Every New Character Coming to the Arrowverse This Season
We are just one month out from The Flash's fifth season premiere marking the return of all of The CW's Arrowverse shows and not only can fans look forward to new adventures for some of their favorite DC heroes, but there are a lot of new characters to look forward to as well.
All four shows -- Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow -- have announced some of the new characters who will come on board as enemies and allies to the heroes this fall. And while some of the announced characters are pretty big and exiting, such as Batwoman, some are a bit more obscure. Still others are completely original and, in at least one case, it's a familiar character being teased in a whole new way.
With so many new characters headed to the Arrowverse, we've decided to make a list of all of the new characters confirmed for the upcoming season. However, before we jump into the list we do have a few points to note. For starters, we're not going to get into characters who have been teased in casting descriptions but haven't yet had official announcements. We're also not going to break down characters for Black Lightning. While Black Lightning is a DC Comics-inspired show on The CW, it technically takes place in its own universe -- not the Arrowverse. We're also not going to detail, with one exception, characters returning after a few seasons absence as is the case with a few of the foes Oliver Queen will be facing on Arrow.
As with any list, it's possible that we've missed someone along the way so if there's a character that we don't mention that you think we should have, please let us know in the comment section at the end.
Are you ready to see what characters are coming to the Arrowverse? Then read on for more!
Slide 1 of 14'Supergirl': Agent Liberty
Best known by DC fans from his role as Smallville's Davis Bloome/Doomsday, Sam Witwer will be playing Agent Liberty. The character is said to be "the ruthless and terrifying leader of the Children of Liberty, a human-first hate group" and is described as "a brilliant orator in the guise of a family man", who can easily convince people that he's right."
The character may be a take on the comic iteration of Agent Liberty, who first debuted in 1991. Also known as Benjamin Lockwood, Agent Liberty is an ex-CIA agent who becomes disenchanted with the goverment, forming his own paramilitary group. Liberty eventually sees the error of his ways, separating from the group and assisting Superman and Justice League in the years that follow.
Slide 2 of 14'Supergirl': Mercy Graves
Lex's former bodyguard Mercy Graves will be a recurring threat on the new episodes, played by Rhona Mitra.
According to the report from Deadline, Graves has come into her own as a growing name in National City now that her former employer Lex Luthor is in prison. She becomes the face of the growing "human first" movement, teasing that the series will echo the current political climate in real life.
Given the fact that she used to be Lex's bodyguard, she's very lethal. But she'll also be very cunning, making her a threat to Supergirl on multiple levels.
Slide 3 of 14'Supergirl': Colonel Haley
April Parker Jones will play Colonel Haley, a character described as a hardline career military woman who lives and dies by the orders of her commanding officers. Haley's dedication ot her country leads her to always act in its best interest, even if that means acting against her own.
The character "Colonel Haley" doesn't have an exact DC Comics counterpart, but there are a couple characters the series could be drawing from, including Lauren Haley. A lieutenant in the United States Air Force, Lauren first appeared in Wonder Woman #325 from 1985 where she was rescued from the Aztec god Tezcatlipoca by Wonder Woman. However, Lt. Haley was erased from existence during the collapse of the original Multiverse in Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Slide 4 of 14'Supergirl': Manchester Black
(Photo: DC Comics)
David Ajala is joining the cast as DC villain Manchester Black.
Black is a dangerous and manipulative psychic and telekinetic, and as the head of a team of self-styled superheroes called The Elite, he sought to upstage Superman and the Justice League in his first appearance. The story, titled "What's So Funny 'Bout Truth, Justice, and the American Way?," is widely considered one of the best Superman comics in the last 25 years.
Black was created by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke, and a loose adaptation of "What's So Funy..." happened in the feature-length animated film Superman vs The Elite.
On the show, Black is the type of guy who brings a knife to a gunfight and still walks away the winner. With a dark past, he easily deflects the brutality of his mission with his charm and sense of humor.
