Native American Symposium held at the Museum of Native American History

We had a chance to check out the Native American Cultural Symposium at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas during their preparation for their weekend event that was held on June 2, 3 and 4th.  We had a chance to speak with some of the guest speakers.  Check out their interviews below.

For more information on events at the The Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas go to 

www.monah.us

List of sponsors of the 2017 Native American Symposium held at the History of Native American Museum.

We had a chance to chat with the band Kazha at the Arkansas Anime Festival

Masaya Kondo, Hideki Matsushige, Kazuha Oda and Dustin Lynch

Dustin had the honor of speaking with lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Check out their interview below.

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.   Lead Singer and bassist Kazuha Oda's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture". Since then, Kazha has released another album "Evolution" in 2013. 

Kazha has been performing in world famous venues across the United States including A Go Go in Las Angeles, Rockhouse Live in Memphis, sharing the stages with Gilby Clarke, Linch Mob, Tantric, Trapt and L.A. Guns. Kazha is working on a third album. They are playing at big venues across the country and in Memphis, Tennessee. You can also catch them nationwide at anime festivals and comic cons.  You can go here to find a city near you, Kazha.net . Coming up over the next few weeks, they will be playing on June 9, 10 and 11th at Anime Festival Orlando and June 30th-July 1st and 2nd at Sausomecon in Kansas City.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, Kazha Official Twitter. 

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Arkansas Anime Festival is Firing it up at the Fort Smith Convention Center this weekend!

Anime Festival began on Friday.  You can still come down and participate Saturday and Sunday!  Last night we had a chance to watch the Fire show put on by "Bound by Fire".   Today you can hang out with other special guest.  

Leah Clark, voice actress

Musical Guest:
International Rock Band from Japan, Kazha!

The Arkansas CW Crew!

You can find a complete list of guest by clicking here.

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to  Arkansas Anime Festival Website now!

The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention. 

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

Native American Cultural Symposium and Outdoor Film Series June 2nd-4th

The Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas presents the debut of the Native American Cultural Symposium and Outdoor Film Series, June 2nd-4th, 2017

All Museum Symposium events are free and open to the public.  Pre-registration with the Museum (479) 273-2456 is strongly suggested for some events.

During the Symposium, donations towards the Seneca Black Elk Mathews Scholarship will be most appreciated.

There will be panel discussions, children's storytime, storytelling performances, outdoor films and so much more! 

For weekend schedule Click here.   

Featured Presenters:

Joseph Marshall III is the Celebrated Rosebud Lakota author of "The Journey of Crazy Horse:  The Lakota History", "Walking with Elders: The Wisdom of Lakota Grandfathers" and twelve other books. He also worked as a technical advisor and narrator for the TNT and Dreamworks Television six-part mini-series "Into the West"  and played the on-screen role of "Loved by the Buffalo" a Lakota medicine man. 

Gayle Ross is an internationally renowned storyteller and a direct descendant of legendary Cherokee Chief John Ross.  She has appeared at almost every major storytelling and folk festival in the United States and Canada. Gayle is also the author of five critically acclaimed children's books.  She was recently featured in ground-breaking American Experience series "We Shall Remain" in the Trail of Tears episode.  

J R Mathews was the youngest Tribal Chairman in the history of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma and co-founder of the American Indian Theater Company.  He was recently appointed to serve as a board member of the National Indian Cannabis Coalition.  He co-produced the play "Black Elk Speaks".  His work in the training of Native American talent in Tulsa has produced 14 individuals who have gone to work in the industry.  

Sam Scinta is the former publisher and consulting editor of the Fulcrum Publishing.  Sam founded IM Education, Inc., a non-profit focusing on education programming. He is the creator of Fulcrum's best-selling Speaker's Corner Books series on contemporary political and social issues.  

