LINEUP and MENU May 12, 2017 Capitol Plaza Corner of Capitol Avenue and Main Street, Little Rock 10:45am – 1:30pm El Buen Gusto Pupusas (pork, beans and cheese), pork, steak and chicken TACOS, Burritos, Quesadillas, Tortas (pork,chicken,steak), Willy’s Nachos, strawberry lemonade Le Pops Salted Caramel, Chocolate Marvel, Strawberry Rhubarb, Coffee Coconut Milk, and […]
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The museum is the muse in new Old State House exhibit
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism A new exhibit at the Old State House Museum illuminates the history of museums while offering visitors a glimpse of a collection that, though once public, now lives behind closed doors. “Cabinet of Curiosities”—the exhibit’s title is taken from the original German name for what we […]
Zin Wine Bar to Open Second Location
Zin Urban Wine & Beer Bar recently announced the opening of a second location in the Market Place Shopping Center on North Rodney Parham. “We had been thinking about doing this for a couple of years, so we finally decided, what are we waiting for? Now is the time to bring the fun of Zin […]
Art of Science
Join the Mid-America Science Society Thursday, May 11th from 5:30-7:30 pm. The evening’s theme will be all about art, with hands-on science demonstrations for adults, plus food and drink for ages 21 and older. The evening will also host a reception for Lori Arnold‘s newest art show called, “Taking a Closer Look”. Lori is a […]
Lettuce Grow : A Celebration of Spring!
Join us to celebrate the opening of St. Joseph’s Farm Stand and spring planting of the gardens! Lettuce Grow will feature heavy hors d’ oeuvres by Chef Matt Bell of South on Main and will include libations, tours of the building, a silent auction, farm stand, and live music. Also, adding to the evening will […]
Mother Nature’s message to the stressed out
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism After fishing for two days, eating great food, socializing with friends, hiking, and enjoying my roomy two-bedroom cottage at Gaston’s White River Resort in Lakeview, it was time to head home. I was spending the last couple of hours trying to write an article in […]
Dr. Jennifer L. Conner on the Joys of Cycling
According to Arkansas Parks and Tourism Director, Joe David Rice, Arkansas has been moved to the forefront of one of America’s fastest growing interests. His article in the May issue will tell you all you need to know about the current state of, and existing and future endeavors of bicycling in Arkansas. His take on […]
El Dorado Unleashes La La Land Inspired Video
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism A group of filmmakers from around the country recently came to El Dorado to work with locals on creating a parody video to help showcase the town and its future. The three-minute video shows people singing and dancing around downtown El Dorado to the opening […]
Go Red Luncheon for Women’s Heart Health
The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement helps to educate and empower women in the fight against both heart disease and stroke. To help boost these efforts and improve the health of women in Arkansas, the Central Arkansas American Heart Association is asking that all women make plans to attend the Go Red […]
Michael Chaffin on the Joys of Cycling
According to Arkansas Parks and Tourism Director, Joe David Rice, Arkansas has been moved to the forefront of one of America’s fastest growing interests. His article in the May issue will tell you all you need to know about the current state of, and existing and future endeavors of bicycling in Arkansas. His take on […]
Arkansas to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week May 7-13
By proclamation of Governor Asa Hutchinson, and in recognition of the positive economic, social, and cultural impact of the travel and tourism industry, Arkansas will celebrate May 7-13 as Tourism Week. In 2016, visitors who traveled in Arkansas spent an estimated $7.7 billion, which generated $538 million in state and local taxes, and supported more […]
Arkadelphia to host Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Mountain bikers from across the nation will be heading to Arkansas for the USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships May 7 in Arkadelphia. The event will be held at the Iron Mountain Trail System, which is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains […]