Folklorist Rachel Reynolds and the Music Education Initiative have partnered together to bring a special weekend of music, learning and community to Fayetteville.
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.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will play a rescheduled show at 7:30 p.m. today at the Aud in Eureka Springs. The show was originally set for June 9, but several members of the band came down with covid. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new show date; some balcony and floor seats are still available. See theaud.org for more information.
John Fulbright and his band are sharing their "Social Skills" across the nation, including a stop at George s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville at 8 p.m. Oct. 26. The show is a return to Northwest Arkansas for Fulbright and his band Jesse Aycock, Aaron Boehler, Paul Wilkes, Stephen Lee and Paddy Ryan.