Kris Allen Sings "Ain't No Sunshine," Judge Kara Studies Her Counting
Tuesday March 31, 2009
Critics and fans all over are saying Kris Allen stole the show. Maybe the judges are right and he's pacing the contest for the win. I was sure ... Read More
"Best Places For Business And Careers" List Includes 3 Arkansas Cities
Monday March 30, 2009
Forbes has released its yearly list of the best places to work and do business. Three Arkansas cities have ranked in the top 100: Fort Smith (72), Little Rock ... Read More
Salty Parrot is Arkansas's Only Swim-Up Bar
Friday March 27, 2009
I'm sure everyone in Little Rock has heard by now that the Salty Parrot, which was slated to reopen soon, is now halfway underwater (check Arkansas Business for a photo).
Sad ... Read More
Spring Break: Free Movies at the Library
Thursday March 26, 2009
Most of the public libraries have something going on for spring break, but several are having free movie and popcorn nights.
On Thursday, the McMath Library will be showing "Horton Hears ... Read More
Spring Break: Crater of Diamonds State Park
Wednesday March 25, 2009
This week, I'm featuring fun things you could be doing on your spring break. Why not visit Crater of Diamonds with your kids?
Crater of Diamonds is the eighth largest diamond ... Read More
Visit the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
Tuesday March 24, 2009
Last week, I took a trip to the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in downtown Little Rock. The center opened in December and talks about Arkansas' wildlife story. ... Read More
Photos of the Daffodils at Wye Mountain
Sunday March 22, 2009
Amanda Galiano
The festival may be over, but the daffodils (most of them) are still there. The field is open daily, so you can check it out for a bit ... Read More
Is Valentine's at Dickey-Stephens Park Closing?
Saturday March 21, 2009
*Update:
Announced on March 24, a new restaurant, called Ump's Pub & Grill, will be open on opening day, April 6.
The rumor is that Valentine's Italian restaurant at Dickey-Stephens Park is ... Read More
Winged Wonders at the Little Rock Zoo
Thursday March 19, 2009
Dewey, the bateleur eagle
This week, I had the privilege of sitting on a few training sessions of a great new show that will be at the Little Rock Zoo this ... Read More
Access Hollywood and Ryan Seacrest Think Kris Allen is a Contender
Wednesday March 18, 2009
Kris did great last night, though I was bemoaning his song choice at first. Normally the judges hate the slow stuff, but I guess it worked for him. ... Read More
Bill Valentine Retires
Tuesday March 17, 2009
By Amanda Galiano
It's the end of a era for the Travs. Bill Valentine has retired. He's the one I, and most of Arkansas, associates with the Travs. He ... Read More
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Tuesday March 17, 2009
If you're looking to celebrate Saint Pat's day, you don't have to go all the way to Ireland. Just go to Cregeen's in Argenta. Cregeen's is from Ireland ... Read More
Lower Electric Bills in Little Rock Starting April 1
Monday March 16, 2009
Thousands of us will get an 8% break on our electric bills due to an annual adjustment in the fuel and purchased energy rider. The average customer will ... Read More
Kris Allen Survives Another Week
Wednesday March 11, 2009
This week, they kicked two contestants off American Idol. Jorge Nuņez and Jasmine Murray were the two that said good bye. Kris Allen, from Conway, lives to sing ... Read More
Marathon Races Sold Out - Live Twitter From the Course Sunday
Tuesday March 10, 2009
The Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Marathon races are sold out as of yesterday. That's really awesome. It shows how committed the people of Little Rock ... Read More
Coleman Free Day at the Little Rock Zoo
Saturday March 7, 2009
This is a baby dik dik
By Amanda Galiano
Today, everyone gets in free at the Little Rock Zoo. They have a few special events planned too, including treats for the ... Read More
Wye Mountain Daffodil Dates Announced: March 14-15
Friday March 6, 2009
Today was a wonderful spring-like day in Little Rock. My daffodils have recovered nicely from the frost of last weekend. They were looking gorgeous this morning.
The organizers of ... Read More
Good News on the Job Front: Two New Opportunities
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Boyd Metals announced that it will open a new manufacturing and distribution facility on 10 acre site at the northwest corner of Mauney Road and Sloane Drive in the Port ... Read More
Ya Ya's Euro Bistro Review and the Promenade
Tuesday March 3, 2009
Amanda Galiano
I went to eat at Ya Ya's this week and it was great. I've heard nothing but good things about it. The food is a bit on the ... Read More
Camden Daffodil Festival This Weekend
Monday March 2, 2009
I thought about the daffodil festival this weekend when I saw that some of mine were in bloom and covered with snow. The ones that weren't blooming seem to have ... Read More
