Farm Studios is Now Open For Business in Northwest Arkansas

Farm Studios is now open for business in Northwest Arkansas.  Emmy Award Winning Producer Jason Netter of Kickstart Entertainment join forces with Zak and Tom Heald of Intercut Productions to create Farm Studios – a new, state-of-the-art film and media production studio located in Hiwasse, Arkansas. 
We had a chance to attend the ribbon cutting for opening day at Farm Studios, Check out video below...

Opening Day at Farm Studios

Farm Studios sits on 4.5 acres of farmland in Hiwasse, Arkansas and has been transformed into a Hollywood-style backlot. Farm Studios will provide rentable production space for any film, television series, commercial, and multimedia content. In addition to the rentable shooting space, the facility will offer production offices, a hair & make up room, VIP lounges, state-of-the-art conference room, and a full kitchen.

Farm Studio Opening Day Gallery

We also had a chance to speak with Emmy Award Winning Producer Jason Netter about the new facility a few days earlier.  Watch below.

Interview with Emmy Award Winning Producer Jason Netter



For a full introduction to Farm Studios and the various services offered, visit farmstudiosnwa.com.

Enter for your chance to win Tickets to Cirque Eloize Saloon

Don't miss your chance to enjoy a night of spectacular feats with Cirque Eloize Saloon.  Tuesday, February 19 at 7pm at Walton Arts Center.  Click below to enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

Click to Enter Contest!

Click here for rules

Photo: Laurence Labat

Enter a mythical world inspired by the Wild, Wild West.  Set to music from Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.  Full of spectacular feats, and magical harmonies, this performance will thrill the audience.

For more information click here!

A Group of Investors Just Made The Potential For New Film Jobs In Northwest Arkansas A Possibility.

A group of investors just made the potential for new film jobs in Northwest Arkansas a possibility.  Emmy Award Winning Producer Jason Netter of Kickstart Entertainment join forces with Zak and Tom Heald of Intercut Productions to create Farm Studios – a new, state-of-the-art film and media production studio located in Hiwasse, Arkansas.  We had a chance to speak with Emmy Award Winning Producer Jason Netter.  Watch below.

Interview with Emmy Award Winning Producer Jason Netter

From Press Release:
Versatile, and designed to meet nearly every need for productions, large and small, Farm Studios will provide rentable production space for any film, television series, commercial, and multimedia content. In addition to the rentable shooting space, the facility will offer production offices, a hair & make up room, VIP lounges, state-of-the-art conference room, and a full kitchen. 

The addition of a vibrant film studio and production hub is expected to translate into the creation of both temporary and sustainable jobs in the area via employment opportunities for Arkansas’ freelance creative talent. In addition, both incoming and local productions will contribute to the economic growth of the state, due to spending with local businesses, companies, and vendors hired by those productions. 

Netter, an Emmy Award-winning producer of films like WANTED, and TV series like “Preacher”, sees the potential for major film and television projects like those being drawn to the area. The rapid ascension in the film industry’s eyes of the Bentonville Film Festival, with filmmakers from around the country and the world attending the festival with their films each year, is another indicator of the potential for business and entertainment industry synergy for the creative film community.  

Netter also cited the natural beauty of the region as an essential draw for film cameras, saying, “This place is simply amazing. The diverse landscapes – from the plains to the mountains - and changing seasons will provide our clients with many natural production opportunities to add to the interior work we’ll be able to accommodate on our sound-stage.”

Along with the many production-friendly features that Farm Studios will provide, the facility will also serve as a hub for creativity and a gathering place for local industry professionals and students of the craft. The studio will also partner with area schools, colleges and universities to provide digital media, film and broadcast students with access to a world-class facility, equipment and professionals that will support education, assist, and help grow the local community of creative talent. 

For a full introduction to Farm Studios and the various services offered, visit farmstudiosnwa.com.

Read full Press Release here.

We follow SDOD trainer Marsha Wyatt as she checks out a possible donation dog, Titus

"Service Dogs of Distinction" is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing quality service dogs to veterans with PTSD, TBI or related illness.  This organization searches for rescued dogs that will fit their program from local animal shelters, donations and rescue organizations.  We follow co-founder and trainer Marsha Wyatt as she checks out a possible donation dog, Titus...watch below.  

