Arts + Culture

The Art of Fun

Artist Loren Bartnicke Plays with Process to Achieve Whimsy in Artwork Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Contributed As far back as Loren Bartnicke can remember, she had a paintbrush in her hand. She went on to complete both a BFA and MFA and continued to pursue art professionally creating both abstract and representation work full of texture and color.  She doesn’t like to overthink her art, but rather embraces the fact that it doesn’t always have to be serious.  “​​I often use...

Life + Culture

Spread Some Cheer

Four Festive Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Contributed As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of giving and connect with the community in meaningful ways. This season is about spreading kindness and generosity, reminding us that the best gifts often come from the heart. Whether you’re interested in helping children, supporting local community projects, lacing up for a fun run or giving back through food...

Auto + Marine

A Commitment to Serving Others

Crain Ford of Little Rock Partners with CPC to Raise Funds and Awareness Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Under any other circumstance, brightly colored tiny handprints covering canvases that line the walls of a building may bring a smile to one’s face. But this is no ordinary place, and these aren’t just any handprints. The handprints represent the many young lives helped by the Children’s Protection Center in Little Rock.   “CPC provides a safer...

Home + Design

A Dream & A Punch Bowl

Angela Sorter's Antique Shop Has Become a Beloved Stop in SoMa Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography Walking past dusty glass at an estate sale or a storage space, the untrained eye might miss the magic of a punch bowl - but any great host knows that with a little fizz and glass that glitters under just the right light, it can turn a sleepy night into a cherished memory. Angela Sortor knew this magic well. While planning the opening of her new antique store, she...

Arts + Culture

A Carefully Curated Family of Creatives

Art Group Gallery Proves to Be a Successful 'Group' Effort to Serve the Community Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photograpy Walking through the doors of Art Group Gallery, visitors are immediately greeted with brightly colored paintings and pieces of all genres of art. Colors converge to create a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere. And the owners wouldn’t have it any other way.  After all, the owners  are  the artists at Art Group Gallery, and community is the...

Arts + Culture

Welcome to Mother Vine Market

What Began as a Labor of Love has Become a Beloved Roadside Market Featuring Locally Grown and Made Products Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography Driving down Lawson Road, one can’t help but notice the charming red cottage nestled among the trees with rows of garden beds lined up neatly beside it. On the other side of the garden stands another small building and a beautifully-painted sign prompting weary commuters to stop for a while at Mother Vine Market.  ...

Local Services

Bloody Darn Good

The Perfect Recipe of Friends, Family and Business Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Brunch, football games, holidays — all are perfect settings for a bloody mary, according to Diana Allen, co-founder of the popular Bloody Darn Good mixer company based in Little Rock.  For 20 years, Diana made her signature cocktail for friends and family on special occasions. She would talk about wanting someone to start a bloody mary business with her, but considered it a...

Life + Culture

A Conversation with Two Locally Loved Foodies

Meet the Men Behind The Mighty Rib and Pharmtofoodie Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Contributed Kevin Shalin of The Mighty Rib and Jack Lin of Pharmtofoodie have garnered quite the following with their cuisine-centric social media accounts. This month, we visit with them to find out what inspires their content and their palates.  Kevin Shalin The Mighty Rib What first inspired you to create food content? Can you explain the story behind your name? I was a high school...

Event Planning + Services

Bringing Arkansas History to Life

Tales of the Crypt Celebrates 27th Year at Mount Holly Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Contributed Mount Holly Cemetery has been the final resting place for hundreds of Arkansans since its founding in 1843. Each year on the second Sunday in October, Tales of the Crypt brings their stories to life. Beyond the iron gates on 13th Street, visitors touring the cemetery’s historic grounds are introduced to the “residents” of Mount Holly through short scenes written and performed by the...

Local Services

Turning the Ordinary into Extraordinary

Artist Shelley Gentry Hopes Work Inspires Appreciation of Everyday Objects Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed Multifaceted. That’s how Shelley Gentry describes her art. Whether she’s painting etched glass, sparkling crystal or colorful abstracts and florals, her work reflects her appreciation of ordinary things. “In my everyday life, I am regularly stopped in my tracks by the way light and shadows elevate the patterns and colors of ordinary objects if you just look...