Features*

Andre Poirot

French-born chef Andre Poirot loves cooking — even in his free time. Just don’t ask him to make macaroni and cheese.This week, the chef is preparing a Thanksgiving feast for hundreds of people at the Peabody Little Rock hotel.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

Father takes the lead at the Sugar Plum Ball

Twirly dresses, tiaras, a dance floor full of friends and a night out with daddy. What more could a little girl want?
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

Social eyes On the upbeat

Symphony fans have a ball at event’s silver anniversary

Supporters of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Opus Ball with dinner and dancing at a new venue — the Capital Hotel.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

LIFELONG HEALTH SAD arrives along with change in the seasons

It is deep into November, the days are cooler, shorter and Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us. For many of us, this time of year is filled with special occasions, each one celebrating friends, family and community.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

RIGHT TIME RIGHT PLACE Ford convertible made a great first impression

One of the first things Betty Hardin noticed about Ray Mottwiler was his 1957 Ford convertible, which is fitting since Ray was her blind date because he had a car.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

Weddings

Van Scyoc-Nutt Melissa Carol Nutt and Cody Wilson Van Scyoc were united in marriage Saturday at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Sherwood. The Rev. Barry Wingfield officiated.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

HIGH FIVES FOR FOWLER Giving banker

Banquet lassoes funds for youth ranches

For his “giving spirit,” “faith in God and country,” and “excellence through habit,” Wallace Fowler of Jonesboro — chairman and chief executive officer of Liberty Bank of Arkansas — was honored at the 14th annual Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Terrell “T.J.” Bridges will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday with their children. The couple were married Nov. 25, 1949. Mrs. Bridges is the former Geraldine ‘‘Jerry’’ Willmon.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

Social calendar

December 5 Capitol Event, 5 p.m. at the Little Rock Club, a silent auction, dinner and fi reworks display benefi ting the Arkansas Chamber Singers. For more information, go to ar-chambersingers.org or call (501) 377-1121.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

DEAR ABBY Husband’s Internet infidelity has wife feeling disconnected

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for many years. We have three happy, successful children and a good life together. I love him dearly.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

SOARING WITH THE AVIATORS State historical organization honors two Arkansas natives

Two Arkansas natives — Greg Arnold of Texarkana, Texas, and Col. Billy G. Edens of Chattanooga, Tenn. — were inducted Nov. 12 into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

A DATE WITH DAD Sweethearts, dads step out for dance lesson, barbecue

The 2010 American Heart Association Sweethearts and their fathers were treated to a barbecue and dance lessons Nov. 12 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

MALE CALL Repair, specialty shops can save attire

Q. Over several years of reading your column, you have mentioned the names of a few companies that specialize in unique services and repairs. Could you give us a new list?
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

GETTING IT STRAIGHT

The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

WEDDINGS MARGERY JANE GOSS JOHN BLUME BUZBEE

Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church was the setting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, for the marriage of Margery Jane Goss and John Blume Buzbee. The Rev. Lynn Lindsey officiated.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

EVELINE NADINE GILLIN BENJAMIN ADAM KENT

Eveline Nadine Gillin and Benjamin Adam Kent were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Monsignor Francis Malone of Christ the King Catholic Church officiated.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

WEDDINGS STEPHANIE ERIN OSBERG BRANDON JOSEPH SCUCCHI

Stephanie Erin Osberg became the bride of Brandon Joseph Scucchi at 2 p.m. Nov. 14, in the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Deacon William J. Bowen officiated.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

THE MANE EVENT Auctions corral $25,000 for horse therapy center

Not a horse was in sight, but cowboys and rodeo queens were among the 250 guests at The Mane Event on Nov. 13 at the Peabody Little Rock hotel. The evening, which included silent and live auctions, was a benefit for Beyond Boundaries.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

WITH A SIDE OF RICE 4 Arkansans bag honors at Rice Depot celebration

The Arkansas Rice Depot honored four Arkansans on Nov. 9 for their efforts to provide food to the hungry at a Nov. 9 luncheon at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

Escape season

End-of-year movies include some of the best - plus a few turkeys

The rest of the year will be filled with shopping, merrymaking, relatives and friends, massive meals, and overall good cheer. It’s enough to wear anybody out. When you’ve had enough, escape to the movies.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

SPIN CYCLE We’re truly, totally thankful

With Thanksgiving happening later this week, it’s the perfect time for us to reflect on our many blessings.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

‘Lee and Grant’ strives for fairness

“Lee and Grant,” a National Endowment for the Humanities traveling exhibit on the lives of the two Civil War generals, has settled in for a seven-week stay at Little Rock’s MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

LISTEN UP Country diva Swift caters to her fans

Taylor Swift Fearless (Platinum Edition) Big Machine C+ Look, it’s not Taylor Swift’s fault that we’re in the state we’re in: a reality show-driven market that has so warped the way most people perceive music and performance that it is impossible to dislodge an “artist’s work” from its attendant corporate marketeering.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

TV ON DVD Sunny day, Sesame Street here to stay ... on DVD set

What is it? Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days, a two-disc collection from Genius Products and Sesame Workshop.
» Read story. | Share | Discuss

TELL ME ABOUT IT Two fathers, twice the love

DEAR CAROLYN: I share custody of my 3 1 /2-year-old daughter with my ex-wife, who got remarried last year. Her new husband describes himself as a “nice guy,” and is overtly hoping that somehow I fail as a father so he can be “daddy.”
» Read story. | Share | Discuss