The Traveler

Winners were crowned and torches were passed Thursday as Dickson Theater was jam packed for the 13th annual Northwest Arkansas Music Awards.

The event featured many prominent and up-and-coming local musicians who were dressed up and dressed down for the local version of the Grammys.… Post the First Comment

The Arkansas Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon had its centennial celebration April 4 at the Fayetteville Town Center.

The event featured several prominent speakers, including grand chapter president Stephen B. Shanklin, chapter counselor Phillip McKnight, alumni board resident Drew Speed and alumni volunteer Jonathan Leonard, and many alumni were in attendance, according to the press release.… Post the First Comment

The digital age has quickly dawned upon us with ever-growing technologies and techniques to accomplish normal, everyday tasks in half the time required. But when you say the "digital age" regarding the music industry, there's a different feel; a feel of an iTunes dominated, label-less music world.… Post the First Comment

Jura Margulis, UA professor of applied piano, has been selected as the inaugural holder of the Emily J. McAllister Endowed Professorship in Piano.

"I am thrilled to be the inaugural holder of the McAllister Endowed Professorship in Piano," Margulis said. "It will enable us to make some very exciting things happen in the piano program here at the U of A.… Post the First Comment

Recent films, such as "Prom Date" and "88 Minutes," are not headed for the "cinematic classics" category. But, it is now a great time to catch up on the movies you didn't get a chance to see when they were in theatres. Many Oscar-winning movies such as "No Country for Old Men" and "Juno" are available for rental.… 1 Comment