The 27th Annual Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet will be Friday, August 24 at 6 p.m. The banquet is being held at the Statehouse Convention Center, located at 101 E. Markham St. in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation hosts this event every year to recognize men and women from across…
Story and Photography by Caleb Talley For generations, baseball has held a special place in American lore. The ballpark – whether a patch of grass or a 50,000-seat stadium – has been woven into the fabric of our culture since the turn of the 20th century. In 1945, social commentator Jacques Barzun wrote, “Whoever wants…
Coming this fall to Northwest Arkansas is the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship finals. The international cycling competition will be held in Springdale on October 13 at The Jones Center’s new mountain bike park. The recreational center is known for having a year round ice arena, junior-Olympic size swimming pool, basketball court, fitness center,…
Friday The 21st Annual Food & Foam Fest hosted by the Arthritis Foundation Arkansas at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock is a beer sampling event offering samples of over 400 varieties of beer, cider and wine from all over the world plus food tastings from local restaurateurs. The event is from 6 p.m. to…
This spring, it’s blondes vs. brunettes as two groups of Central Arkansans face off to raise money for our state’s chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. From noon to 3 p.m. May 5, two teams will meet on the field at Pulaski Academy at 12701 Hinson Road in Little Rock to battle it out, flag-football style.…
Thursday Grab your hot dog and get ready for baseball! The Arkansas Travelers open their season against San Antonio Missions at Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W Broadway St. in North Little Rock. Gates open at 6:10 p.m. and the game starts at 7:10 p.m. Tickets start at $6. The Travs play at home all weekend. Check…
In the Marianna home of 82-year-old James Banks lies a large part of the town’s athletic heritage. Trophies, plaques, yearbooks, clippings and more form a makeshift museum where alumni of the former Moten High take tours during reunions. There, at the all-black school, Banks starred as a running back. he then went to Wiley…
Saturday The Little Rock Zoo is going green this Saturday at Lions, Lemurs & Leprechauns! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lots of fun events. There will be lemur yoga, free flighted-bird shows, animal birthday parties, a leprechaun themed scavenger hunt and more. For more information go to the LittleRockZoo.com. Head to the Heifer International campus…
Thursday through Saturday Catch all 14 championship girls and boys games live this weekend at the 2018 Arkansas State High School Basketball Finals in Hot Springs. Hosted by Arkansas Activities Association and Visit Hot Springs the Finals will be held at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena, 134 Convention Blvd. Ticket prices are $8 per…
Thursday Enjoy an evening of beer, pizza and good old-fashioned competition through a variety of fun games and activities at Science After Dark: Nerd Games, hosted by the Museum of Discovery. You must be at least 21 to enter. Tickets are $10. Beer will be available for purchase from Stone’s Throw Brewing and and pizza,…
