Construction on the new Arkansas Arts Center (AAC) facility kicked off this morning (Oct. 1) with a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony moves the project closer to its projected grand opening in 2022 In May, the arts institution launched a $128 million capital campaign aimed at reimagining and revitalizing the AAC. The campaign, which has to…
One rising Arkansas music superstar is getting another accolade this month. Arkansas native Ashley McBryde will be crowned the “Breakout Artist of the Year” at the annual CMT Artists of the Year ceremony. The CMT ceremony, now in its 10thyear, will be held Oct.16 in Nashville. Past recipients of the CMT Break Artist…
by Dustin Jayroe Stargazing can be an incredibly humbling experience. Simply looking at the sky on any given night allows one to not only marvel at the vastness and splendor of our universe, but also to peer back at the history of it. Because it takes time for the light from an object to reach…
For centuries, a mysterious rider has haunted the American imagination, populating literature, film and other art forms with his demonic presence. That figure – the lone rider who stalks cold autumn nights – is the Headless Horseman. And he is riding again this October. Fortunately for local arts patrons, this Headless Horseman is only…
This week marks the final days of Verizon Arena. Soon the entertainment venue will be known as Simmons Bank Arena. On Thursday, Oct. 3, the venue will be known as Simmons Bank Arena. The arena has been known as the Verizon Arena since 2009 when Verizon bought Alltel. The venue had been known as…
by Alexis Nalley In recent months, an epidemic of lung-related illnesses has been sprouting up throughout the United States. Health officials are now warning that one of the major causes is vaping. So far, 12 people in the United States have died from a vaping-related lung disease while 805 people have reported lung illnesses associated…
Who knew that the last Monday in September is now called Enchilada Monday? OK, I made it up. But my brother, who is a really good cook, sent me a terrific enchilada recipe, and then I remembered that I make a mean white enchilada recipe (my brother’s is beef). So you get Enchilada Monday because…
AY About You Magazine has your complete guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This weekend, go see Sad Daddy, Musicfest, Dial-Up and more. Around Little Rock Friday 9/27 Dallas String Quartet / UA Pulaski Tech: The Center for Humanities and Arts, 3000 W Scenic Drive, NLR/ 8-11/ $40 Performing as part of the ACANSA Arts Festival, The…
This October, some of the finest chefs in the nation are coming to Little Rock to show off their skills. They will be demonstrating their talents and creativity in the kitchen. And most impressively? These chefs are still kids. On Oct. 10, the University of Arkansas — Pulaski Technical College’s (UAPTC) Center for Humanities…
Well, that didn’t go as planned. And as the state continues to sit in bewilderment in the aftermath of the Hogs’ shocking loss to San Jose State, we’ve got one thing going for us. We absolutely, with a doubt, know the status of the program’s progress in year two of the Chad Morris era.…
