Events: Film and Video

Music is a universal language, defining cultures and transcending borders. The new television series City of Songs will showcase musicians from around the world to spotlight how a region’s music has shaped its culture when the show premieres on PBS May 15.

The Northwest Arkansas community is invited to see it first as the Arkansas Cinema Society and Crystal Bridges present ACS Sneaks Series: City of Songs on Thursday, May 1 in the museum’s Great Hall!

Director & producer Mario Troncoso and Creator & Executive Producer Troy Campbell—both NWA residents — will be on-hand for a Q&A following the special sneak preview.

The show starts at 6 p.m.—see you there!

Free, no ticket required.

Rogers Short Film Festival. The best weekend in film. Filmmakers from around the world compete in categories based on experience and budget. Screen your film to an enthusiastic audience and explore the entertainment district in historic downtown Rogers. It’s a groovy, non-stop weekend filled with screenings, networking, food, music, and entertainment!​

“Free for All: The Public Library” (2025), available through PBS’s Indie Lens Pop-Up series, tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

About the filmmakers:

Dawn Logsdon (Director, Producer, Editor) produced, directed, and edited Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans, and co-directed Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton. Her editing credits include Jacques Pepin: The Art of Craft, The Weather Underground, Paragraph 175, The Castro, The Vanishing Line, and Have You Heard From Johannesburg among others.

Lucie Faulknor (Co-Director, Producer) is an arts management and documentary film professional. Founder at Serendipity Films, LLC, she produced the award-winning documentary Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans. Lucie has worked with SFJAZZ, City Arts & Lectures, Dublin Fringe Festival, and more. She holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration.

This event is free and no registration is required. All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.

Join us for Movie Night every Friday in May!

Where Nostalgia meets Entertainment 

Join us for evenings to remember at Dirtbag Vintage’s monthly Drive-In Movie Series!

Experience the magic of the classic drive-in cinema every month at in the heart of historic downtown Fayetteville!

From beloved cult classics to films celebrating iconic moments in history, each event is curated to match the seasonal moment.

Event Details:

Dirtbag Vintage – 407 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR

Movies begin at 7:30 PM

Choose from group tickets to enjoy with the whole family or individual tickets for just you.

Enjoy delicious snacks from our concessions stand inside the store and take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to shop Dirtbag Vintage after hours during the event!

Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets early at www.dirtbagvintage.co and enjoy a timeless movie nights under the stars!

Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul charts photographer Larry Hulst’s extraordinary path through the pulsing heart of the most exciting live music of the twentieth century, showcasing a unique visual anthology of rock, blues, and soul music from 1970-1999. From Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to David Bowie and Lauryn Hill, this exhibition brings together more than 70 images of legendary musicians across three genres and generations. Front Row Center grants viewers an all-access pass to some of the most memorable performances in popular music history.

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Join us for Movie Night every Friday in May!

Mount Sequoyah is thrilled to announce our Spring Movies on the Mountain- Mamma Mia

Ah ha HONEY HONEY- Grab your lawn chair and join us for Movies on the Mountain, in Cottage Circle!
Enjoy a fun evening with popcorn, candy, sodas, and a donation-based bar featuring beer, wine, and seltzer. All proceeds from the event will support Mount Sequoyah’s initiatives and programming, so your ticket not only promises a great time but also helps us continue our mission.
No outside food or drink