Twenty-two veterans a day commit suicide.  These men and women feel alone, misunderstood and devalued as human beings. These rescued dogs bring hope to veterans and a chance for a better life.  In many local cases, "Service Dogs of Distinction" is a veteran's last resort because Department of Veteran's Affairs does not provide nor reimburse veterans for service dogs.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran suffering from PTSD, TBI or related illness and are in need of a service dog or would like to make a donation or get involved please contact them at:

 For more information on the organization or how to donate go here:  

servicedogsofdistinction.org

info@servicedogsofdistinction.org

Client Coordinator/Co-Founder

Marsha@servicedogsofdistinction.org

President and Founder

Don@servicedogsofdistinction.org

__________________________________

"Service Dogs of Distinction" Web Series

Presented by

Proud media sponsor of the web Series "Service Dogs of Distinction"

Interview with stars of the New CW show "Roswell, New Mexico"

Jeremy had an opportunity to sit down with Jeanine Mason & Nathan Parsons,  the stars of the new CW show "Roswell, New Mexico". You can catch "Roswell, New Mexico" Tuesdays after The Flash on The Arkansas CW. Check out the interview below!

Below is a list where you can find The Arkansas Cw in our area!

Channel Listings: 

Free Over the Air Antenna: 40.2 or 29.2

Cox Cable: 4 or 2004

AT&T U-Verse: 30 or 1030

DirecTV: 41

Dish: 21

"Roswell, New Mexico"

After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, Liz Ortecho (Jeanine Mason) daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer: Max (Nathan Parsons) is an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.

Interview With Actor Josh Swickard Who Plays on ABC's General Hospital

We had a chance to interview Actor Josh Swickard who plays on ABC's General Hospital as Harrison Chase.  Josh Swickard was at the 40/29 and the Arkansas CW's Women's Lifestyle Expo at the Encore Event Center in Springdale Arkansas this past weekend. 

Josh plays at new police officer and brother to Doctor Flynn on ABC's Soap Opera General Hospital.  You can watch General Hospital weekends at 1 PM on ABC 40/49.   Click below for his interview.

40/29 and The Arkansas CW NWA Women's Lifestyle Expo Jan 12th and 13th

This coming weekend marks return of the 9th annual 40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW NWA WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE EXPO January 12-13, 2018 at The Encore Event Center located at 1106 N Old Missouri Rd Springdale, AR 72764. Parking is free.  (North of the Jones Center)

Our Women’s Lifestyle Event will host regional and local companies with more than 150 booths offering the very best in shopping, fashion, food, kids services, entertainment cosmetics, jewelry, travel, financial planning and offer enter to win contests and lots of free goodies. 


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

Show hours: Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 11am to 4pm.

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

$2 off admission cards available at participating Harps stores or online at NWA Women's Expo website

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

MEET GENERAL HOSPITAL'S HARRISON CHASE  

General Hospital's Harrison Chase played by Josh Swickard will be appearing at the Expo on Saturday January 12th at 1pm. Hang out at his FanFest and receive a free autographed picture.  Sponsored by The Jones Center.

MASTERCHEF SEASON 7 CHAMPION SHAUN O’NEALE AT THE EXPO Sponsored by HARPS! 

With his elevated plating and big bold flavors, Chef Shaun O'Neale dominated and won the MasterChef competition. Having the honor to cook for and learn from true masters in the culinary world has only intensified Shaun's passion in the kitchen as he now moves on to the next phase as a chef and author of My Modern American Table. Sponsored by HARPS.  Click here for more info:  womenslifestyleexpo.com

STOP BY THE ARKANSAS CW BOOTH AND MEET THE ARKANSAS CW CREW! 

UPDATE FACEBOOK WITH A SUPERHERO PHOTO FROM THE ARKANSAS CW CREW!  The Arkansas CW Crew consists of local street team members, who are entertainers and online correspondents for local interviews on the Arkansas CW Blog...  www.thearkasnascwcrew.com 


SPEND SOME TIME WITH THE 40/29 GET READY WEATHER TEAM!

