From Mountain Sprout and MuteMath to Redneck Olympics and Outhouse Races, the Nature State is sure to offer something to tickle your fancy this October: Yonder Mountain String Band will be high on the Mullberry Mountaintop, Halloween Hauntings turn the Nature State into the Spooky State, and legendary guitarist Elvin Bishop will make two appearances in Currentland. [Download PDF 6.5 meg]

 

Hurrying to the heart of Currentland this month will be Taylor Swift.  Roaring into Fayetteville will be the Bikes, Blues & BBQ fest.  And together with the Rock-the-River fun raising Fundraiser in Ft. Smith, the Nature state offers plenty of entertainment this month. [Download PDF 5.5 meg]

 

We’re giddy about our featured artist on the cover, Guy Clark, who’ll be headlining the Fayetteville Roots Festival on Aug. 27-28. Plus get sauced (and sauces) at these Arkansas BBQ joints in our dining departments, as well as Jim Dandy details about the first ever bike rally to roll into Harrison – Rev. Troll’s Rock-N-Roll Revival.  [Download PDF 5.79 meg]

 

Make room on your coffee table for the biggest and best party band in Currentland; Arkansas’ own FOS Project Band. Also check out our thorough guide to good times for the whole family on the Fourth of July as well as an outdoor dining guide for those who like to eat (that’s you, partner).  [Download PDF 14.3 meg]

 

Legendary singer/songwriter Willie Nelson makes his way to the Natural State with a little help from Jamey Johnson, Lee Brice, Randy Houser and more at the Country Throwdown, which makes stops in Little Rock and Siloam Springs this month. Plus, let The Current help find the perfect festival for you, from Wakarusa and Eureka Springs Blues Weekend to the Johnson County Peach Festival. From Fort Smith to Eureka Springs, let the June issue of the Arkansas edition of The Current take you on an adventure of a lifetime. [Download PDF 14.2 meg]

 

Wakarusa makes its way to Mulberry, AR:  Wakarusa has been one of the most popular music events to take place during the festival season with top-rated acts that span almost every genre of music.  [Click on the picture to download the entire 12meg PDF version of The Current (AR).]

 

Here we are – Volume 1, Issue Number 2.  Expanding our Currentland coverage to include NW Arkansas has been exciting, to put it mildly.  There’s so much going on in Arkansas we can barely keep up.  We’ve had the good fortune to meet many of the good folks throughout Ft Smith and Van Buren these last few months.  To Rogers, Eureka Springs and other points eastward -  we are coming your way soon!

 

HELLO, ARKANSAS!  From the staff of The Current, it is our goal to present to you a publication that reflects the interests and energies of you, the reader.  NW Arkansas has always been an attractive destination to live or visit.  Now is the time to capture that attraction in a publication that will show itself to have its finger on the pulse that is the heart and soul of these hills.  We're friendly and laid back and invite you, our readers, to send us your thoughts and input on these issues and help us grow with you.