Of course, you say. Everyone knows that LA is the mecca of the film world. But in this case, LA refers to Lower Arkansas. And the film company, an up-and-coming outfit called Bespoke Works LLC, is based in El Dorado. But first, some background. Alexander Jeffery, a key player in this tale, graduated from El…
Most of us found ourselves in a similar predicament almost exactly one year ago: The world was shut down and with it many of our day-to-day experiences. Our homes became our impromptu office spaces; dinner at a restaurant turned to little more than a curbside carhop; the kids were home from school with no timetable…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easy-to-digest guides. And stargazing in April is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Third Quarter: April 4 New Moon:…
I present a thought experiment: Have you ever had a butterfly land on you? What happens inside you when you think about that moment? My memory is of my then 7-year-old sister when we celebrated our grandmother’s birthday at lunch in Altus. Beautiful. However, the records show that those butterfly moments happen less and less…
Dinosaur fans, grab your binoculars and remember everything you learned from Jurassic Park. Dinosaur Adventure is coming to Little Rock. Pinnacle Production Group has transformed Dinosaur Adventure to adhere to CDC guidelines by making the event drive-thru. “Coronavirus has changed the way we live and we knew we had to adjust in order for families…
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! That’s exactly what you’ll run into at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Northwest Arkansas. But don’t worry – these animals are right at home, while you can learn all about them on safe tours. This sprawling 459-acre big cat refuge, located in Eureka Springs, serves as…
We all have to get away with the family every now and then, and with spring break this past week, I loaded up my family and headed to the beach. Sand, waves and salty air are just what I needed to take a deep breath and enjoy this beautiful world we live in. …
Easter weekend is right around the corner and the state of Arkansas is getting ready for all the festivities. Typical traditions were put on pause last year with the beginning stages of the pandemic, but this year brings new blooms, new life, and CDC guided events. Communities, churches and businesses are opening their doors,…
Bentonville is moving up in the Strong Towns competition. The Northwest Arkansas city has made it to round two, after knocking out Norfolk, Va. to in the first round. Voting is ongoing to determine the winner of the second round, which pits Bentonville against Kenmore, Wash. Individuals can vote for the second round contestants…
Summer is a time for kids to get outside, run around in the sun, or to pursue their unique passions outside of a regular classroom. Last summer, this cycle was disrupted, with children forced, in many cases, to remain quarantined in their homes because of the pandemic. While parents were often able to get…
