DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Hawkman & Hawkgirl

Here is a special look at two of the heroes who will join forces on DC's Legends of Tomorrow. You can catch the series premiere Thursday, January 21st at 7pm on The Arkansas CW.

The CW Takes Home The Gold!

Congratulation to Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on her Golden Globe win for best actress in a T.V. Comedy. 

Rachel beat out last year's winner and fellow CW star Gina Rodriguez of Jane the Virgin, Lily Tomlin of Grace and Frankie, Jamie Lee Curtis of Scream Queens and Julia Louis-Dreyfus of Veep.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend returns January 25th at 7pm on The Arkansas CW.

40/29 and The Arkansas CW Women's Living Expo This Weekend!

It's time for the 40/29 and The Arkansas CW Women's Living Expo in Springdale! Come out and see us this Saturday and Sunday at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale.

Stop by the Arkansas CW Booth and meet the CW Crew - Shelby, Dustin, Kaitlyn & Drew will be waiting to meet you! Take a snapshot with the Crew at our superhero themed Photo Booth! And enter the HARPS Cake Decorating Contest!

In Booth #320

This  What Women Want Event offers  a weekend of fun and entertainment, with a blend of more than 150 diverse exhibits, fashion shows, makeovers, health screenings, cooking demos, celebrities, shopping, enter to win contests and lots of free goodies.  

Show hours: Saturday, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

Tickets: $7 general admission, $5 with a discount coupon and children 8 and under are free.

$2 off admission coupons available at participating Harps stores.

Go to www.womenslivingexpo.com for more information.

Press Release:

40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE WOMEN’S LIVING EXPO!

“We so enjoy being a part of the Women’s Expo,” said KHBS/KHOG-TV President and General Manager, Shawn Oswald. “Our news, sports and weather teams look forward to visiting with all the Expo attendees.

“Stop by the Arkansas CW Booth and meet the Arkansas CW Crew - Shelby, Dustin, Kaitlyn & Drew will be waiting to meet you! Grab a photo with your friends for free at our Photo Booth! And enter the HARPS Cake Decorating Contest!”

DANCING WITH THE STARS’  Louis Van Amstel  is a  three-time world dance champion, Emmy nominated choreographer and professional dancer. With his LaBlast dance fitness program Louis will  show you how to dance like a star and have a blast! The best news is anyone can do it.  Saturday January 9^th courtesy of FFO Home.  Watch 40/29 for a chance to win a dance with Louis at the Expo.

The 40/29  GET READY WEATHER TEAM are the area’s most accurate and dependable weather forecasters . Learn more about your favorite team and how they prepare to bring you get ready forecast morning, noon and night.

CHEF’S DANNY LANE AND REBECCA WOODARD,  Harps award winning bakers, Salute The All Mighty Cupcake!  Competitors and Winners in many challenges and competitions and with a combined 50 plus years of cake artistry experience, they are among some of the "original" icing slingers!!  This is your chance to learn how to decorate cupcakes from the pros.

YOU TAKE THE CAKE DECORATING CONTEST provides all participants with an iced cake and plenty of decorations. The winner will be chosen by the Chef Danny Lane, Chef Rebecca Woodard and the CW Crew. All entries will take home their decorated cakes and the contest winner will receive a Gift Certificate for a Specialty Cake from HARPS Bakery. Sign up online or at the Arkansas CW booth.

ASK THE DOCTORS is a wonderful way for women to get their questions answered by health care professionals each chosen for their expertise in their noted field. Dr. Andrea Horne and Dr. Lisa Bearden will separate fact from fiction and what works and what doesn’t. Refreshments will be served and you can enter to win a Beat The Blahs Belle Journee Spa Package….Your Beautiful Day Awaits!

ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL CHEFS KITCHEN features cooking demos throughout the weekend. Learn time saving tips, watch simple cooking techniques and enjoy delicious tastings. Follow the aroma to our stage and taste wonderful foods while being delightfully entertained.   

ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL CELEBRITY CHEF COOK-OFF features the kitchen clash between defending champion Chef Justus Moll from River Grille and Chef Susan Beard from the Holiday Inn. Cheer on your favorite as our judges, award the grand prize.

COUNTDOWN TO BEAUTY where experts demonstrate their best beauty secrets. On our stage beauty professionals reveal tips and techniques to enhance your beauty. Discover the perfect hairstyle and polished makeup looks to start the year refreshed and reinvented.

RUNWAY FASHION SHOWS featuring clothes and accessories that you will want to take home. Shop the latest looks from our boutiques Elle & Co., Little Birdie’s Boutique,One Loom Designs, Platos Closet, Rhapsody Faith & Fashion, Southern Style, Snap To it, The Burlap Bag, Willow Dust, 838 designs and many more. Models courtesy of N.c.K Talent Management

IF YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION IS TO GET FIT then take heart.  Ballistic Fitness, The Jones Center and your Total Fitness Shop will be offering you a variety of workouts that will challenge, restore, and enhance!

ENTER TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY: A 2 night stay for two people at the Holiday Inn Springdale.

Prizes, Giveaways, Great Fun and the Best Shopping In Town!

10x10 Arts Series: Simone Dinnerstein - Bach: Goldberg Variations

Simone Dinnerstein - Bach: Goldberg Variations
Friday, January 8th at 8pm at Walton Arts Center.

American pianist Simone Dinnerstein's deliberate and thoughtful approach to piano takes you on a journey of discovery, uncovering modern musical landscapes that renew your appreciation for classical music. In this performance, she will revisit the work that brought her international recognition and critical acclaim – her 2007 Telarc recording Bach: Goldberg Variations.

For more information click here!

Simone Dinnerstein at Leverett Elementary school in Fayetteville

Simone Dinnerstein brought her Bachpacking initiative to two Fayetteville elementary schools on Wednesday. Bachpacking brings classical music from classroom to classroom in public schools and presents interactive performances and encourages musical discussion among students. 

Simone Dinnerstein at Leverett Elementary school in Fayetteville

After the workshop at Leverett Elementary, Dinnerstein surprised the school by donating a Privia PX-160 keyboard to the school. 

Simone Dinnerstein at Leverett Elementary school in Fayetteville

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from The Arkansas CW Crew!

Thank you for Donating

Thank you to everyone who donated toys to go to the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter for children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.  With your help we were able to raise over $3500 worth of toys.  We would also thank our sponsor RedwoodVentures LLC.

 

        

We would also like to thank Darby Bybee from 40/29 Get Ready Weather Team and Precision Fitness in Bentonville for their generous donations. 

Thank you for making the holiday season brighter for NWA children in need!

Local Toy Drive to Benefit NWA Children's Shelter

RedwoodVentures LLC and The Arkansas CW have teamed up to collect toys for the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. 

Please help us by donating toys on Thursday December 17th from 2pm to 6pm at the Walmart Supercenter 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd in Rogers, Arkansas.   

Here is a list of items for area shelters' needs. Children's shelter wish list 

Help us bring holiday cheer to our local children's shelter!  

The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China Present Peking Dreams

The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China Present Peking Dreams United States Tour.  They are now at Walton Arts Center performing this Friday and Saturday December 11th and 12th.   

We had a chance to speak with the Artist Director Deng, Baojin today before their performance for area school kids. 

From left to right Harold Li, Wen Chen, Deng, Baojin and Drew Thompson at Walton Arts Center

Peking Dreams incorporates elements of acrobatics, Chinese circus and Peking Opera, and invites audiences into an artistic world full of history and wonder. The actors' flawless performance, colorful costumes and elaborate make-up will astound audiences with visual and aural treats.

Watch interview below.

We would like to thank Walton Arts Center, The National Circus and Acrobats of People's Republic of China and University of Arkansas Chinese Students & Scholars Association for assisting us in this interview.

