:: Brigette Williams :: [dropcap]A[/dropcap] t around age four or five, little ones begin exchanging Valentine’s Day cards with classmates. Along with this innocent rite of passage comes the implied expectation to make a public declaration of love to…someone. As adults, we see family, friends and co-workers await delivery of flowers, balloons and artfully…
1 ERIC CHURCH: HOLDING MY OWN LITTLE ROCK Feb.4 Fans couldn’t ask for more than two full sets of Eric Church and the ECB! This is his first tour without an opening act. The only pause during this special evening at Verizon Arena will be an intermission between sets. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets…
By Autumn Jacob :: Photography by Jay Smithwick and Jason Masters AY magazine looks back at Arkansas’ first-ever Southern Living Idea House on its 10th Anniversary [dropcap]W[/dropcap] hen thinking of Hot Springs, visions of horse racing, boating, and historic bathhouses come to mind. Add to that list the place that’s home to the first…
By P. Allen Smith [dropcap]T[/dropcap] o my delight, growing your own food has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more backyard gardens are springing to life as the trend grows, and my research shows berry plants are one of the top selections. Fortunately, berries are easy to grow and don’t…
By Shelby Styron :: Photography by Jamison Mosley Move over high-rise lofts and entertainment spots. Entrepreneurs are ready to drive new energy into the redevelopment of the downtown area. Can such innovation make Little Rock the new Austin? [dropcap]T[/dropcap] wenty years ago, the River Market was a bunch of vacant warehouses. That’s…
By Audrey Coleman :: Photography by Cindy Momchilov [dropcap]T[/dropcap] he love story of Arkansas artists Tom and Sage Holland is as enchanting and colorful as the glass beads and other pieces they create in their Stone County studio. To begin with, they were both born in the same county in Missouri—except five years apart.…
By Maura Montez :: Photography by Jamison Mosley [dropcap]T[/dropcap] his year Oaklawn Racing and Gaming in Hot Springs opened on a cold and foggy Friday the 13th in January to a lively crowd for its 113th year running. There were no superstitious concerns from the thousands of people entering the gates and in…
By Brigette Williams :: Photography by Jamison Mosley [dropcap]F[/dropcap] or most, a piece of chocolate serves as a special treat when the craving strikes. For Carmen Portillo, a chance visit to a British sweet shop provided a safe haven and inspiration to become Arkansas’ only certified chocolatier. [dropcap]A[/dropcap] t this time, Carmen Portillo, 32,…
By Brigette Williams :: Photography by Jamison Mosley [dropcap]W[/dropcap] hen you want a taste of Louisiana, The Faded Rose in the Riverdale area of Little Rock fills the yearning. Founder Ed David, 74, is ready to hand things over to his General Manager and son Zac, 35, who, according to dad, is soon to be…
By Maura Montez :: Photography by Jamison Mosley [dropcap]E[/dropcap] dible flowers are a wonderful way to add flavor and beauty to almost any dish. Make certain flowers are grown organically and pesticide-free. Not all flowers are edible, so be sure to accurately identify the flower and its edible parts before adding to dishes. Use…
