NO TIME TO TARRY – THE BOONE DAWDLE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
COLUMBIA, MO – There are so many things to enjoy about Columbia in the summertime. There are the leisurely bike rides on Columbia’s celebrated trails. There are the numerous outstanding outdoor concerts. There’s delicious and seasonal locally-sourced food and Columbia’s distinguished farmers markets. There’s kicking back and enjoying a good movie in a cool theater […]
North Little Rock “Setting the Table” Culinary Initiative
The North Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has launched a new effort to define and strengthen culinary tourism for the city called “Setting the Table” which will optimize the local food ecosystem as a key driver for the city’s brand. “At its heart, the mission of Setting the Table is to position North Little Rock […]
New, Expanded, and Changing Restaurants in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough
Seafood Destiny, a Greensboro-based business that serves made-to-order crab legs, lobster, shrimp, and more is opening on the corner of Columbia and Franklin Street in the site formerly operated by Lotsa Pizza, announced the Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership. The owner of Seafood Destiny, Anthony Knotts, said he and his son, Jalen, hope to be operational […]
Columbia’s Roots N Blues Festival Makes Its Highly-Anticipated Return
COLUMBIA, MO – After more than a year without live music, the driving beat of a snare drum, the pulsing rhythm of a bass guitar and sweet vocal melodies floating through the air around Stephens Lake Park will be welcome sounds as the Roots N Blues Festival makes its highly anticipated return to Columbia September […]
Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 7.19.21)
*Denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events *Weekdays: Reptile & Amphibian Take & Make STEM crafts – William F. Laman Library Main Branch (2801 Orange St.) Wednesday, July 21 *8a–7:30p|The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (3800 Lakeshore Dr.) *9a–4p|North Little Rock Welcome Center (600 Main St.) *9a-6p|Blue-Eyed Knocker Club Photo Exhibit […]
Fairbanks, Alaska Hosts Annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Games (WEIO) will take place at the Big Dipper in Fairbanks from July 21 through 24, 2021. A four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions, WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the United States, Canada and Greenland, as well as visitors, […]
Things to do in North Little Rock (as of 7.12.21)
*denotes FREE admission Friday, July 16 – Sunday, July 18: Main Street (Broadway to 5th Streets) closed for Argenta Dogtown Throwdown Friday, July 16 5a-6a|Happy Hour (Half off drinks OR buy 1 get 1 drink) – Dark Side Coffee Co. (4621 JFK Blvd.) *8a–7:30p|The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (3800 Lakeshore Dr.) […]
Cave City celebrates sweetest watermelons
Cave City bills itself as having the “world’s sweetest watermelons.” Find out for yourself July 29-31 during the 41st annual Watermelon Festival, which offers three days packed full of fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities include a children’s fishing derby, 5K run, car show, pancake breakfast, parade, school alumni reunion, speed eating contest, […]
Moorefields Hillsborough is a Special Place that Invites You to Visit
Old houses tell a story. They have a history. How many, over the course of the last two and a half centuries, have walked these floors before you? Soldiers, artists, men and women in elegant finery contradancing across the ballroom floor. In an old house we have sense of place, of time, a perspective on […]
July Edition of ‘Discover Arkansas’ Available Online
The July edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. This month, we’re introducing you to some new (and not-so-new) museums and history in Arkansas! Looking to learn about the history of travel for African Americans? […]
