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33rd Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase

33rd Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase

The 33rd Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase (ACGCS) is the perfect place to find a unique holiday gift for friends and family.

Sports: About More than the Game

Sports: About More than the Game

Matt Mosler isn’t an ordinary preacher. As a matter of fact, he probably wouldn’t call himself a preacher. Listen to him for only a short time, though, and it’s evident his heart lies in the ministry.

Arkansas' Ozark Mountain Region

Arkansas' Ozark Mountain Region

This area of Arkansas is one of the most beautiful parts of the country and offers a myriad of experiences and opportunities.

Living: Technology Brings Happier Holidays

Living: Technology Brings Happier Holidays

Each year as the holidays approach, I like to find new ways to handle all the extra activities and responsibilities they bring. And I think I’ve found a few that I’ll pass along.

Health: 10 Tips for Healthy Living During the Holidays

Health: 10 Tips for Healthy Living During the Holidays

10 tips for healthy living during the holidays.

My Opinion:The Best Gift Ever!

My Opinion:The Best Gift Ever!

What’s the Best Gift you ever GAVE? One of the greatest joys in life to me is thinking of, finding and giving a present that will always be remembered. That old adage about The Thought being the real value of the gift is so true.

Art Scene: Chris Olsen's Five Seasons

Art Scene: Chris Olsen's Five Seasons

Landscape and interior designer Chris Olsen has put his fun, unique ideas on décor into print with the release of his debut book. It features inspiring ideas on how to decorate your home and garden for the five seasons of the year.

Opening the History of the 'Open House'

Opening the History of the 'Open House'

“The test of any writer is ‘did I get it right?’ I think I got it right,” said John P. Gill, author of Open House: The Arkansas Governor’s Mansion and its History, a new book that tells the fascinating story of 1800 Center St., in Little Rock’s historic Quapaw Quarter.

Ultimate Beauty Makeover: Who's that Girl?

Ultimate Beauty Makeover: Who's that Girl?

This February, I opened the March issue of AY and saw an advertisement for the Ultimate Beauty Makeover. I went to the mirror and looked at the person there. I realized my reflection did not complement the way I feel inside. So, with my 50th birthday just around the corner, I took a deep breath and assessed myself …”

Indulge: A Classic Crimson Christmas

Indulge: A Classic Crimson Christmas

Crimson formal evening gowns.

Branson's Best: Ozark Mountain Christmas

Branson's Best: Ozark Mountain Christmas

Santa is relaxed, feet on his desk, gazing at a map glowing with red lights that charts his Christmas Eve course.

Money: Banking's Early Days In Arkansas

As the nation continues to struggle through a recession and recovery rooted in the financial industry, Arkansas’ history started with a major banking scandal in its early days of statehood.

Dwell:  Welcome to Christmas

Dwell: Welcome to Christmas

This year, we feature two decked out homes — one traditional, one whimsical —both delightfully set the stage for a merry holiday.

Tales From The South: Christmas Lights

Tales From The South: Christmas Lights

I don’t remember Midnight Mass that year, my fourth Christmas. I do remember the ride back home standing behind Daddy’s right shoulder blade.

Tobi's Tips: Winter Wonderland

Tobi's Tips: Winter Wonderland

Christmas is a time of joy and merriment throughout the home. When decorating for the holidays, think about creating a magical “Winter Wonderland” for the little ones in your life.

Green Living: Wildly Great Gift Ideas

Green Living: Wildly Great Gift Ideas

During the holidays, we are encouraged to buy, buy, buy: new gadgets … new clothes … new stuff. This year, I encourage you to add some less conventional gifts to the mix, rather than placing a last-minute order on Amazon.com or heading to the nearest box store.

December Single: Robert Richardson

December Single: Robert Richardson

What is your occupation? I am director of sales at KLRT.

The 20th Anniversary of the Walton Arts Center: Education Takes Center Stage

The 20th Anniversary of the Walton Arts Center: Education Takes Center Stage

It all revolves around a simple black Masonite surface. Worn with production tape signaling an actor’s position and shoe scuffs etched onto the floor, the theatrical platform embraces the 1,200-seat proscenium theater.

P. Allen Smith: Winter at Moss Mountain Farm

P. Allen Smith: Winter at Moss Mountain Farm

The limbs of the large oak tree frame the view to the cottage. The small evergreens on each side of the front door are an easy and long-lasting seasonal accent.

Murder Mystery: The Case of the Barefoot Killer, Conclusion

Murder Mystery: The Case of the Barefoot Killer, Conclusion

When Sue Hubbard Fuller was clubbed to death in Brinkley, Ark., in 1954, the prints of bare feet were the only clue left by the killer

Final Thoughts: A Priceless Gift

Final Thoughts: A Priceless Gift

On a warm September Saturday, in a Grant County cemetery, my mother gave me an unexpected gift. An unexpected gift is the best. And, in this case, it was especially needed.

Create: Easy Holiday Party Menus

Create: Easy Holiday Party Menus

Are you planning a party? Considering the “busy” factor of this time of year, I searched for party menu ideas that match three criteria: easily do-able, a little bit different, and easy to pair with wine. To start, you cannot go wrong setting out high-quality olives and almonds or baguettes with pesto or tapenade. Add a savory snack and a sweet treat, and the party is ready to go.

Excursion: Jonesboro

Excursion: Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR is alive and thriving. Check out this special insert on Jonesboro, AR.