Slide 5 of 14'Supergirl': Nia Nal
Also joining Supergirl this season is Nia Nal, a transgender superhero known as Dreamer who will be played by Nicole Maines.
According to her official character description, Nal is the newest addition to the CatCo reporting team. A soulful young transgender woman with a fierce drive to protect others, Nia’s journey this season means fulfilling her destiny as the superhero Dreamer (much like Kara came into her own as Supergirl).
The Dreamer becomes the first transgender superhero on TV, played by Royal Pains veteran Maines, a trans actress.
Nura Nal, the Legion of Super-Heroes member known as Dreamer in the comics, was an alien with precognitive abilities. The character was created by Edmond Hamilton and John Forte as Dream Girl in 1964, although the Dreamer identity debuted in 1996 in a story by Tom Peyer, Tom McGraw, and Lee Moder.
Slide 6 of 14'Supergirl': Agent Jensen
Almost Human and Witches of East End veteran Anthony Konechny will play Agent Jensen, a DEO agent recruited by Alex (Chyler Leigh) who struggles to find his footing at the DEO. His character will be introduced in the season premiere on Sunday, October 14.
Given that bio, it would not be hard to imagine him turning against the DEO, especially since Agent Liberty as the leader of a human supremacy group sounds like the setup for a season-long spy-vs-spy between his group and the DEO itself. That would track with a "more topical" season four, as has been teased in interviews.
Slide 7 of 14'Arrow': Roy Harper
(Photo: The CW)
Yes, Roy Harper isn't exactly a new character. However, it's been teased that while the Roy fans get this fall will absolutely be the real, Earth-1 Roy, the character is coming back in a way that actor Colton Haynes called "the craziest idea".
“I got a call from Greg Berlanti, and he said ‘Hey’." Haynes told ComicBook.com during San Diego Comic-Con. "I was shooting [American] Horror Story at the time. And he said ‘If you want to come back, you’re welcome to come back. We have a great idea.’ And it’s the craziest idea. Roy Harper’s coming back in a way that no one is going to understand. It’s amazing, and I was like ‘I can’t wait to be around my friends and my family!’ And so I, of course, jumped at that opportunity.”
Slide 8 of 14'Arrow': Longbow Hunters
(Photo: DC Comics)
Red Dart, Kodiak, and The Silencer will be joining Ricardo Diaz (Kirk Acevedo) in terrorizing Star City while Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) spends time behind bars at Slabside Maximum Security Prison for crimes committed as Green Arrow.
Red Dart, who will be played by Holly Elissa, first appeared as a member of the team in Green Arrow (Vol 5) #31 in 2014. The character, whose real name is unknown, is known for her use of trick darts and was part of The Longbow Hunters in comics.
Kodiak, played by Michael Jonsson, was the leader of Shield Clan, one of the eight Clans of The Outsiders. In comics, he had something called the Shield Totem, which granted its owner immortality and true enlightenment. Joining Kodiak and Red Dart, The Silencer will be played by Miranda Edwards. In comics, The Silencer, aka Honor Guest, was Talia al Ghul's most trusted assassin. The association may be a hint that Diaz could have ties with Talia on Arrow as well, which could provide an opening for the return of Colton Haynes' Roy Harper.
Slide 9 of 14'The Flash': Cicada
(Photo: The CW)
Chris Klein (American Pie, Election, Oz) has been cast as DC Comics supervillain David Hersch/Cicada. Described as "a grizzled, blue-collar everyman whose family has been torn apart by metahhumans, Cicada now seeks to exterminate the epidemic -- one metahuman at a time".
This description varies a little bit from Cicada's comic book origins, but hints that he will be an equally terrifying foe. Hersch, who was first introduced into the pages of The Flash in 2001, was a Catholic preacher who became consumed by guilt after abusing and murdering his wife. On the brink of committing suicide, Hersch was struck by a bolt of lightning, and was essentially given the power of immortality -- as long as he absorbed the life-forces of others.
