Out & About
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 06/13/2013 3:01 a.m. Discuss
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: My husband retired last year, and two months later we sold our home and moved South, like we’ve always dreamed of doing.
Super Quiz: What’s in it?
posted: 06/13/2013 3 a.m. Discuss
1. Quiver 2. Caddy 3. Humidor 4. Jeroboam 5. Pomander
Arkansas Weekend: Art of Arkansas
posted: 06/12/2013 11:05 a.m. Discuss
The Historic Arkansas Museum opens its new Arkansas Made Gallery on Friday, in conjunction with downtown Little Rock’s 2nd Friday Art Night, according to Thursday's Arkansas Weekend section.
Pricey Pancetta a work in progress
posted: 06/06/2013 2:07 a.m. Discuss
Pancetta is Italian bacon. So you might expect the cuisine at Pancetta Regional Kitchen & Wine Bar (formerly Capriccio’s Italian Grill and Italian Steakhouse) in the Little Rock Marriott (formerly the Peabody Little Rock) to be primarily Italian.
THE WEEKEND TEN
posted: 06/06/2013 2:05 a.m. Discuss
1 AVENUE The characters look like Muppets, but with adult themes, language and subject matter, Avenue Q (music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty), Friday through June 30 at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock, is more South Park than Sesame Street (and not appropriate for children). A 6:15 p.m. director talk precedes today’s 7 p.m. preview ; curtain time for Friday’s opening is 8 p.m. and there will be a post-show champagne reception and cast meet-and-greet in the theater lobby. Curtain for all other shows: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Fast Forward
posted: 06/06/2013 2:05 a.m. Discuss
NEXT WEEK Pop: Father’s Day is June 16. If you’re looking for an outdoorsy sort of activity with Dad, Wildwood Park for the Arts at 20919 Denny Road is hosting its annual Father’s Day Fishing, noon-4 p.m. Swan Lake will be stocked for some catch-and-release fishing. If you don’t want to break out the rod and reel, there will be hiking and lawn games, and picnickers are welcome. Admission is free. Call (501) 821-7275 or visit wildwoodpark.org. NEXT MONTH Pops: Celebrate the nation’s birthday down by the river at the 30th Pops on the River celebration, 5:30 p.m. July 4 at the First Security Amphitheatre. This year’s music includes performances by the Happy Tymes Jazz Band and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, followed by a fireworks show. Admission is free. Call (501) 378-3807 or visit arkansasonline.com/pops.
THE TV COLUMN: Cop show Graceland so good it might not last
posted: 06/06/2013 2:04 a.m. Discuss
The first thing you need to know about USA’s summer cop show Graceland is that it has nothing to do with Elvis.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 06/06/2013 2:03 a.m. Discuss
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I’ve heard the Bible says somewhere that the devil is a liar, and I’m sure it’s true. But what is his biggest lie? Maybe your answer would help me to be on guard against it. — L.W. DEAR L.W.: You’re probably thinking of Jesus’ comment, pointing out that lying is part of the devil’s character (just as truth is part of God’s character). He said, “When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 06/06/2013 2:03 a.m. Discuss
Happy birthday. Through the next six weeks, a development in your personal life makes life exciting. Old relationship problems smooth out, favorably affecting other areas of your life. You’ll see a different part of the world in July and November. ARIES (March 21-April 19):Your relatives have set a precedent, and now it’s up to you to follow the example.You’ll feel their energy bearing down on you. It’s just the push you need. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do not accept more work than you are currently handling. It will be tempting to say “yes,” but if you do so off the cuff, you are not taking enough into consideration. GEMINI (May 21-June 21): You are curious but not adventurous enough to branch out just yet. It’s wise to test the waters. Singles:A restless feeling may cause you to drift into the arms of someone unexpected. CANCER (June 22-July 22):What was broken will now be fixed.An encounter with neighbors will be another point of interest. What are they doing there? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Computers, electri
TELL ME ABOUT IT: Seeking romance? Be patient, keep that sense of humor
posted: 06/06/2013 2:03 a.m. Discuss
DEAR CAROLYN: I’m in my mid-20 s, steady job, returned Peace Corps volunteer, avid traveler, active social life, ambitious, and I like to think, at least kind of attractive. Maybe I could lose a few, but whatever.
THEATER: Rep sets off for saucy jaunt down Avenue Q
posted: 06/06/2013 2:02 a.m. Discuss
A play with puppets and live actors as well as singing and dancing sounds like something suitable for the kids and grandparents, right?
MUSIC: Little Rock’s Angel to share first new disc in nine years
posted: 06/06/2013 2:02 a.m. Discuss
Though not a juggler, Amy Garland Angel is poised to drop Hang a Light, her third CD, and her first since 2004, while holding down a job as a college professor and raising a pre-schoolage boy, Eli, with her husband, Bart Angel.
MUSIC: Twang to ricochet on Mulberry Mountain
posted: 06/06/2013 2:01 a.m. Discuss
The Northwest Arkansas Mulberry Mountain site that has hosted the Wakarusa Music Festival for the last five years will make way for a whole slew of country acts in the first Thunder on the Mountain Music Festival.
MUSIC: Fullbright is building a wave
posted: 06/06/2013 2:01 a.m. Discuss
It could be the water, perhaps, or the air, or the vibes, in general, that have made Okemah, Okla., famous for its music and musicians, from Woody Guthrie and the town’s annual free music festival in July to its latest acclaimed singer-songwriter, John Fullbright — who actually grew up in Bearden, Okla., but got his schooling in nearby Okemah.
MUSIC: Water Liars tells stories with tandem writing style
posted: 06/06/2013 2 a.m. Discuss
“We were both crucified by the truth.” — Barry Hannah, “Water Liars” There’s a line in the press materials for Americana duo Water Liars that says, “Justin … writes the songs and Andrew makes them better.” “That is absolutely true,” said Justin Kinkel-Schuster of his songwriting partnership with band mate and friend Andrew Bryant. “That is the best way to put it. Andrew has an innate sense about songs and what works and doesn’t work for them. We have the same brain when it comes to music.” The two, plus a rhythm section, return for a show at White Water Tavern in Little Rock tonight with local heroes Brother Andy & His Big Damn Mouth opening. Water Liars are touring in support of their most recent Fat Possum album, Wyoming, a collection of haunting, spare, folk-inspired rock that was recorded in Water Valley, Miss.
