as a special thank-you, the first 100 donors on location will receive an exclusive CW teddy be

At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, artisan Beatriz Segura, founder of B Magic Craft Hands, captivated the audience with a heartfelt celebration of Mexican textile traditions. Originally from Mexico, Beatriz is a passionate artisan and educator dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage woven into her country’s fashion artistry. Her runway pieces were a vibrant tribute to identity and craftsmanship, showcasing intrica

At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer John Pryor, founder of Madison Stitch, delivered a standout runway moment that blended craftsmanship, sculpture, and style into a breathtaking presentation. Based in Kansas City, Pryor is widely known for his rugged, heirloom-quality leather bags, pieces that are built to last and crafted with intention. But at Bentonville Fashion Week, he pushed his artistry even further. Drawing

Fashion Designer Faith Hollis, the visionary behind Faith & Co. displayed her collection at the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall. Faith & Co. is far more than a fashion label, it's Hollis’s deeply personal love letter to healing, empowerment, and the glamour she once longed for. Each piece she creates carries emotional depth, woven with intention and inspired by her own journey of transformation. Her designs bring together soph

At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, audiences were treated to the work of a true industry veteran: Ashton Hall, a Creative Director with more than thirty years of global fashion experience. With a career that includes collaborations with luxury giants like Michael Kors and the honor of dressing former First Lady Hillary Clinton, Ashton brings world-class vision, craftsmanship, and storytelling to every design he touches. His

Christmas Honors is a community-led volunteer event dedicated to honoring the fallen servicemen and women laid to rest at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Each December, thousands of volunteers gather to place a wreath on every headstone, more than 16,000 in total, creating a powerful display of gratitude and remembrance for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Key Event Dates and Details Wreath Workshop & Assembly / Friday, December 5, 2025 Fort Smith Convention Cent

At the vibrant Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show hosted at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer K’Veon Coates of Threads by Kveon Coates (TBKC) made a powerful impression with a collection rooted in creativity, intention, and undeniable originality. K’Veon’s journey is as bold as his designs. After trading in his college baseball career for a sewing machine, he launched TBKC with a mission to breathe new life into vintage streetwear. His pieces are machine-sewn

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has announced an exciting new initiative that places civic dialogue front and center. The museum is launching Building Bridges , a lecture series aimed at celebrating the American spirit of meeting in the middle with “curiosity, courage, and care.” The inaugural event will take place Monday, December 1, and will feature a special conversation with President Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Hosted by Crystal Bridges

Making a powerful debut at the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, Dr. Ketaki Deshpande and Papi Amisi brought art, heritage, and innovation together in a breathtaking display of cultural fusion. Dr. Deshpande, a Film Studies professor, channels her sharp analytical eye into fashion that embodies both resistance and reclamation. Her pieces tell visual stories, bold, thought-provoking, and unapologetically expressive. Partnering with

Mabely Soto stunning collection was next up on the Bentonville Fashion Week runway at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall on November 1st. Mabely Soto, is the proud Mexican-American designer behind Gusto by Mabely. Her designs are a breathtaking fusion of culture, sophistication, and grace, each piece telling a story rooted in her rich Mexican heritage and inspired by her travels around the world. Mabely’s garments radiate timeless elegance, crafted for those who appreciate