Open Avenues announced the 3rd annual SOAR NWA event will be taking place on August 26-27 at the Drake Field in Fayetteville. SOAR NWA is the region’s hot air balloon festival with various aeronautic activities for all ages. There will be a play zone for kiddos, a beer garden for those 21+, and activities like helicopter rides…
Arkansas’ first dog park and bar is celebrating its 4th Bark Day and National Dog Day with a “Bark Bar 4eva Pawty.” The celebration will begin on Aug. 26, which is National Dog Day, at a preview party between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The main event will be on Aug. 28, between noon…
CycleBar, a “luxury boutique” indoor cycling studio, is now open the Promenade at Chenal in west Little Rock. The franchised studio, founded in Boston, is tailored to all fitness and experience levels. The company operates roughly 150 studios nationwide and plans are in development for another 200. The Little Rock studio, located across from DSW,…
By Tracy Courage Estate planning helps protect our financial assets after we die, but it’s also a tool for protecting ourselves while we’re alive. A basic will can take care of getting your assets to the right beneficiaries after you die. But what if you become incapacitated? Someone is going to make decisions about your…
Whether you look forward to it or you dread it – the giving of gifts is something that can be fun, or equally as daunting. We have compiled some favorite local shops, to tailor to you and your loved ones’ needs, in the Little Rock and Fayetteville areas. Take a day trip, or do a…
When you think of the family business, you usually think of farmers or merchants. For Thurston Bauer, his family has been in the business of medicine for generations. In fact, his grandfather, father, and uncle are surgeons – all of whom practice or have practiced at CHI St. Vincent. His mother and stepfather also practice…
Whether you’re a vegetarian or an omnivore, there’s always something more to learn about your food and where it comes from. Thanks to Whole Foods Market and the Humane Society, there’s a chance Little Rockers can catch a documentary that takes a surprisingly fresh look at the story behind our farmed animals in the U.S.…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer / Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might be looking for a special place to spend idyllic time with your sweetie. You can create a tale of love and adventure in Arkansas at numerous romantic places, but here’s a tip on 10 top…
Ever miss those glue-covered, handcrafted Valentine’s Day decorations of your youth? Just because you’re not in elementary school doesn’t mean you can’t spread the love with some made-from-the-heart V-Day goodness. DIY your own lovely decorations that make the perfect backdrop for your dinner party or Galentine’s Day gathering, or make these works of art and…
Raise your hand if you need a dessert for your Valentine’s Day dinner, or a sweet treat to send with your kids to their school parties! These famous red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing can’t be beat. The best part? It only takes 40 minutes — from preparation to cleanup — to whip ‘em up.…
