Here are ten awesome things for you and your family to do all across Arkansas this month! 1. Arkansas Women to Watch Exhibition 2016 El Dorado Aug. 4 through Sept. 1: This year’s exhibit is “Organic Matters” and includes works by Dawn Holder of Clarksville; Sandra Luckett of Conway; Katherine Rutter, formerly of Little…
The remodeled home of Cheryl and Dr. Wendell Pahls is a more pristine and polished version of itself. Photography by Janet Warlick [dropcap]The[/dropcap] 20-plus-year-old home is still the family sanctuary; however, it’s now a comfortably creative space for these “Game of Thrones”-loving grandparents who have an affinity for magic, realism paintings and Italian-inspired art.…
The heat of summer is surely upon us, isn’t it, friends? Photography by Suzanne Selby [dropcap]While[/dropcap] we may not feel motivated to get outdoors and garden this month, it’s a good time to enjoy the fruits of our spring labor. When August rolls around, I am always thankful I’ve taken the time to plant…
Culinary schools in Arkansas prepare aspiring chefs for the Natural State’s eclectic food scene. [dropcap]Arkansas[/dropcap] is booming with an authentic and compelling culinary scene. Restaurants boast a variety of cuisine and top chefs who work hard to prepare unforgettable fare. Local chefs, from Little Rock to Fayetteville and throughout the state, are commonly featured…
Local arts and theatre organizations make Central Arkansas a premier destination to experience nationally acclaimed musicals, plays and works of art for all ages to enjoy. Photography courtesy of Arkansas Arts Center and Arkansas Repertory Theatre TOP PHOTO: William Adolphe “Bouguereau’s Admiration,” special loan to Arkansas Arts Center Arkansas Arts Center [dropcap]The[/dropcap] Arkansas Arts…
A writer attempting to describe the people and lives of early 1800s Little Rock must rely on diaries, letters and the works of others. Photography by Becca Bona and courtesy of Historic Arkansas Museum TOP PHOTO: The La Petite Roche plaque marks the stone outcropping which gave Little Rock its name. [dropcap]It[/dropcap] is a treat…
At Arkansas’ interactive children’s museums, kids learn through hands-on play. Photography by Sara Edwards Neal TOP PHOTO: “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” exhibit on display at the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville. [dropcap]Arkansans[/dropcap] of a certain age may remember piling on to hot, dusty school buses toting paper bag lunches for the annual field trip to…
You may have heard a lot of national buzz recently about the growth in Northwest Arkansas. Its population surpassed the half-million mark last year, and it seems every month there is a new article about one city or another along the I-49 corridor being named “best” for some distinction. We definitely think it’s one of…
The American Childhood Cancer Organization of Arkansas works to help benefit the lives of young people like the resilient Elijah Talley. Photography by Sara Edwards Neal [dropcap]When[/dropcap] it comes to cancer, the best line of defense is usually prevention and early detection, but that is not always possible when the patient is a child.…
A fun Q&A with some of the state’s up-and-coming chefs as well as culinary superstars. Photography by Amy Long JAMES BEST (Online Exclusive) Chef/Owner of Skinny J’s in Jonesboro, Paragould and North Little Rock Hometown: Jonesboro, Arkansas. Are you a formally trained chef or an on-the-job-trained cook? Yes I was formally trained at Johnson and…