Bobby Bridger is an author, musician and winner of the John Neihardt Award, as well as a co-creator of the Symposium.  Bridger has performed all over America and Europe. He is also the author of the award-winning books "Buffalo Bill" and "Sitting Bull:  Inventing the Wild West" and "A Ballad of the West".   

Charlie Soap husband and community development partner of the late Wilma Mankiller and producer/director of a film being featured at the event "The Cherokee Word for Water".  Mr. Soap is a skilled photographer and is working on a book of photographs of indigenous people.

Celia Xavier is a producer, writer, director and actress known for "Playground of the Native Son" (2013), "Blood Battle" (2012) and "Rock, Paper, Scissors" (2005).  Celia is CEO and Head of Original Programming at Tribal TV.  She is also the the owner of IndieIN films plus, founder and executive director of the Tribal Film Festival in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Native American Cultural Symposium and Outdoor Film Series 

June 2nd-4th, 2017

For more information go to 

www.monah.us

The Crew checked out the Oklahoma 22nd Annual Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee

We had a chance to check out the Oklahoma 22nd Annual Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee.  This is an event for the entire family and last all month.  We found everything you could imagine from that time period.  Royalty, Knights jousting, Birds of prey and even Pirates.  Check out what we found below!

Hours of operation

May 13-14th, 20-21st, 27-29th, June 3- 4th
10:30 am -6 pm

May 29th Memorial Day
10:30 am- 6 PM

Advance tickets can be purchased online any day!
purchase ticket by clicking here

For more information on the festival go here: http://www.okcastle.com

The Arkansas Anime Festival -River Valley Edition coming soon!

On May 26, 27 and 28th the Arkansas Anime Festival -River Valley Edition will be held in Fort Smith at the Fort Smith Convention Center.   so get your tickets now! (Click here for ticket information). Plenty of fun activities for everyone! Cosplay contest, artists, vendors, video and table top competition.

For more information on event schedules and how to get your tickets go to www.arkansasanimefestival.com 

Fall guest are:

Leah Clark, voice actress

Leah Clark is an American voice actor primarily associated with FUNimation productions.  She has done voices such as Mavis from Fairy Tail/Fairy Tail Zero, Mari on Yuri on Ice, Blair from Soul Eater, played voice of Carlita from the Pokemon movies and many more!  You can click here to find out more about Leah Clark.

Musical Guest:
International Rock Band from Japan, Kazha!

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan. Members of the band are lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.  The band's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture" and released a second album "Evolution" in 2013.  Click here for more on the band.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, or  Kazha official Twitter.

Author Ben Reeder

Ben Reeder is the author of a popular Demon's Apprentice series, the Zompoc Survivor series and Ash Fall.  You can find out more about Ben Reeder by clicking on this link.


Musical guest:
New Challenger

New Challenger is a hard rock band from Oklahoma City.   They will be performing a rock opera inspired by the Street Fighter series.  Click here to find out more about New Challenger.

Fan- Fiction Writer 
A.E. Taylor

Amy Elizabeth loves to write!  She is the admin of several Harry Potter themed fanfiction groups as well as a beta reader for other writers.  At A2F she will be talking about how  you can begin writing fanfiction and what it takes to make a great fanfiction story and much more.  For more about Amy go to http://arkansasanimefestival.com .  

The Arkansas CW Crew!

Meet the Arkansas CW Crew, get a free picture at our Superhero Photo Booth and chance to win prizes!

The Arkansas CW is also the home of hit shows such as Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, Originals, iZombie, Riverdale and The 100.  You can Click Here to find out more about The Arkansas CW.

You can find a complete list of guest by clicking here.

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to  Arkansas Anime Festival Website now!

The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention. 

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

Survivor Tractor at Williams Tractor in Fayetteville!

New Holland Agriculture is touring the Survivor Tractor.  It has arrived at Williams Tractor in Fayetteville!  

