By L. Lamor Williams :: Photography by Jamison Mosley It’s a vanishing art form. Literally. It begins with a 300-pound ice block. Crystal clear, its value as a diamond would be immeasurable due to its clarity, lack of imperfections and sheer size – 40 inches tall, 20 inches wide. The eruption of a…
By Jeanni Brosius :: Photography courtesy of Main Street Batesville When Batesville set out to revitalize its downtown, it wasn’t joking. Tucked in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, this beautiful small town sits on the banks of the White River. Batesville’s downtown has grown so much that Main Street Batesville director, Joel Williams, said a…
The week of Thanksgiving is always a time to gather with family. In Stuttgart, the Duck and Rice Capital of the World, a larger family gathers to celebrate the bounty of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. This year, the east Arkansas town celebrates the 81st Annual Wings Over The Prairie Festival, a fete that will bring…
By Brigette Williams If you’ve driven through downtown Little Rock in the past couple of years, chances are you’ve noticed the transformation of the Robinson Auditorium into the new Robinson Center. While the exterior revisions are evident, the interior work will be unveiled Nov. 19 with a grand reveal. A monumental landmark on the corner…
By Brigette Williams :: photography by Jamison Mosley Ron King is a man of humility in his understated acknowledgement of his simple desire to make a difference in children’s lives with a bike of their own. King recalls watching a Christmas news story in 2008 about local police taking unclaimed bikes from police storage units and…
By Maura Montez :: photography by Jamison Mosley :: Stylist Steven Berardesca Glassware from Party Gras in Little Rock While any day can be a reason to celebrate with family and friends, the holiday season provides us with official reasons to gather together. For your party planning, we’ve included 20 holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, November 24th,…
Rodney Block entertained those in nearby downtown offices when he played as we photographed him for the AY entertainment guide. A native of Dumas, Rodney continues to leave his musical stamp on fans across Arkansas and beyond. A jazz trumpeter with a hip-hop vibe, Rodney can be seen and heard at a variety of events…
Pine Bluff Country Club is the place to experience a posh meal in an intimate setting filled with Southern charm. With his savory and sweet kitchen creations, Chef James McAfee has been satisfying the palates of members and guests for many years at the 100-plus-year old establishment. By Jillian McGeehee :: Photography by Cindy Momchilov …
With gratitude to his parents for exposing him to the joys of fine dining in early childhood to supporting his desire to cook professionally, Michael Selig, Clinton Presidential Center director of Food, Beverage and Events, has cooked for presidents, prime ministers and Prince, as in the “Purple Rain” pop icon Prince. By Brigette Williams…
ELEVATE YOUR CUP OF JAVA WITH A SHOT OF YOUR FAVORITE SPIRIT AND THE ADDITION OF FALL SPICES. Mixing a cocktail is chemistry – combining spirits with a complementary splash of this, or a shot of that, in such a way that balance is achieved, producing the perfect blend of liquid gratification. Or, perhaps it’s…
