Arts + Culture

The Gravity of Music

Anthony Ball and the Art of Community Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Jake Ward You’re in a field full of faces, hollering cries, and a chorus of voices. Hums stir the air around you and with it your soul. The thrumming of drums beats with your heart, a chord struck with the gravity of blues. Not far off, brass instruments pierce the summer air, too, and somewhere else you can just make out the rhythm of another tune.   Arkansas’s cultural heritage rests largely in the folk music of...

Wellness

A Legacy of Care Beyond the Chair

The Story Behind J. Parham Dentistry's Intentional Approach to Community Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Jake Ward They say you don’t have to brush your teeth, just the ones you want to keep. In reality, you should probably floss too.   Despite the importance of tooth care, many people dread going to the dentist’s office. At J. Parham Dentistry, Dr. James Parham and Dr. Luke Hanby set out daily to reverse this predisposition.    Recognizing that even one bad experience can lead to a...

Life + Culture

The Measure of a Giving Man

How Anthony Sumlin Spreads Life Through Giving in Northwest Arkansas Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Provided “We make a living by what we get,” said Winston Churchill, “but we make a life by what we give.” Trying to figure out what it takes to be a man in the modern world can leave many a young man riddled with doubt and confusion. With all of the influencers out there purporting to know the answer, it can be difficult to determine who to follow. Oftentimes, role models in the local...

Arts + Culture

Meet the Editor, Bo Simpson

Slightly confused but always learning; "A scribbler in a vacuum" Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Yours Truly Family Time Family is great! I couldn’t gather them all for a photo, so here is a selfie my aunt took of my mom and I posing for a picture in front of the Statue of Liberty. Avid Reader While it’s true I read a lot of books, I’m not quite so good at stacking as this. Here is an excuse for me to reveal my beautiful girlfriend, Brooke. Writer Writing is my...