This led Hersch to become consumed with his powers, ultimately forming a cult and taking on the moniker of Cicada. The cult of Cicada became committed to one goal, which was to use lightning bolt daggers to murder those who were saved by The Flash. The Wally West incarnation of The Flash tussled with Cicada for several issues, as Hersch resurrected his wife before ultimately being captured by the police.
Soon after, Cicada was put onto death row at Iron Heights, where his immortality proved to be a bit of a problem. He then escaped from jail as part of the Flash: Iron Heights miniseries, briefly joined the Secret Society of Super-Villains as part of Infinite Crisis, and was ultimately banished to the villain planet Salvation.
Slide 10 of 14'The Flash': Spin
Kiana Madeira has reportedly been cast in a recurring role for The Flash's fifth season. Madeira will be playing Spencer Young, a genderbent version of the DC Comics villain Spin.
Madeira is known for her role as Angel on Sacred Lies, as well as Dark Matter and Wynonna Earp.
In the comics, Spin is known only by the name of Mr. Auerbach, a journalist whose father owns a media company. Auerbach is eventually given control of the company, which he runs while moonlighting as the villain Spin. Auerbach keeps Edwar Martinez — a metahuman with the ability to turn people's fears into a reality — locked in a basement, using his powers to be able to manipulate public perception around The Flash.
Madeira's iteration of the character is a bit of a departure from her comic origins, described as "a young aspiring social media influencer who seizes the opportunity to make herself famous when she discovers there is a new hero in Central City."
Slide 11 of 14'Legends of Tomorrow': Charlie
Maisie Richardson-Sellers will be playing an entirely new role in Season 4 of Legends of Tomorrow. After previously playing Amaya Jiwe/Vixen on the hit The CW series, Richardson-Sellers will return as a new character named Charlie.
Charlie is British, and described as a "rebel without a cause" with ties to the mysterious portal of magic that the Legends opened. Apparently, the Legends stumble upon her and are unsure if she's a friend or foe. Either way, she will definitely shake up the ship again.
Slide 12 of 14'Legends of Tomorrow': Alaska Yu
(Photo: WB/Sergio Garcia)
Legends of Tomorrow has cast Ramona Young in its upcoming fourth season, as was revealed on the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel. Young will be playing Alaska Yu, a character who does not have a clear DC Comics counterpart.
Alaska is described as "a typical twentysomething easily swept up by romantic notions and fantasy novels, she’s something of an expert in the world of the magical creatures that the Legends encounter in season four. In the company of the Legends, she soon learns to get her head out of the clouds to become a kickass superhero."
Slide 13 of 14'Legends of Tomorrow': Hank Heywood
Tom Wilson, the comedian and actor best known for playing Biff Tannen (and his ancestors and descendants) in the Back to the Future trilogy, has been cast as Nate Heywood's father on DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
Wilson will recur as Nate’s (Nick Zano) father, Hank Heywood. With a lifetime in the military and Dept. of Defense, Hank is part of a long line of Heywoods to serve the country. Charming and charismatic, he’s left big shoes for Nate to fill — and it doesn’t help that Nate can’t tell him he’s secretly a Legend!
Slide 14 of 14Arrowverse Crossover: Batwoman and Lois Lane
Ruby Rose has been tapped to play Kate Kane/Batwoman, the first openly lesbian superhero to appear as a main hero on television, for The CW's Batwoman. Her character will debut in the upcoming Arrowverse crossover event on the network in December and a Batwoman series is currently in development.
Also coming to the Arrowverse crossover is Lois Lane. She will be joining Superman in the upcoming Arrowverse crossover event this December.
Source: https://comicbook.com/2018/09/09/arrowverse-new-characters-confirmed-fall-2018-/
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Best of Arkansas 2017
Cream of the shops, and more
The best, the greatest, nonpareil, primo, boss, a perfect 10. The Colosseum and the Louvre Museum. The tops! That's how Arkansas Times readers judge the businesses, from lingerie shops to veterinarians to HVAC repair, you'll read about below.
