A Hollywood legend with Arkansas roots has passed away this week. Julie Adams, star of 1954’s The Creature from the Black Lagoon, died Sunday, February 3, in Los Angeles, at the age of 92. Born Betty May Adams, she was born in Waterloo, Iowa on Oct. 17, 1926, to two Arkansan parents. She spent much…
Cancer is terrifying. The word summons up images of loved ones lying in hospital beds or sitting while hooked up to tubes pumping chemotherapy drugs into them. It is a scary word and a scary condition that can cause death. Despite being so common, cancer is misunderstood, including what it does to the human body.…
February has finally arrived, and love is in the air! We’re all for love here at AY Magazine, so we want to help out with your romantic efforts. So, we’re holding a special giveaway during February. Want to know more? Every day, we’re giving away fantastic gifts from Arkansas creators. Gifts range from jewelry to beauty…
Nestled in the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Little Rock, a new restaurant with a historic background is waiting for you to step into its elegant interior for a delicious meal. This restaurant, Allsopp & Chapple, is looking to honor the legacy of a famous building while leaving its own impact on the city’s food scene. Located…
Are you a gardening fanatic? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to have your little postage stamp of a garden or grow an herb garden. Regardless of your skill or experience level, there’s one flower and garden show you can’t miss out on – the 2019 Arkansas Flower and Garden Show March 1st-3rd. For three days…
The Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association is thrilled to present its annual NWA Home Show, on March 29-31, 2019, at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale! The 29th annual event is Northwest Arkansas’ original and premier home show event. Whether you’re interested in home remodeling or outdoor living, health or financing, there’s something for you…
As your loved ones age, it can become increasingly difficult to manage their needs in the way that they need. Taking care of your aging parents or other loved ones in their home is often ideal – it is a familiar environment that feels safe – but it can be impractical and, in some cases,…
As a five-time semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: South” award, Chef Matthew McClure is helping put Bentonville on the foodie map. Born in Little Rock, the Arkansas native McClure is the creative force behind The Hive, the restaurant at 21c Bentonville. We sat down with the star chef and talked bees, buzz,…
The 14th Annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza kicked off on January 12 with the Kings Day Kick-Off Gala to officially announce the Royal Court and Monarchs of the Krewe of Krazo at the Rowdy Beaver. To great applause, the Dukes and Duchesses of 2019 were anointed by King Krazo XIV and Queen Eureka XIV.…
By Angela Forsyth | Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has gradually increased its reach to new areas of the state while also expanding its mission to conserve and enhance wildlife. Education is a huge part of that mission. To that end, AGFC is introducing…
