During the bleak weeks in winter where darkness exceeds daylight, many people suffer from anxiety and depressive disorders commonly known as The Winter Blues. Some find the winter blues can be alleviated through artificial light, making up for a shortness in daylight. Thursday, January 12, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., a ray of light will be found through collaboration students and faculty of the Arkansas Arts Academy and other visual and performance artists during Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) recently purchased six wood lathes for use in their Integrated Design Lab. Integrated design is a creative and holistic approach to the use of design to problem solve and tackle real-world challenges. NWACC recognizes the pursuit of an education in integrated design will provide students with knowledge and experience to design, create and innovate.  Students will learn to approach problems using artistic creativity, design-thinking principles, construction methods and business practices and apply these new skills in their workplace or community engagement.