The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced a major leadership change today. Preston Campbell, M.D., will be stepping down from his position as president and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the end of 2019. The foundation has appointed Michael Boyle, M.D., to succeed Campbell as president and CEO. Currently, Boyle is Senior Vice President of…
The Edgemont House in historic Park Hill in North Little Rock was front and center on Thursday night as homeowner/landscape designer Chris H. Olsen opened the property to guests. It was where he featured his new book on the home entitled Once & Again: The Edgemont House. Trust us, both the book and the home…
There’s a new way to support the University of Arkansas and UA athletics. The Razorback Foundation, Inc. has added a mobile-friendly method of joining the foundation. To join the Razorback Foundation, non-members can now text “ONERazorback” to 91999. Regular membership for the Razorback Foundation starts at $50 per year. Recent alumni can join the Young…
This summer, enjoy the late evening sunshine and explore SoMa with your friends. Numerous SoMa businesses will be staying open late on the first Friday of each month and are inviting the community to see what makes this neighborhood so special. Summer is the perfect time to wander from shop to shop and hang out.…
Arsaga’s Coffee will open its first drive-thru location in Fayetteville, according to signs that recently appeared outside of the former Rally’s property on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Founded in 1992 by Cary and Cindy Arsaga, this family-owned business has become a mainstay in Northwest Arkansas. The popular small batch coffee roaster already operates a pair…
Two friends set out to become college basketball players and wound up the owners of a sports bar chain. Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, the founders of Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, became friends in 1997 when they both signed up for the Louisiana State University basketball team as walk-on players. During their time on the…
I was sick over the weekend. Those are words I haven’t uttered in years. But it happens. And after AY Publisher Heather Baker dropped off cheese dip and chicken soup (what winners eat) on Friday and Saturday, I knew I had to muster up the energy to fix something for my husband and me to…
Fayetteville is among the finalists to host the world’s premier endurance tests: the IRONMAN Triathlon. Officials with IRONMAN recently announced that Fayetteville will join Memphis, Des Moines and Tulsa as possible locations for the 2020 event. Officials will be visiting the four central United States cities as the selection process continues. The decision is expected…
Fayetteville’s Omar Kasim is planning to bring his popular Juice Palm to Dickson Street. The cold-pressed juice bar which also makes smoothies, acai bowls and fresh salads will open at 644 W. Dickson Street in the former location of Blackboard Grocery. According to Kasim, renovations of the space will begin soon. We plan to open…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see Earth, Wind & Fire, Red Octopus Theater Company, Dale Watson and more. Around Little Rock Thursday 5/16 – Saturday 5/18 Red Octopus Theater Company / The Public Theater – 616 Center St. / 8pm on Thursday, 8:30pm on Friday, 8pm Saturday…
