Thaden School in Bentonville will welcome the Arkansas Cinema Society back on Friday, June 10, for an Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight on Clay Pruitt, the Fort Smith documentarian. A special presentation of his film, The 24, will be held. The film is about the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, an endurance rock climbing competition that…
If one were to draw a Venn diagram comparing the personality types of dogs and humans, a lot of the crossover would involve sociability. It is in the center of these circles where Bark Bar can be found. Not literally, of course. Technically, Bark Bar sits on the corner of 12th and Spring streets…
Calling all North Little Rock-ians! The Argenta District is finding alternative methods to serve customers their favorite district cuisine. The North Little Rock City Council approved the Argenta Outdoor Dining District to open for business seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The district includes Main Street from 8th Street…
RMS Titanic … April 15, 1912 On April 10, 1912, the Royal Mail Ship Titanic, a luxury passenger ship built in Belfast, Ireland, set sail on its maiden voyage to New York City from Southampton, England. After stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, she headed out to sea, with 2208 passengers and…
With a global pandemic raging, it is easy to lose track of time and forget even some of the most important events – like Easter! This week, we are celebrating Easter, and traditionally, a big family meal is a major part of gathering together to celebrate this important day. As restaurants are closed for sit-down…
By Dustin Jayroe | Photos by Tony Milligan “Some part of our being knows this is where we came from. We long to return. And we can, because the cosmos is also within us. We’re made of star-stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.” — Carl Sagan When I first heard the words,…
by Dustin Jayroe Festivals bring us together. Whether we have differences in politics, sports teams or pizza toppings, the polarizing elements of social media and this generation can be remedied with the all-inclusive festivals. And when they are in a small town, a part of utopia opens up. This month, there are a number…
by Kevin Shalin Time to jump in the car for a quick food trip to one of these Arkansas towns. While the summer is a fun and exciting time, there is no denying that boredom can strike at any moment. Fortunately for us, Little Rock is surrounded by some great towns–all within an hour’s drive–that…
by Lauren McLemore and Lisa Fischer With neighborhoods like Chenal, Waterview Estates and Pleasant Valley, natural wonders like Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Lake Maumelle, and a plethora of restaurants, shops and hotels, it’s no wonder that west Little Rock is one of Arkansas’ coolest locales. There’s truly something for everyone. While what defines west…
by Chris Price AGFC’s Fred Berry Conservation Education Center provides hiking, fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing opportunities on 421 acres of pristine land Dubbed “The Natural State,” Arkansas is renowned for its amazing ecological and biological wonders. Connecting Arkansans with the state’s varied flora and fauna is a major goal of the Arkansas Game and…
