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, April 11 What: Spellebration Where: Albert Pike Memorial Temple When: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. AR Kids Read is hosting its 2nd annual Spellebrationthis weekend! This…
A new report finds that Arkansas PROMISE — a University of Arkansas project aimed at improving the education and career outcomes of low-income teenagers with disabilities — has succeeded in increasing services, training, employment and income for participants. Mathematica Policy Research will present the results of its report in a webinar at 11 a.m. central…
Besides being many other things – mom, author, Executive Director of Project Zero – Christie Johnson Erwin is a dreamer. She dreams of a world where children are loved and accepted and cared for. She dreams of communities full of families and individuals who ensure this happens. And she dreams of a day when the…
Ernie Paulson, longtime KARK assistant news director, has been tapped to be the station’s next news director. Paulson will fill the shoes left behind by former boss Austin Kellerman, who took over the role of director of digital content in Irving, Texas, in February. Paulson has served as assistant news director since 2012, having previously…
The wait for the Arkansas Derby is almost over. Oaklawn Park’s biggest race of the spring is set to wrap up the qualifying races for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, and a few derby hopefuls can be expected at the starting gate on Saturday. Here are some fun facts to know before Saturday’s big day! …
State of the Art documentary airs nationally on PBS Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has announced the next chapter in the development of its State of the Art exhibition, including State of the Art II debuting in early 2020 at both Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, and a documentary film on the initial exhibition…
Arkansas Travelers baseball has finally returned! The home opener kicks off tomorrow night, as the Travs take on a division rival, the Tulsa Drillers. The Travs will follow with a series (4/15 – 4/17) against in-state rival Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Central Arkansas’ favorite professional baseball team is off to a hot start this season, going…
All the alley cats around Little Rock will be partying soon. The Downtown Little Rock Partnership will be holding the second Alley Party of 2019 next week. Dos Rocas are serving up delicious CHURROS at our Villa Vue Alley Party in SoMa! Come on down for these, @StonesThrowBrew, live music, and a sneak peak at…
Two more acts have joined the list of artists who will be performing on the main stage at the 2019 Arkansas Country Music Awards. Blane Howard and Highway 36 are the newest additions to the performance roster. They are joining a stacked list of artists including Erin Enderlin, Sylvia, Bonnie Montgomery, The ShotGunBillys and more.…
From music legends to the superstars of tomorrow, Toad Suck Daze has a schedule packed with entertainment for the 2019 edition of the fest. Festivalgoers will get to see and hear three-time Grammy Award-winner Steve Earle and The Dukes perform at Toad Suck Daze. The “Copperhead Road” singer-songwriter will headline the Saturday Main Stage performance.…
