On May 8th, 1871 the Western District Court of Arkansas was moved from Van Buren to the location famously known as Fort Smith’s “Hole in the Wall” saloon, a site that is today occupied by the restaurant, 21 West End. In only fourteen months and twenty days it becomes the most corrupt courthouse in the […]

On May 8th, 1871 the Western District Court of Arkansas was moved from Van Buren to the location famously known as Fort Smith’s “Hole in the Wall” saloon, a site that is today occupied by the restaurant, 21 West End. In only fourteen months and twenty days it becomes the most corrupt courthouse in the […]

Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider and Fly. Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can't wait to grow up and molt. Promoting eco-consciousness, earth science and tolerance of others, DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER, & A FLY is a joyful, hip musical exploration of […]

Latin Grammy Nominees Mariachi Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ First and Only All­-Women Mariachi Group. Founded in 2008, Mariachi Flor de Toloache is lead by singers Mireya I. Ramos (founder) & Shae Fiol (founding member). Reminiscent of the early days of mariachi the group started as a trio, Harp, Violin […]

Craft and food vendors will line both sides of historic Main Street to celebrate the beginning of the Fall season.  For festival vendor applications visit https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/787b96_64e4e9d7503b4e3c93a73edb044d8088.pdf.  For additional information call: 479-922-6862.

Zombie Crawl and Trunk or Treat on Van Buren's Historic Main Street.

Tickets are on sale now to watch the documentary "Ingrid". The show will be October 30 at the King Opera House and will conclude with a talk back session with Ingrid and the film director. Come learn about this amazing artist and support CAE.  Tickets can be purchased here.