Fun Learning for Little Ones and a Big Honor for a Piano Teacher

The Rogers Historical Museum and the Rogers Public Library are teaming up to offer "Museum and Me", a free, hour-long program just for kids aged 3 to 5. Held once a month at the museum, the program aims to spark interest in history, reading, and museums.

Monthly Themes

• January: How people stay warm in winter
• February: Lunar New Year
• March: Baseball and its history in Northwest Arkansas
• April: Milk, the state beverage
• May: Trains and their importance to Rogers

Registration

• Limit: 30 kids per session
• Sign Up: rogershistoricalmuseum.org/museum-and-me

Local Piano Teacher Receives Big Honor

Tomoko Kashiwagi, a piano teacher at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Music Teacher Hall of Fame. This award recognizes teachers who are passionate and committed to music education.

About Tomoko Kashiwagi

• Artistic Director: Ozark Music Initiative
• Nonprofit Group: Offers educational opportunities for young musicians and enriches the cultural life of Northwest Arkansas
• Award Details:
• One of 66 teachers from the United States and Canada
• Nominated by the Steinway Gallery in Fayetteville
• Must have taught for over a decade and shown outstanding leadership in piano education

Achievements

• Performed all over the world
• Official pianist for numerous competitions and festivals, including:
• Menuhin International Violin Competition (2014)
• International Tuba and Euphonium Conference (2019)

This honor highlights the impact of dedicated teachers on their students and communities, emphasizing the importance of music education in enriching lives and bringing people together.