Co-owner Gary Tollett would like to encourage people to stop by this Wednesday, March 29th and check out the survivor tractor during customer appreciation day.  Miss America, Savvy Shields will also be attending the event between 10-11:30am.  All the proceeds with be going to the American Cancer Society.  

Devante had a chance to talk with Gary about the event.  Click below to see what all is going on at Williams Tractor in Fayetteville! 

The Survivor is a fully restored vintage tractor from 1939 dedicated to raising money for cancer research.  Each owner has purchased and then auctioned the tractor with 100% of the funds going to various charities.  

New Holland Agriculture purchased the Survivor in November of 2016.  It resulted in a $32,000 donation to the Ann B Barshinger Cancer Institute at Lancaster General Hospital.

This year starts a new journey for the Survivor Tractor with a yearlong campaign of fundraising throughout 2017.  To help fight against cancer, New Holland and CNH Industrial will match contributions up to $100,000 to donate to the American Cancer Society. 

New Holland Agriculture is encouraging people to go out to Williams Tractor 2501 N Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas and take their picture next to the Survivor Tractor and share their stories of survival on social media by using #SurvivorTractor or by visiting Survivortractor.com.

It's Showtime at the Haxton!

Lucine Feyelon

It's showtime at the Haxton! A fundraiser event with silent auction to help raise funds for Brand New Mercies. This event will be taking place on April 1st, 2017.  Featuring  Los Angeles based classical hip-hop violinist, Opera singer, songwriter and producer Lucine Fyelon.  

Brand New Mercies will be a safe haven and recovery program where women can reclaim their lives and recover from addiction, abuse or homeless without being separated from their children.

The fundraiser will be on April 1, 2017 at the Haxton Road Studios, 222 SE 2nd ST Suite 100 Bentonville, Arkansas.  VIP reception starts at 5:30 pm and the general admission starts at 6:00 pm.

You can get your tickets here on Eventbrite.  $45 VIP and $25 for general admission.

  

KAZHA Returns to Fort Smith!

Arkansas Anime Festival River Valley Edition announces their musical guest will be the international rock band from Japan, Kazha!  The Anime festival will be held in Fort Smith Convention Center from May 26th-28th.

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan. Members of the band are lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.  The band's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture" and released a second album "Evolution" in 2013.

You can read more about the band by going to Arkansasanimefestival.com .  The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention.

You can get your tickets for the festival here.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, or  Kazha official Twitter.

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

Arkansas Anime Festival Announces Special Guest Voice Actress

Arkansas Anime Festival-River Valley Edition announces special guest voice actress Leah Clark! The anime festival will be held in the Fort Smith Convention Center on May 26th-28th.

Leah Clark is an American voice actor primarily associated with FUNimation productions.  She has done voices such as Mavis from Fairy Tail/Fairy Tail Zero, Mari on Yuri on Ice, Blair from Soul Eater, played voice of Carlita from the Pokemon movies and many more!

You can read more about the Leah Clark and the festival by going to Arkansasanimefestival.com .  The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention. 

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

Bentonville Film Festival Announces Schedule

The Bentonville Film Festival announces its 2017 schedule of events during this year's film festival in Bentonville, Arkansas from May 2nd- 7th. 

BFF will host competition for 38 feature-length documentary and narrative films. The festival will expand to include competition to include 18 short films and four pieces of episodic and web series content.  BFF is the only competition in the world to award guaranteed theatrical, television, digital and retail distribution from AMC, Lifetime and STARZ for its winners.

The festival is located around the Bentonville square and is adding new venues like RECORD which will be home to panels and workshops.

Unilever's AXE brand will present nationally recognized acts in the AXE Music Lounge at Meteor Guitar Center.

BFF will feature STEAM lounge and will be show casing hands-on methods and activities for using media to inspire you mind for careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Cinetransformers will return creating a treater village.   BFF will also be showcasing two mission oriented films, "Three Generations" and "Guardians of the Galaxy 2"

And with support from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, attendees will be invited to join Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnell, Lori Petty and fellow members of the cast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the comedy "A League of Their Own" 

The INsideOUT Lounge will be expanded which is where the BFF sponsors showcase and share their products.

