Growing asparagus requires a little patience at first, but you can reap the benefits of its harvest for years afterward! Asparagus is an ancient delicacy that is still widely used today. It can be sautéed, steamed, grilled, pickled or baked into any casserole. I like to frequently add it as a side dish because of…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Arkansas has a unique opportunity to take part in a historic event on Dec. 16, when the commissioning of a new Naval vessel, the USS Little Rock, will take place. The ceremony will be held in Buffalo, New York, where the original USS Little Rock,…
Friday Make it Merry at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. The Innovation Hub is hosting a holiday-themed party during the 3rd Friday Art Walk in Argenta. Make holiday T-shirts, put together laser-cut ornaments and image transfer ornaments, enjoy creating personalized gift tags and holiday cards. Say “cheese!” in a Christmas photo booth, look through virtual…
Everyone has to get away sometime, especially during the holiday season. AY Publisher Heather Baker recently visited Branson, Missouri for a quick vacation. Read on for her picks on where to stay, what to do and how to have a great time in Branson. If you visit the Silver Dollar City theme park for rides…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Taking in the beauty of Holiday Lights is a tradition for many in the state. During this annual event, around 4.5 million bulbs transform Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs into a whimsical holiday display. The event takes place Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 this year. “Holiday Lights is…
The Arkansas Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the most hotly anticipated events in Central Arkansas during this holiday season. We caught up with Stephanie Zhou, the project manager at Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., to learn more about the fantastic lanterns that will be on display at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds from Dec. 8…
An Arkansas preacher and writer will be honored as the 2018 Woman of the Year at the Women & Children First Woman of the Year Gala in January. Rev. Betsy Singleton Snyder will join Phyllis Brandon, Cindy Murphy, Millie Ward, First Lady Ginger Beebe, Sharon Bale and more as a Woman of the Year. The…
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights returns for its 22nd year with a statewide celebration of the holiday season featuring parades, lighting ceremonies, open houses, Santa visits, concerts and performances, live nativities, illuminated displays and more. The Trail of Holiday Lights brochure is your passport to seasonal magic, highlighting…
Tickets for Disney’s Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King at Robinson Performance Hall went on sale this week. The Lion King will take the stage in Little Rock from April 18, 2018 until May 6, 2018, for a total of 24 performances. This will be the first time the show has come to Arkansas. The…
In our Lunching in Little Rock blog series, Michael Kirkpatrick will explore and review the city’s best restaurants – all in time to get back to the office. This week, Michael ate lunch at Scallions with Heather Smith of Domestic Domestic. December is here and with it comes holiday cheer, parties, catching up with family…
