Ballet Arkansas has announced the return of The Nutcracker Spectacular as well as a world premiere of The Nutty Nutcracker to Robinson Performance Hall Dec. 9-12. “After celebrating the Magic of the Nutcracker in new and innovative ways in 2020 with a nationally celebrated Nutcracker parade and digital Nutcracker Spectacular broadcast, Ballet Arkansas is…
For most of us, Thanksgiving is a holiday favorite, probably because it’s more about the gathering of family and friends without the stress of gifts and a month-long build-up. We can make it as simple or elaborate as we choose. I have to confess: Growing up I was clueless to the hours of planning…
To celebrate National Sandwich Day, I thought a massive post highlighting my 50 Favorite Sandwiches would be appropriate. Before we get to the handhelds, let’s go over a few ground rules: 1. Remember, I am only one person and have not eaten every sandwich in Central Arkansas, but this list does reflect almost 10 years…
Usually, camp is only a place for the summer holidays, but lucky for us Camp Taco is here for all the seasons. A newer spot in town, Camp Taco is a small-batch brewery project in Little Rock, organized by the folks at Lost Forty Brewing serving the drinks that weren’t available at the camp snack…
Dr. Eric Bowen, interventional cardiologist, and his wife Lori, a cardiovascular and endovascular regional sales director, have been named by the Central Arkansas office of the American Heart Association (AHA) as co-chairs of the Heart of Hot Springs campaign. The Bowens also served as co-chairs of the 2020 campaign, which led up to the virtual…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the month of November as Arkansas Soybean Month — a time to celebrate and recognize a large part of Arkansas’ economy. “Our number one row crop is soybean. When agriculture is our number one industry in Arkansas and soybean is the largest part of that, it deserves a month…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easy-to-digest guides. And stargazing in November is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases New Moon: Nov. 4 First Quarter: Nov.…
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 food editor, Kevin Shalin, at kshalin@aymag.com. Plenty of fish tales have…
Faces of Arkansas 2021 AY About You is proud to present the 2021 Faces of Arkansas, some of the most influential leaders and businesses in the entire state. From banking and real estate to fitness and interior design, these men and women are at the top of their games, cementing lifetime legacies in their…
The inaugural VegFest, a week-long celebration focusing on Central Arkansas dining, kicked off this past weekend. The planning team behind the event includes Central Arkansas Vegan founder Dan Lysk, along with VegFest Arkansas founders Daniela Tamayo and Ann Owen. This plant-based food festival is taking place virtually, focusing on highlighting vegan cuisine in Central…