Use the results of our annual survey for advice, or look for your own business in the list. Send us your disputations or back up what we print here. You may read that our own senior editor, Max Brantley, won best newspaper writer and squeal "Rigged!" (It is not!) You'll read that Riverfest won best music festival and sigh, "What a shame!" You'll see our readers' choice for worst Arkansan is Sen. Jason Rapert and exclaim, "Just so!"
You'll read reporter Jacob Rosenberg's piece on his trip to Oaklawn and wonder, "Did he come out ahead?" (Answer: Yes.) Along with the Oaklawn feature, we give you a little more info on other winners and finalists, like Bang-Up Betty (artisan), Crying Weasel (vintage clothing), Good Earth (garden store), Flyway Brewing (Arkansas-brewed beer) and WordsWorth Books (bookstore), and our annual editor's picks, which include a feature on a business you should know, the Little Rock Violin Shop.
BEST LIST of 2017
Goods and services
Shopping center
The Promenade at Chenal
Finalists: Midtowne, The Outlets of Little Rock, Park Plaza Mall, Pleasant Ridge Town Center
Grocery store
Kroger
Local winner: Edwards Food Giant
Finalists: The Fresh Market, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods Market
Women's clothing
Dillard's
Finalists: Box Turtle, E. Leigh's, Fringe Clothing, Indigo, Scarlet
Men's clothing
Dillard's
Finalists: Barakat Bespoke, Baumans, Greenhaw's Fine Men's Wear, Mr. Wicks
Hip clothing
Fringe Clothing
Finalists: Box Turtle, Indigo, Maddox, Scarlet
Children's clothing
The Toggery
Finalists: Bologna Joe's, Carter's, The Children's Place (Conway), Dillard's
Vintage clothing
Goodwill
Local winner: Crying Weasel Vintage
Finalists: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Savers, South Main Creative
Lingerie
Cupids
Finalists: Adam and Eve, Dillard's, Seductions, Victoria's Secret
Shoes
Dillard's
Local winner: Rock City Kicks
Finalists: DSW, Shoe Carnival, Warren's Shoes
Antiques
Mid-Towne Antique Mall
Finalists: Blue Suede Shoes, Fabulous Finds, Sweet Home/Clement, South Main Creative
Furniture
Hank's Fine Furniture
Finalists: Ashley Furniture, Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Galaxy Furniture, Howse
Garden store or nursery
The Good Earth Garden Center
Finalists: Botanica Gardens, Hocott's Garden Center, Plantopia, River Valley Horticultural
Hardware/home improvement
Fuller and Son
Finalists: Ace Hardware (Cantrell), The Home Depot, Kraftco Hardware and Building Supply, Lowe's Home Improvement
Eyewear
James Eye Care
Finalists: Burrow's and Mr. Frank's Optical, Family Eye Clinic, Kavanaugh Eye Care, Little Rock Eye Clinic, Success Vision
Fresh vegetables
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Finalists: Argenta Farmers Market, Bernice Garden Farmer's Market, Fayetteville Farmers Market, Little Rock Farmers' Market
Outdoor store
Ozark Outdoor Supply
Finalists: Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops, Gene Lockwood, Gearhead Outfitters
Bicycle shop
Chainwheel
Finalists: Angry Dave's Bicycles, The Community Bicyclist, The Ride, Spokes
Gun store
Fort Thompson Sporting Goods
Finalists: Arkansas Armory Inc., Bass Pro Shops, Bullseye Guns and Ammo, Don's Weaponry Inc.
Commercial art gallery
Gallery 26
Finalists: Boswell Mourot Fine Art, Cantrell Gallery, Greg Thompson Fine Art, M2 Gallery
Mobile phone
AT&T
Finalists: Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
Internet service provider
AT&T
Finalists: Centurylink, Comcast, Conway Corp., Hyperleap
Residential real estate agency
The Janet Jones Co.
