Good morning, Fayetteville.

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas will close its 2024-25 season on April 19 with “American Voices: Rhapsody in Blue” at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.

Music Director Paul Haas will conduct his final performance after 15 seasons—announcing a national search for his successor later this spring—and Stewart Goodyear will perform George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue along with works by William Grant Still and Florence Price.

The Walton Arts Center announced the Broadway Series for next season with a Neil Diamond opener—A Beautiful Noise set for Fayetteville.

The lineup includes new works like Kimberly Akimbo and Water for Elephants along with familiar shows such as Some Like It Hot, Mamma Mia, and And Juliet plus five bonus productions.

Matt McCraw of River Ridge Builders is restoring a historic log structure at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park that was fashioned as a church and shows 1800s life—its restoration will be complete this spring.

Joy Harjo, a 73-year-old indigenous artist and musician, will speak at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on March 23 at 4 p.m.—her lecture is part of the closing events for the American Sunrise exhibition.

On March 20, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a bill that will allow up to $50M a year in matching grants for water and sewer projects — funds that local communities will use to fix aging infrastructure.

The Razorbacks beat Kansas 79-72 in an NCAA Tournament first-round game on Thursday night—fighting off a late deficit—and will face St. John's on Saturday at a time yet to be announced.

Tulip Festival at Rivercrest Orchard

Experience Arkansas' largest tulip festival with vibrant fields of tulips, photo opportunities, live music, and specialty treats.

A Taste of Ireland

7-10 p.m. | Walton Arts Center | Tickets required | Experience a captivating performance of Irish dance and storytelling featuring world-class talent.

The Four Horsemen Tribute Concert

8 PM - 2 AM | JJ's Live | Ticket prices vary | Experience the legendary music of Metallica through the only album-quality tribute band on the planet.

Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon

7:45-11:00 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Park | Youth 5k/10k for $15 | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family-friendly run featuring fun swag and a kid's dash.

West Coast Swing Dance Night

6-9 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — $10 entry — Learn West Coast Swing with Keke and Phuong followed by social dancing.

Willow Avalon Live Show

8:30-11:30 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — $19.99-$74.99 — Enjoy a night of great music from Willow Avalon with Jake Kohn while sipping your favorite drinks.

Ole 60 Live Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music and drinks with friends at this all-ages event featuring Ole 60 ft. Nolan Taylor.

The Edge Effect Concert

7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a captivating a cappella performance that showcases diverse musical styles without the need for autotune.

VoiceJam Competition

7:30 PM — Walton Arts Center — Tickets available — Witness top vocal bands battle for the title of VoiceJam Champion with amazing performances.

Modeling Concert

7-11 PM — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the cinematic, art-rock sounds of the Brogan brothers.