Let the fireworks and frolic begin! Many people know that the Fourth of July holiday, formally called Independence Day, celebrates the tempestuous formation of the...
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Sky of the Month: Stargazing in July
Shot of the Milky Way by Tony Milligan at the Tyler Bend Campground Pavilion on the Buffalo River. This location is now within the International Dark Sky Park. by...
Recipe Monday: The Best Authentic Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers
I didn’t know there was a term for one of my favorite dishes. Olivetomato.com defines gemista as “vegetables, usually tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant...
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Defeats France, Moves on to Semi-Finals
by Dustin Jayroe Au revoir! The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated France 2-1 on Friday, and will advance to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the...
Where to Watch Fireworks on the Fourth of July in Arkansas
Lighting bottle rockets out of a can and watching the tiny missiles shoot off into the night is one of the fondest memories of my early years. Finally being handed the...
Live Music Lineup: Charley Crockett, Led Zeppelin and More
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Charley Crockett, Christine DeMeo and more. Around Little Rock Friday...
Hank’s Furniture Closing Down Event Rentals Business
Hank’s Furniture has announced that it is closing Hank’s Event Rentals. According to a Facebook post from the company, the Sherwood-based event rentals business will be...
“The Voice” Coming to Arkansas to Hold Auditions
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...
Hillcrest Restaurant Ciao Baci Has a New Partner
An iconic Little Rock restaurant has a new partner. Blair Wallace, a former CJRW account executive, is purchasing Ciao Baci from restauranteur Suzanne Boscarolo....
Dylan Mortimer Exhibition Coming to Little Rock
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...
The Dixie Chicks Have Teased a New Album Release
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,...
Weekend Plans: Star Wars, Beekeeping and Cookies
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...