Tag Archives: Walton Arts Center

On the Way: Foreigner, April 10 @ WAC

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:11 am

Here’s Foreigner with an ‘Urgent’ message: They are coming to Fayetteville. We stumbled across this nugget on the Internet a couple days ago: Foreigner is coming to Fayetteville, according to Pollstar.com. The group is scheduled to play at the Walton … Continue reading

On the way: Keb’ Mo, Jan. 25 at Walton Arts Center

November 17th, 2011 at 9:52 am

‘Am I Wrong’ to think that Keb’ Mo is coming back to Fayetteville? Maybe… but several websites are reporting he’s on the way. Kevin Moore — better known as Keb’ Mo — will return to Fayetteville for a show on … Continue reading

‘Rock of Ages:’ A musical kind of musical

November 14th, 2011 at 12:29 pm

All musicals have music in them, of course. But not all of them feature Whitesnake, Poison, Styx and other hair bands and/or classic rock acts. That’s part of the appeal of the musical “Rock of Ages,” and, frankly, that’s the … Continue reading

Jazzing it up with Rene Marie

October 14th, 2011 at 9:33 am

This was something that Rene Marie wanted to do for a long time. Except, as she describes herself to me in a recent interview, she was insulated and “meek.” One would have a hard time using those same words to … Continue reading

An update: The Walton Arts Center gets $500,000 for the AMP

September 13th, 2011 at 3:31 pm

If you were excited about the Walton Arts Center announcing plans to reconfigure and improve the AMP, there’s reason to cheer: Funding for the project keeps arriving. Specifically, $500,000 in taxpayer-generated funds from the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission will … Continue reading

The Arkansas Music Pavilion to expand, become more permanent

September 8th, 2011 at 11:03 am

This has been a pretty poorly kept secret. When the Walton Arts Center announced plans for a second theater facility to be built in Bentonville, it also discussed plans to expand and beautify the Arkansas Music Pavilion, which it purchased … Continue reading

The Fayetteville Roots Festival grows up

August 26th, 2011 at 11:39 am

Last year, the Fayetteville Roots Festival had an evening, a venue and a few bands. It has certainly grown up this year. The event now spans three days, beginning today (Aug. 26) and continuing through Sunday (Aug. 28). It features … Continue reading

The Midtown Men invade downtown Fayetteville

August 19th, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Can four guys sing a tune by the Jackson 5? You be the judge. This version is courtesy of the Midtown Men. When the original cast of the Broadway production “Jersey Boys” came together, they noticed something. They really liked … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with Groovement and more

August 5th, 2011 at 5:03 am

This weather is getting old. You know what’s new? Some tunes from Groovement. Rock and funk band Groovement, featuring “American Idol” contestant Alex Carr on lead vocals, has been playing around Fayetteville for several years now. They’ve toured elsewhere, too, … Continue reading

Rick Springfield show moved to Walton Arts Center

August 3rd, 2011 at 9:07 am

It’s hot out there, folks. But you don’t need me to tell you that. Anyway, with the idea that no one wants to stand outside right now, Rick Springfield‘s outdoor concert is being moved inside. Most of the details are … Continue reading