Arsaga’s Coffee will open its first drive-thru location in Fayetteville, according to signs that recently appeared outside of the former Rally’s property on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Founded in 1992 by Cary and Cindy Arsaga, this family-owned business has become a mainstay in Northwest Arkansas. The popular small batch coffee roaster already operates a pair…
Two friends set out to become college basketball players and wound up the owners of a sports bar chain. Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, the founders of Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, became friends in 1997 when they both signed up for the Louisiana State University basketball team as walk-on players. During their time on the…
I was sick over the weekend. Those are words I haven’t uttered in years. But it happens. And after AY Publisher Heather Baker dropped off cheese dip and chicken soup (what winners eat) on Friday and Saturday, I knew I had to muster up the energy to fix something for my husband and me to…
Fayetteville is among the finalists to host the world’s premier endurance tests: the IRONMAN Triathlon. Officials with IRONMAN recently announced that Fayetteville will join Memphis, Des Moines and Tulsa as possible locations for the 2020 event. Officials will be visiting the four central United States cities as the selection process continues. The decision is expected…
Fayetteville’s Omar Kasim is planning to bring his popular Juice Palm to Dickson Street. The cold-pressed juice bar which also makes smoothies, acai bowls and fresh salads will open at 644 W. Dickson Street in the former location of Blackboard Grocery. According to Kasim, renovations of the space will begin soon. We plan to open…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see Earth, Wind & Fire, Red Octopus Theater Company, Dale Watson and more. Around Little Rock Thursday 5/16 – Saturday 5/18 Red Octopus Theater Company / The Public Theater – 616 Center St. / 8pm on Thursday, 8:30pm on Friday, 8pm Saturday…
The Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas is gearing up for its biggest season yet. Officials at the Reynolds Performance Hall recently unveiled the lineup for its impressive 20thseason. Opened on September 15, 2000, the Reynolds Performance Hall has been a major artistic and cultural force in Conway and Central Arkansas. With…
Get ready to laugh with some idiots – the Raging Idiots. Arkansas son Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots are returning to the Natural State in September, bringing their trademark musical comedy with them. Born in Hot Springs and raised in Mountain Pine, Bones is a radio superstar, serving as the host for the national…
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. Thursday, May 16 What: LR Zoo Bear Awareness Week Where: Little Rock Zoo When: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. No lions and tigers:It is Bear Awareness week at…
The Arkansas Arts Center has publicly launched a $128 million capital campaign to reimagine the arts institution for the future. Entitled “Reimaging the Arkansas Arts Center: Campaign for Our Cultural Future,” the fundraising campaign aims to obtain $128 million for the center’s revitalization. Of that goal, $118 million has already been committed to the project.…
