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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
21C Museum Hotel opens in Bentonville today as an exciting new option for a place to stay in the heart of the downtown, a fabulous place to eat, and as an attraction in and of itself with its museum gallery…
Good things come to towns named Lincoln. The promotions department for the currently released movie, “Lincoln”, is hosting a nationwide promotion of the Steven Spielberg Oscar-nominated movie in towns named Lincoln. So, a free screening of the movie will be…
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek of 21c Museum Hotel, opening this month in Bentonville. Museum Hotel, you ask? Yes, it is foremost a museum of contemporary art and then also happens to be a…
When was the last time you visited a library? Modern-day facilities are a far cry from just being a place to research and check-out books. No matter the time of year, there’s always something going on. Today they are also…
The Arkansas River Valley Arts Center in Russellville hosts an inaugural event this Friday, Jan. 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. that just might “take you back.” It’s called Fantastic Friday and is a literary and music evening. Fantastic…