Summer Youth Academy at the Jones Center

My friend (and Life+Kids reader) Lela Davidson will show you how in her course Beyond Blogging: How to Make Money Writing Online Content.

Writing online content is a great way to hone your writing craft, get published, and make money. Lela left a traditional job to begin writing online in 2006. This 3-hour course covers the basics of where to find writing jobs (and determine if they are legitimate or a scam), how to write the most common types of web content, apply for work, and find your niche. Students also learn about the various types of revenue streams available to online writers, as well as how to use free blogging software as an online resume of your work. This class is designed for beginning and experienced writers.

For more information and to register, email Lela at ldavidson98@gmail.com
Class fee if received before August 10th: $49
Class fee if received after August 10th: $59

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Beauty and the Beast starts next week – do you have your tickets yet?

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul. 27 – Aug. 8
Baum Walker Hall
Tickets start at: $39

**Beauty and the Beast show times:

Tuesday, Jul. 27, 7pm
Wednesday, Jul. 28, 7pm
Thursday, Jul. 29, 7pm
Friday, Jul. 30, 8pm
Saturday, Jul. 31, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, Aug. 1, 2pm & 7pm
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 7pm
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 7pm
Thursday, Aug. 5, 7pm
Friday, Aug. 6, 8pm
Saturday, Aug. 7, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, Aug. 8, 2pm & 7pm

**For best availability, try Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday nights!

Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by visiting waltonartscenter.org or calling 479.443.5600.

It’s voting time for WAC’s “Be Our Guest” Beauty and the Beast Video Contest!

You have until Wednesday, July 21 at 5pm to go to Walton Arts Center’s Facebook page and “LIKE” your favorite video!

Remember, the winner gets FREE tickets to see Beauty & the Beast, t-shirts, a restaurant gift card and a pre-show Meet & Greet with the cast!

To go to WAC’s Facebook page and vote, click here.

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From the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks:

FireFly Fling: THE Festival for Families
July 24th at 7pm

Come join us as daylight turns into night as we celebrate nature with art, music, food and play.
We will have hands on activities for children of all ages including lots of water play!
Dress up as your favorite woodland creature and critters and build a fairy house in the woods.
This event will provide down-to-earth experiences that will reawaken our sense of belonging to the larger community of life, and ignite deep caring and concern for the Earth.

$6 for Individuals
$20 for a Family of 4

Children under 3 are Free

Please visit the Botanical Garden events page to make a reservation. You will not receive a paper ticket, your name will be on a list at the door.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art at Firefly Fling

July 17, 2010

Saturday, July 24, 7 – 10 p.m.; Rain date Saturday, July 31. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR 479-750-2620 Firefly Fling is a family-friendly midsummer celebration. Create glow-in-the-dark wands and tree cookie necklaces inspired by the gardens – see you there! document.getElementById(“post-4647-blankimage”).onload();

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Let’s Read a Picture: Still Life (Crystal Bridges)

July 15, 2010

Thursday, July 22, 2-3 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 639 Pirates Way Cedarville, AR • 479-410-1853 Drop-in art appreciation experiences best for children ages 5-12 and their families. Contact participating libraries for details. Learn to love – and “read” – art! Each thematic session features a poster gallery preview of art in the permanent collection of [...]

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Northwest Arkansas Fireworks Displays

July 2, 2010

Channel 5 news has a listing of Northwest Arkansas fireworks displays.  Here’s the link. Have a Happy 4th of July! document.getElementById(“post-4663-blankimage”).onload();

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“Be Our Guest” Beauty and the Beast Video Contest

July 2, 2010

Do you sing, dance, act or just like making videos? Walton Arts Center invites you to “Be Our Guest” and enter the Beauty & the Beast video contest. Grab a video camera, get some friends together and get creative! The winner will get FREE tickets to the Beauty & the Beast, t-shirts, a restaurant gift [...]

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Toy and Book Swap — Proceeds Benefit an Orphanage in Congo

July 1, 2010

Get “new” toys and books for the whole family for summer! What: Toy and Book Swap When: Saturday July 10th, 2010 from  9am-12pm Where: First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville More Info: email angela.watson@cox.net Toy Swap  $5.00 plus 2 or more toys- any type of toys, games, or kid equipment/supplies that other families can put [...]

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Beauty and the Beast Kicks Off WAC’s Biggest Season Ever!

June 25, 2010

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST July 27 – August 8 (16 performances) Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY EVER TOLD COMES TO LIFE in Northwest Arkansas! The new touring production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST officially kicks off WAC’s 2010/11 Season with a 2-week run. From July 27 through [...]

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