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Fort Smith
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers host December events in Alma and Fort Smith featuring a musical adaptation of Footloose, a cornhole tournament, art exhibitions, movie nights, pottery classes, and holiday celebrations — with ice skating in Fort Smith offered Nov. 25-Jan. 1. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Symphony will perform its annual Christmas concert on December 6 at 7 p.m. at the ArcBest stage + guest vocalists include Grammy nominees Emily Drennan and Patti Drennan as they sing holiday favorites and a few surprises. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Terry Bell debuts at TheatreSquared in Fort Smith as George Bailey in the new production of 'It’s a Wonderful Life' + he brings Broadway and regional experience to a play that champions kindness, empathy, and community. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith conductor John Jeter—nominated along with NWA’s Jesse Welles—received local recognition. Organizers set the lineups for the Ozark Mountain Music Festival and Send It South to feature local music. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kylah Pearcy (a Lady Bulldog) signed a national letter of intent to play college basketball at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith after taking a brief break during her nonconference season on Wednesday. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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Christmas Honors Wreath-Laying Event
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Fort Smith Convention Center — Free entry — Participate in a heartfelt wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the holiday season.
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Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk for Project Compassion
3-5 p.m. — Ben Geren Regional Park — Registration details available — Participate in a festive holiday run to support Project Compassion.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator II Training
Dec 8-11 — Fort Smith Adult Education Center — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with this hands-on, expert-led training course.
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Velcro Pygmies Live Performance
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Majestic Fort Smith — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic musical journey with the World Famous Velcro Pygmies.
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An Evening with Jane Austen
6:30-11 p.m. — Bonneville House — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a Regency dinner, wine tasting, and dance lessons.
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Candlelight Christmas Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas Carols performed by strings under candlelight.
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