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, Oct. 25 What: Big Boo!seum Bash Where: Downtown museums When: 5:30 – 8 p.m. Have you visited any of the great museums in downtown Little Rock lately?…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Red Octopus Theater Company Halloween show, the Return of The Wiz and more. Wednesday 10/24 Joshua Asante/ South on Main – 1304 Main St. / 8 / $10 Hosted by this month’s curator, Little Rock teacher and artist Phillip…
Fewer than 30 days until Thanksgiving are left, but who’s counting when you have the option on Mondays for roasted turkey and pecan dressing? Loca Luna has a daily home-cookin’ special that if you’ve got an October hankering for what Grandma makes in November. Stop on in for a real turkey treat! For those whose…
By Joe David Rice On average, some 60,000 vehicles pass through Conway every day on Interstate 40. If you’re one of those drivers and haven’t taken a local exit in recent years, it’s time to do so. You’ll find that this centrally-located town isn’t the sleepy little burg it was a couple of decades ago,…
Conway, Arkansas has rapidly evolved over the last few years. Situated in the heart of the Natural State, the city of colleges is full of fantastic restaurants and entertainment. It’s a wonderful place that many call home. Conway’s residential development, health care, exceptional education opportunities and local leadership continue to make a difference around the…
By Jamie Gates | Photos courtesy of the Conway Chamber of Commerce Taking place each year in downtown Conway, Illuminate is a high-energy kickoff to the holiday season. More than 2,000 people gather to light the state’s tallest Christmas tree, tour downtown Conway via horse-drawn carriages, visit Santa or ride a four-story Ferris wheel. “Illuminate…
By Dwain Hebda Thanks to not one but two hospitals in town, a respected college of health and behavioral science and a growing community of affiliated providers, Conway is fast making a name for itself as a city of health and wellness. “The opportunities for wellness in Conway are expansive,” says Tim Bowen, vice-president and…
By Dwain Hebda It’s been a busy decade-plus for Conway. And even though the city’s substantial growth over that time has strained infrastructure and compounded traffic woes, it’s a situation that leaves a lot to feel good about. “I would say that we would have to grade ourselves fairly high right now,” says Mayor Bart…
Conway is one of Arkansas’ most dynamic locations for business. Our education infrastructure, competitive operating environment and quality of life combine to offer the perfect location for businesses in a variety of industries and sizes. In Conway, you will find technology leaders like Acxiom, Insight Enterprises, and DXC Technology next door to manufacturing giants Westrock,…
Are you a LEGO fanatic? Do you love using tiny multi-colored bricks to build starfighters, skyscrapers and more? Then you need to buy your ticket for the LEGO BrickUniverse Convention that will be held in Little Rock this weekend. During this weekend convention, marvel at the castles, cities and trains that will be on display.…
