Baby, write this down: George Strait is performing at Simmons Bank Arena in 2022. The King of Country is coming “Strait” to the Natural State for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music. Strait is among the most accomplished musical acts of all time, garnering 61 No. 1 songs on country charts…
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Presley Turner, attorney and co-partner of Turner & Rasch, Attorneys. In addition to being an attorney, Turner is also a licensed social worker with a master’s in public administration. “I currently work as a parent counsel attorney, attorney ad litem, and…
The Grammy-winning artist Nelly is heading to Little Rock this fall. Nelly (Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.) is among the first slate of performers to headline the stage at The Hall, a new concert venue in downtown Little Rock. While Nelly is best known for his artistry as a rapper, with popular albums Country Grammar,…
Made in Arkansas: Peaceful Lilac In an ideal world, the stress and worries of the day would be left at the door so that only peaceful and positive thoughts remain. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case, but people sometimes underestimate the power of a calming scent, soothing skin hydration and the importance of self-care. …
The legendary hip-hop artist and actor Ice Cube is set to perform in Fayetteville in October at JJ’s Live. The concert venue, which was formerly JBGB, recently announced a fall 2021 reopening, and Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson Sr.), is part of what promises to be an exciting cast of performers to christen the reopening/rebranding.…
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with attorney Sydney Rasch. Rasch, a Little Rock native, has always been an academic. “I competed in quiz bowl, the spelling bee, and the National Geography Bee as a kid (and even went on to represent the state of Arkansas in 2003 and…
Art, specifically of the performance variety, doesn’t exactly have a history of inclusivity. In recent years, a wider range of faces and voices has begun to find time in the spotlight, representing the wide net that America has to offer. Among those at the forefront of that cause in Arkansas is the LatinX Theatre Project…
Humans come and go, but as the age-old sentiment goes, dogs will always be man’s best friend. Once a dog enters a person’s life and makes a home, that creature is there until the end of its days. They give love, comfort and companionship, so it’s only fair that the human parent(s) in its life…
Carrie Mae Snapp saved the lives of The Beatles when the English rock group’s airplane made a brief stop in Walnut Ridge in 1964. But if not for a friend who had seen the Fab Four land at the Lawrence County airport the previous night, and for a pilot who admitted the group was…
Michael Toccin makes it look easy. Not only has the Floridian, with the help of Alex, his wife, business partner and co-creator, built a career in the fashion business, launching a lifestyle collection in September 2019 of “get-it-together” pieces, but they also unveiled a line exclusively for Arkansas-based retailer Dillard’s in January, called LDT. …