Finalists: The Charlotte John Co., Crye-Leike, Keller Williams Realty, Pulaski Heights Realty
Commercial real estate agency
Moses Tucker Real Estate
Finalists: Colliers International, Coldwell Banker, Rector Phillips Morse, Flake & Kelley
Auto service
Austin Brothers Tire and Service
Finalists: Christian Brothers Automotive, Discount Tire & Brake Inc., Foster's Garage, Jett's Gas and Service
Auto stereo
Arkansas Car Stereo
Finalists: Auto Audio, Best Buy, Bryant Audio
Travel agency
Poe Travel
Finalists: AAA Travel (Fayetteville), Small World Big Fun, Sue Smith Vacations, The Travel Shop
Hotel
Capital Hotel
Finalists: 21c Museum Hotel (Bentonville), 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (Eureka Springs), Little Rock Marriott, The Waters (Hot Springs)
Private school
The Anthony School
Finalists: Catholic High School for Boys, Episcopal Collegiate, Little Rock Christian Academy, Pulaski Academy
Public school
Central High School
Finalists: Jefferson Elementary, North Little Rock High School, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Pulaski Heights Elementary
Apartment complex
The Pointe Brodie Creek
Finalists: Bowman Pointe, Fountaine Bleau West, The Park at Riverdale, The Ridge at Chenal
Bank
Arvest Bank
Finalists: First Security Bank, Centennial Bank, Regions, Simmons Bank
Barbershop
Jerry's Barber Shop
Finalists: The Art of Men's Cuts (Bryant), The Local Hair Shop, Sport Clips, Sullivan Barber Service
Salon
Suite.102.Salon
Finalists: Fringe Benefits, Joels, Joey Edwards Salon, Red Beauty Lounge
Nail salon
Fashion Nails
Finalists: Chic Nails, Ethereal Spa, Heights Nail and Spa
Spa
Wellness Revolution
Finalists: Ava Bella Day Spa, Caracalla Salon and Body Spa, Indulgences Day Spa, Rejuvenation Day Spa
Diet/Weight Loss Center
Onyx Nutrition and Fitness
Finalists: Diet Center, Nutrition Hub, TruBalance Health, Wellness Revolution
Jeweler
Sissy's Log Cabin
Finalists: Cecil's Fine Jewelry, Jones & Son Fine Jewelry, Kyle-Rochelle, Roberson's Fine Jewelry
Pharmacy
Cornerstone Pharmacy
Finalists: CVS, Kroger, Rhea Drug Store, Walgreens
Auto dealer
Steve Landers Toyota
Finalists: Everett GMC, McClarty Nissan, Russell Honda, Parker Lexus
Car
Subaru Outback
Finalists: Honda Civic, Honda Pilot, Toyota Camry
Home entertainment store
Best Buy
Local winner: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange
Finalists: Audio Dimensions, Bedford Camera, Walmart
Sporting goods
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Local winner: Ozark Outdoor Supply
Finalists: Bass Pro Shops, Fort Thompson, Gene Lockwood's
Toys
Toys "R" Us
Local winner: The Toggery
Finalists: Box Turtle Kids, The Knowledge Tree, Target
Florist
Tanarah Luxe Floral
Finalists: About Vase, Empty Vase, Frances Flower Shop, Tipton & Hurst
Plumber
Ray Lusk Plumbing
Finalists: Advantage Service Co., Don Houff Plumbing, Brad Peoples, Russell & LeMay, Sanders Plumbing
HVAC Repair
Middleton Heat and Air
Finalists: Bob & Ed's Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Chenal Heat and Air, Dash Heating & Air, Russell & LeMay
Gift shop
Box Turtle
Finalists: Bella Vita Jewelry, The Crown Shop, The Full Moon, Green Corner Store, Moxy Modern Mercantile
Veterinarian
Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Finalists: ALLPETS Animal Hospital, Bellevue Animal Clinic, Bowman Road Animal Clinic, Pleasant Valley Animal Clinic, Pinnacle Valley Animal Hospital
Dry cleaners
Moose Cleaners
Finalists: Hangers Cleaners, Max Cleaners, Oak Forest Cleaners, Schickel's Cleaners
Artisan
Bang-Up Betty (jeweler)
Finalists: Bella Vita (jewelry), Sarah DeClerk (baker), Katherine Strause (painter), V.L. Cox (mixed media)
Designer/decorator
Debi Davis Interiors
Finalists: Tom Chandler, Tobi Fairley, Garry Mertins Design Inc., Jill White Designs
Hobby shop
Hobby Lobby
Local winner: The Water Buffalo
Finalists: Art Outfitters, Game Goblin, Michaels
Music equipment
Guitar Center
Local winner: Dogtown Sound
Finalists: Best Buy, CKC Music, Jacksonville Guitar Center
Bookstore
WordsWorth Books & Co.
