For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You highlights Sheena Gilmore. Gilmore was raised in Singapore and moved to Washington D.C. in 2010 to complete her master’s degree at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University. She married her husband, Jon Gilmore, and moved back to Arkansas with him following…
The Made in Arkansas Film Festival has opened its submissions for the third edition of the festival. Arkansas filmmakers, including those who make films out-of-state, are invited to submit films to the festival. In addition, Made in Arkansas accepts films from regional filmmakers in nearby states. A wide range of genres of films…
Looking for the perfect way to spend a cool fall evening? Head over to the MP Outdoor Cinema in Little Rock to enjoy a drive-in movie! On Friday, Oct. 9, Project Zero is hosting a free night at the movies, with a screening of the film Breakthrough and several short films. It’s a…
For today’s Hometown Heroes article, AY About You talks with Eliana Scully with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas! Scully graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock at the end of the summer session with a degree in economics and a minor in psychology. “My focus was behavioral economics and studying how…
By Dustin Jayroe // Photography by Jamison Mosley A tranquil night in Tokyo has been disturbed by panic. As October’s full moon began to rise above the skyline at dusk, climbing high above the stories-tall buildings, something below the surface of the sea also began its ascent. A creature far more nefarious than a…
By Tyler Hale // Photography by Jamison Mosley From the sandy reaches of the Middle East to the hidden depths of the Amazon, there’s always something horrifying to be found. But it isn’t limited to exotic locations; horror can find you at home. Even in Arkansas, horror is only a step away. Everyone…
For this week’s Made in Arkansas, AY About You talked to Chris Swasta, the artisan behind Rolling Hills Pottery. Swasta began the year carefully preparing for a massive multimedia art exhibit at the Thea Foundation. Working in collaboration with local macrame artist Hannah Genevieve, Swasta created a more than 6,000 piece floor installation. Made…
A new initiative is aiming to install new pieces of public art across Arkansas. OZ Art, the Unexpected and Justkids are partnering to launch ARkanvas, an intitative that will install 12 public art pieces in the state. ARkanvas will bring world-renowned artists to Arkansas, starting in October. Some of the communities the artists…
Not much can get David Adam Byrnes down. Whether it’s COVID-19, industry difficulties or just the bumps on life’s road, this Central Arkansas native has proven he has what it takes to succeed in the rough-and-tumble music world. Byrnes will be releasing his newest album, Neon Town, on Friday, Oct. 2 with two special…
Arkansas has some unique individuals that call our fine state home. One might say we even have some “magical” people that pay us a visit during the holiday season. Stacy “Santa Pete” Peters is the perfect Santa for the great state of Arkansas. His ingredients for handling this unique role are his warmth and generosity.…
