Food And Drink

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…
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Music is in the Air in May in the Arkansas Delta

by Kim Williams April 21, 2013 No Comments

Music is an important part of the history and culture of the Arkansas Delta. A myriad of genres weave together to form the musical fabric of the region. In May, festivals and events throughout the Arkansas Delta pay homage to…

Create My Escape: Scott and Keo

by Kerry Kraus April 17, 2013 1 Comment

The Arkansas Escape I created takes you to what is probably my favorite place in visit in Central Arkansas: the small neighboring communities of Scott and Keo. Take off for a day of shopping and “parking” by traveling southeast via…

Bagpipes Galore! The 34th Annual Arkansas Scottish Festival in Batesville This Weekend

Celebrate your Scottish roots! Lyon College in Batesville hosts the 34th annual Arkansas Scottish Festival on April 12-14. The festival, honoring Scottish heritage and traditions, kicks off on Friday, April 12, with a Celtic concert at Brown Chapel. Saturday’s activities…

Fort Smith Heritage Festival is April 6

by Jill Rohrbach April 3, 2013 No Comments

The weekend looks like it’s going to be warm and sunny, which makes it a great time to head to Fort Smith for the 5th annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 6. The festival will be headquartered downtown at the…

Vote for The Capital Hotel’s Tandra Watkins

by Kerry Kraus April 3, 2013 No Comments

Another honor has been bestowed on the Capital Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Tandra Watkins. Earlier this year she was a semifinalist in the James Beards Awards. Her most current distinction is she’s been nominated for Food & Wine’s “The People’s…