Art abounds: Local galleries are full of eye-catching works, both large and small

BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times

If one wants to look at art, there is no shortage of places to see it in Northwest Arkansas. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Star power: Highly popular novelist to pass through Rogers

BY STEVE SCHMIDT Northwest Arkansas Times

He needed another outlet, another way to express himself after his left Achilles tendon ruined his collegiate running plans during his freshman campaign at the University of Notre Dame. - Friday, October 3, 2008

A satirical approach: Election gives Gridiron ammunition for spoofs and jabs

BY SANDRA COX Northwest Arkansas Times

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Fun to the core: Arkansas Apple Festival sprouts again in Lincoln

BY STEVE SCHMIDT Northwest Arkansas Times

These days the thriving apple-producing industry once enjoyed by the residents of Lincoln from the 1940s to the '60s is usually confined to several chapters of the town's collective history book -- except on the first week of October. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Laying a foundation: British band drops into Arkansas for two rare U.S. gigs

BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times

It's all about dancing. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Twist of Green Schedule

Northwest Arkansas Times

The message of green living and sustainability will be mixed with all kinds of entertainment and programs this weekend when the Twist of Green festival takes place Saturday and Sunday on the Fayetteville Square and neighboring areas. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Coalessence Festival Schedule

What's Up! staff

The first Coalessence Festival takes places today through Sunday at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. The event features dozens of speakers and acts. Tickets are available on the event's Web site at www.coalessencefest.com and are $97.77/three days with camping, $81.11/three days without camping, $55.55/Saturday only, $24.44/Sunday only. - Friday, October 3, 2008

A new twist: Rogers upscale market defies conventional thinking

BY STEVE SCHMIDT Northwest Arkansas Times

Steve Lair is not a fan of the term "convenience store" when referring to one of his latest enterprises, the Pinnacle Station Local Market in Rogers. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Entertainment notes

What's Up! staff

Alma - Friday, October 3, 2008

Live Music

What's Up! staff

The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly. To add listings, e-mail schedules to whatsup@nwarktimes.com, fax them to 442-1714, or call 571-6447. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Road Trip

What's Up! staff

WHEN IN ROME The South Arkansas Arts Center will display a photo exhibit, "Foto Roma: An Introspective View of Travels in Rome, Italy," from Saturday to Oct. 31. The exhibit features a journey told through the lens of award-winning photographer Lisa Burton-Tarver in black-and-white images. An artist's reception featuring Italian culinary treats will take place from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11. The center is located at 110 E. Fifth St. For details, call (870) 862-5474 or visit www.saac-arts.org. - Friday, October 3, 2008

Upcoming Concerts

What's Up! staff

The following is a list of performances within a day's driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets for all events are currently on sale. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For more information, call venues directly. - Friday, October 3, 2008