The City of Little Rock has named Kathleen Caricof the 2020 Sculpture at the River Market Public Monument commission recipient. The $60,000 grant will go towards Caricof’s brushed metal sculpture titled Synergy. Synergy, as proposed by Caricof, is inspired by the energy within the West Central Community Center’s walls. “The inspiration for…
At AY Magazine, we cover a wide variety of important topics that impact that lives of people across the state of Arkansas, from food to arts to health to the outdoors and more. But one of the most critical topics we cover is mental health. That’s why we dedicate a full magazine to the…
Last Saturday evening, I was lying in bed watching ESPN. (Don’t judge, it is quarantine after all.) My family was all in other parts of the house, but that only lasted about 10 minutes as has been the case the past three months isolated at home. “Why are you watching fighting?” my 11-year-old son, J.D.…
Our friends over at pallensmith.com posted this recipe, and with it being the holy month of strawberry season and all, we thought we would share it with you. It’s just what you need to enjoy these mild temperatures and a mess of strawberries. Strawberry Tart with Chocolate Crumble Crust Ingredients: Pastry 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar…
Toad Suck Daze is bringing the many wonders of The Natural State to car windows with a one-of-a-kind nature and science drive-through experience. The Conway festival is hosting its first-ever wildlife adventure on Wednesday, May 20 from 2-6 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Central Arkansas campus. The drive-through…
A North Little Rock pizzeria is serving up nostalgic slices, iced cold beer, and a touch of family-fun come this summer. According to owner Jake Lasiter, Old Mill Pizza Company will be Park Hill’s summertime hot-spot for good pies and good times. Old Mill Pizza Company’s online menu features both traditional-style and specialty pizzas…
The Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization announced on May 8 that its 2020 state pageant would be rescheduled to June 2021. The decision came after the Miss America Organization’s announcement of a postponed national pageant, which would have taken place in the coming winter season. The rescheduling leaves 46 eager candidates for the Miss Arkansas…
The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, will be saluting frontline COVID-19 workers and other essential workers on Thursday in Arkansas. The squadron will be passing through Tennessee and Arkansas in flight formations on May 14. The Arkansas flyover will take place in Little Rock, starting at 1:45 p.m. During the…
The 2020 Delta des Refuses exhibition is going digital in hopes of continuing its legacy despite COVID-19 restrictions. Delta des Refuses is an artist-organized exhibit that features artwork that is denied by the Arkansas Arts Center’s annual Delta Exhibition. For the exhibition’s fourth show, Delta des Refuses curator Rachel Trusty will continue to…
There’s a small list of essential food items that you must have to survive. One of those items is definitely tacos. That’s why AY Publisher and KARK host DJ Williams are continuing their search for the best tacos that Arkansas has to offer. Last week, they made their way to the iconic Mexico…
