In an effort to learn about past racial diversity in sports, author Evin Demirel recently published a nearly 200-page anthology entitled African-American Athletes in Arkansas: Muhammad Ali’s Tour, Black Razorbacks & Other Forgotten Tales. “I don’t want to shy away from our past,” says the former-Latin-teacher-turned-writer. “I want to learn more about it, grapple with it and share…
Big Orange and Local Lime, two restaurants from Little Rock-based group Yellow Rocket Concepts, plan to open locations in Rogers, according to Arkansas Money & Politics. Big Orange, which already has two Little Rock locations, will serve salads, burgers, shakes and cocktails in Rogers starting in October, our sister publication reports. Local Lime will open…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Fairfield Bay just feels like a vacation. Sun, water, condos, food, and drink, and time standing still while you play the day away. This resort town screams free time for leisure and outdoor activity. Here are 10 reasons Fairfield Bay is a perfect family recreation…
Do good, feel good. You can send your leftover solar eclipse glasses to an Arkansas-based company that’s working with Astronomers Without Borders, Arkansas Money & Politics reports. Explore Scientific, located in Springdale, is partnering with Astronomers Without Borders to collect the glasses and send them to schools in South America and Asia. People in those…
Bartender and consultant Shaun Traxler of Sideways Bar in Fayetteville shares his expertise and tips with AY readers. Keep up with him on Instagram. For bartenders in Fayetteville, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. And, no, I’m not talking about the holidays – although it may as well be for us patron-deprived barmen…
Central Arkansas food news for the week: The town of Searcy made history last week when Rock House restaurant won an appeal to the Alcoholic Beverage Control to serve alcohol – effective immediately. This will be the first time a restaurant in Searcy is allowed to serve alcohol to customers. See the full story on 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 Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co. downtown. Click here to read more in this series. Feature photo by Meredith Mashburn. The kids are back…
No need to watch this astronomical event alone. People are getting together all over the state to watch Monday’s solar eclipse. Plus, with the shortage of eclipse glasses, one of these parties might be your only chance to grab a pair. Northwest Arkansas Winthrow Springs State Park Devil’s Den State Park Lake Fort Smith State…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Did you know that it’s possible for seniors age 62 and up to obtain a lifetime pass to all federal lands? Known as the “America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass,” this pass provides lifetime access and discounts on…
Crowds will be drawn to El Dorado this fall to see big-name musical acts for small-ticket prices at the town’s brand new Murphy Arts District (MAD). Tickets are on sale now to hear Brad Paisley, Natasha Bedingfield, Train, X Ambassadors, ZZ Top, Ludacris, Migos and Smokey Robinson play at various venues in the district. Although…