Information provided by Walton Arts Center about The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China:

Peking (today known as Beijing), the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is a famous city with a history spanning 1,000 years and a wealth of precious Chinese cultural heritage, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Acrobatic art, Chinese circus and Peking Opera are Chinese cultural treasures that are beloved among the people of Peking. These art forms combine music, acrobatics, performance, mime and dance, and share many similarities with Western culture. Foreign tourists walking along the streets or strolling through the parks of Peking can often hear natives singing beautiful Peking opera, see them playing diabolo or see them performing other acrobatics.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend / Jane the Virgin Golden Globe Nominations

Congratulations to Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Gina Rodriguez of Jane the Virgin. Both ladies snagged a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical.

You can catch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane the Virgins Mondays starting at 7pm on The Arkansas CW.

The National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China

The National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China perform at Walton Arts Center, December 11-12.

Incorporating elements of traditional acrobatics, Chinese circus and Peking Opera, this distinguished group invites you to enjoy colorful costumes, elaborate make-up and visual and aural treats.  See them perform unique and inventive acts, such as Great Teeter-board, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion and other astonishing acts of agility.

For tickets and information click here! 

Legends of Tomorrow Trailer

Here is a first look at the highly anticipated new show DC's Legends of Tomorrow from The CW!

DC's Legends of Tomorrow premieres on Thursday, January 21st at 7pm on The Arkansas CW. 

Mid-Season Schedule

The CW Network has released it's primetime mid-season lineup and there are a few changes that you need to know about.  

The lineup for Monday through Wednesday will stay the same, the changes start on Thursday.  On Thursday, January 21st The CW will premiere the Arrow/Flash spin-off Legends of Tomorrow at 7pm followed by the season premiere of The 100 at 8pm. 

The fan favorite The Vampires Diaries and The Originals will move to Fridays, starting January 29th.  

To make room for these changes Reign will air it's winter finale on January 22nd and return at a later date.

40/29 and The Arkansas CW Feeding Hope Turkey Drive!

The Arkansas CW Crew, 40/29 News anchors, reporters, station volunteers and Feeding Hope Turkey Partner's collected Turkeys Friday to help feed local families in need this holiday season.

We want to thank everyone who donated at designated Walmarts in both Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley!  We had 2, 992 turkeys donated by viewers and by Butterball! Plus, Ocean Spray donated 2,000 cans of cranberry sauce.  

40/29 and The Arkansas CW is working with both the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, Samaritan Community Center and the River Valley Regional Food Bank.  

40/29 and The Arkansas CW Feeding Hope Turkey Drive is a community outreach initiative developed with the support of Walmart, The River Valley Regional Food Bank, The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, Samaritan Community Center, Land O'Lakes, Ocean Spray and Butterball.

The Flash / Arrow Crossover

Heroes joined forces on a two episode crossover event on The Arkansas CW.  The crossover introduced new characters and laid the ground work for the highly anticipated DC's Legends of Tomorrow.  

Click here to watch the trailer for Legends of Tomorrow 

Walton Arts Center 10x10 Arts Series: The Clown Princes of Silent Comedy

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents "The Clown Princes of Silent Comedy". Tuesday, November 17th at 7pm at Walton Arts Center.

The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (PRO) is one of the world's foremost silent film accompanists and the world's only year-round, professional ensemble re-creating "America's Original Music".

In this program, the PRO will accompany a screening of three short films starring Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd.

This all a part of Walton Arts Center's 10x10 Arts Series. A bold and diverse series of what's happening in the arts today.  From music, to dance, to film and more, the 10x10 Arts Series transforms an audience into a community of exploration, discussion and learning.

For tickets and more information go to:
waltonartscenter.org/

It's time for the Arkansas Anime Festival in Springdale!

It's time for the Arkansas Anime Festival in Springdale!  This Weekend!  Get your tickets now!  On November 13th, 14th and 15th the Arkansas Anime Festival will be held in Springdale at the Holiday Inn Convention Center.  The Arkansas CW is proud sponsor of Arkansas Anime Festival!  Plenty of fun activities for everyone! Cosplay contest, artists, vendors, video and table top competition.

