Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Arkansas is home to more than 600,000 acres of lakes. Among these are five in Southwest Arkansas collectively known as the Diamond Lakes. These are Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton at Hot Springs, Lake Catherine near Malvern, DeGray Lake at Arkadelphia and Lake Greeson between…
Last week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law Act 1061, which provides greater flexibility for out-of-state doctors to serve in academic roles in Arkansas medical centers. The new law will make it easier for medical centers such as CHI St. Vincent to attract and retain physicians from around the world to the renowned Arkansas Neuroscience Institute (ANI). …
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas is proud to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week, from May 6-13. We invite Central Arkansas women to devote at least one day to help repair a home for a local single mother. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program recruits, educates and inspires women to build and advocate…
Roots, Rhythm and Rock-Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995 opened on June 30, 2016 with an exhibit opening and volunteer concert featuring local and regional performers, and will remain in place until June 2017 at the Fort Smith Museum of History. Thank you to Fort Smith native and longtime musician, Dave Matthews for…
Luke Bryan, Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour, with special guests Brett Eldredge and Seth Ennis will be at Verizon Arena North Little Rock on Friday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m.! Ticket prices: $75 and $49.75 plus applicable service charges. (There is a 6…
Thursday, April 27 from 6:30 to 8:30, Esse Purse Museum will host “Unmentionable”, a humorous reading from Unmentionable by Therese Oneill about the hidden secrets of Victorian femininity, such as how women went to the bathroom, what they wore under their dresses, and how they managed menstruation. Find out details no one ever dared to…
Hurrah for Science! Let’s make sure that our lawmakers know that we value science, and that they should prioritize good science in their decision making. We will meet on Saturday, April 22nd, 1:00 p.m., at the corner of Capitol & Pulaski Streets in Little Rock and march to the Capitol steps. We’ll have several great…
Join the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and Arvest Bank for a Spring Style Show and luncheon on Friday, April 28th from 11 – 1 at the Chancellor Hotel. Catch a glimpse of the hottest fashions for the season from designers at some of Fayetteville’s stylish boutiques. Mix and mingle with friends and guests while checking out the latest…
Arkansas Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is coming to Little Rock April 22 at the Outlets of Little Rock from noon—6! Featuring 25 local (and delicious) food trucks with some of the best regional and national craft beers. Beer Tickets will be sold on-site as well for $6/beer. There will also be a 4-pack of Beer for $20…
Chuck Haralson, former chief photographer for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and author Ken Smith were inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame today during a luncheon at the 43rd annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Little Rock. The Hall of Fame honor is presented annually to an individual or individuals who…