We will be Giving away a FREE TV for the lucky winner of the GET READY WEATHER QUIZ!  The 40/29 GET READY WEATHER TEAM will quizz the audience and one lucky winner will walk away with a brand new TV.  Study up and we’ll see you at the Expo on Saturday January 12th at 12:30!

ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL CELEBRITY CHEF COOK-OFF 

features the kitchen clash between MASTERCHEF Champion, Chef Shaun O’Neale, and Executive Chef Dale Davis from Indigo Sky Casino and Resort on Sunday January 13th at 2pm. Cheer on your favorite Chef as they create their specialty Beef Tenderloin recipe for a panel of judges who will award the Grand Prize.

KICKSTART A NEW CAREER 

Representatives from Harding University, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Paul Mitchell the School AR and Petra Allied Health on Sunday January 13th at 2pm. They will offer strategies to forge a new career path, help you to update your skill set to compete effectively and discover careers that are relevant to today’s market and are financially rewarding.

“YOU LOOK JUST LIKE YOUR MOTHER” – DO YOU?

Calling all mothers and daughters who look alike! Registered mother and daughter duos will walk the runway on Saturday January 12th at 2pm and our panel of judges will determine the Mother/Daughter pair that look the most alike. A Mother Daughter Spa Day at Spa Botanica will be awarded to the winning mother and daughter and gifts from Dillard’s and Mary Kay Cosmetics to 2nd and 3rd place winners. All entries receive a free ticket to the Expo. Register at www.womenslifestyleexpo.com. Sponsored by Kix 104, Magic 107.9 and Hot Mix 101.9

THE MODERN MAN is our first ever Men’s Fashion Show by Osage Creek Premium Clothing and new to the Expo is SUSTAINABLE FASHION: A STYLE FOR EVERY STORY by a-Line Consignment Boutique.
INDULGE YOURSELF with a free makeover, manicure, facial or massage and find you new style.

THE EXPO’S SPECIALTY FOOD PAVILION features yummy foods from All Natural Dips, Arkansas Beef Council, Back Yard Burgers, Chuck’s Cake Shoppe, Evolve Juicery & Kitchen, Indigo Sky Casino, Juice Palm, Marketplace Catering, Mike’s All Purpose Seasonings, Nothing Bundt Cakes, On The Border, Organo Gold, PDQ Meals, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Snack Lab and Zaxby’s.

THE HOME PAVILION is all about livability and style. From the unique to the extraordinary in home decorating and remodeling. Visit our Avenue Design Co./Urban Forge showcase and visit with the Experts and we know you'll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence.

WE CELEBRATE TEACHERS on Sunday January 13th for the lasting contributions they make to our children’s lives. We are offering FREE admission to teachers from pre-school to 12th grade, School Staff Members and Student Teachers. Just show your school ID at the box office to receive a complimentary

 MORE THAN 150 BOOTH OFFERING AMAZING SHOPPING AND PRIZE GIVEAWAYS! 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GO TO WWW.WOMENSLIFESTYLEEXPO.COM

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Proud Partner of the 40/29 and The Arkansas CW NWA Women's Living Expo!

Enter for your chance to win Tickets to Hot Club of San Francisco's Cinema Vivant

Don't miss your chance to enjoy a night of silent film and live gypsy jazz with Hot Club of San Francisco's "Cinema Vivant".  Thursday, January 10 at 7pm at Walton Arts Center.  Click below to enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

Click here to enter!

Click here for official rules!

The Hot Club of San Francisco presents Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing. Featuring two films by the famed European stop-action filmmaker Ladislaw Starewicz, this charming performance celebrates music of the past with intricate, scorching and often brilliant renditions of the film’s original scores.

For more information click here!

Take a quick look back on the Crew's 2018 adventures

We look forward to what the 2019 year has in store for The Arkansas Crew!  We wish everyone a very Safe and Happy New Year!  Take a quick look back on the Crew's 2018 adventures below...

