Arts + Culture

Ballet Arkansas Presents The Nutcracker Spectacular

The Nutcracker Project Brings An Enhanced Experience While Preserving the Beloved Holiday Tradition Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Ballet Arkansas and Matthew Sewell Photography Nutcracker decorations have become a staple of holiday magic, with roots in the classic tale, The Nutcracker. This December, Ballet Arkansas’s annual Nutcracker Spectacular  will bring the story of the nutcracker to life once again in what has become one of the most anticipated holiday traditions across...

Shopping

A Natural State Christmas

Choose Locally Made & Sold Gifts, Support Our Small Businesses During the Holidays Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Creating a host basket or looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for friends and family? Well, look no further. We’ve rounded up our favorite locally made and sold items that will make the perfect, unique gifts. So this holiday season, consider shopping locally.  Give your loved ones some regional treasures, while supporting  your neighbors’ small...

Arts + Culture

Connecting, Creating & Customizing

With Three Decades of Experience and Generations of Inherited Wisdom, Laura Stanley Has Perfected the Art of Fine Jeweler Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Marilyn Monroe may have professed that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but for Laura Stanley, diamonds have always been a way of life.  Her grandparents began the beloved Stanley Jewelers Gemologist in North Little Rock in 1936, and Laura spent 30 years working in the family business, until the...

Style + Beauty

Holiday Style

Local Stylist Kristen Ford Shares What's Trending This Season Article by Kristen Ford | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography and Pearl by Lela Rose The holidays are upon us. Are you stressed about what to wear to an office party, luncheon, family get-together or formal event? Personal Stylist Kristen Ford is here to help you be well dressed and less stressed this holiday season. If you’re shopping for something new, start by looking for these trends: faux leather, metallics, fringe...

Entertainment

Cozy Up With a Good Book

WordWorth Books Owner Kandi West Shares Her Winter Reading Recommendations Article by Kandi West | Photography by Provided The Blue Hour  by Paula Hawkins  From the masterful storyteller and  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Girl on the Train , this propulsive novel asks questions about ambition, power and gender. A remote Scottish island hides dark secrets as a young museum curator investigates a human bone in the work of the artist he exhibits. This thriller will keep you...

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...

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...

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...

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...