There are always great things to do in The Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the most exciting events in Arkansas this weekend. Also, listen to 103.7 The Buzz every Friday morning for Morning Mayhem to learn more about what’s going on during the weekend and more, featuring AY About You President and Publisher Heather Baker.     Thursday, April 18 What: artLAUNCH: Group Exhibition Where: Focus Gallery of Windgate Center of Art + Design (Little Rock) When: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Join outstanding alumni from the University of Arkansas at Little R ..read more

On Thursday, April 25, Tipton & Hurst will host its first-ever Spring Soiree in the Heights from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.   The Spring Soiree will be a bridal registry and tabletop event that will showcase the spring lines and latest trends of both local and national vendors. Some of the vendors that guests can expect include Vietri, Juliska, Herend, Casafina, Costa Nova, Simon Pearce and many more.   There will also be wedding-focused demonstrations, door prizes (including one special prize from Sissy’s Log Cabin), samples and goody bags. The live demonstrations include a charcute ..read more

The entertainment in Arkansas never runs dry, especially when it comes to music. The weekend’s lineup is full of live music all over the state, and AY About You has put together a comprehensive list of musical talent coming to venues near you over the weekend.   April 18:  Creed Fisher at The Rev Room in Little Rock Shallow Side at Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack in Little Rock Adam Faucett at Sterling Market in Little Rock Cliff and Susan at The Joint Comedy Theatre in North Little Rock Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top & Black Stone Cherry at Simmons Bank Arena in North Litt ..read more

Celebrity Attractions has officially announced its 2024-2025 Broadway Season. From fairy dust to time machines, Celebrity Attractions will be bringing something for every dreamer, believer and groover, to the stage.   In September, attendees will journey to the 2nd star on the right and straight on ‘til morning with the family favorite, Peter Pan.  The Tony® and Grammy®-winning Best Musical that connected the world, Dear Evan Hansen takes center stage in October. Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage in November with Dr. Seuss’ H ..read more

Actor and writer Dylan Sprouse will participate in a Q&A at the Walton Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, as part of the University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture Committee’s series.   Tickets must be reserved in advance. To reserve a ticket, visit osa.uark.edu.   Dylan Sprouse began acting as a child alongside his twin brother, Cole Sprouse. The Sprouse brothers are both most well-known for their hit Disney Channel series “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” as well as its spin-off, “The Suite Life on Deck.” Between both series, the two were prominent figures on the ..read more

We have no shortage of food bites throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events and specials to restaurant openings and awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our Online Editor Kilee Hall at khall@aymag.com.   Trucks, Taps & Tunes, a food truck festival to raise money for the Arkansas Foodbank, will be held at Park Plaza from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Click here for all the details.   The Purple Cow is teaming up with Arkansas Foodbank to raise awareness about hunger relief ..read more

You only live once, the saying goes, but Garrett Lewis, former chief meteorologist at KFSM in Fort Smith has something as a new life after starting a new career in finance. However, the weather watcher still has an eye on the sky as the founder of OZ Weather in Rogers.   “I think I gravitated to news because I tend to talk a lot,” he said, adding that he enrolled at the University of Oklahoma to pursue research meteorology before switching to Mississippi State University to focus on broadcast meteorology.    He now has a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with a broadcast meteor ..read more

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is making its return to North Little Rock at the Simmons Bank Arena with three iconic shows on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27.   The showtimes are featured below: Saturday, Oct. 26, 12:30 PM/ Power Smashers™ Pre-Show, 10 AM Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 PM/ Power Smashers™ Pre-Show, 5 PM Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:30 PM/ Power Smashers™ Pre-Show, 12 PM   Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 19 with prices ranging from $24 to $59. There is a half-price discount for children ages 2 – 12.   Hot Wheels Monster Truc ..read more

Little Rock-based Rescue Road will host its 9th annual Mutts & Mudbugs event on Thursday, April 25 at The Hall. The purpose of the event is to raise money to support dogs in Arkansas’s high-kill shelters.   As Rescue Road’s largest event of the year, attendees can expect all-you-can-eat crawfish, an open bar, live music and a night of dancing. There will be a silent auction and opportunities to sponsor dogs in Rescue Road’s care. All proceeds go directly to well-being and rescue efforts dedicated to Arkansas dogs.    “Amidst rising costs in every aspect of our lives, from fo ..read more

Need to release some anger or stress? That’s what Smash Mamas Rage Room is made for!   Smash Mamas is a women-owned space where visitors can smash breakable items – hence the name of the business. It will officially be opening on Thursday, April 18, at 22 Remount Rd in North Little Rock.   How exactly does it work? Patrons will need to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment to sign a waiver, get safety instructions, gear up, etc. Then, they’ll head on over to the weapon wall to select whichever weaponry they fancy out of baseball bats, golf clubs and crow bars. After that, they g ..read more