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…
The Chicks are back at it. After a 13-year hiatus, the Dixie Chicks will reportedly be returning with a new album soon. Natalie Maines, the group’s lead singer, recently posted an Instagram video that teases the release of an upcoming album. According to USA Today, the video features Maines saying “Dixie Chicks” followed by band…
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. Thursday, June 27 What: Star Wars Night Where: Dickey-Stephens Park When: 6:10 pm Are you strong in the Force? Dickey-Stephens Park is hosting a special Star Wars event.…
Local artist Mollie Munro will reveal her commissioned cross to the residents of Presbyterian Village during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the retirement community’s chapel. Mollie Munro’s day job is the Director of Operations and co-owner of Munro & Company, a manufacturer of women’s shoes since 1960. However, she…
by Janie Jones The drought of 1930 was just the beginning of the Great Depression for Arkansas, but people were already getting desperate. Desperate for food, for jobs and desperate for hope. In September of that year, the congregation of one church in the Delta found hope riding in on the coattails of an itinerant…
by Joe David Rice Although I knew nothing about the origin or history of bottle trees, I suspected they were birthed in the South. For those unfamiliar with this strange and colorful cultural phenomenon, here’s what they are: fairly short trees (or reasonable facsimiles) stripped of their leaves and twigs with wine bottles or other…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Summer Solstice, Trevor Noah and more. Around Little Rock Friday 6/21 Charlotte Taylor/ Walter’s Coffee & Speakeasy – 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd./ 7-10 An acoustic night of music from Central Arkansas lady of the blues Charlotte Taylor. Sounds of Unity with…
by Shelby D. Brewer | Photography by Jamison Mosley Throughout history, many world-famous artists have suffered from afflictions and addictions. Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko are just a few examples. Despite their challenges, they created beautiful masterpieces. The number of creative geniuses who were – and are – tormented by…
by Lisa Fischer | Photography by Jamison Mosley Though most Arkansans know her as a morning anchor on KARK 4 TODAY, Susanne Brunner is expanding her horizons as an author of children’s books. Busker the Tusker, her first effort, released May 1, is the story of a young male elephant who lives in Africa with…
This is our segment on www.aymag.com where we help you find some things to binge-watch this weekend. First things first, forgive me for not mentioning some things you should have already watched by this time. The top of that list is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Outstanding, critically acclaimed series on Amazon that wows audiences. It’s…