Finalists: Barnes & Noble, Dickson Street Bookshop (Fayetteville), Nightbird Books (Fayetteville), River Market Books and Gifts
Pawn shop
iPawn
Finalists: A-1 Gun and Pawn Inc., Braswell & Son Pawnbrokers, Cbay Trading & Loan, Pawnderosa Pawn Shop
Funeral home
Ruebel Funeral Home
Finalists: Olmstead Funeral Home, North Little Rock Funeral Home, Roller Funeral Homes, Smith Funeral Home
Retirement community
Parkway Village
Finalists: Fox Ridge Assisted Living, Good Shepherd Community, The Manor, Woodland Heights
Place to take a yoga class
Barefoot Studio
Finalists: Arkansas Yoga Collective, Blue Yoga Nyla, Little Rock Athletic Club, Wellness Revolution
Chiropractor
Brady DeClerk
Finalists: Beverly Foster, John Vincent, Natural State Health Center, Rose Livingston (Hot Springs)
Tattoo
7th Street Tattoos & Piercing
Finalists: Black Cobra, Forever Yours, The Parlor, Tried and True Tattoo Co. by Rick Medina (Russellville)
Vape shop
Rogue Vapors
Finalists: Abby Road, RAO Video, Vapor World
Investment adviser
Heath Harper (Morgan Stanley)
Finalists: Brian Bush (Stephens), Barry Corkern, Kelly Ross Journey (Edward Jones), Larry Root (Ameriprise Financial Services)
Company to work for
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Finalists: The Janet Jones Co., Inuvo, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Youth Home Inc.
Recreation
Place to swim
Little Rock Racquet Club
Finalists: Little Rock Athletic Club, Greers Ferry Lake, Lake Ouachita, Wild River Country
Park
Burns Park
Finalists: Allsopp Park, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Riverfront Park, Two Rivers Park
Cheap date
Movies in the Park
Finalists: Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Travelers, Big Dam Bridge, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville)
Weekend getaway
Hot Springs
Finalists: Eureka Springs, Mount Magazine, Bentonville, Petit Jean State Park
Resort
Red Apple Inn
Finalists: Arlington Hotel (Hot Springs), Gaston's White River Resort, The Lodge at Mount Magazine, Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa
Golf course
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Finalists: Chenal Country Club, Country Club of Little Rock, Rebsamen Golf Course, War Memorial Golf Course
Athletic club
Little Rock Athletic Club
Finalists: 10 Fitness, Little Rock Racquet Club, Omnis Crossfit, Wellness Revolution Crossfit
Hiking trail
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Finalists: Allsopp Park, Ouachita Trail, Petit Jean Mountain, Two Rivers Park
Place to mountain bike
Burns Park
Finalists: Allsopp Park, Camp Robinson, Pinnacle Mountain, Slaughter Pen (Bentonville)
Marina
Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa (Lake Ouachita)
Finalists: Fairfield Bay (Greers Ferry Lake), Heber Springs Marina (Greers Ferry Lake), Jolly Roger's Marina (Lake Maumelle), Brady Mountain Marina (Lake Ouachita)
Entertainment
Musician or band
Amasa Hines
Finalists: Chris DeClerk, Adam Faucett, Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers, Tragikly Whit
DJ
Gforce
Finalists: DJ Mario Luna, Seth Baldy, Kramer, rob O.
