A dozen sites in Arkansas have been nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The recommendations made on Aug. 1 come from the State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Properties recommended for nomination to the National Register are: Garland Elementary School at Little Rock in Pulaski County, built…
The weekend is finally here, and there are plenty of fun events going on around the state to keep you entertained. But sometimes, curling up on the couch and catching up on TV shows is the best way to unwind after the work-week. Luckily for you, our staff has put together a selection of the…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see Tiffany, MarQuis Hunt, Dazz & Brie and other great artists. Around Little Rock Thursday 8/9 The Steel Woods with The Great Whiskey Rendezvous/ Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack – 107 River Market Ave / 8:30-11:30 / $10 advance, $12…
Single tickets are on sale now for the 2018-19 season at Walton Arts Center. The season, which runs from September 2018 to June 2019, features more than 50 shows including Les Misérables, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Indigo Girls, The Illusionists™, Jay Leno and more. A variety of subscription options are still available for patrons…
Arkansas is getting a taste of Hollywood this weekend. El Dorado is hosting its annual film festival, featuring local, national and international films. The 2018 El Dorado Film Festival runs from Thursday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 5. Over 200 films were submitted to the festival this year, according to Bob Tarren, Chief Marking Officer…
Here’s a slice of good news! AY Magazine is holding a book giveaway this month. You could win a copy of Kat Robinson’s book Another Slice of Arkansas Pie: A Guide to the Best Restaurants, Bakeries, Truck Stops and Food Trucks for Delectable Bites in The Natural State. To participate in the book giveaway, all…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see Charlotte Taylor, Kiefer Sutherlandand other great artists. Around Little Rock Wednesday 8/1 Trey Johnson & Jason Wilmon/ Four Quarter Bar – 415 Main St. NLR / 8 / Free New Belgium Brewing presents its Wednesday night music series at Four…
Summer is almost over. August is about to begin. The kids are about to go back to school, but there is still time to wrap up the summer with some fun events that are happening in Little Rock. Little Rock Farmers’ Market The Little Rock Farmers’ Market has the freshest produce as well as an…
The Ikarus Youth Outreach Program is a leadership program focussed on education, community service, culture, and health. Their mission statement is simple: “ Train our leaders of tomorrow for their role in society.” The program’s goals are to “ Prepare young men (particularly those of color) for leadership roles in society, obtain 100% high school…
History abounds in the Natural State. With years and years creaking by and various renovations it’s a wonder some hotels maintained their historic suave. However, each of these destinations offers a little glimpse into Arkansas’ history and a greater understanding of what life looked like in earlier decades. Below are five historic hotels in Arkansas…
