Let the fireworks and frolic begin! Many people know that the Fourth of July holiday, formally called Independence Day, celebrates the tempestuous formation of the United States, and also was when three American presidents famously later died. They were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe. Calvin Coolidge, the 30thpresident, was born on July 4,…
Shot of the Milky Way by Tony Milligan at the Tyler Bend Campground Pavilion on the Buffalo River. This location is now within the International Dark Sky Park. 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…
I didn’t know there was a term for one of my favorite dishes. Olivetomato.com defines gemista as “vegetables, usually tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant filled with rice (sometimes with ground meat) and baked in the oven.” The actual translation is “ones that are filled.” People, it’s summer. That means we have all the things…
by Dustin Jayroe Au revoir! The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated France 2-1 on Friday, and will advance to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the eighth straight time, on their quest for their fourth World Cup title. The quarterfinal matchup could have very well been the World Cup Final. The U.S.…
Lighting bottle rockets out of a can and watching the tiny missiles shoot off into the night is one of the fondest memories of my early years. Finally being handed the lighter and set loose to fire these pyrotechnics off was a formative experience. While shooting off small fireworks is great family fun, there’s nothing…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Charley Crockett, Christine DeMeo and more. Around Little Rock Friday 6/28 Hognado with The Main Thing/ The Joint Coffeehouse 301 Main St. NLR/ 8:00-10:00 Friday & Saturday/ $25 Central Arkansas comedy troupe The Main Thing is back with its summer…
Hank’s Furniture has announced that it is closing Hank’s Event Rentals. According to a Facebook post from the company, the Sherwood-based event rentals business will be closing but will continue to operate and accept new orders until late September. The cutoff date for new orders is September 29; these orders must deliver on or before…
The hit NBC show “The Voice” will make its way to Fayetteville in search of its next big star. The show recently announced that it will hold auditions in the Natural State, though the date has not yet been announced. “The Voice” will be hosting open auditions in three cities, including Chicago (June 22), Los…
An iconic Little Rock restaurant has a new partner. Blair Wallace, a former CJRW account executive, is purchasing Ciao Baci from restauranteur Suzanne Boscarolo. Wallace and Boscarolowill be managing partners of the restaurant. The deal is effective Monday, July 1. Located in the Hillcrest neighborhood, Ciao Baci was started in 2001. The restaurant focuses on…
During July, the New Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition by Dylan Mortimer, entitled “Can’t Hold Me Down,” which is comprised of mixed media artworks. The exhibit will run from July 5 – July 27. The opening reception will be held on July 5 from 5-8 pm. An additional viewing will be held during SoMA…