For more information on event schedules and how to get your tickets go to www.arkansasanimefestival.com 

Fall guest are:

Voice Actress Michele Knotz

Michele is a voice actress in a popular anime series you may all too well "Pokémon"!  Other anime rolls you might know her from are Hajime Yagi in The World of Narue, Takako Kawashima in Shootfighter Tekken  and many more you can click here to read more about Michele Knotz.

Voice Actor Steve Staley

Steve is known for voicing Kamui Shiro in X, Neji Hyuga in Naruto, Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleech and many more click here to read more about Steve Staley.

Other featured guest:

E.M. Ervin  
A consumer of fantasy and science-fiction literature, gamer and prankster.  Her book Wake up Call: Book 1 of the Nasaru Chronicles and she is currently working on second book.  You can click here to learn more.

Ben Reeder

Self-published novels in the zombie and paranormal genres, all which have made the top 100 in their genres.   You can learn more about him and his novels by clicking here.

Cosplay Guest:  Never After

Never After, a cosplayer, artist, and a girl who loves to help out anyone around her.  Her love and pride in making her costumes by hand has brought her numerous awards in contest showcasing her sewing skills. clicking here.

You can find a complete list of guest by clicking here.

The Arkansas CW Dance Party jump starts Friday night at 8:30 pm then slides into the rave at 9:30 on November 13th. The Arkansas CW Crew will be there along with featured DJ our very own DJ Shelbtronics! 

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, Originals, iZombie and Vampire Diaries.  

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to  Arkansas Anime Festival Website now!

We want to thank everyone who came by the adopt a pet event at the Bentonville's Farmers Market

We want to thank everyone who came by our booth and visited with The Arkansas CW Crew and Pedigree! We also want to thank Bella Vista Animal shelter for hanging out with us at the Bentonville Farmers Market in downtown Bentonville.  A special thanks for Pedigree for covering the adoption fees.  We help find homes for four (4) dogs and one (1) cat!  If you are interested in adopting a pet you can call the Bella Vista Animal Shelter at 855-6020.

Check out some of the photos from the event below!!  We had a great time meeting everyone and their furry friends!

Real Men Wear Pink Zumba Party

Dustin sits down with Ben Hasan at Walmart headquarters and talks about the Real Men Wear Pink campaign.

Help Ben Hasan raise funds for the American Cancer Society with a 60 minute Zumba class. Have fun and dance as you help the fight against cancer.

Saturday October 31^st at 10:30 a.m.

Downtown Nutrition NWA

204 W. Walnut, Rogers AR

Join in to inspire hope and awareness to help those facing this disease.  We encourage everyone to make a donation to the link below or bring your donation to the door, 100% of all donations will go to the charity. This is an event for everyone, bring your friends and family!

Click here to donate!

Help us adopt out local pets Saturday October 31st!

We have teamed up with Pedigree to help adopt out local pets on Saturday October 31st from 8am to 11 am!  It will be held in the Bentonville Square in downtown Bentonville at the farmers Market.  Pedigree has agreed to pay for the pet adoptions made during our event from 8 am to 11 am.  The Arkansas CW Crew will see you!

Crew Member Dustin Williams speaks with award winning actress Gina Rodriguez.

The Arkansas CW Entertainment Reporter Dustin Williams sat down with award winning actress Gina Rodriguez.  In The CW’s Golden Globe nominated comedy series “Jane The Virgin,” Gina Rodriguez stars as Jane Villanueva, whose meticulous life plans are suddenly turned upside down when she is accidentally artificially inseminated.

You can catch Jane The Virgin on Monday nights at 8 p.m. on the Arkansas CW! Check out what she had to say about the award winning show and cast members!

JANE THE VIRGIN is produced by CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television, in association with Electus, with executive producers Jennie Snyder Urman (“Emily Owens, M.D.”), Ben Silverman (“The Biggest Loser”), Gary Pearl (“10.5: Apocalypse”) and Jorge Granier (“Que el Cielo Me Explique”).