AY Magazine - March 2012

Powerful Women 2012

Each March to commemorate Women’s History Month, we honor a group of Arkansas women who excel in their respective fields. From art to business, philanthropy, medical and more, women frequently lead the way and set the example of what true “power” is. It is bravery, determination, compassion and caring for others and the community.

AMY BOWERS & ANGELA E. THOMAS

Indulge: Spring Fashion

Featuring Spring 2012 hottest trends including metallics, color-blocking and oranges.

Tales from the South: Asthma

Paul Owens remembers the day that his father talked to him about the "birds and the bees" and why he thinks he developed Asthma from his father's nervous habit.

By Arthur Paul Bowen

Murder Mystery: If Justice is a Lady

Murderous Ladies of Arkansas. In this section we highlight just a few of the stories of these devilish women and the slayings they were responsible for.

By Janie Jones

Green Living: It Feels Good to Eat Local

Fifth generation farmer Jody Hardin shares about local farming,the creation of two local farmers' markets and the operations of running both along with his own farm.

By Eliza Borné

North by Northwest: Dancing for a Dream

Dancing with the Stars of NWA fundraiser is not only something the community has gotten behind, but it’s a fun, exciting night, and it exemplifies for us what we hope the Children's Museum of NWA will be — a fun place in the community.

By Mille Alderman

North by Northwest: From Belly to Bacon

From the tusk to the trotter, from the appetizer to the dessert, from the belly to the bacon — it’s all about the pork. The upscale pub atmosphere of Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie brings a unique offering to newly-renovated downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. Located a block from the square, the 9-month-old restaurant is winning over Razorback lovers’ hearts.

By Mille Alderman

Excursion Spotlight: Willkommen to Emmy’s

Emmy’s German Restaurant has been legendary in Fort Smith since its original opening 1962, on North 11th Street near downtown. Now in a new location and under new ownership, the authentic German recipes and dining experience continues to thrive.

BY AMY BOWERS

North by Northwest: Fashion for Philanthropy

Fashion and charity — typically not two words that go together in the community of northwest Arkansas, but Jade Terminella is determined to change that.

BY MILLE ALDERMAN

P Allen: Daffodil Dreams & Thoughts of Tulips

I honest-to-goodness dream about daffodils. Over the years, I have planted thousands. They bloom earlier than tulips, that’s key since this time of year I’m a little eager to jumpstart the growing season.

By P. Allen Smith

Health: Prayer & Perseverance

Next month, hundreds of people will gather in Little Rock’s downtown River Market for the annual Walk MS event to raise research funds and awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS). Debbie Broadway of Bryant, Ark., plans to be there, just as she has in years past.

By Tracy Courage

All Through Your House with Tobi Fairley

Welcome to “All Through Your House” with Tobi Fairley, a yearlong design journey to help you make your home more beautiful … NEXT stop — The Living Room.

BY TOBI FAIRLEY

Dwell: Luxurious Landscape

When Cathy and Kenne Ketcheside decided to transform their backyard into an oasis, they called on landscape designer extraordinaire Chris Olsen.

BY ANGELA E. THOMAS

Sports: Five Reasons for Cool Weather Floating in The Natural State

The fact is, canoeing in cool weather can be an exhilarating experience for several reasons

By Joe David Rice

Excursion: Two Cities, Endless Options

Van Buren and Fort Smith, Ark., provide visitors and residents with growing options for shopping, dining, entertainment and more in the state’s beautiful River Valley region.

BY AMY BOWERS

My Opinion: Hair of the Dog...Or the Cat

Jill tells about how her love for her 6 pets has left a hairy mess throughout her home. She offers a way to recycle all "the love" shed by her dogs and cats that just may surprise you.

By Jill Conner Browne

Art Scene: William McNamara, Arkansas' Watercolor Treasure

McNamara speaks about the beauty of the Ozarks and magnificent watercolors he creates.“An artist doing it the right way is doing it by the heart,” Thom Hall, registrar of the Arkansas Arts Center, said after he unveiled a McNamara watercolor.

By Sally Graham

Final Thoughts

The Ides of March: What will Spring Bring?

By Sonny Rhodes

Head West, Young Man!

This year marks the 38th annual for the Governor's Conference on Tourism; the theme is “Building Bridges for Today’s Travelers.” The sessions include information about social networking; culinary tourism; the economic recovery; customer service; and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

By Angela Thomas

Create: Eating Locally in 2012

The majority of the ingredients in this month’s recipes are available from local sources — check the resource list at the bottom for ideas. Oh, and one general tip for cooking fresh and local foods: the less you do, the better. Enjoy!

