In nine short years, Rock Town Distillery has become an Arkansas classic. As the state’s first legal distillery, a certain amount of fame was inevitable, but founder and head distiller Phil Brandon has carefully charted the company’s course, winning awards and admirers for its bourbons, whiskeys and vodkas. And the company is still going strong.…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Summer Solstice, Trevor Noah and more. Around Little Rock Friday 6/21 Charlotte Taylor/ Walter’s Coffee & Speakeasy – 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd./ 7-10 An acoustic night of music from Central Arkansas lady of the blues Charlotte Taylor. Sounds of Unity with…
During its annual meeting, the Arkansas Bar Association recognizes the attorneys and firms who have done outstanding work in the preceding year. At this year’s meeting, held June 12-14 in Hot Springs, the ABA honored a wide range of individuals and companies for their contributions to Arkansas jurisprudence. The organization elected new officers for the…
This is our segment on www.aymag.com where we help you find some things to binge-watch this weekend. First things first, forgive me for not mentioning some things you should have already watched by this time. The top of that list is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Outstanding, critically acclaimed series on Amazon that wows audiences. It’s…
Summer at Crystal Bridges: Art, Nature, Color & More This summer, Crystal Bridges invites you to explore indoor and outdoor exhibitions, art, sculpture, concerts, and more that will engage all your senses and inspire you to explore the natural world. Discover two special exhibitions Nature’s Nation: American Art and Environment: Similar to the mission of…
Need a little rhythm in your soul? Next Monday, make the trip to Paragould for a healthy dose of down-home bluegrass to cure what ails you. On Monday, June 24, the award-winning bluegrass band the Farm Hands will perform at the Collins Theatre in downtown Paragould. The concert, part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series…
Watching massive balloons lift off into the air and soar above packed crowds is a visceral experience. Every year, hot air balloonists converge on Harrison to attend the annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship. Founded in 1995, the Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship has been delighting audiences of all ages for more than…
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, June 20- Sunday, June 23 What: Matilda the Musical Where: The Studio Theatre When: 7:30 pm, 2:30 matinees on Saturday and Sunday Come see this…
Black Apple Crossing, Arkansas’ only hard apple cider, will begin distributing to central Arkansas in July. The company’s ciders will be available at local bars and restaurants, and distribution to the rest of the state is said to be coming later this year. Beginning July 1, the Springdale-based cidery will distribute to more than 30…
It’s a bold move to put the word “Great” in your event title. After all, what happens if the event is not-so-great? Fortunately for the Great Arkansas Beer Festival, that’s not the case! In fact, both the festival and the selection of vendors are excellent. There will be more than 100 breweries represented at the…
