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Don’t Miss Your Cue: Try The Rep’s New Summer Workshops

(Top Image: Steve Pacek as Peter in The Rep’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Photo by Stephen B. Thornton.) Ever wonder about the inner workings of show business? Adults and young artists alike will have a chance to get an inside look at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s way of doing things in July, thanks […]

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New Kids on the Block: SWAG Bolsters Women Artists in Argenta

“Women supporting women – that’s what SWAG is about,” says BJ Arnold, from the gallery on 606 North Olive Street. The space, a stone’s throw from Argenta’s bustling Main Street, recently opened mid-June. SWAG, or Southern Women Artisans Guild, was born out of an idea to provide both a gallery and collaborative studio for female […]

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Murder Mystery: Danick Adams

Murder Mystery: Danick Adams

  18-year-old Danick Adams was murdered in 2008 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. This murder remains unsolved. By Rhonda Owen | Originally appeared as a two part story in AY‘s 2013 July and August issues Photographs courtesy of Amy Stivers  PART ONE “Do good anyway.” Amy Stivers can’t forget the words she read after her 18-year-old daughter […]

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Chef Gives Back through Fitness, Cycles for No Kid Hungry

Donnie Ferneau, executive chef of The 1836 Club, will embark on a 300-mile bike ride in California, all for the sake of the kids. His ultimate goal – to raise $7,500 for No Kid Hungry, a national nonprofit focused on ending childhood hunger in America. The organization works to connect kids in need with a […]

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Get in the Spirit, Rock Town Turns Six

If you haven’t yet heard, Rock Town Distillery is celebrating six years this weekend. That means, of course, there will be a 6th anniversary Bourbon, and two exclusive sit down tastings on Saturday, June 25th at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m with distillery owner Phil Brandon at the helm. To get you in the spirit, […]

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Stumped on gift ideas? Shop local this Father’s Day

ometimes it can be hard to shop for dad, and with Father’s Day quickly approaching, you may find yourself fresh out of gift ideas. Whether you’re trying to find him a unique item, or need something specific to complement his hobbies, we’ve got the perfect shopping guide. When you support local and surprise dad – […]

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Step into Little Rock’s Newest Playground: Dave & Buster’s

If you want to unleash your inner child, you’ll need to get out to Little Rock’s newest attraction – Dave & Buster’s. Located adjacent to the Outlets of Little Rock on 10900 Bass Pro Parkway, General Manager Chuck Beyer sees the new restaurant as becoming a part of an economic tool for the city. He […]

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An Inside Look at Tonight’s 58th Annual Delta Exhibition

Top photo: Untitled, 2016, by Bryan Frazier. Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Arts Center. Tonight’s the night: the Arkansas Arts Center opens the gallery doors to reveal its 58th Annual Delta Exhibition. Founded over fifty years ago with the goal of featuring contemporary work by Arkansas-based artists, the show has become an institution in its […]

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