By Faith Anaya

	Powerful Women 2012 Each March to commemorate Women’s History Month, we honor a group of Arkansas women who excel in their respective fields. From art to business, philanthropy, medical and more, women frequently lead the way and set the example of what true “power” is. It is bravery, determination, compassion and caring for others and the community. AMY BOWERS & ANGELA E. THOMAS
	Indulge: Spring Fashion Featuring Spring 2012 hottest trends including metallics, color-blocking and oranges.
	Tales from the South: Asthma Paul Owens remembers the day that his father talked to him about the "birds and the bees" and why he thinks he developed Asthma from his father's nervous habit. By Arthur Paul Bowen
	Murder Mystery: If Justice is a Lady Murderous Ladies of Arkansas. In this section we highlight just a few of the stories of these devilish women and the slayings they were responsible for. By Janie Jones
	Green Living: It Feels Good to Eat Local Fifth generation farmer Jody Hardin shares about local farming,the creation of two local farmers' markets and the operations of running both along with his own farm. By Eliza Borné
	North by Northwest: Dancing for a Dream Dancing with the Stars of NWA fundraiser is not only something the community has gotten behind, but it’s a fun, exciting night, and it exemplifies for us what we hope the Children's Museum of NWA will be — a fun place in the community. By Mille Alderman
	North by Northwest: From Belly to Bacon From the tusk to the trotter, from the appetizer to the dessert, from the belly to the bacon — it’s all about the pork. The upscale pub atmosphere of Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie brings a unique offering to newly-renovated downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. Located a block from the square, the 9-month-old restaurant is winning over Razorback lovers’ hearts. By Mille Alderman
	Excursion Spotlight: Willkommen to Emmy’s Emmy’s German Restaurant has been legendary in Fort Smith since its original opening 1962, on North 11th Street near downtown. Now in a new location and under new ownership, the authentic German recipes and dining experience continues to thrive. BY AMY BOWERS
	North by Northwest: Fashion for Philanthropy Fashion and charity — typically not two words that go together in the community of northwest Arkansas, but Jade Terminella is determined to change that. BY MILLE ALDERMAN
	P Allen: Daffodil Dreams & Thoughts of Tulips I honest-to-goodness dream about daffodils. Over the years, I have planted thousands. They bloom earlier than tulips, that’s key since this time of year I’m a little eager to jumpstart the growing season. By P. Allen Smith
	Health: Prayer & Perseverance Next month, hundreds of people will gather in Little Rock’s downtown River Market for the annual Walk MS event to raise research funds and awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS). Debbie Broadway of Bryant, Ark., plans to be there, just as she has in years past. By Tracy Courage
	All Through Your House with Tobi Fairley Welcome to “All Through Your House” with Tobi Fairley, a yearlong design journey to help you make your home more beautiful … NEXT stop — The Living Room. BY TOBI FAIRLEY
	Dwell: Luxurious Landscape When Cathy and Kenne Ketcheside decided to transform their backyard into an oasis, they called on landscape designer extraordinaire Chris Olsen. BY ANGELA E. THOMAS
	Sports: Five Reasons for Cool Weather Floating in The Natural State The fact is, canoeing in cool weather can be an exhilarating experience for several reasons By Joe David Rice
	Excursion: Two Cities, Endless Options Van Buren and Fort Smith, Ark., provide visitors and residents with growing options for shopping, dining, entertainment and more in the state’s beautiful River Valley region. BY AMY BOWERS
	My Opinion: Hair of the Dog...Or the Cat Jill tells about how her love for her 6 pets has left a hairy mess throughout her home. She offers a way to recycle all "the love" shed by her dogs and cats that just may surprise you. By Jill Conner Browne
	Art Scene: William McNamara, Arkansas' Watercolor Treasure McNamara speaks about the beauty of the Ozarks and magnificent watercolors he creates.“An artist doing it the right way is doing it by the heart,” Thom Hall, registrar of the Arkansas Arts Center, said after he unveiled a McNamara watercolor. By Sally Graham
	Final Thoughts The Ides of March: What will Spring Bring? By Sonny Rhodes
	Head West, Young Man! This year marks the 38th annual for the Governor's Conference on Tourism; the theme is “Building Bridges for Today’s Travelers.” The sessions include information about social networking; culinary tourism; the economic recovery; customer service; and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. By Angela Thomas
	Create: Eating Locally in 2012 The majority of the ingredients in this month’s recipes are available from local sources — check the resource list at the bottom for ideas. Oh, and one general tip for cooking fresh and local foods: the less you do, the better. Enjoy! By Faith Anaya