David D. Dawson tells the historic story of the Claybrook Tigers baseball team and their owner John C. Claybrook, in his film Swingin’ Timber. John C. Claybrook became one of the most successful Southern African Americans of his era and the Claybrook Tigers were a team in the Negro Leagues during the 1930s who became…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Bodarks, Liquid Kitty and more. Around Little Rock Frontier Fourth of July / Historic Arkansas Museum 200 E 3rd. St. / 10am-12pm / Free Join the Historic Arkansas Museum for a Frontier Fourth, a family friendly morning of activities including:…
No matter where you are in Arkansas on Independence Day, there’s something to do to celebrate the the Fourth of July! Bentonville 4thof July Celebration 7:00 p.m. Orchards Park 1100 NE John Deshields Blvd., Bentonville, AR https://stepoutside.org/event/4th-of-july-celebration-2019-07-04-bentonville-ar.html Berryville Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Show 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saunders Heights Lookout https://www.berryvillechamber.com/events/details/fire-on-the-mountain-fireworks-show-203 Cabot 4thof…
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. Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3 What: Fireworks Over Paris Where: Wood Street Park in Paris When: 6-10 pm Thursday, July 4 What: 36thAnnual Pops on the River Where:…
If you’re looking for the best of all things Arkansas, AY Magazine and KARK have you covered. This week, KARK will begin airing a new segment featuring AY’s unique bucket lists that highlight the best parts of Arkansas, from cheese dip to summer travel. And this month, we’re focusing on a major food group:…
Simmons Bank’s new River Market location is switching on all the lights tonight. The building, which was formerly home to Acxiom, will be lit by more than 3,000 feet of neon lights, starting tonight. The lights, according to a company release, are part of the final phases of the building’s renovation. Starting this week, the…
by Dustin Jayroe Pre-Independence Day Fireworks: The United States Women’s Soccer team vyed against England in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, an ironic head-to-head between the rivals from 244 years ago. But on this day, the U.S. was the one clad in red (jerseys), with England adorning themselves in white. And…
Cookouts, barbeques, family vacations, pool days and celebrating America’s birthday means the heart of summer is here. For Arkansans, when July comes, it also means it’s time for one of Arkansas’s best festivals, which also happens to be home to “The World’s Sweetest Watermelon.” The Cave City Watermelon Festival is held every July over three…
Serious injuries can impact your quality of life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. One rehabilitation facility aims to get you back on your feet and back in the game. At Colonel Glenn Health Care and Rehab, there is a team of professionals who are dedicated to providing top-notch care and…
Making the decision to enter or place a loved one in an assisted living facility can be difficult, but finding the right one can bring relief and peace. The Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care which celebrates the dignity and grace of every person…
