This featured, narrative-driven, stories on people and/or organizations.
I can remember the press conference regarding the opening of the Arkansas Coding Academy. A group of UCA and community leaders gathered for the news. The new organization tapped Mary Condit who had directed The Iron Yard in Little Rock. Condit came with experience. She is a past participant in The ARK Challenge as a […]
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Aidan Eslinger Productions will host “Sister Secrets, the Stage Play” at the University of Central Arkansas in the Ida Waldran Auditorium on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. According to a press release, “Aidan Eslinger is a 13-year-old writer, playwright, producer, and director. He has been writing professionally since he was 8 years old.
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The Foothills chapter of the Arkansas Master Naturalists is kicking off their new year of workshops. Saturday, they held a workshop at Woolly Holly State Park to teach kids of all ages how to build a birdhouse. Next Saturday, January 26, the Naturalists will hold their first yearly orientation for new Naturalists. Recently, I asked the
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A few years ago, I ran into Jeanetta Darley when we both frequented the shop run by The Locals. I quickly found out that she was a kind lady with an eye towards art, and in fact, she is an artist. At that time she was serving one of the local churches and did a
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Jimmy Warren II has been someone I have watched the past few months who is very involved in our community. He has hosted a couple of events where the community shared conversations. He hosted Community Mixtapes, a discussion about diverse communities, in early September. It was at that meeting that he announced a partnership with
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When John Keith decided to open THINK Coffee, he knew he would have to start with a couple of baristas. One of those baristas is this month’s Meet your Barista. Jennifer Chapman is a native of Conway and loves to go to flea markets and the feeling of accomplishment in her work. I think and
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This year, Conway EcoFest celebrates the festival’s tenth year, Saturday, October 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at Laurel Park in Conway. It is shaping up to be one of the best! Conway EcoFest is joining forces with Conway ArtsFest to host a festival focusing on environmental awareness, and the beauty and value of
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Who knew that knowing who your favorite band of all time would help you get hired. Such is the case with Amanda Trice of Round Mountain Coffee. And for the record, she gives her answer below. I’m not giving it away. I remember Amanda as one of the original baristas at Round Mountain, but then
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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 »
DiAnka Moton believes she is here for a purpose. She seeks to empower and encourage others with her store, L.A. Beauty Bar. She says, “I believe that I am here for a purpose and that I am meant to be here at this very time. L.A. Beauty Bar is so much more than a place,
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