Party for a good cause at the Alzheimer’s Arkansas Champions Gala. The gala, which will honor Rick Fleetwood, Jennifer Batesel and Priscilla Pittman, is set for March 31 at the Little Rock Marriott, located at 3 Statehouse Plaza. A VIP event will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and a dinner and live auction…
Join the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) for a weekend full of literary fun. The Arkansas Literary Festival is set for April 26-29 in Little Rock. Hear from your favorite authors and learn about up-and-coming writers. Don’t miss An Evening with Sebastian Junger, The Queen of Rockabilly and the annual Author! Author! party. An award-winning…
For more than two decades Youth Home, Inc. has put on one of the more distinctive fundraisers in Little Rock: Eggshibition. Now in it’s 27th year, Eggshibition features egg-inspired artwork from local artists sold at silent auction. In recent years Eggshibition has extended it’s artistic reach and now includes all kinds of art from nationally…
After less than two years, The Southern Blonde mobile salon is getting ready to park the camper, at least part time. “We are very close to our brick and mortar. It’s just right around the bend. I can’t wait,” said owner/founder Cheyenne Matthews, 30. The Southern Blonde, which Matthews currently operates out of a restored…
Selling your home in the winter months can be extremely daunting, especially if the home is vacant. The weather is cold outside and people would rather relax in the comfort of their own home and start researching the real estate market once the sun begins to shine and the temperatures rise. Don’t be discouraged if…
by Rosie Rosati, Health Advocate at the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center Although it has been more than 15 years since the last United States asbestos producer stopped operations, the mineral still poses a risk to public health through old and damaged products found in homes and buildings. Asbestos is a natural mineral known for…
In our Lunching in Little Rock blog series, Michael Kirkpatrick will explore and review the best restaurants in Little Rock and its surrounding area – all in time to get back to the office. This week, Michael ate lunch at Bobby’s Country Cookin’. Wednesday was 3/14 and National Pi Day. What better excuse to go out and get…
Donna Terrell wanted to do something meaningful for cancer patients as she grieved the loss of her daughter, Queah, who died in 2011 of colon cancer. Through her Yoga Warriors organization, she has done that – funding liquid nutritional supplements for cancer survivors, bi-weekly classes for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, and through raising awareness…
You wouldn’t believe how excited everyone has been, waiting for the debut of Silver Dollar City’s Time Traveler in Branson, Missouri. And on March 14, coaster enthusiasts and members of the press from all across the country were thrilled beyond expectation. The world record-breaking Time Traveler is a winner! The ride is astonishing, and so…
Baptist Health Foundation’s annual Bolo Bash Luncheon is one of the state’s premier fundraising events. And it continues to be one of the most sought-after affairs of the year. Each year, the luncheon raises funds for worthy causes throughout the community, while presenting guests with world-class, nationally recognized entertainers and guest speakers. This year’s Bolo…
