Monica Hooper is a features writer at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She specializes in entertainment news and has a keen interest in the local arts scene, highlighting the talents of musicians, artists, dancers, writers, and actors in her community, while also interviewing prominent figures like Fran Lebowitz and Carlos Santana. Monica's work has been featured in various publications including the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Fayetteville Free Weekly.
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Monica Hooper focuses on local entertainment news, particularly live music and concerts in the Fayetteville area of Arkansas. She extensively covers upcoming events and seasonal festivals.
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By: Monica Hooper
Folks young, old and in between have a chance dance a jig as the 79th Original Ozark Folk Festival returns Sept. 3-6 to downtown Eureka Springs.
By: Monica Hooper
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home," began Nolan White as Ponyboy Curtis in Tuesday night's premiere of "The Outsiders" at Walton Arts Center.
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose." ― Dolly Parton
By: Monica Hooper
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By: Monica Hooper
Dazzing Debuts, the 2026-27 season of mainstage concerts by the Fort Smith Symphony, begins Sept. 12 with special guest Han Chen, who received a 2025 Grammy nomination with conductor John Jeter for Florence Price's "Piano Concerto in One Movement," recorded with the Malmö Opera Orchestra.
By: Monica Hooper
"There's no place like home," Dorothy finally realizes after following the yellow brick road to Oz and back in "The Wizard of Oz."
By: Monica Hooper
There's a story behind Todd Verrone's DJ name.
By: Monica Hooper
Auditions are open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and Sept. 10 for "The Boys in the Band" at Carnegie Library, 194 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. Performances will be during Fall Diversity Weekend Nov. 6-8.
By: Monica Hooper
Free live music returns to Harry E. Kelley River Park Amphitheater with the 2026 Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series. The weekly concerts take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 through Oct. 22.
By: Monica Hooper
Mahjong may be an old game, but new players are sitting down at the table every day.