We want to thank the surrounding areas for allowing us to cover their attractions for the blog.

Rogers
Bentonville
Prairie Grove
Fort Smith
Springdale
Fayetteville
Eureka Springs
Branson, MO
Mulberry
Joplin, MO
Muskogee, OK

Happy Holidays 2018!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!  Happy Holidays from The Arkansas CW & The Arkansas CW Crew powered by McLarty Daniel!



Jingle Elves


We look forward to what the 2019 year has in store for The Arkansas Crew!  Take a look back at 2018 below...

The Arkansas CW 2018 Year in Review

Finding Dibs...Service Dogs of Distinction

"Service Dogs of Distinction" is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing quality service dogs to veterans with PTSD, TBI or related illness.  This organization searches for rescued dogs that will fit their program from local animal shelters, donations and rescue organizations.  We follow co-founder and trainer Marsha Wyatt on her journey in finding Dibs...watch below.  

Click to watch "Finding Dibs"

Twenty-two veterans a day commit suicide.  These men and women feel alone, misunderstood and devalued as human beings. These rescued dogs bring hope to veterans and a chance for a better life.  In many local cases, "Service Dogs of Distinction" is a veteran's last resort because Department of Veteran's Affairs does not provide nor reimburse veterans for service dogs.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran suffering from PTSD, TBI or related illness and are in need of a service dog or would like to make a donation or get involved please contact them at:

 For more information on the organization or how to donate go here:  

servicedogsofdistinction.org

info@servicedogsofdistinction.org

Client Coordinator/Co-Founder

Marsha@servicedogsofdistinction.org

President and Founder

Don@servicedogsofdistinction.org

__________________________________

"Service Dogs of Distinction" Web Series

Presented by

And

Proud media sponsor of the web Series "Service Dogs of Distinction"

Do The Ozarks Branson Holiday Special This Sunday at 11 am on The Arkansas CW

The Arkansas CW Crew had a chance to check out Branson and Silver Dollar City for the 2018 holiday season!  You can check out what Branson has for you during this holiday season by going on an adventure with the crew in a 1 hour special this Sunday at 11 am on the Arkansas CW.  

Teaser Promo for Special

Here is a list of where you can find The Arkansas CW in our area.

Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2

Cox Cable:  4 or  2004

AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030

DirecTV: 41
DISH: 21 

The Arkansas CW Crew had a chance to check out the Branson's Gift of Lights Displays!

The Arkansas CW Crew had a chance to check out the Branson's Gift of Lights!  They are open until January 1st and hours of operations are 5 pm to 11 pm.  Morgahn spoke with General Manager Steve Hager about the 300 displays they have for you to drive through. Plus, you can see Santa and grab some free treats for the ride.  You can find out more by checking out the interview below and the Crew checks out the lights.

They are located at Shepherd of the Hills Expressway @ Expressway Lane 

Branson, MO  or you can go to bransonlights.com for more information. 

The Crew spoke with some of the Hughes family from the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show.

The Crew had a chance to sit down with Jason Hughes along with some of the other family members from the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show.  Hughes Brothers Christmas Show is one of the largest family shows in Branson and is held at the Hughes Brothers Theater.  Their Christmas Show was awarded best Christmas show in Branson 10 times.  It is a Christmas wonderland filled with season's best vocal harmonies exciting dances with some light humor that everyone loves about the Hughes Brother Show.  Check out the interview below.

Interviews with Hughes Family members

They are located at 3425 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616 or you can go to hughesbrotherstheatre.com for more information. 

The Crew checked out the World's largest Toy Museum in Branson

The Arkansas CW Crew had a chance to check out the World's Largest Toy Museum complex that is located in Branson.  They have over 1 million toys spread across three buildings.  They have a Paul Harvey exhibit of his life as a child recreated with the original furnishings from his childhood and a electric train exhibit. Come along with the crew as we check out the museum.  Click below to watch an interview about the place and watch our tour. 

   Interview with 
General Manager Chris Newsom 
and the Crew takes a look at the museum.

