The very thing I got in trouble for at school, I turned into a career,” laughs Reese Rowland, FAIA, principal with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. He is also one of six 2017 Arkansas Governor’s Art Award recipients. How does Rowland feel to be one of the awardees? “Surprised, shocked, humbled!” stated Rowland. You turn 50;…
The Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes individuals and corporations for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas. Established in 1991, the award is presented for outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas by individuals as well as corporations. Selection is made by an independent panel of Arkansas arts professionals from public nominations. Patron Award Johnelle…
Arkansas native and country music artist David Adam Byrnes, was recently signed to Silverado Records. He was also featured in Billboard Magazine and you may recognize his single “She Only Wanted Flowers”. David Adam Byrnes says “My music is a way of showin’ respect and appreciation for the people like my mom and my dad. They built…
“Beading A Bond Of Love” is one of the articles featured in February’s issue; Written by Audrey Coleman :: Photography by Cindy Momchilov. This piece is a love story and a testimony and rendering of a love of art in the form of glass bead making. The couple is Tom and Sage Holland.…
[dropcap]D[/dropcap] on Henley Fans who bought out seats in the newly-renovated Robinson Theater to hear him sing his popular solo and Eagles hits received a bonus on Friday night, January 20th. Henley’s opening act, JD and the Straight Shot, were a hit with the audience. The band—Jim Dolan, guitarist/vocalist; Marc Copely, guitarist/vocalist; Byron House,…
:: Brigette Williams :: [dropcap]A[/dropcap] t around age four or five, little ones begin exchanging Valentine’s Day cards with classmates. Along with this innocent rite of passage comes the implied expectation to make a public declaration of love to…someone. As adults, we see family, friends and co-workers await delivery of flowers, balloons and artfully…
1 ERIC CHURCH: HOLDING MY OWN LITTLE ROCK Feb.4 Fans couldn’t ask for more than two full sets of Eric Church and the ECB! This is his first tour without an opening act. The only pause during this special evening at Verizon Arena will be an intermission between sets. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets…
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…
