It's First Thursday in Hillcrest, the evening when high society walks around the neighborhood, glasses of wine in hand, listening to music and dropping in on places like Gallery 26.
The River Valley Arts Center in Russellville has announced the gift of six watercolors from Dr. Barrie E. O'Bannon: Three by Polly Loibner of Lamar, two by Doyle Young of Dardanelle and one by Laphelia Middlebrooks.
The Murphy Foundation of El Dorado has committed $5 million to a non-profit's ambitious plan to create a performing arts venue at the renovated Rialto Theatre.