Arts + Culture

Meet the Mid-Southern Watercolorists

Club Paints a Vibrant Local Art Community  Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Provided Formed in 1970 to bring watercolor to the masses, Mid-Southern Watercolorists have grown to a large group hosting many local events.  Current president Stephen Lanford joined a few years ago after rediscovering painting and wanting to connect with local art again. Connection is exactly what the club strives to provide. Monthly “Paint-Ins” encourage people who are new to the medium, as well as pros...

Entertainment

Romantic Reads

WordsWorth Books Owner Kandi West Offers the Perfect Valentine Fiction Finds Article by Kandi West | Photography by Contributed Beach Read  by Emily Henry When polar opposite authors January Andrews and Augustus Everett find themselves living in neighboring lake houses one summer, both with writer's block, a classic enemy-to-lovers story unfolds. January writes romance; August writes literary fiction. Both are broke and feeling stuck with their new books until the two broker a deal designed...

Home + Design

Reviving History

Revival Architecture Restores Old Arkansas Treasures and Creates Historic-Looking New Dwellings Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Ken West Photography, Willie Allen, Contributed The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines revival as restoring force, validity or effect. Owner Aaron Ruby and his team at Revival Architecture do precisely that.  “We have an appreciation for classical, well-done architecture and traditional design,” he says.  Arkansas buildings feature many stylings of...

Arts + Culture

A Fine (Art) Romance

Harry and Robin Loucks Find Inspiration in Art and Each Other Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography In  Wuthering Heights , Emily Bronte wrote, “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”  It’s a beautiful phrase – perfectly suited for a storybook. Many may say such a romance doesn't exist in real life, but they haven’t met Harry and Robin Loucks … Harry and Robin’s love story began 40 years ago on May 4, 1984. The two vividly remember the...

Food + Beverage

A Super Bowl Staple

These Smoky & Spicy Wings Will Be Gone Before Halftime Article and Photography by Tay Stratton Let’s face it—wings are a must for the Super Bowl, but no one loves the sticky mess that comes with them. These wings are smoky, charred and packed with flavor, without leaving your hands a disaster. The secret? A peach habanero or pepper jam glaze mixed with a cowboy spice blend with hints of coffee and cocoa giving them sweet heat and depth you didn’t know wings could have. They come out perfectly...

Arts + Culture

Good Times as BAD HABiT

Local Cover Band Reflects on 10 Years, Ready to Rock Beyond Arkansas Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Matthew Sewell Photography What started as a fib has turned into a decade-long journey of rock and roll. Bandmates and brothers Sam and Jack Bennet’s mom worked at a local school that needed entertainment for an upcoming reunion. She was asked if her sons had a band, and she said yes — they didn’t.  The brothers had played at talent shows, but had not officially formed a group. ...

Health + Wellness

Healthcare from the Inside Out

Regen Med Provides Holistic, Personalized Healthcare & Aesthetics Empowering Its Clients to Feel Their Best Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Individuals often think of health and beauty as two separate entities, but both blend together at Regen Med. This newly opened Little Rock clinic recognizes the relationship between internal health and aesthetics and provides holistic, personalized healthcare addressing wellness from the inside out in an unexpected...

Food + Beverage

Cheers to Cherries!

Celebrate Health, Wellness & Dry January with this Superfood Mocktail Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed It’s been said that “life is just a bowl of cherries,” and it just so happens that cherries might improve your life. This nutrient-dense, heart-healthy fruit may lower blood pressure and cholesterol, combat inflammation, help the body manage stress, speed recovery after exercise, balance your mood and help you sleep. To say it is a superfood may be an...

Entertainment

The Best Medicine

Incorporate More Laughter into Your Life with Our Top Comedy Picks Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Provided With the turn of the new year, many of us are thinking about our health —  getting back into the gym or eating more vegetables. What about adding more laughter to our lives? After all, they say laughter is the best medicine. What better way to stay happy and motivated during these cold winter months than to take some time now and then to share in the joy of a funny film? We’ve...

Home Services

Clean Water Solutions

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Offers Water Filtration Systems to Protect Home and Health Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Audrey Hepburn once said, “Water is life, and clean water means health.”  We all know this to be true – opting to consume the cleanest, filtered drinking water whenever possible. But Brian Morris, Operations Manager of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Greater Little Rock, advises homeowners to incorporate filtered water into all aspects of the home. ...