May is quickly hopping toward us which means Toad Suck Daze is almost upon us. However, unlike past years where the festival was held for three days the first weekend of May, Toad Suck Daze 2021 has been spread out through six weeks of jumping fun. For their 40th anniversary, Toad Suck Daze is…
On Earth Day, you’re sure to find plenty of ways to be environmentally conscious, the most prominent of which is recycling. Fortunately, Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, his son, William Jones, who is vice president, and another vice president, Michael Bohner recycle the other 364 days of the year as well. The…
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you,” Princess Diana once said. These are truly words to live by, in order to improve your life and the lives of those around you. For Lauren English, a…
by Tyler Hale, Dustin Jayroe and Darby Knox Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors the best in filmmaking. In the 93rd Academy Awards, the organization will recognize films made during 2020. It’s been a discombobulating year for everyone in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created an unprecedented…
We all miss Zaffino’s in Sherwood, the beloved Italian eatery that closed last year. I just wanted to put that out there. It needed to be said. And while we still mourn its loss, the addition of Bennett’s by Keith & Co is a welcome addition to our dining scene, as I got to see…
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Margaret Ellibee. Ellibee grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, so she considers herself to be both a Badger and Razorback. Ellibee’s college education allowed her to teach vocational agriculture in Stuttgart. From there, Ellibee worked at the state level in secondary education, as well…
We’re rolling right along with the Sushi Bucket List this month. So far, we’ve tried out some of the best spots around the state to get some fresh sushi. Today, AY Publisher and President Heather Baker and KARK host Hilary Hunt are heading to a personal favorite of theirs to try out some more…
An up-and-coming face in property management, Engage Management operates a number of sites across Central and Northwest Arkansas. From commercial to residential, Engage Management’s motto is “Engaging People and Places.” Northwest Arkansas has a long-standing reputation for being an area of innovation, creativity and the travel destination in the state. Why not make NWA your…
Looking for a sweet twist on savory? Go no further than Baja Grill at either their Heights location or downtown Benton for the honey chipotle taco. The foundation of this taco is centered on the restaurant’s slow-smoked shredded pork. This pork is one of many meats that the restaurant slow cooks themselves, and…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our food editor, Kevin Shalin, at kshalin@aymag.com. Ortho Eat & Go…
