Join us for a night of free jazz music with the Mingus Dynasty Quartet in honor of the late John Stubblefield at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center. …Continue Reading Mingus Dynasty Quartet to Play Free Concert at Faulkner Performing Arts Center
In Part II of this exploration of the University of Arkansas campus in 1969, we look at the controversy and racial tensions ahead of the “Game of the Century,” when the Razorbacks hosted Texas on December 6, 1969. …Continue Reading Campus in 1969, Part II: Dixie, Nixon, and the “Game of the Century”
One challenge associated with curating an exhibit is deciding what to leave out. Some items are too large or too fragile to be put in the case, and there is a finite amount of space. This post highlights some of the stories that we wish we could have included in our recent exhibit, Arkansas from Scratch: Recipes for Changing Communities….Continue Reading A Little More Leaven: Favorite Recipes and Recipe Books
Fifty years ago, the United States was undergoing tremendous change and challenges, and the University of Arkansas in 1969 had its own share of controversy and excitement. Guest speakers such as Muhhammad Ali brought new ideas to the students in Fayetteville, and the campus saw protests and remarkable events draw national attention. In this first of two blogs, we look at the counterculture on campus though the lens of remarkable guest speakers. …Continue Reading Campus in 1969, Part 1: Ali and Ginsberg visit Arkansas
200 years ago today, William E. Woodruff published the first issue of the Arkansas Gazette. Learn more in this blog post by processing archivist Adam Heien. …Continue Reading We Have Kept the Faith: The Bicentennial of the Arkansas Gazette
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the exhibit “Arkansas from Scratch: Recipes for Changing Communities” highlights Arkansas foodways and the communities that grow around food….Continue Reading Arkansas from Scratch: A Foodways Exhibit