AMFA’s Milestone Year –– Chroma Night

Get ready for The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts’ (AMFA) Chroma Night –– a fundraising bash in blue. On May 3, the Museum will be transformed for a dazzling blue-hued soiree complete with impressive culinary creations and the custom craft cocktails. Dallas-based DJ Lucy Wrubel will keep the rhythmic beats spinning all evening while guests […]

Eclipse Activities – Bella Vita

Total Eclipse becomes Art! We are a bit obsessed with moons and all things celestial at Bella Vita, so naturally we are so excited to be in the path of totality for the “Great North American Eclipse” on April 8th. Arkansas has only been in the path of totality for an eclipse two other times […]

The Year of the Dragon

Congruent with Chinese culture – the 2024 Year of the Dragon represents courage, tenacity and intelligence combined with enthusiasm + confidence. With this forecast comes ample opportunity. At the Little Rock Zoo, this translates into big plans that Director Susan Altrui believes will transform the guest experience. She reflects on recent accomplishments and more reasons […]

Women in STEAM – Tricia Wilson

Photography by LORI SPARKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Simmons Bank | SVP of Strategic Planning & Development, Chief of Staff  BEGINNING INTERESTS  I’ve always liked puzzles or solving a problem, that’s what I get to do every day – finding ways through technology or a conversation to solve a problem. CAREER EVOLUTION   There are so many things […]

Fashion – How to Train a Dragon

a magical + mystical season Photography by BENJAMIN KRAIN | Model: CAROLINE KITCHENS | Hair & Makeup by JOSE GONZALES with DIOR COSMETICS at DILLARD’S PARK PLAZA | On Location at the LITTLE ROCK ZOO   BEYOND COTTON | 501.221.9195 BARBARA JEAN | 501.227.0054 BOX TURTLE | 501.661.1167 INDIGO | 501.821.2808 B. BARNETT | 501.223.2514 […]

Women in STEAM – Laura Ogle

Photography by LORI SPARKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Euronet USA, LLC | Assistant Finance Director DAY AT WORK Emails, Teams messages and meetings.  Facilitating the daily, weekly, and monthly financial processes.  My amazing team processes payroll and accounts payable for several Euronet divisions. We also facilitate the global capitalized development process for all of Euronet. Our customer base […]

Methodist Family Health – Share the Light

Fellow Arkansans – neighbors, colleagues and friends – are sharing a light of peace, kindness and generosity that makes The Natural State a little brighter. Inviting Arkansas and Methodist Family Health celebrate individuals who illuminate our community with goodness. Nominate someone today for a future feature that SHINES. Abbie Stalnaker was introduced to Methodist Family Health […]

CARTI: A Cancer Surgeon and Survivor’s Tips for Prioritizing Your Health

Some days, life feels like a balancing act. From the minute your alarm goes off, you’re up and out, managing a full slate of professional, at-home and social activities. With limited bandwidth, one item often nixed from the to-do list is taking care of your health. As a breast surgical oncologist, I understand that in […]

Know Your Numbers

“I was at work one day with a terrible headache that wouldn’t go away … that was my wake-up call.” Wanda King was used to battling headaches. As Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Vice President of Federal Employee Programs & Medicare Advantage Operations, she has days that are stressful, but they aren’t anything some pain […]

Be a Part of the Cure Walk

When most people think of the way hospitals approach cancer, they might not immediately think of awareness. But the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is doing just that… raising awareness for cancer and cancer survivors while cultivating a stronger, healthier Central Arkansas community. Be a Part of the Cure Walk Co-Chairman Rebecca Tackett has […]