Wellness

Beauty on the Menu?

Get to know the Aesthetica Team Article by Lauren Fortenberry | Photography by Q Photography at MAQ Studios Chantal Crosse-Sumlin, APRN Chantal Crosse-Sumlin, RN, FNP-C, earned her nursing degrees from Columbus State University and the Medical College of Georgia. With expertise in preventative care and aesthetics, she helps clients achieve their goals while building lasting connections. Britt Erickson – Esthetician Britt, a Northwest Arkansas native, graduated from Ark Beauty Academy in...

Food + Beverage

Springdale After Dark

Wine, brews, and cocktails worth staying up for. Article and Photography by Bo Simpson Springdale’s bar scene may come alive after dark. But despite what the title suggests, locals and visitors can still enjoy a drink before the sun goes down. 1.At Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery, the rustic scenery of sloping fields, flowing creeks, and towering trees make for a refreshing glass of wine as sunlight filters through the canopy. Sitting outdoors as the first fallen leaves scatter in the...

Food + Beverage

For the Love

For the Love is a place where loving your neighbor becomes a reality, where community means family Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Bo Simpson, For the Love Some things are simply part of being human. Hunger is one of them. And while eating alone isn’t unusual, there’s something deeply familiar about sharing a meal with others. From the beginning of time, people have gathered around food—cooking together, passing plates, telling stories. Sharing a meal is more than just filling our...

Arts + Culture

Tontitown Grape Festival

On History, Community, and Tradition Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Tontitown Archives, Brenda Pianalto The first Tontitown Grape Festival occurred as a Thanksgiving celebration at the turn of the twentieth century. Just two months ago, it celebrated its 126th anniversary. For generations, people have come together in Tontitown, Arkansas, to listen to music, play games, eat spaghetti, and spend time with each other—family, friends, and strangers alike. It’s a place where culture comes...