Helaine Williams
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DRESSING ROOM: Aetrex’s foot scanner makes fashion fit well
posted: 05/19/2013 4:13 a.m. Discuss
Aetrex, the Teaneck, N.J.-based maker of comfortable but stylish foot gear and customizable and over-the-counter orthotic shoe insoles, has gained a bigger presence in Arkansas since its March 2011 debut in Dressing Room.
PRESERVATION CRUSTACEANS: Arthropods and architecture
posted: 05/12/2013 3:45 a.m.
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The Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas once again kicked off Arkansas Heritage Month and National Preservation Month with a fundraising “crawdad” dinner.
LET’S TALK: Even with passage of time, lessons from mother intact
posted: 05/12/2013 2:56 a.m. Discuss
It has been 17 years since I last celebrated Mother’s Day with my mother still on this earth.
‘REMEMBER AND TEACH’: King Commission honors group’s 20-year dedication
posted: 05/05/2013 3:32 a.m. Discuss
With a reception held April 23 in the Grand Hall of the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission celebrated its 20th anniversary of keeping King’s dream alive.
LET’S TALK: Must-see zoo feeds wild side
posted: 05/05/2013 3:17 a.m. Discuss
When I was offered the chance to go to San Diego for a recent conference, one of the first things I thought about was The Zoo.
PAYING RESPECT: Picnic on the grounds raises money for tending cemetery
posted: 05/05/2013 2:58 a.m. Discuss
A picnic in a cemetery? ’Tis only natural, organizers of the Mount Holly Cemetery Picnic might say. After all, they’ve been putting on such an event for nearly a decade.
DRESSING ROOM: Modeling jocks, veiled purse, energy shoes make mom’s day
posted: 04/28/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
A fortnight before Mother’s Day, and no gift in hand? Don’t be part of that wild-eyed crowd wandering the store aisles like zombies amid tumbleweeds of discarded, pickedover greeting cards and envelopes.
AUTHOR! AUTHOR!: Authors carefully phrase reception at literary fest
posted: 04/28/2013 4:05 a.m. Discuss
Book enthusiasts had the opportunity to schmooze with a host of featured authors April 19 for Author! Author !, a reception held as part of the 10th annual Arkansas Literary Festival. The event took place on the fifth floor of the Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library.
TEA WITH THE FIRST LADY: Bouquets of women bloom at mansion’s garden party
posted: 04/28/2013 4:03 a.m. Discuss
A spring bouquet of women and girls turned out in their brightest outfits and fanciest headgear of the season for an April 21 afternoon tea hosted by first lady Ginger Beebe on the grounds of the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. The event was a fundraiser for the mansion association.
CITY YEAR FUNDRAISER: Gala honors Darrin Williams with City Year’s red jacket
posted: 04/21/2013 3:20 a.m. Discuss
State Rep. Darrin Williams, D-Little Rock, became the latest to be honored with the sporty-but-distinguished red jacket for which this City Year fundraiser is named.