Place for live music
Revolution Music Room
Finalists: Cajun's Wharf, South on Main, Stickyz Rock 'N' Roll Chicken Shack, White Water Tavern
Place to dance
Club Sway
Finalists: Club Level, Discovery, Electric Cowboy, Ernie Biggs
Live music festival
Riverfest
Finalists: Hot Water Hills Festival (Hot Springs), King Biscuit (Helena/West Helena), Legends of Arkansas, Toad Suck Daze (Conway), The Valley of the Vapors (Hot Springs)
Neighborhood festival
Hillcrest HarvestFest
Finalists: Block Street Block Party, Cornbread Festival, Chili Fights in the Heights, Patio in Park Hill
Late-night spot
Midtown
Finalists: Discovery, Ciao Baci, Ernie Biggs, Four Quarter Bar
Gay bar
Club Sway
Finalists: 610 Center, Discovery, Triniti
Sports bar
The Tavern Sports Grill
Finalists: Dugan's Pub, Prospect Sports Bar, Twin Peaks, West End Smokehouse & Tavern
Movie theater
Riverdale 10
Finalists: UA Breckenridge 12, Cinemark Colonel Glenn 18 (Rave), Chenal 9, Ron Robinson Theater
Museum
Museum of Discovery
Finalists: Arkansas Arts Center, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville), Clinton Presidential Center, Historic Arkansas Museum
Performing arts group
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Finalists: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas, Red Octopus, River City Men's Chorus
Place to gamble
Oaklawn Racing & Gaming
Finalists: Gold Strike Casino (Tunica, Miss.), Southland Park Gaming and Racing (West Memphis), Choctaw Casino (Oklahoma), Cherokee Casino (Oklahoma)
Food and Drink
Food festival
Greek Food Festival
Finalists: Chili Fights in the Heights, Cornbread Festival, Jewish Food Festival, Main Street Food Truck Festival
French fries
Big Orange
Finalists: Buffalo Grill, David's Burgers, McDonald's, The Root Cafe
Onion rings
Sonic Drive-In
Finalists: Arkansas Burger Co., Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Dugan's Pub, Leo's Greek Castle
Cheese Dip
Dizzy's Gypsy Bistro
Finalists: El Porton, Heights Taco & Tamale Co., La Hacienda, Mexico Chiquito
Ribs
Whole Hog Cafe
Finalists: Sims Bar-B-Que, Corky's Ribs and BBQ, McClard's Bar-B-Q, Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Que (Fayetteville)
Wine list
So Restaurant-Bar
Finalists: By the Glass, Crush Wine Bar, Samantha's Taproom, Zin Urban Wine and Beer Bar
Arkansas-brewed beer
Lost Forty
Finalists: Diamond Bear Brewing Co., Flyway Brewing, Ozark Beer Co., Rebel Kettle
Liquor store
Colonial Wines and Spirits
Finalists: 107 Liquor (Sherwood), Legacy Wine and Spirits, O'Looney's Wine and Liquor, Sullivant's Liquor Store
Sushi
Sushi Cafe
Finalists: Hanaroo Sushi Bar, Kemuri, Kiyen's, Mt. Fuji, Oceans at Arthur's
Salad
ZAZA Fine Salad and Wood-Oven Pizza Co.
Finalists: Cheers, Jason's Deli, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, The Root Cafe
Business lunch
Cache Restaurant
Finalists: Capital Bar and Grill, Samantha's Taproom, South on Main, Trio's Restaurant
Brunch
Red Door Restaurant
Finalists: Boulevard Bistro, Lost Forty, The Root Cafe, YaYa's Euro Bistro
Cocktail
Cajun's Wharf
Finalists: Big Orange, Capital Bar and Grill, The Pizzeria, South on Main
Milkshake
Purple Cow
Finalists: Big Orange, Loblolly Creamery, Sonic Drive-In, Shake's Frozen Custard
Vegetarian
The Root Cafe
Finalists: North Bar, Star of India, Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co., The Veg
Bread
Boulevard Bread Co.
