This summer, the Walmart AMP will be hosting a series of concerts that will entertain Arkansans of all ages. Whether you like the classic rock of Alabama or the 90s nostalgia of Hootie and The Blowfish, there’s definitely something playing for you to rock out to. Jul. 10 | WEDNESDAY Young the Giant / Fitz and the…
Are you looking for the perfect summer read? Looking to add to your growing home library? Then it’s the perfect time of year for you! The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is holding its semi-annual Friends of CALS Used Book Sale next week. From Thursday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13, patrons will be able…
David D. Dawson tells the historic story of the Claybrook Tigers baseball team and their owner John C. Claybrook, in his film Swingin’ Timber. John C. Claybrook became one of the most successful Southern African Americans of his era and the Claybrook Tigers were a team in the Negro Leagues during the 1930s who became…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Bodarks, Liquid Kitty and more. Around Little Rock Frontier Fourth of July / Historic Arkansas Museum 200 E 3rd. St. / 10am-12pm / Free Join the Historic Arkansas Museum for a Frontier Fourth, a family friendly morning of activities including:…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3 What: Fireworks Over Paris Where: Wood Street Park in Paris When: 6-10 pm Thursday, July 4 What: 36thAnnual Pops on the River Where:…
Let the fireworks and frolic begin! Many people know that the Fourth of July holiday, formally called Independence Day, celebrates the tempestuous formation of the United States, and also was when three American presidents famously later died. They were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe. Calvin Coolidge, the 30thpresident, was born on July 4,…
Lighting bottle rockets out of a can and watching the tiny missiles shoot off into the night is one of the fondest memories of my early years. Finally being handed the lighter and set loose to fire these pyrotechnics off was a formative experience. While shooting off small fireworks is great family fun, there’s nothing…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Charley Crockett, Christine DeMeo and more. Around Little Rock Friday 6/28 Hognado with The Main Thing/ The Joint Coffeehouse 301 Main St. NLR/ 8:00-10:00 Friday & Saturday/ $25 Central Arkansas comedy troupe The Main Thing is back with its summer…
The hit NBC show “The Voice” will make its way to Fayetteville in search of its next big star. The show recently announced that it will hold auditions in the Natural State, though the date has not yet been announced. “The Voice” will be hosting open auditions in three cities, including Chicago (June 22), Los…
During July, the New Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition by Dylan Mortimer, entitled “Can’t Hold Me Down,” which is comprised of mixed media artworks. The exhibit will run from July 5 – July 27. The opening reception will be held on July 5 from 5-8 pm. An additional viewing will be held during SoMA…
