How Paul and Debbie Michael unexpectedly become proprietors of unique design stores across the deep south. A Southern Paradise [dropcap]F[/dropcap] or the uninitiated who have not driven Highway 65 south on the way to or from New Orleans, Mobile or other points farther south, The Paul Michael store sits inconspicuously across the highway from…
El Dorado native, Chef Titus Holly, 33, sees his work with two of Little Rock’s hottest restaurants as a natural transition from a full-blown food lover as a child to creator of great food to a food master. He uses his culinary skills at The Pantry and The Pantry Crest, offering Czech- and German-inspired cuisine.…
Bring your tribe of women to the fourth installment of Stories of Empowerment. In honor of Women’s History Month, ESSE and Women’s Foundation of Arkansas are partnering with Amy Robinson of Fayetteville-based Tribe of Women for a special program on advancing gender equity, that will take place March 9th from 5-7 p.m. at Esse Purse…
Congratulations to Johnelle Hunt, one of the recipients of the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. Johnelle, along with her late husband, J.B. Hunt, founded J.B. Hunt Transport, from which they generously support arts organizations and numerous nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas to the benefit of the region and state at large. A “self-professed art lover” and contributor,…
The very thing I got in trouble for at school, I turned into a career,” laughs Reese Rowland, FAIA, principal with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. He is also one of six 2017 Arkansas Governor’s Art Award recipients. How does Rowland feel to be one of the awardees? “Surprised, shocked, humbled!” stated Rowland. You turn 50;…
The Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes individuals and corporations for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas. Established in 1991, the award is presented for outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas by individuals as well as corporations. Selection is made by an independent panel of Arkansas arts professionals from public nominations. Patron Award Johnelle…
Watch out fellas — She’s got the beauty and the brains! Meet Milena Erceg of Oaklawn. Being the first employee interviewed at Oaklawn for our February feature – she made for an inviting and comfortable experience. She is a personable person with a steady demeanor; a delight to be around. Milena moved to Chicago from Yugoslavia…
From Malvern Arkansas, Inez Hunter is a Supervisor Mutuel Teller at Oaklawn, a place she began working 35 years ago as a teller. Inez was led to Oaklawn by mention of a friend. “I love it; the people, the teammates.” The camaraderie is fluid throughout all of the staff at Oaklawn. Through the experience of…
“Beading A Bond Of Love” is one of the articles featured in February’s issue; Written by Audrey Coleman :: Photography by Cindy Momchilov. This piece is a love story and a testimony and rendering of a love of art in the form of glass bead making. The couple is Tom and Sage Holland.…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] woman finding a home away from home, but nonetheless connected with her Kentucky roots, Deborah Lokanc from Louisville is the Director of Horseman Relations. In 2002, she received a call at Churchill Downs from Bob Holthus, an American Thoroughbred trainer, and shortly thereafter graced Oaklawn with her warming presence. Deborah accommodates anything associated with…
