What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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6 WHAT'S UP! MAY 22-28, 2022 "Soul of the Sea," unveils the story of a dancer in a Garifuna community on the coast of Guatemala. "And we've got a documentary ["The 24"] about climbers at Horseshoe Canyon, in Jasper, Arkansas — so a local film about this 24-hour climbing competition, which is super fun. We also have some really interesting narrative films like 'Hypoxia,' which is a beautifully filmed, dystopian view of a life where the government has banned all organic plants. And there's this one renegade florist who is keeping flowers alive. So some really imaginative stuff. And like I say, a little bit for everyone." Fayetteville residents may also recognize a familiar face in "Mike the Birdman," a documentary about a local bird watcher, Mike Mlodinow. "It's just a wonderful sort of veritae documentary with some folks who know him and love him about a local character who loves birds right here in Fayetteville." Sharman explains that this year's Artosphere event was a fun way to share the films from previous festivals hosted by Fayetteville Film Fest. "We're really impressed with how many films sort of organized around that idea," he shares. He says that the partnership with Walton Arts Center helps the festival to support its mission to bring world-class films to the state and build meaningful relationships with filmmakers, as well as nurture the art of filmmaking by uniting a community of creators and supporters. Throughout the year, the Fayetteville Film Fest hosts screenings, workshops and more for aspiring filmmakers. They also offer the Micheaux Award and Film Lab which are "designed to support and encourage creation and authorship of Arkansas-based projects from Black, Indigenous and filmmakers of color" with financial assistance from the award and year-round educational and workshop opportunities with the Film Lab. The award is named for Oscar Micheaux, who was the first major Black filmmaker. He directed and produced 44 films throughout his career that challenged negative stereotypes of Black people on film at the time. Fayetteville Film Fest is also gearing up for its annual festival planned for Oct. 20-22. The deadline for Arkansas filmmakers to submit films for free is May 31. Sharman says that the Fayetteville Film Fest will host workshops and other events throughout the summer. Find out more at fayettevillefilmfest.org and through their social media. Films Continued From Page 5 Upcoming Events A Chorus Line June 24-26 | 4 SHOWS! From legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes the Tony Award ® and Pulitzer Prize-winning singular sensation, A Chorus Line! Evoking both the glamour and grind of showbiz, this iconic show features such classics as "What I Did for Love," "One," "I Hope I Get It" and more. See their only U.S. stop before an international tour here at WAC! Seraph Brass Chamber Concert May 24 | Memorial Park Chautauqua Amphitheater in Siloam Springs Known for engaging audiences with captivating programming, Seraph Brass is a dynamic brass ensemble drawing from a roster of America's top female brass players. Seraph Brass is in residency at the Walton Art Center's Artosphere Festival in the festival orchestra. AFO: Off the Grid May 26 | Downtown Fayetteville & Rogers Musicians from the Artosphere Festival Orchestra go "off the grid," leaving the concert hall to perform their favorite music in bars, coffee houses and restaurants throughout the downtown Fayetteville and Rogers entertainment districts. Come see these musicians play everything from Bach to Beyoncé! Indie Films Artosphere Curated by Fayetteville Film Fest May 26 | Tickets $15 Walton Arts Center's partnership with Fayetteville Film Fest continues with a special collection of independent films that celebrate the intersection of art and nature. Directors include Elvis Caj, Clay Pruitt, Éloïc GIMENEZ, John Burcham Erwin, Bogdan Mihailescu, Christian Gridelli and Hunter Norris. Brian Regan Presented by Live Nation June 12 Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan fills theaters nationwide with fans that span generations. His new special, "On the Rocks," is currently streaming on Netflix. Media support: KNWA | Citiscapes | Celebrate 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR 72701 waltonartscenter.org | 479.443.5600 A Chorus Line Series Sponsors: AFO: Off the Grid Additional support provided by Cynthia Coughlin, Reed & Mary Ann Greenwood, Artosphere Sustainer Circle members and Friends of Artosphere Seraph Brass Indie Films Artosphere Brian Regan Celebrating 30 Years! Show Support: