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NWA arts preview 10 best things to do this fall

"Listening Forest" installation. Photo courtesy of 4Media Group Fall in Northwest Arkansas is filled with and the roar of . But there are plenty of other opportunities to get out and be creative. Here's our fall arts preview guide.

1 See a play at

Spend nearly any night in downtown Fayetteville and see a musical.Shows: “It Came From Outer Space,” now through Sept. 18; drama “Detroit ‘67” Oct. 12-Nov. 6; and comedy “Stones in His Pockets” Nov. 9-Dec. 18.Get .

2 Watch Crystal Bridges light up

"" is a nighttime outdoor exhibit by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer in the forest outside Crystal Bridges incorporates light, sound and projections.Aug. 31-Jan.1, 2023. Get ranging $22-$27 or $15-$20 for museum members. Also at Crystal Bridges this fall: "," a whole exhibit dedicated to fashion and its role in culture.Sept. 10-Jan. 30, 2023. are $12 or free to museum members.

3 Attend ' s debut festival

This Bentonville music, art and technology festival this fall and promises to be an immersive experience with traditional performance stages, a barn for disco parties, an "adult playground," a "maze" of retail and food vendors, venues for art installations and experimental sounds and a lengthy lineup of musicians.Sept. 23-25. Get one-day starting at $125 or three-day tickets starting at $300.

4 Try local food at these festivals

: This food festival featuring more than 30 local restaurants takes place in conjunction with the Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament at the Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.Sept. 23-25. Get single-day for $45.Yes, and: BITE LITE, a shorter version of the festival, will be Sept. 1 at the Jones Center. Tickets are $35. : It’s not just the bikes. This staple bike rally (that’s taking place in Rogers instead of Fayetteville in a big change this year) is packed with music, food and vendors.Oct. 5-8.

5 Peruse local crafts

Make a day (or two or three) out of it and buy your heart’s desire of pumpkin everything at these craft fair weekends.Check out the "" craft fair Oct. 13-16 at the Benton County Fairgrounds, Oct. 13-16 or Oct. 13-15 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

6 See a Broadway show

It's not too late to catch a couple of larger-than-life productions before the Broadway series ends."Legally Blonde the Musical" will be on stage Oct. 14-16, and "Chicago" will be on stage Nov. 8-13.Get ranging from $33-$82.

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Stay tuned for film selections and ticket info. Categories include best narrative feature, best documentary feature, best narrative short, best documentary short, best emerging filmmaker, best Arkansas connection and audience choice: best of fest.Oct. 20-22.

8 Dance all day at

This four-day electronic music festival will take over the outdoor space at The Momentary with headliner Arca.Oct. 20-23. Get single-day for $20-$40 or $16-$32 for museum members and $15-$20 for students. Sunday is free.

9 Explore outdoor art

NWA's cities and businesses have been investing in public art projects for the past several years, enhancing area aesthetics and encouraging people to linger longer.Each of the four largest cities publish online guides to some of the most notable works. These are extensive but not necessarily all-inclusive. Bentonville: is the most comprehensive collection, mostly in Bentonville. The organization is dedicated to boosting the regional arts scene through public art. . Fayetteville: The most observant have noted for decades and of course know about the "" castle at Wilson Park, but there's also a lot of fresh paint. . Rogers: A relative newcomer to public art, Rogers features some of the most vibrant works in NWA. . Springdale: The nonprofit Downtown Springdale has designated an in the city known for poultry production. Several murals now wrap buildings and alleyways. .

10 See live music

Japanese Breakfast: Sept. 17 at The Momentary in Bentonville. Get for $45.Goo Goo Dolls: Sept. 18 at the AMP in Rogers. Get starting at $35.The War on on Drugs: Sept. 22 at The Momentary. Get for $48.The Chicks: Oct. 4 at the AMP. Get starting at $39.Old Crow Medicine Show: Oct. 8 at JJ’s Live in Fayetteville. Get starting at $40.The Black Keys: Oct 13. At the AMP. Get starting at $60.Waka Flocka Flame: Nov. 11 at JJ’s Live. Get starting at $25. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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