Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism A new cookbook highlights American cuisine in a novel way: by dipping a spoon into the foodways of all fifty states. America: The Cookbook is an encyclopedic journey that explores the nation’s main arteries — fried chicken, apple pie — and back roads (mashed wild wapato…
At the Arkansas Chinese Lantern Festival, you’ll see a new kind of holiday lights. Each night from Dec. 8 to Jan. 14, the Arkansas State Fairgrounds will be alight with more than 30 sets of larger-than-life light sculptures. And the event doesn’t just feature lanterns – in addition to the giant lit-from-within pandas, dragons…
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 42 bar and table inside the Clinton Presidential Center. New to Lunching in Little Rock, each month I will feature influencers from…
Come see the brand new 42 Bar and Table! 42 bar and table, the Clinton Presidential Center’s newly-renovated restaurant, opened its doors to customers on November 2. In addition to serving dinner on Thursday through Saturday evenings, the restaurant also features a large custom-designed bar area with seating that includes charging stations and handbag hangers; free…
This fall, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has come alive with jazz and the bright colors and bold lines of artist Stuart Davis. The exhibition, Stuart Davis: In Full Swing, opened in early September and will continue through Jan. 1, 2018. Admission to Stuart Davis: In Full Swing is $8 for adults or $12…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Each year, more than 100 trumpeter swans descend on Magness Lake, a small oxbow off the Little Red River. This wintering population of birds flocks to Heber Springs from their Midwestern homes and their arrival makes for an exciting birding experience. Their stay extends from…
As colder weather makes its way to Arkansas, welcome it with this quick and easy Mason Jar Mojito recipe. In just a few short minutes, craft a delicious and minty drink that’s perfect for tailgating – or simply sitting on the front porch watching the leaves fall. Ingredients 2 tablespoons of sugar 3 to 4…
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 Cross-Eyed Pig at 1701 Rebsamen Rd. Click here to read more in this series. Little Rock has to be one of the best…
Women and Children First held its Vegas on the Rocks fundraiser earlier this month. In honor of that fundraiser, we’re sharing this story from the December 2010 issue of AY Magazine. By Angela E. Thomas // Photography by Chach Bursey, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Media Relations and the Williams family 18. That’s the number…
Little Rock favorite Local Lime celebrated its fifth birthday earlier this week. In honor of that milestone, we wanted to share our story on Yellow Rocket Concepts founder Scott McGehee from when he was featured as one of our Intriguing Men earlier this year. Read on to learn more about McGehee, Local Lime and other…
