Food And Drink

Battle of Helena 150 This Weekend
Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
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Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
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Texas League All Star Game is June 25
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
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Splash Island at Magic Springs Opens This Memorial Day Weekend!
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
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Recoverd Arkansas Snail Removed from Endangered Species List
A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
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Memorial Day Weekend Means It’s Time for Riverfest

Little Rock and North Little Rock’s Riverfest wraps up the month of May over Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-May 26. Riverfest is known for its wide variety of entertainment and this year is no different. Local and regional performers are…

It’s Loose Caboose XXIV in Paragould!

by Kim Williams May 16, 2013 No Comments

The 24th annual Loose Caboose Festival officially starts tonight in Paragould. This year, some events have been moved from downtown to the Greene County Fairgrounds. You can check the event website for specific information. This evening at 5, the Miller…

Culinary Arts Highlighted This Weekend in Little Rock

by Kerry Kraus April 26, 2013 No Comments

Congratulations to Chef Todd Gold, executive director of the Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. The American Culinary Federation Central Arkansas Chapter, of which Gold is president, landed the American Culinary Federation Central Regional Conference, which takes…

It’s Food and Fun at the Harbor City Festival and Cook-Off in Pine Bluff

by Kim Williams April 25, 2013 No Comments

A favorite event in Pine Bluff, the Harbor City Festival and Cook-Off, returns to Saracen Landing on Saturday, April 27. Teams of cooks will compete in the gumbo competition or the catfish cook-off…or both. The Kids’ Zone offers a variety…

Jewish Cultural Celebration is April 28 in Little Rock

by Kerry Kraus April 23, 2013 No Comments

How would you like to experience a traditional Israeli meal of kabobs, falafel and Israeli salad and not have to cook it? That’s just one of the many attractions of the annual Jewish Food Festival scheduled for April 28. The…