Over the last forty years, comic book and pop-culture conventions have exploded in popularity and become staples of Americana in their own right. Found in almost every major city in the nation, these conventions attract tens and sometimes hundreds of thousands of people, allowing them to share their interests and take in the unique culture …
Living in or around Conway, it’s hard to miss the gorgeous murals suddenly appearing downtown. From Wunderhaus to Kings to the peacock outside Righteous Remedies (Formerly the Naked Hippy Cafe), there has been a wave of vibrant, original installations brightening up local businesses and street corners all over the city. Residents might be surprised to …
Jessica Jones dispels the idea of a starving artist in Conway Read More »
Though it’s in heart of downtown Conway, it’s all too easy to pass by Streetside Creperie without noticing. Located in a tiny brick building on Front Street, the homey breakfast restaurant seems like shouldn’t work: seating is limited, the restaurant is closed by mid-afternoon, and the owners, Arkansas natives Lesley Waterson and Spencer Pearson, are …
Why Streetside Creperie Makes is making Conway a Better Place to Live Read More »
Looking at the current home of WunderHaus, the building on the corner of Oak Street and Locust, it’s hard to imagine that less than a year ago it was just the facade of a gas station, paradoxically painted in flames. Today, the “European kitchen” sees so much business that it’s had to nearly triple its …
How WunderHaus is Setting the Standard for Local Restaurants Read More »
Editor’s Note: We have created a simple guide to the Conway Farmers Markets for 2018. There’s no better place to buy fresh produce than a farmer’s market. The food is guaranteed to be local, the money benefits your community directly, and any questions you have can be answered on the spot by the person who …
Spring is finally here… Kind of. As we attempt to navigate weather that jumps from low 30s to high 70s, let’s try and remember that warm weather will (hopefully) be on the way soon. What better way to do that here in the Natural State than to start planning for your summer garden. Whether you’re a …
Editor’s Note- The Academy Awards is March 4, 2018. We have asked our resident Movie Reviewer, Wells Thompson, to review several of the movies up for Academy Awards leading up to the Oscars. It’s not often that we remember which films were nominated in any given year. After the awards are over and the winners are chosen, …
Editor’s Note- The Academy Awards is March 4, 2018. We have asked our resident Movie Reviewer, Wells Thompson, to review several of the movies up for Academy Awards leading up to the Oscars. I think everyone knows what I’m talking about when I use the term “Oscar Bait.” Those movies that come out late in the year …
Why Perspective Makes a Difference: A Review of Lady Bird Read More »
Editor’s Note- The Academy Awards is March 4, 2018. We have asked our resident Movie Reviewer, Wells Thompson, to review several of the movies up for Academy Awards leading up to the Oscars. Horror as a genre is probably the most marginalized storytelling method in any media. In literature, few horror writers are ever recognized …
How to Make a Classic: The Importance of the Basics in Get Out Read More »
Editor’s Note- The Academy Awards is March 4, 2018. We have asked our resident Movie Reviewer, Wells Thompson, to review several of the movies up for Academy Awards leading up to the Oscars. The first review is for Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri. It’s always a surprise when your expectations are subverted, especially when you’re expecting …
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