They gave her the nickname “Wheezy” because her mom says, “She was on oxygen a good portion of her infant and toddler life, and it made a wheezing sound.” But that never stopped Eloise Owen from living life to its fullest, until that day in January 2016 when her body couldn’t fight hypoplastic left heart…
Known for its selfless nonprofit work, the Wolfe Street Foundation has been working tirelessly since 1982 to bring to life its mission of providing facilities, outreach and education to those recovering from substance abuse. According to its Executive Director, Joy Reynolds, over 20 years ago, the foundation organized a fundraiser that took the form of…
Spring is just around the corner in Little Rock, and while winter has not quite left the city, the anticipation for warmer weather has been growing for most Arkansans. Who can blame them? Arkansas is called the Natural State for a reason and you can find most Arkansans taking advantage of everything the state has…
“Teaching, research and service,” says University of Central Arkansas President, Houston Davis. “That’s our core mission.” For UCA, community service plays a bigger role than a few weekend volunteer projects. Community impact is highly considered even in the construction of new facilities. Davis calls it being “good stewards of place”. On Jan. 22, he announced…
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, January 31 What: Photographing Frida Opening Lecture Where: Arkansas Arts Center When: 5:30 p.m. Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic artists of the 20thcentury. Even…
It may be frigid outside, but inside at Dempsey Bakery, Paula Dempsey and her staff have mouth-watering goodies. From their daily lunch offerings, we had the chicken salad salad. (Yes, two salads in one!) You have to finish off your meal (soups are often offered) with a freshly baked gluten-free cookie. Dempsey Bakery was recently…
Do you have a youngster who’s a whiz in the kitchen? Who can whip up tasty treats and bake like no one’s business? Then help them develop their skills this summer at the Young Chefs Culinary Camps, hosted by the UA – Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. During these camps, students can…
Ever stepped off a plane from a long flight and needed something to lift your mood? ABLEPaws, a Little Rock-based Pet Partners Community Group, now has therapy dogs at the Clinton National Airport! This new program launched July 2018 and is called Bow Wow Buddies. “We can go all the way down to the gate,”…
It’s not every day that an Arkansas native directs a hit feature film. But that’s exactly what Daniel Campbell has done with Antiquities. This film, which happens to be Campbell’s feature film debut as a director, is getting a theatrical release, starting this weekend, followed by a video-on-demand release on Tuesday, January 29. AY talked…
The 14th Annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza kicked off on January 12 with the Kings Day Kick-Off Gala to officially announce the Royal Court and Monarchs of the Krewe of Krazo at the Rowdy Beaver. To great applause, the Dukes and Duchesses of 2019 were anointed by King Krazo XIV and Queen Eureka XIV.…
