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…
If tapping into your creativity is on your New Year resolutions list, check out these offerings from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. For 2013 it is offering an enhanced series of workshops for both children and adults.…
Bentonville is hip. Some of us know because we are from around here. We’ve visited this awesome little city harboring a major art museum, great restaurants, and one of the most attractive downtown squares in America. Now others know it…
Fort Smith has a lot to be excited about in the new year, particularly the opening of its first premier arts center. The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum’s opening day gala and preview is Jan. 19. Click here for more…
You can enjoy the magic of the holidays in the Arkansas River Valley with events such as Winter Wonderland in Russellville on Dec. 19-24 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pleasant View Park. View a drive-through light display for…
I’m excited to be able to tell you all that two artists from the Arkansas Delta are being featured in an upcoming art exhibit in Little Rock that opens this Friday evening. Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock unveils a…