The River Town Full of History, Blues and Catfish by Curtis Lanning Sitting along the banks of the Mississippi River, travelers will find Helena-West Helena, a town with rich history, soulful blues music and all the catfish one can eat. Shane Williams, executive director of Main Street Helena, encourages those seeking a fresh start to…
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism What do Johnny Cash, Louis Jordan, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Conway Twitty, Howlin’ Wolf, Charlie Rich, and Al Green have in common? In addition to becoming musical legends in various genres, each of these trailblazers was born or lived in eastern Arkansas. The region’s roster…
We’re all about fashion for a good cause. Runway for the Cure 2018, which is set for Thursday, October 4 at 11 a.m., will combine fashion and fundraising in a fabulous luncheon. Join us as we celebrate breast cancer survivors and remember those who are no longer with us. Runway for the Cure benefits the…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene, in Little Rock and beyond. This week, you find jazz, a blues festival, a benefit for the Buffalo River, a show from Bonnie Montgomery and more. Around Little Rock Thursday, May 31 Music in the Garden with The Going Jessies, Dunbar Garden, 1720…
Thursday marks the first day of the Arkansas Adventure Bike Tour, the weekend-long trek through the Ozarks, hosted by Velo View Bike Tours. The Arkansas Ozarks are often overlooked by tourists and cycling enthusiasts headed for the Rockies or Appalachia. But Northwest Arkansas is home to some of the most beautiful cycling setting without the…
The Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Educational Television Network’s ArkansasIDEAS are pleased to announce the June 1 rollout of the first Science of Reading online professional development course. The “Science of Reading: The Right to Read Act” course was developed to assist teachers with meeting the requirements of Act 1063 (the Right to Read…
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is bringing three Shakespeare plays and a musical to Central Arkansas – and beyond. The four shows – William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, Henry IV Part One and Much Ado About Nothing and the musical My Fair Lady – will run from June 8 – July 8 on the campus of the…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Arkansas has the combination that cyclists love – great roads and trails plus plenty of places to find a foamy brew after an exhilarating ride. The Natural State is right in the middle of a craft brew boom and influx of trail building. With less…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Hiking is an awe inspiring route to experience the beauty of Arkansas. The state’s climate allows the pastime year round and a chance to get off the beaten path is also attainable. Tim Ernst, a wilderness photographer and author of many guidebooks about hiking in Arkansas,…
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Cycling in the Arkansas Delta can be a fun and educational activity for the entire family. If you’re looking for an easy biking trip for the family, check out the new Marion Countryside Loop. Offering over 30 miles within the city of Marion, the…
