The hit NBC show “The Voice” will make its way to Fayetteville in search of its next big star. The show recently announced that it will hold auditions in the Natural State, though the date has not yet been announced. “The Voice” will be hosting open auditions in three cities, including Chicago (June 22), Los…
An iconic Little Rock restaurant has a new partner. Blair Wallace, a former CJRW account executive, is purchasing Ciao Baci from restauranteur Suzanne Boscarolo. Wallace and Boscarolowill be managing partners of the restaurant. The deal is effective Monday, July 1. Located in the Hillcrest neighborhood, Ciao Baci was started in 2001. The restaurant focuses on…
During July, the New Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition by Dylan Mortimer, entitled “Can’t Hold Me Down,” which is comprised of mixed media artworks. The exhibit will run from July 5 – July 27. The opening reception will be held on July 5 from 5-8 pm. An additional viewing will be held during SoMA…
The Chicks are back at it. After a 13-year hiatus, the Dixie Chicks will reportedly be returning with a new album soon. Natalie Maines, the group’s lead singer, recently posted an Instagram video that teases the release of an upcoming album. According to USA Today, the video features Maines saying “Dixie Chicks” followed by band…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Thursday, June 27 What: Star Wars Night Where: Dickey-Stephens Park When: 6:10 pm Are you strong in the Force? Dickey-Stephens Park is hosting a special Star Wars event.…
One Arkansas woman has made history by being the first female appointed to a full-term to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. On Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Anne Marie Doramus to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the state agency responsible for overseeing hunting, fishing and environmental conservation and preservation in Arkansas. Doramus will…
Local artist Mollie Munro will reveal her commissioned cross to the residents of Presbyterian Village during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the retirement community’s chapel. Mollie Munro’s day job is the Director of Operations and co-owner of Munro & Company, a manufacturer of women’s shoes since 1960. However, she…
Charges have been formally filed against a Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell for the murder of former Arkansas state senator Linda Collins-Smith. On Friday, O’Donnell, 48, of Pocahontas, was charged with capital murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Collins-Smith was discovered shot to death outside her home on June 4. According to Good Morning…
While Searcy is getting all the attention from its national debut on Hulu’s Small Business Revolution, a local restaurant caught the eye of producers on the show and is part of the $500,000 revitalization. Whilma’s Filipino Restaurant is authentic food with an unassuming store front on E. Race Street. If you’re new to this cuisine,…
After easily winning their group en route to the round of 16 teams, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) faced their first real challenge on Monday against Spain, which ended as a 2-1 victory for the U.S. The USWNT scored a record number of goals and conceded zero through the group stage, which led…
