Step Right Up: Shrine circus makes its return to Springdale

BY STEVE SCHMIDT Northwest Arkansas Times

With six others working for him, Ray Valentine Jr. did not have to make the trip from his home base of Houston to Springdale to publicize the upcoming 42nd annual Northwest Arkansas Shrine Circus at Parsons Stadium. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Make some noise: 'Stomp' to take WAC by storm

BY STEVE SCHMIDT Northwest Arkansas Times

- Friday, May 9, 2008

A bewer 'Old': Organizers of Van Buren festival hope to breathe life into 31st annual event

BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times

If things go well, the Old Timers' Days Arts & Crafts Festival in Van Buren won't feel so ... old. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Parks, outdoor venues announce concert lineups

Northwest Arkansas Times

Warm weather has finally arrived, which means people are singing. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Back to the '50's: Rogers museum recalls days of A-bombs and fallout shelters

BY SANDRA COX Northwest Arkansas Times

The world isn't an easy place in which to live. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Fresh 'Grease' : Arts Live Theatre produces slicket-up version of rock 'n' roll musical

BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times

Black leather jackets. Scarves and poodle skirts. Slicked-back hair. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Familiar faces stay: Restaurant changes name, fuses five Asian cuisines

By JESSICA MARTIN Northwest Arkansas Times

When Shogun moved to a new location in November, it left a few things behind. The building is the same, the people are the same, but Fusion 5 is definitely different. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Live Music

What's Up! Staff

he 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, May 9, 2008

Road Trip

What's Up! Staff

A CLASSIC EVENT The OK Mozart Festival will run from June 13-21 at various venues throughout the city. The event will be highlighted by an 8 p.m. performance by Branford Marsalis, an acclaimed American jazz and classical saxophonist, at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams St. The festival will open with an Open Night Celebration at 6 p.m. at the community center. Other highlights include an 8 p.m. visit by Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen and a 7:30 p.m. performance by the New York Theatre Ballet on June 16. Both events will be at the community center. Other sites include Bartlesville High School's Fine Arts Center, 1700 S.E. Hillcrest Drive, and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 210 S.E. Ninth St. Advance tickets for all concerts run from $135-$175/adults and $70-$185/students. Prices for single tickets range from $5-$50. For details, call (918) 336-9800 or visit www.okmozart.com. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Entertainment Briefs

What's Up! Staff

MADELINE' The original children's ballet, "The Adventures of Madeline" by Catherine Kyle, will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School, 1901 S.E. J St. Kyle is the founder of Classical Ballet Academy and Classical Youth Ballet in Bentonville. Tickets cost $5-$18 and may be obtained by calling 464-0150. For details, visit www.classicalballetacademy.net. - Friday, May 9, 2008

Upcoming Concerts

What's Up! Staff

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