Executives from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, House of Blues, and more answer the call to ‘the pride of South Arkansas’ for $100 million revitalization EL DORADO, ARK. – Once known for its booming oil industry, El Dorado, Arkansas is looking to hit a gusher again by focusing on arts, music, culinary and culture…
Registration for the Little Rock Marathon opened this week. The Race Weekend will be held March 3-4, 2018. For runners who want to train for the 2018 race, a “build-up” training phase begins Aug. 7 and official training starts in mid-September. Training is free, but runners have to register. Registrations will be available online at…
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is trying out a different business model this season: Beginning on August 1, for $9 per month, tickets buyers can become ASO concert members and will be able to attend an unlimited number of subscription concerts at no additional cost. It’s “basically like a Netflix membership,” says Brandon Dorris, director…
I’ve had a couple of my friends ask not just “What skin care can I use while pregnant?” but “What skin care should I use during my pregnancy?” You already have so much to think about when you’re pregnant, you shouldn’t have to stress about good skin care! Here are a few products that are…
AY Magazine Publisher Heather Baker talks to Fox News about the great features in our August issue, like our Intriguing Men series and the places Elvis visited in Arkansas. It’s on newsstands now. Watch the video here. Want more AY? Read the stories from our new issue and check out the digital version of the…
The Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Devin Dawson concert that was scheduled for Thursday, August 3 has been canceled, according to a news release. “Under doctor’s advisement, Faith Hill has been put on two days of vocal rest and unfortunately, the Soul2Soul show in North Little Rock, Arkansas at the Verizon Arena tomorrow night is…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism If you love music, sustainability efforts, kid friendliness, and scenic views, this summer music festival is for you – Homegrown On The River Music Festival is set for Aug. 3-5 at Byrd’s Adventure Center in Ozark. The music The event presents a stellar line up of…
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas will present its 2017-18 season at the Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall beginning in October, according to a news release. Tickets for the shows at 495 W. Dickson Street in Fayetteville are on sale now. The first concert of the season, directed by Music Director Paul Haas, will take…
Rainfall leads to second large diamond find in May 2017 Submitted by Arkansas State Parks (Murfreesboro, AR) – Ever since he was a child growing up in Arkansas, Wendell Fox has wanted to search for diamonds in the Natural State. Now retired and living in Joliet, Montana, the 70-year-old got his chance when he and…
Over the last three years, Fort Smith has come alive artistically with the Unexpected, a collaboration between 64.6 Downtown and Just Kids, to bring the top names in street art to town. World-famous artists like D*Face, Vhils and Maser have revitalized the forgotten walls of Garrison Avenue with gorgeous works of art that draw inspiration…
