Events under 'Lectures, Panels and Talks'

This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.

The attacks on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941. We are humbled that this event can take place on this significant date, and Pearl's is looking forward to a meaningful evening.

About Midwatch in Verse: New Year's Deck Log Poetry of the United States Navy, 1941-1946
Naval deck logs require young officers to record mundane details of a ship’s condition every few hours. According to a U.S. Navy tradition, the New Year’s midwatch log—covering midnight to early morning of January 1—can be entered as poetry. Each chapter of this first book-length examination of midwatch poems presents verses written 1941–1946 aboard a ship engaged in combat during World War II, including celebrated warships like the USS Enterprise and nameless vessels like PC 1264. Historical overviews of the ships’ operations, along with biographical sketches of the author(s), relate each poem to its moment in history.

About the authors:
David E. Johnson is an emeritus professor of psychology and a former president of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. He has published articles, chapters, and books on the pedagogy of psychology. He lives in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where he continues his research and writing on U.S. Naval history.

Gary Guinn, an emeritus professor of English, is the author of two novels, short fiction, and poetry. He served as a medical corpsman in the Naval Reserve from 1968 to 1974 and now lives in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

REACHing Parents is a series of 6 sessions targeted for families of young children. It includes FREE materials for home practice. The curriculum was developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is based on the “Pyramid Model for Supporting Social-Emotional Development and Reducing Challenging Behavior.”

The goal of this series is to:

1) Provide families with background information and concrete strategies to support children’s’ social-emotional development

2) Increase parent-teacher partnerships in teaching and scaffolding social-emotional skills for school and life success

Participants are welcome to attend whichever sessions interest them (one or all!). This series is for adults-only.

Registration is FREE!

December 14: Extra Help

In our final lesson, families will understand the underlying causes of problem behavior and how to make changes using the ABC approach within a parent-teacher partnership. You will leave this session with an understanding of when and how to reach out for resources and extra help when needed.

TICKETS: $20
DOORS: 5PM
CONCERT 5:30PM

ABOUT ERNIE HILL & STORY SONGS
Story Songs is not a "hands on" workshop. It is a performance/panel discussion about creativity.

How does it work? Ernie Hill starts the set with an original story song and then opens up a discussion with the special guests.. The songwriters pass it on down the line and in the time allotted we each perform original story songs with enlightening discussion.

Aren't all songs Story Songs? Well, no. A large percentage of top 40 mainstream songs are "feeling" songs. Songs that express love or the opposite. A story song is just that. It tells a story, sometimes taking you to a different environment. It's that simple, but where do they come from? How does a songwriter "get" their story? That's what these sets are all about.

Event times TBD.  Check back for more info!

Music Moves is focused on widening the spotlight to include historically underrepresented artists and musicians, with a goal of starting conversations that lead to an appreciation of different cultures. The Arkansas Black Music and Film Expo provides a unique opportunity for Northwest Arkansas to support the important work of honoring Black voices and contributions in Northwest Arkansas, as well as enjoy a night of community and fun.

Celebration of Black Music: To celebrate and showcase the rich and diverse history of Black music, including its contributions to various genres such as Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, and more.

Education and Awareness: To educate the public about the cultural significance and historical context of Black music, highlighting the artists, movements, and milestones that have shaped the industry.

Promotion of Black Artists: To provide a platform for emerging and established Black musicians, songwriters, producers, and other music professionals to showcase their talent and gain exposure.

Music and Arts Industry Insights: To offer workshops, panel discussions, and seminars on various aspects of the music industry, including songwriting, production, marketing, and distribution, with a focus on empowering Black musicians and industry professionals.

Marketplace for Music and Arts Products: To host an expo or trade show where music-related products and services, such as instruments, recording equipment, and merchandise, can be exhibited and promoted.

Event times TBD.  Check back for more info!

Music Moves is focused on widening the spotlight to include historically underrepresented artists and musicians, with a goal of starting conversations that lead to an appreciation of different cultures. The Arkansas Black Music and Film Expo provides a unique opportunity for Northwest Arkansas to support the important work of honoring Black voices and contributions in Northwest Arkansas, as well as enjoy a night of community and fun.

Celebration of Black Music: To celebrate and showcase the rich and diverse history of Black music, including its contributions to various genres such as Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, and more.

Education and Awareness: To educate the public about the cultural significance and historical context of Black music, highlighting the artists, movements, and milestones that have shaped the industry.

Promotion of Black Artists: To provide a platform for emerging and established Black musicians, songwriters, producers, and other music professionals to showcase their talent and gain exposure.

Music and Arts Industry Insights: To offer workshops, panel discussions, and seminars on various aspects of the music industry, including songwriting, production, marketing, and distribution, with a focus on empowering Black musicians and industry professionals.

Marketplace for Music and Arts Products: To host an expo or trade show where music-related products and services, such as instruments, recording equipment, and merchandise, can be exhibited and promoted.

Program recognizing the April 18, 1863, Civil War clash between Union and Rebel forces.

The program recognizing the April 18, 1863, Battle of Fayetteville begins with a flag presentation and mayor's proclamation, followed by musket and artillery demonstrations, a Battle of Fayetteville reenactment, a reading of the names of those lost in battle along with musketry and cannon volleys, and displays of Civil War medicine and medical techniques, as well as artillery pieces and relics.

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