Barton Coliseum

On the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock stands a building as iconic as its Roman namesake. The Barton Coliseum was a trendsetter for Natural State entertainment venues. The Barton Coliseum walked so that the Simmons Bank Arena and Walmart…

The Old State House Museum is a historical icon of epic proportions. Everyone who has ever been there knows that. It was Arkansas’ first state capitol, the place where Bill Clinton announced his first presidential run and celebrated winning —…

If you grew up in Central Arkansas during the 1970s and ’80s and loved going to concerts, Barton Coliseum on the grounds of the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock was really about all you knew. Maybe your mom hauled…

The musicians, bands and shows that played Barton Coliseum in Little Rock represented the full spectrum of popular music from the latter half of the 20th century. Here’s a list of many of the acts that played concerts at Barton:…

What am I looking forward to the most this fall? That’s easy. Hearing a packed Razorback Stadium call the Hogs. In a lot of ways, things will be somewhat back to normal by the time football season rolls around. But…

Downtown Little Rock is going to be rocking and rolling with a new exhibition that will be a magic carpet ride through Arkansas music history. With its newest exhibit, the Old State House Museum is providing an in-depth look at…