Just in time for Riverfest, the Mark Twain Riverboat will be up and running May 23. Currently it is docked on the north side of the Arkansas River, ready to ply the historic waters. An authentic stern wheeler, the boat…
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…
Diamond John, a comedic short film ( 15 minutes) based on Arkansan John Wesley Huddleston and the discovery of diamonds in Arkansas, is being screened tomorrow ( May 17 at 4 p.m. at the Argenta Community Theatre in North Little…
As a motorcycle enthusiast, I’d spent weeks looking forward to attending the Wild Hog Festival in Helena-West Helena. However, my wonderful weather app indicated rain. It was then that my husband, Jay, reminded me that “there are Harley owners and…
Music is a very important part of the culture of the Arkansas Delta, but no genre more so than gospel. Back in 2000, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena-West Helena hosted the first Arkansas Delta Family Gospel Festival in an…
Don’t you just love it when an Arkansan makes their mark in the world in positive fashion? It does us all proud. Photographer Art Meripol, an Arkansas native, has done just that. No one shoots the South and all her…
The Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, taking place March 3-5 in Hot Springs, provides the perfect opportunity to gain information to help your tourism industry business. For example, the panelists for the Tuesday session, “A $ensible Approach to Growing Tourism,”…
If you’re interested in information on past, present and future trends in online marketing or great online gadgets, tools and resources, don’t miss the concurrent sessions presented by Susan Sweeney on Tuesday, March 5 at the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on…
Seth Mattison is a widely-regarded expert on workforce trends and generational dynamics. His energetic presentations bring an entirely unexpected perspective on the future of work, talent, innovation, and the generations. Seth blends storytelling from his own personal experiences working with…
Some of you in the industry know exactly who Ira Blumenthal is, having seen him on CNN or having read about him in USA Today, BrandWeek or Marketing News. If you don’t know, then you need to if you’d like…