February 2019 Category Archives - AY Mag

The Evolve Gala

April 3, 2019

Blog, February 2019, Magazine, Sponsored

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By Kim Dishongh More than 700 people will gather together on Saturday, April 6, for The Centers for Youth & Families annual celebration, The Evolve Gala, which will raise funds for the agency’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program. With programs ranging from residential care to foster care and outpatient counseling, The Centers provides critical behavi[...]

Arkansas Game and Fish Leads Through Education

January 25, 2019

AY Staff

February 2019, Magazine, Out & About

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By Angela Forsyth | Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has gradually increased its reach to new areas of the state while also expanding its mission to conserve and enhance wildlife. Education is a huge part of that mission. To that end, AGFC is introducing an outdoor skills mastery program[...]

Love Blossoms at Tipton & Hurst

January 25, 2019

Joe David Rice

February 2019, Home & Garden, Magazine

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By Joe David Rice Howard Hurst knows a thing or two about flowers and overseeing a florist business. He is, after all, the third generation to run Tipton & Hurst, Arkansas’ largest flower shop. His grandfather, Joe Hurst Sr., established the business with partner David Tipton way back in 1886. Today, its staff of 75 dedicated employees works from five[...]

100 Years of Preserving Arkansas Cuisine

January 25, 2019

Kat Robinson

February 2019, Food, Magazine

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The venerable Franke’s Cafeteria celebrates its centennial in 2019. By Kat Robinson Eggplant casserole, anyone? A celebration is in order for the oldest cafeteria in Arkansas. Generations have adored Franke’s Cafeteria, which maintains a fine selection of Arkansas’ favorite dishes on its generously long line every day. Carolyn Franke, who married int[...]

Dine Early, Dine Often: Arkansas' Best Breakfast Spots

January 25, 2019

Kat Robinson

February 2019, Food, Magazine

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By Kat Robinson Arkansas’ best breakfast spots range from high concept to good old-fashioned grub. Here’s where you can get your morning bite all over the state. Benson’s Grill (Fort Smith) This 24-hour diner has “GOT” it all – as in, it offers Gravy On Top of so many breakfast items, including the GOTcha – an open-faced biscuit topped with hashbrowns, [...]

Photographing Frida

January 24, 2019

Caleb Talley

Arts & Culture, February 2019, Magazine

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by Caleb Talley Visitors to the Arkansas Arts Center in February will have the chance to admire its first exhibition dedicated to iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Photographing Frida: Portraits of Frida Kahlo/ Fotografiando Frida: Retratos de Frida Kahlo, debuts on February 1, gives art enthusiasts a very rare opportunity to see one of Mexico’s most celeb[...]

Men of Steel, Women of Wonder

January 24, 2019

Caleb Talley

Arts & Culture, February 2019, Magazine

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By Caleb Talley Images courtesy of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Few pop culture figures have had as much an impact on American life as Superman and Wonder Woman. Since their inception – 1938 and 1941, respectively – the pair has woven their way into the fabric of Americana. Created in times of economic adversity and world war, Superman an[...]

Homes, Flowers and Gardens: Annual Shows Return to Little Rock and Pine Bluff

January 24, 2019

Ashley Pearson

February 2019, Home & Garden, Magazine

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By Ashley Pearson The 28th Annual Arkansas Flower and Garden Show will return March 1-3 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. The event, themed “Living Color,” will host more than 90 vendors with educational workshops, children’s activities and a silent auction. Experts from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will be on-site to a[...]

Staci Medlock

January 24, 2019

AY Staff

February 2019, Home & Garden, Magazine, Sponsored, Where to Live In Central Arkansas

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With a proven track record of success in real estate and more than 13 years of experience working with both buyers and sellers, Staci Medlock is one of the top real estate agents in Central Arkansas. She caters to a wide range of clients across the region, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, Jacksonville, Cabot, Searcy and Beebe[...]

Lisa’s Galentine Party

January 24, 2019

Lisa Fischer

February 2019, Food, Magazine, Sponsored

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By Lisa Fischer | Photography by Jamison Mosley Valentine’s Day can be a real buzzkill for so many. Some don’t like the hype or the pressure of gift-giving, and others don’t have anyone they’re interested in. So how to handle the dilemma? Tell Cupid to get out of the way – you have a Galentine party to host. What’s that? It’s when the ladies get together[...]