Multi-event passes are already on sale at their website www.bentonvillefilmfestival.com .  Single tickets will be going on sale April 6th.

#BFF #BeOurBFF #BvilleFilmFest 

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

THE BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

NWA Fashion Week to Kick Off with Free Panel Discussion at Crystal Bridges

The Arkansas CW and 40/29 is a proud partner of Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week!

NWA Fashion Week CEO and Creative Director Robin Atkinson stop by to give us some insights to what we can expect from this years Fashion Week!

NWA Fashion Week:Creative 360 kicks off with a Free panel discussion presented by Artinfusion on March 1st 7pm to 8pm at Crystal Bridges-Great Hall.

Featuring top makeup artists, designers and creatives from the Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week team.  

NWA Fashion Week Panel Discussion Admission is free just register online here:

Click here to register for Panel Discussion

Panelists included: NWA Fashion Week CEO and Creative Director Robin Atkinson; Bentonville based Fashion Designer Nancy Martin, Jodie Franklin, L'Oreal Pro Artist and NWAFW Board Member; Victor Chalfant, Professional and Fashion Photographer; Chavon Forston, Designer of of Chavon Shree Clothing. 



Fashion Designers from across the state will be showing off their talents on the Runway at the "Record" in Bentonville.  One will be Friday March 3rd and the second is on March 4th, doors open at 6pm show starts at 7pm.

Proceeds help fund the development and production opportunities for our local designers. 

Click here to get your Runway tickets now!

Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week Hits the Runway This March in Bentonville!

The Arkansas CW and 40/29 is a proud partner of Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week!

The Alba Botanica Fashion week hits the runway March 1st through the 4th here in Northwest Arkansas!  Fashion Designers from across the state will be showing off their talents on the Runway at the "Record" in Bentonville.  One will be Friday March 3rd and the second is on March 4th, doors open at 6pm show starts at 7pm.

Proceeds help fund the development and production opportunities for our local designers.   

Participating Boutiques:  Elysian Boutique, The Independent, Label, Lola, RiffRaff, She Said Yes, Shop for Mankind, Steamroller Blues and Vesta's.

Participating Designers:  Aimz Designs, Alberti & Co, Alyece Lenae, Chavon Shree, Downright Denim, Felix Bui Couture, G by Gavin, Material Concepts, NA Martin, Rc by Richard Cotto, Rosi Rose Designer

Click here to get your tickets now!

Alba Botanica presents Northwest Arkansas Fashion week.

Proud Partners of NWA Fashion Week

The Arkansas CW, ABC 40/29 TV, Ropeswing and Maybelline New York

Proud Sponsors of NWA Fashion Week:

Signature Bank of Arkansas, Celebrate Arkansas, CitiScapes Magazine, Power 105.7, 21C Museum Hotel, Yelp, Uptown Eyes Glassware Gallery, Paris Presents Incorporated, Shop for Mankind, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

For more information on the shows, how you can support or buy tickets go here: http://nwafw.com/  

NWA Fashion Week is a non-profit organization and this is their mission:
Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week (NWAFW) exists to highlight designers, artists boutiques and other creative professionals who are committed to building a vibrant, inspired creative community in Northwest Arkansas.  

 Promotion spot produced by The Arkansas CW Producer Miguel Medina with footage provided by NWA Fashion Week videographers David Abbott and Jessica Whalen.

Interview with Chad Duell of General Hospital!

Drew had the chance to catch up with Chad Duell at the 40/29 & The Arkansas CW Women's Living Expo.  Duell plays Michael Quartermaine on ABC's General Hospital. You can watch General Hospital on our Sister station 40/29 weekdays at 1pm.  Check out the interview below.

