Arkansas Backstories: Barns In 1900, Arkansas’ population of horses and mules stood at approximately 500,000, most of which were used to plow land each spring for the next crop. Fifty years later, following the mechanization of agriculture, the number had plummeted to 80,000 – a level more or less maintained today. While nobody will…
Woods Place in Camden, Arkansas, is the perfect stop for a bite to eat on your next summer road trip, for gathering with family and friends on your next “staycation,” or simply for your Southern comfort food fix on date night. Woods Place was founded in 1984, when owner James Woods purchased the establishment…
Publisher’s Letter: Some Things Get Better with Time There are certain things that only get better with each passing moment: whiskey, a good pair of blue jeans, friendships –– and here in the South –– barbecue. July has arrived quickly in Arkansas, and we are already halfway through the year. For me, it’s…
“Facing Nolan,” a critically acclaimed and fantastically entertaining look at baseball pitching legend Nolan Ryan, will have its Arkansas premiere at 6 p.m. Friday, August 26, as the opening event in the Fifth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend. “Facing Nolan” will be screened in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Admission is free…
The Best Fourth of July Events in Arkansas 2022 While pet parents are sound-proofing, escape-blocking and comfort-readying their homes, singles, couples and families of all sizes are preparing for a weekend of hot food, cold treats and fireworks. Locations all over the state are hosting parties and festivals to commemorate the Fourth of July,…
In Northwest Arkansas there are several breweries and bars. There are also numerous bakeries and donut shops. Soon, Rogers will be home to The Tipsy Donut, a culmination of both. The new donut and beer parlor is located at 200 N. 1st Street and is currently open 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday…
Open Avenues announced the 3rd annual SOAR NWA event will be taking place on August 26-27 at the Drake Field in Fayetteville. SOAR NWA is the region’s hot air balloon festival with various aeronautic activities for all ages. There will be a play zone for kiddos, a beer garden for those 21+, and activities like helicopter rides…
One of Arkansas’ premier wine tasting events, the Art of Wine Festival, is happening next month at Walton Arts Center. Guests will have the opportunity to discover their new favorite wines and taste some of the best cuisines that Northwest Arkansas has to offer at one of this years memorable events happening at the Art of…
Of the seven institutions of higher learning Gabrielle Patterson has attended, her favorite experience was studying online to earn a master’s degree from the U of A. She received a framed diploma Tuesday in front of the U of A’s RazorBug in a special presentation that’s part of the RazorBug Diploma Tour this week in…
The entertainment in Arkansas never runs dry, especially when it comes to music. The weekend is full of live music all over the state, and AY About You has put together a list of venues to get your weekend plans started. Weekend Lineup at The Rev Room: June 24: Glowdiac Cancer with Troy G,…
