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FarOutStars was created by Sarah Stafford Farnet & Chris Farnet. Star Shopper & #FarOutStars work connects NWA and beyond!
A Tribute to Randy Crouch: Community, Music, and the Power of Film
It’s Oscar season that time of year when films, stories, and the people behind them get a little extra light. But beyond red carpets and gold statues, something important is always happening...
2026 Ozark Mountain Music Festival
Today as preparations for the festivities got underway, we got a chance to talk to some of our favorite artists - artists from all over the region, who will be participating in the 2026 Ozark...
Books allow us to slow down, reconnect and reimagine worlds beyond us
Through the years people and books evolve. We all begin with basic books teaching us the words. The simple pages, the simple concepts, like the cow goes moo, the bird is blue. A good Dr Seuss book...
Ozark Mountain Music Festival
Winter Music, Mountain Magic, and the Joy of Gathering in Eureka Springs In Eureka Springs, winter doesn’t hibernate it harmonizes. Each January, the hills hum and the historic streets glow as the...
Dating My Town: A Discovery of Energy and Vibrancy in My Own Backyard
There’s something quietly revolutionary about dating your own town—about choosing curiosity over routine and realizing that romance doesn’t always require a plane ticket. Sometimes, it’s waiting...
Welcome Meredith Mashburn!
We are pleased to welcome Meredith Mashburn, an established and revered photographer, as a new Star Shopper contributor. We look forward to her contributions! Here's some info about Meredith:...
Andrea Gibson
You have probably heard of or already learned about this poet who recently passed. For me, sadly, they didn’t make my radar until their passing. But now that I have found them, I am obsessed. My,...
The Librarian at Bentonville Film Festival
Stories That Stand Up, Speak Out, and Refuse to Be Silenced When I settled into my seat at the Bentonville Film Festival this year, I knew I was about to see a documentary about librarians, free...
Strings, Stories & The Spirit of the Ozarks: A Weekend at the Arkansas Bluegrass & Strings Festival
Once again, the Arkansas Bluegrass & Strings Festival in Springdale brought people together from all corners of the region: families, old-time musicians, first-time festival-goers, kids with...


































