Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Symphony will perform orchestral masterpieces for its 'The Water Planet' concert later this month with conductor John Jeter.

The event will offer local audiences a fresh musical experience.

T2 will host the Arkansas New Play Festival from March 7-15 at TheatreSquared, where playwrights will debut new works in a showcase for local talent.

Fort Smith Public Library will host 'Cat in the Hat' storytimes (Mar.

2 to 6) to give children and caregivers a chance to win four tickets for the live stage show at ArcBest Performing Arts Center on Apr. 15.

Small Works on Paper, the Arkansas Arts Council's annual touring exhibition featuring art no larger than 18-by-24 inches, will open on Friday, Mar.

6 at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Gallery of Art and Design (535 N. Waldron Road) with a reception from 5-7 p.m.

At its Feb. 28 Homecoming brunch, UAFS honored alumni, faculty + community leaders by presenting awards for Best Alumni-Owned Business, Outstanding Young Alumni, Faculty/Staff, Spirit of Numa, and Distinguished Alumni; winners include Moka Joe’s and several individuals recognized for leadership and service in Fort Smith.

Monarch 61 Project will host an emotional health conference at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Research Institute Health and Wellness Center from March 11-12.

Professionals from across the state and beyond will meet to share best practices & strategies for improved well-being.

Bruce-Terri Drive In in Barling is still serving up dairy treats & barbecue after 65 years.

Bill and Peggy Shopfner opened the drive-in as a two-window walk-up in 1961 and moved to its current site in 1969.

Adam Winter is now the head coach of Fort Smith Northside baseball after reaching out to trusted contacts when the role opened & he is set to guide the team into a new season.

Van Buren guard Jayden Warden is excited as her Lady Pointers earned the No. 3 seed in the state tournament at Farmington — a chance to compete after she missed last year's postseason due to injury.

Save a Life II Pickleball Tournament

March 6-8, Pickleball Tournament at the Hangout. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles. All Skill levels and ages

Medal Madness Race Event

8:30 a.m. — 7200 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Participate in a thrilling race with distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon.

Storytime at the Main Library

10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytime with stories, songs, and puppetry for children and their caregivers.

Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers & Jon Reddick Concert

7-10 p.m. — Community Bible Church — Tickets start at $165 — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers, and Jon Reddick.