Recent stories by Cary Jenkins
Opulent orchestrations: ASO’s Opus Ball goes virtual, with all the extras delivered to patrons
While Opus Ball XXXVI was forced to pivot to a virtual event this year, Melissa and Martin Thoma made sure guests were still treated to a glamorous, red carpet-worthy extravaganza.
The Thomas were ch...
November 15, 2020
Nonprofit makeover: Immerse Arkansas headquarters starts rebuilding phase
Immerse Arkansas celebrated the start of a renovation and expansion project to its headquarters Oct. 16.
The nonprofit serves young people from 14 to 24 who have experienced crises. The project will ...
November 15, 2020
Virtual Festival of Trees relies on two volunteers
CARTI's Festival of Trees may only have four trees this year, down from 18 in previous years, but you can bet they will be spectacular. That's because Sonia Worsham and Leslie Smith are in charge of o...
November 15, 2020
Tools & Toys: InstaSteam and Pull Start Fire
InstaSteam
What’s to love: Easy to pack, easy to use and no electricity needed when clothes need to be refreshed and unwrinkled.
What does it do: The starter pack comes with a garment bag and three ...
November 14, 2020
Harmonious gathering: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra guild holds membership meeting
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra guild held a socially distanced general membership meeting Oct. 15. The event was held outside on the patio at the Chenal home of Teresa and Pat Osam.
Teresa Osam is t...
November 8, 2020
Tools & Toys: Sodapup and Crown & Paw
Sodapup
What's to love: Keep pets occupied during the holidays. Sodapup makes durable dog toys and treat dispensers in fun themes. How about a baked turkey-shaped treat dispenser or gingerbread cooki...
November 7, 2020
In living color: The Natural State invites leaf-peepers to the great outdoors to experience autumn
Taking a drive to see the changing fall colors is a fun tradition. Maybe now more than ever, with parents working at home and kids having school online, a chance to get out of the house — safely — is ...
November 3, 2020
SOARing competitors: Special Olympics Arkansas raises funds to support its athletes
Special Olympics Arkansas (SOAR) hosted its annual Charity Olive Hour on Oct. 15 at Next Level Events.
Due to the pandemic, the number of guests was limited and they were required to wear masks unles...
November 1, 2020
Pandemic gives unique wedding lens
LOS ANGELES -- The proposal was a belated birthday gift.
The day before, on my 29th birthday, my boyfriend Thane and I celebrated by trekking around L.A. We both took the day off from work. I cover t...
November 1, 2020
Anna Christine McCulloch & Andrew James Burton
Anna Christine McCulloch and Andrew James Burton exchanged marriage vows at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Country Club of Little Rock. Dustin Freeman of St. Andrew's Church officiated.
Parents of ...
November 1, 2020