Her Set Her Sound presents An Afro-Fusion Affair tonight in partnership with The Empowerment Initiative to taste the culture and enjoy the legacy of Africa. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, enjoy wine and handmade goods from various regions across Africa while beading with Emily Wasonga or learn dance sequences inspired by Afromusic from local dancer Kamree Clark. Light bites will be available from Zanzibar, and Eleven will be open for those looking for more grub.
Rani Arbo is already out for her morning walk in the Connecticut sunshine when it’s time for a phone interview with What’s Up! With birds serenading her along the way, she talks about the pleasures of being outdoors and of playing shows with her band, daisy mayhem, the folk-Americana-bluegrass-pop quartet that will perform twice during the opening week of Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere Festival. First up is an indoor concert at 7:30 p.m. May 5 in Starr Theater, followed by a performance as part of the Trail Mix series starting May 6.