by Josh Conley Photography by Averell Mondie Summer was threatening its full force as we travelled through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Day lilies, morning glories, Queen Anne’s lace and the last gasp of mimosa blossoms filled the ditch banks and shoulders. We were bound for the South Fork of the Spring River,…
The publisher of AY Magazine, Heather Baker, made a feeble attempt at intermittent fasting earlier in the spring. She tried it a month, went on vacation and fell off the ceremonial wagon. Now she’s making a second attempt, and she is liking the results. “I’ve been doing an 18:6 fast every day since July 9,…
Oxford American, “A Magazine of the South,” will hold its annual fundraising gala, Books, Bourbon & Boogie, featuring Arlo Guthrie on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at CALS Ron Robinson Theater. Guthrie is doing a special Back By Popular Demand tour of Alice’s Restaurant. Proceeds from the event benefit the ongoing work of the Oxford American. Tickets are $200 for the orchestra…
Go behind the music and experience the exciting jukebox musical that tells the story of four men who took the world by storm, one note at a time. Grammy, Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Jersey Boys, will be center stage Oct. 5-7 at the Walton Arts Center. The short and sweet five-show engagement is one…
A dozen sites in Arkansas have been nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The recommendations made on Aug. 1 come from the State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Properties recommended for nomination to the National Register are: Garland Elementary School at Little Rock in Pulaski County, built…
World Lion Day celebrates the king of the jungle in all his majesty, and the Little Rock Zoo is inviting you to “peek into the pride.” Enjoy the warm August sun while it lasts! The celebration kicks off tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. with a special lion enrichment. Keepers will give the zoo’s three lions—Bakari, Inara and…
The weekend is finally here, and there are plenty of fun events going on around the state to keep you entertained. But sometimes, curling up on the couch and catching up on TV shows is the best way to unwind after the work-week. Luckily for you, our staff has put together a selection of the…
Have you seen us lately? AY is About You! The state’s largest, award-winning lifestyle magazine is growing and glowing. If you’re curious about Arkansas’ best restaurants, top venues and hottest events, look no further! AY is the hip, glossy answer you’ve been looking for. From beauty tips to art and culture, AY is centered around…
Monday’s won’t be so bad in Little Rock’s budding East Village. That’s because each week, Cromwell Architects Engineers will host Food Truck Mondays, featuring a number of local food trucks. The firm opened its remodeled office in The Paint Factory, in the East Village, in March of this year and continues to lead the redevelopment…
The Arkansas Department of Education has announced the 14 Arkansas Teacher of the Year regional finalists. All of the regional finalists will be recognized by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and ADE Commisioner Johnny Keyon Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Governor’s Mansion. During the ceremony, four semi-finalists will be announced. In a press release, Key praised the regional…