Finalists: Arkansas Fresh, Community Bakery, Old Mill Bread and Flour Co., Mylo Coffee Co., Panera Bread
Caterer
Catering to You
Finalists: Alan Bennett, RX Catering, Simply the Best, Trio's Restaurant
Outdoor dining
Brave New Restaurant
Finalists: Cajun's Wharf, Local Lime, The Root Cafe, U.S. Pizza Hillcrest
People and Politics
Artist
V.L. Cox
Finalists: Guy Bell, Kevin Kresse, John Kushmaul, Matt McLeod
Celebrity
Mary Steenburgen
Finalists: Beth Ditto, Bill Clinton, Judge Reinhold, Jeff Nichols
Photographer
Joshua Asante
Finalists: Brian Chilson, Lily Darragh, Rita Henry, Matt White
Politician
Joyce Elliott
Finalists: Tom Cotton, Clarke Tucker, Warwick Sabin, Kathy Webb
Athlete
Rawleigh Williams III
Finalists: John Daly, Hunter Henry, Darren McFadden, Leah Thorvilson
Liberal
Max Brantley
Finalists: Matt Campbell, Joyce Elliott, Warwick Sabin, Kathy Webb
Conservative
Tom Cotton
Finalists: Asa Hutchinson, Jeremy Hutchinson, Rex Nelson, Bill Vickery
Worst Arkansan
Jason Rapert
Finalists: Wendell Griffen, French Hill, Mike Huckabee, Leslie Rutledge
Charity
Youth Home Inc.
Finalists: Habitat for Humanity, Lucie's Place, Our House, The Van
Charity event
Eggshibition (Youth Home)
Finalists: Soup Sunday (Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families), Paws on the Runway (CARE for Animals), Race for the Cure, Walk for the Waiting (foster care)
Misuse of taxpayer funds/property
Ten Commandments monument
Finalists: 30 Crossing, charter schools, Ecclesia College, Robinson Center
Media
Radio station
Alice-FM, 107.7
Finalists: KABF-FM, 88.3; KUAR-FM, 89.1; The Buzz-FM, 103.7; The Wolf-FM, 105.1
Radio personality
Heather and Poolboy
Finalists: Bobby Bones, Tommy Smith, Lisa Fischer, Roger Scott
TV station
KATV, Channel 7
Finalists: KARK, Channel 4; Fox 16; KTHV, Channel 11; AETN
TV personality
Dawn Scott
Finalists: Alyson Courtney, Craig O'Neill, Donna Terrell, D.J. Williams
TV weatherman
Todd Yakoubian
Finalists: Barry Brandt, Tom Brannon, Ed Buckner, Ned Perme
TV sports
Steve Sullivan
Finalists: D.J. Williams, Mary Dunleavy, Wess Moore
Newspaper writer
Max Brantley
Finalists: Gwen Moritz, John Brummett, Wally Hall, John Lynch
Blog
Arkansas Blog
Finalists: Blue Hog Report, The Mighty Rib, Rex Nelson's Southern Fried, Rock City Eats
Website
arktimes.com
Finalists: bluehogreport.com, earnspendlive.com, fayettevilleflyer.com, mysaline.com
Twitter feed
@bluehogreport
Finalists: @ademillo, @austinkellerman, @johnbrummett, @jefflongUA
Instagram feed
@annpotterbaking
Finalists: @bangupbetty, @hannahacarpenter, @tnorman23
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Kevin Brockmeier
Finalists: Bryan Borland, Garrard Conley, Mara Leveritt, Nate Powell
Best of Arkansas 2017
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