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 Sonny Rhodes [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t has been quite a school year for Team Rhodes. Abby, the youngest of three siblings, is a high school senior, so we’ve all experienced a number of firsts and lasts this year. The firsts include her driving a car unattended, opening a college acceptance notice, and receiving a scholarship offer.…
Bonnie & Clyde: A tale of two notorious outlaws that swept America with careless crime during the Great Depression. It is one that has been told on many accounts, and is archived as part of our nation’s history. Musical Theatre International describes how Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West…
The Moon. The enigmatic and ever-captivating “satellite” that rules the night sky. She represents the duality of nature, lights up the dark and pulls the tides. Without her, the earth and universe as we know it would not exist. The moon is representative of the rhythm of time and cycles, harvest and fertility. Have you…
Founded in 1981 as the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas, Preserve Arkansas is the only statewide nonprofit organization focused on building stronger communities by reconnecting Arkansans to our heritage and empowering people to save and rehabilitate historic places. By presenting educational programs, advocating for preservation at the federal, state, and local levels, and providing technical…
1. Arkansas Shorts Hot Springs Jan. 7 Sometimes called the Jewel of January, this night will showcase of short films of 10 minutes or less created by natives and current residents of Arkansas. Topics span all genres. Tickets are $15 and include after party at Low Key Arts. lowkeyarts.format.com 2. A Gentleman’s Guide…
By Audrey Coleman :: Artwork by Joe Jones :: Photography by Helen Houp Fine Art Conservation [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ena, a town of a little more than 5,000 residents, located in Polk County is known for its captivating scenery. Queen Wilhelmina State Park. The Little Missouri Falls. The Ouachita National Forest. Now, add to that list another…
“I think artists are lucky”, Thom Hall says to Audrey Coleman, an AY contributor, and author of the article: Glass Fantasies: Enamels by Thom Hall. This is just one of the artist’s many interesting perspectives about his life, his inspiration, and his work that was shared in the article, along with several vibrant images of some…
Written by Mister Sweet Tea Before I travel the five hours south on U.S. 167 to see my mother in Louisiana, I always check in to check on her supply of tortillas. This is a matter of some significance. Mama grew up in El Paso ~ the real one in west Texas ~ and…
1. AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI FAYETTEVILLE DEC. 2 Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center will fill with the sounds of the world’s best-selling jazz instrumentalist Chris Botti’s romantic melodies. With a loyal fan base grown over 40 years, his melodious trumpet will treat listeners to classics such as What A Wonderful World, Summertime and…