40/29 and The Arkansas CW Northwest Arkansas Women's Living Expo

It's time for the 7^th annual 40/29 & The Arkansas CW Northwest Arkansas Women’s Living Expo. Taking place January 14-15, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Springdale & NWA Convention Center. The Convention Center is located at 1500 S 48^th Street in Springdale and there is free parking.

This What Women Want Event will host regional and local companies with the very best in shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, cosmetics, jewelry, travel, financial planning and offer many enter to win contests with lots of free goodies. 

Show hours: Saturday, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

Tickets: $7 general admission, $5 with a discount coupon and children 8 and under are free.

$2 off admission coupons available at participating Harps stores.

Go to www.womenslivingexpo.com for more information.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE WOMEN’S LIVING EXPO!

“We so enjoy being a part of the Women’s Expo,” said KHBS/KHOG-TV President and General Manager, Shawn Oswald. “Our news, sports and weather teams look forward to visiting with all the Expo attendees.

“Stop by the Arkansas CW Booth and meet the Arkansas CW Crew where the CW Crew will be waiting to meet you! Grab a photo with your friends for free at our Photo Booth!

THE FAYETTEVILLE HONDA ENTERTAINMENT STAGE features festive entertainment throughout the weekend.

GENERAL HOSPITAL’S Michael Quartermaine played by Chad Duell  will be appearing at the Expo on Saturday at 1pm. Hang out with Chad at his fanfest and receive a free autographed picture. Sponsored by FFO Home

The Men of 40/29 

Visitors to 40/29 and The Arkansas CW’s Northwest Arkansas Women’s Living Expo will be able to get up close and personal with some of the 40/29 News men on Saturday, January 14^th.

Moderated by news anchor/reporter, Paige Preusse, anchor/reporters Daniel Armbruster, Mitch Roberts, Chris Swaim, Josh Cole and Darby Bybee will take to the main stage at 12:30 so you can get to better the know the men who bring you live, local, late breaking news and weather, day and night on 40/29 and The Arkansas CW.

Stop by the Arkansas CW Booth and meet The Crew: Dustin, Shelby, Drew and Devante will be waiting to meet you and take a snapshot at their superhero themed photo booth.

CHEF’S DANNY LANE AND REBECCA WOODARD will be holding the first ever Harps Creative Cake Challenge! Watch as Harp’s most talented cake designers go head-to-head in a two day timed competition. Saturday the contestants will work their icing magic to create a sculpted grooms cake and a wild card decorator’s choice cake. Sunday watch the icing fly as contestants pull out all the stops with their custom wedding cake designs.

REGIS ARTISTIC DIRECTORS JEF MORRISON AND JUDITH LEE will demonstrate current hair trends and styles for women of all ages. Jef and Judith will reveal tips and techniques to enhance your beauty. Join us and discover the perfect hairstyle for you.

ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL CHEFS KITCHEN features cooking demos throughout the weekend. Learn time saving tips, watch simple cooking techniques and enjoy delicious tastings. Follow the aroma to our stage and taste wonderful foods while being delightfully entertained.  

ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL CELEBRITY CHEF COOK-OFF features the kitchen clash between defending champion, Chef Susan Beard from the Holiday Inn and Chrissy Sanderson from the Mockingbird Kitchen. Cheer on your favorite chefs as they create their specialty dishes for a panel of judges who will award the grand prize.

NWAA RUNWAY FASHION SHOWS featuring clothes and accessories  from Belle, Bride N Groom, Foxtrot Boutique, Gatsby’s Boutique, Good Things Boutique, Lularoe, Norma’s Boutique, Picadilly Frilly, Platos Closet, Racha’s Boutique, Shop For Mankind and Something Urban. Discover the best shopping at our specialty boutiques.

GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY - Enter to win a 2 day stay at the Holiday Inn Springdale!

Prizes, Giveaways, Great Fun and the Best Shopping In Town!