Photo Gallery from Museum

They are located at 3609 W Hwy 76 in Branson, MO 65616.  or you can go to worldslargesttoymuseum.com for more information.

The Crew checked out the Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen at College of the Ozarks

The Arkansas CW Crew checked out the Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen at College of the Ozarks located in Branson Missouri.  For over 100 years students have worked rather than paid for their education.  It was even nicknamed "Hard Work U" by The Wall Street Journal.  We had a chance to taste some of their delicious treats for the holidays at their student ran Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen.  

Click below to see some of what is cooking at the Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen!  

There is a lot to see at the Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen and around the campus including several veteran memorials.   The Public Relations department provides free student-guided tours for charter bus groups. Tours are offered on the hour 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. To schedule an appointment for your charter bus, call 417-690-3241. The tour includes visiting the Williams Memorial Chapel, Greenhouses, Mill, and the Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen. 

Guests are welcome to visit campus at their leisure, using the Campus Map as a guide to see the many wonderful attractions on campus. An audio Cd is available in the public relations office for the self-guided tour.

Prospective student tours Call 417-690-2636 to schedule an appointment.

Photo Gallery 

You can visit the campus website by going here: www.cofo.edu

The Crew Takes a Ride on the Polar Express in Branson

All aboard the Polar Express!!! 

The Arkansas CW Crew took a ride on the Polar Express on their holiday visit to Branson.  The Crew put their jammi-jams on and departed at the historic 1906 depot in downtown Branson. Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express,” the renowned story and 2004 film about learning to cherish and believe in the spirit of Christmas, comes to life each Christmas at Branson’s Scenic Railway. Find out more about the ride and after the interview check out the crew on the Polar Express.  Watch video Below.

Interview and the Crew on the Polar Express

The Crew had a great time on the Polar Express Photo Gallery

For more information on the Polar Express and how you can have some family fun in downtown Branson.  Go here explorebranson.com or their website bransontrain.com for tickets and times. 

The Arkansas CW Crew Checks Out The Holiday Celebration Going on at Silver Dollar City in Branson!

The Arkansas CW Crew spent the day checking out the holiday celebration going on now through January 1st at Silver Dollar City in Branson.  Below you can check out the Joyful Voices Carolers,  Tinker Juniors Toy Shop, (Tinker The Christmas Tree) Hillcreek Pottery, A trip through Jingle Bell Junction, Hazel Blown Glass, Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train, Christmas in Midtown and a trip through the 6.5 million led light displays. Last year, it was one of the top 10 holiday places to visit in the nation during the holidays. The Crew found out there is so much to see with the sun goes down in Midtown! Watch it all below just click the video and check out the photo gallery.  

The Crew Checks Out the Holiday Celebration click below...

Joyful Voice Carolers
Who travel around the whole park singing and bringing joyful elements to the holiday experience at the park.  

Tinker Junior's Toy shop
A fun interactive children's show featuring Tinker Junior, a 12 foot talking and singing Christmas Tree.

Hillcreek Pottery
We found a lot cool gift ideas at Hillcreek Pottery! They offer daily demonstration of wheel-thrown pottery and a large array of pottery products.

Jingle Bell Junction

This is a one stop holiday decor shop.  So if you are looking for a place that provides wide range of holiday fun for your home, this is the place!

Hazel's Blown Glass Craftsmen 

Master Craftsman Shawn Watt creates elegant yet functional works of art as Master Craftsman at Hazel's Blown & Cut Glass 

Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train 
This train ride takes passengers on a musical journey through the beautiful Ozark Mountain countryside.

Christmas in Midtown
Revel in the warmth and beauty of the Christmas In Midtown® light spectacular, featuring 6.5 million twinkling lights.  Last year, it was one of the top 10 holiday places to visit in the nation during the holidays.  

Eva & Delilah's 
Expert bakers have combined carefully chosen fruits, nuts and spices to create the perfect traditional fruitcake.  Plus, lots of holiday goodies ready for you to take home for the holidays!

Silver Dollar City Gallery








You can join in the holiday family fun from now until January 1st. Go to silverdollarcity.com for more information on holiday festivities and calendar of events at Silver Dollar City in Branson.