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Soooooo much art: Gorrell, Peters, Horn, Rogers ...
Argenta ArtWalk has much in store for tonight's 5-8 p.m. event. Two new galleries, and the second Argenta ArtWalk events for two new-ish galleries. A new exhibit at Greg Thompson Fine Art. Artists'...
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Sooooooo much art: Matt McLeod
Arkansas impressionist Matt McLeod holds his annual show and sale tonight at Pulaski Heights Christian Church, 4724 Hillcrest Ave."Seasons of Change" features new work, and a portion of proceeds from...
View ArticleKevin Cole, a guided tour
Guided tours of galleries by people who know whereof they speak is a great way to get to know art and artists, like Kevin Cole. Cole, who uses neckties (and abstracted neckties) in his...
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Soooooo much art: M2 Gallery Holiday Show
As if there weren't enough to do tonight, add M2 Gallery's Holiday Art Show to the itinerary. Dan Holland and Suzanne Koett are the featured artists, and Dan Thornhill, Charles Henry James and Jason...
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Get beard-y with the Root Cafe and the Times
What with wintertime approaching and all, the folks over at the Root Cafe got to thinking maybe it would be a good idea to encourage the menfolk of Central Arkansas to keep their faces warm by growing...
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The What Davy Carter Means Edition
The backroom dealings that elected Rep. Davy Carter as Speaker of the House and what that means for the major issues facing the General Assembly, shoring up the Medicaid trust fund, Medicaid expansion...
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The equal rights and Pussy Riot open line
The line is open. Final thoughts:* A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES ...: None of them thinks it will be easy. But hats off to Arkansans for Equality, which filed incorporation papers today (Twitter photo...
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Pay boost proposed for UA athletic director Jeff Long
University of Arkansas Chancellor David Gearhart, telling Athletic Director Jeff Long he was "very appreciative of your outstanding leadership," has proposed significant enhancements in his existing...
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Game and Fish wins in duck blind case
This is special for duck hunters. And maybe history buffs.The state Game and Fish Commission has won, on what sounds like a venue technicality, a lawsuit challenging its move to end use of private duck...
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Ethics Commission opens door to campaign spending abuse
The Arkansas Ethics Commission moved ahead yesterday with plan to close a gaping loophole I identified in the law on reporting spending on issue campaigns. It will ask the legislature to make clear the...
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The ginkgo open line
I mentioned on this week's podcast that my favorite tree has reached its customary Thanksgiving week glory. Not much else to report beyond that sight except a fine plate of tacos at a taco truck new to...
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Equal rights for gays in workplace improving
The Human Rights Campaign (headed by Arkansas native Chad Griffin) has issued its annual survey of major businesses' policies and practices on sexual orientation issues. The news is generally good. The...
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The football open line
Did anybody else snort at the headlines that the Hogs'loss to Mississippi State yesterday ended their bowl hopes?As if ...Jim Harris Twittered last night that Arkansas State would be a sure winner over...
View ArticleA Fayetteville firefighter and cancer: When just going to work can kill you
I have never met Harold Planchon, but it would be an honor to shake his hand. The well-written article in the Northwest Arkansas Times - “A Different Kind of Fight: Former Firefighter raises cancer...
View ArticleShroud of Chagrin Department
Harold Planchon lives in Fayetteville, but was a Springdale firefighter.[ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Monday To-Do: 'An Evening with Jeff Nichols'
'AN EVENING WITH JEFF NICHOLS'7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Free.How's this for glamour? Little Rock filmmaker Jeff Nichols is flying to Little Rock from Rome, where he's presiding over the...
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Open line, plus Vatican gets into hospital deal
The line is open. But first some hospital news:* POPE INTERESTED IN ARKANSAS HOSPITAL DEAL: No, not the UAMS/St. Vincent merger. At least not yet. But here's news from St. Louis that says the Vatican...
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Vote now in the 2013 Readers Choice Restaurant Poll
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View ArticleNew Republican Party just like the old one
You say there was an election earlier in November?From Talking Points Memo:Having run and lost on their central anti-tax stance, and with an austerity bomb nearing detonation, Republicans are softening...
View ArticleHey, Grude, how about coaching the Hogs?
For a slow morning, why not a musical appeal to a possible Arkansas football coach?I like it for home decor tips for the Hog fan, if nothing else.[ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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