AY's Best of Northwest Arkansas

We love to travel northwest to take in a game, but the area features more than just a great university and exciting football. Check out our first-ever AY’s Best of Northwest Arkansas listing, which includes dining and entertainment venues, professional services and much more.

Preserving the History of Arkansas’ African Americans

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) museum is housed at Ninth and Broadway Streets in downtown Little Rock, and the dignified structure is a reminder of the successful business district built by enterprising African Americans during the post-Reconstruction era.

Angela E. Thomas

Create: The Fun of Fondue

As you can imagine many foods can be cooked and eaten on a stick, but even I was surprised by the number of recipes from around the globe that popped up. Here are some basic versions to get you started: cheese and chocolate. After you get the basics down, just go with your imagination.

By Faith Anaya

Indulge: Unwind with Your Valentine

The chilly temperatures of February are perfect to relax and unwind … especially with that special someone. This month, we feature lovebirds Dr. Alonzo and Susan Williams who don fashions — comfy, casual and boudoir sexy — perfect for an evening in.

Art Scene: Contemporary Artist Finds Inspiration From The Past

The impact Mattingly-Benson is hoping to achieve is a connection to rural life in the South. In our overly-scheduled, technology-driven life, she wants to help us connect to our pasts and to these people.

By Jodie Spears

Health: Search for Serenity

In the November/December 2011 issue of AARP Magazine, Dr. Oz — cardiothoracic surgeon, author and talk show host — wrote an article, “Dr. Oz's 24 Hours to a Longer Life,” in which he maps out a 24-hour routine to keep your body in its best possible shape.

By Amy Bowers

Dwell: Life in the Treetops

Dr. John and Ruby Slayden made the transition to high-rise living six years and three condos ago. Tired of all the maintenance that went along with the upkeep of their previous home, they decided to put it on the market.

By Amy Bowers

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 …

By Tobi Fairley

Coloring Outside the Lines

North Little Rock, Ark., artist Theresa Cates is known for her dramatic, bold religious paintings; it was through pain that her talent was born and finally realized.

By Amy Bowers

A Legendary KNight

Gladys Knight wowed her first audience at the age of 4 and entered the national spotlight at age 8 when she won the “Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour” contest.

By Angela E. Thomas

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.

By Amy Bowers

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 …”

By Angela E. Thomas