A charming, southern story from Tales from the South. I’m not sure how it happened that the four of us ended up in a johnboat on a sticky, hot August day, but I suspected it began with a plan of Daddy’s to spend the day in peace and solitude and to get his limit of…
We learned all about whiskey in our lastest issue of AY. We were lucky enough to have the experts at Macadoodle’s in Springdale share their wisdom about this age-old spirit, as well as one of their favorite cocktail recipes. Sazerac (Recommended by Ryan Mulcahy, Macadoodle’s Springdale spirits and wine manager. ) Ingredients ∙ 1 sugar…
CHI St. Vincent has joined forces with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to create a new program in response to the nursing shortage in Arkansas. The UA Little Rock/CHI St. Vincent Pathway Program will expand student capacity at the UA Little Rock Department of Nursing while addressing staffing needs at CHI St. Vincent.…
A music festival that features around 30 different acts in three days, right in the heart of Little Rock: it’s Riverfest time again. Unfortunately, you might not be able to make it to every show, so here are our can’t-miss picks. Head to the Riverfest website for ticket prices and the full lineup. 1. Cage…
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism One of Arkansas’s most iconic events, the King Biscuit Blues Festival, takes place on Oct. 5-7 this year, and the complete lineup of performers has been announced. The legendary three-day event welcomes music lovers from across the globe annually with the promise of food,…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism If you visit Sheridan, a stop by the Grant County Veterans Memorial Park nearby is an option to learn about a piece of World War II history tied to the area. The memorial site honors the nine airmen whose Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress crashed in…
Master Bedroom Laure Antonetti Schutze with L. Antoinett Design has worked with this central Arkansas homeowner for several years. The homeowners renovated their living room and kitchen five years ago. “And when they became empty nesters, they decided to redesign their guest bedrooms, to give them their own personalities,” she said. Customize. “Put a bit…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Lum and Abner was a popular radio show in the U.S. that aired from 1932 to 1954. Chester Lauck played Lum and Norris Goff played Abner. Both Lauck and Goff moved to Mena in 1911 and lived there until their move into show business. In…
Today, we’re featuring fun, easy-to-prepare, easy-to-eat, easy-to-clean up recipes for delicious summer meals that don’t require a grill. I love the flavor and texture contrast of fruit in salad. For me, until recently, mixing fruits and greens was rare. It was only later in life that I discovered the concept of combining the sweetness of…
This modern dining area is full of shapes and color. “I’m obsessed with round shapes and circles. I chose the round table, to fit the square room, which is a good design lesson to remember,” John Gibson, interior designer and owner of Urban Pad, said. Gibson echoed the spherical sentiment with art and lighting fixtures.…
