Category: Arts & Entertainment

Arts and entertainment coverage by the reporters of the Razorback Reporter and community journalism project at the University of Arkansas.

Bentonville’s Busiest Comedian, Raj Suresh 

Comedian Raj Suresh splits his time between Bentonville and New York City. In addition to touring, he co-directs the Big Diamond Comedy Festival in Bentonville. | Courtesy photo. Raj Suresh combines comedy with community in the place dear to his heart: Bentonville, Arkansas. Being a stand-up comedian, festival director, bar co-owner and garden enthusiast is time consuming, but he makes it work to serve…Continue Reading Bentonville’s Busiest Comedian, Raj Suresh 

The Annual Battle of the Bands showcases the University of Arkansas’ latest talent 

Lariat poses with their trophy after winning the 2025 Battle of the Bands at the University of Arkansas. | Photo credit: Karyk King Diverse genres from five performing bands blended into a loud night on Nov. 13 in the Union Theater at the University of Arkansas. The performances left the judges unprepared to make their…Continue Reading The Annual Battle of the Bands showcases the University of Arkansas’ latest talent 

The Dancing Dogs: A Look Into Fayetteville High School’s Dance Team

A school building on a cloudy day

Fayetteville High School is the home of a nationally competitive dance team. | Photo credit: Leilani Judson “I want the girls to stay true to who they are, their integrity and their character is something I’ve really prided myself on. I never want them to change who they are.” Those are the words of Fayetteville…Continue Reading The Dancing Dogs: A Look Into Fayetteville High School’s Dance Team

Alison Jumper leads Fayetteville’s growing outdoor recreation and parks system

Alison Jumper stands in front of a nature themed mural at the Fayetteville Parks offices.

Alison Jumper in front of a mural located at the Fayetteville parks offices. | Photo credit: Casey Mann When Alison Jumper is not at work, she is thinking about work, or talking about it or living it. If she is not in her office, she is running the steep trails of Mount Kessler, pedaling across…Continue Reading Alison Jumper leads Fayetteville’s growing outdoor recreation and parks system

Fayetteville Arts Council debates several pieces

Public artwork in the form of colorful arches

A digital rendering of the sculpture “Cambrata” by David Eaton. The work will be installed in the Upper Ramble in Fayetteville. | Photo credit: City of Fayetteville/Partwise LLC FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — At the city Fayetteville Arts Council meeting on Sept. 13, members debated the future of a donated artwork, approved a new interactive sculpture and…Continue Reading Fayetteville Arts Council debates several pieces