The Yarnell’s Ice Cream Festival is returning to Bentonville this July, following a two-year hiatus. The Searcy headquartered business has been churning up classic flavors like homemade vanilla since 1932, and the ninth annual festival will begin on July 30 at 9:00 a.m. Taking place during the Bentonville Farmers Market, the festival will take…
There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the most exciting events in Arkansas this weekend. Listen to Heather Baker’s Weekend Plans every Friday morning on 103.7 the Buzz. Click here. Thursday, June 30 What: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: Stories of Black Arkansans Where: Argenta…
Publisher’s Letter: Some Things Get Better with Time There are certain things that only get better with each passing moment: whiskey, a good pair of blue jeans, friendships –– and here in the South –– barbecue. July has arrived quickly in Arkansas, and we are already halfway through the year. For me, it’s…
By now a couple of online media sites have shared the photo of the iconic Shorty Smalls truck sign being removed from its location where it sat for more than 40 years on Rodney Parham & Shackleford. Indeed it was certainly a memorable sight as a kid driving through Little Rock. Although I have…
“Facing Nolan,” a critically acclaimed and fantastically entertaining look at baseball pitching legend Nolan Ryan, will have its Arkansas premiere at 6 p.m. Friday, August 26, as the opening event in the Fifth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend. “Facing Nolan” will be screened in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Admission is free…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our writer, Emily Beirne at ebeirne@aymag.com. Brown’s Country Store & Restaurant has…
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO), which performs more than sixty concerts and provides music education to over 30,000 school children each year, has announced its lineup of guest conductors for the 2022–2023 Masterworks season. Five of the six exceptional conductors will be making return visits to the Robinson Center stage. “Our guest conductors have…
The Best Fourth of July Events in Arkansas 2022 While pet parents are sound-proofing, escape-blocking and comfort-readying their homes, singles, couples and families of all sizes are preparing for a weekend of hot food, cold treats and fireworks. Locations all over the state are hosting parties and festivals to commemorate the Fourth of July,…
Brown’s Country Store & Restaurant was a staple for travelers through the state of Arkansas. Chances are if you didn’t know where a specific city or town was in this state then you would at least remember your first visit to Brown’s Country Store and their 100 foot long buffet. It was a sad…
In Northwest Arkansas there are several breweries and bars. There are also numerous bakeries and donut shops. Soon, Rogers will be home to The Tipsy Donut, a culmination of both. The new donut and beer parlor is located at 200 N. 1st Street and is currently open 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday…
