Arkansas Heritage has announced the finalists for the 2022 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame was launched by Arkansas Heritage in 2016 to recognize restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events in Arkansas. There were more than 2,000 submissions from all 75 Arkansas counties during nominations for the…
The longest-running animated children’s show, Arthur, will be laid to rest at the end of February after 25 years in production, with the first episode airing in 1996. Ninety’s babies are welcome to grieve as the four-part series finale is set to air on Feb. 21. The 25th-anniversary marathon will air on PBS…
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) has announced the launch of a series of events focusing on discussing nature in Arkansas titled “Naturally Arkansas.” Master naturalist Lynn Foster will host the recurring programs to explore how individuals can reduce negative impacts on the environment, with each episode featuring guest speakers from different expert…
The Museum of Discovery will celebrate its 95th anniversary on March 11. The science center based in Little Rock also celebrates the 10th year anniversary of reopening after the $9.2 million Donald W. Reynolds Foundation grant on Jan. 14, 2012. What was founded in 1927 as the Arkansas Museum of Natural History and Antiquities…
Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town, multi-Grammy, CMA and ACM award winners, have announced a May 8 appearance at the Walmart AMP as part of The Bandwagon Tour. Both artists together hold a combined 43 ACM awards, 23 CMA awards and seven Grammys. Lambert’s latest single, “If I Was A Cowboy,” is currently climbing…
Shea Lewis has been announced as the next director for Arkansas State Parks by Stacy Hurst, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Lewis will replace Grady Spann, who retired on Dec. 31 after 28 years of service. “Shea Lewis has a proven track record of accomplishment within Arkansas State…
Making Mama Proud: Mae Estes is Hitting All the Right Notes In 1999, a 7-year-old named Mae, determined to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” better than the LeeAnn Rimes’ taped version, took the cordless microphone that her mom handed her, walked into the center of an Arkansas rodeo arena and belted out the notes of…
Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas has been voted the No. 1 Best Theme Park Holiday Event in America by USA Today and 10Best, making for a five-year winning streak. “We Appreciate all of our ‘citizens’ who work hard to create this immersive Christmas experience. It’s fun to watch this event continue to…
The Arkansas Cinema Society, The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Girls of Promise Initiative and the JM Associates have announced the fourth annual Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls will be held in person in July 2022. Applications to join the free lab will be available through ACS from Dec. 16 through Feb. 6. Chosen applicants…
Tim McGraw has announced a 2022 stop at the Walmart AMP as part of his McGraw Tour 2022 and the Cox Concert Series. Russell Dickerson, a multi-platinum recording artist, will be joining the three-time Grammy Winner at the 7 p.m. show on April 29, 2022. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will…
