Monica Hooper

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Monica Hooper

Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Since 2022, she has interviewed a diverse range of luminaries, including Fran Lebowitz, Herb Alpert, Carlos Santana, Ricky Skaggs, John Waters and Kristin Chenoweth. While she enjoys spotlighting these renowned figures, Monica's true passion lies in celebrating the vibrant local arts scene.

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Monica Hooper

For nearly 40 years Matilda Wormwood has taught children to stand up for themselves and what’s right with a little bit of magic and a whole lot of humor. Whether she’s defying her philistine parents by reading every book in the library or using telekinesis to scare the belligerent headmistress who tortures her fellow classmates, the heroine of Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel “Matilda” “empowers young people to do the right thing,” said Julie Gabel, one of the teaching artists at Arts Live Theatre.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Monica Hooper

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. Go Fish! Samantha Fish and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram are set to play the blues at 8 p.m. May 17 at TempleLive in Fort Smith. The renowned guitarists are supporting one another on an 8-show run through Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma with dates at House of Blues and Cain's Ballroom in addition to their Fort Smith show. Samantha just released a new solo album, "Paper Doll," on streaming services now.

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Monica Hooper

Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Since 2022, she has interviewed a diverse range of luminaries, including Fran Lebowitz, Herb Alpert, Carlos Santana, Ricky Skaggs, John Waters and Kristin Chenoweth. While she enjoys spotlighting these renowned figures, Monica's true passion lies in celebrating the vibrant local arts scene.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Monica Hooper

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. House of Songs hosts their second SongRider Showcase at FreshGrass Festival this year.