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Restaurant News

George's Italian Restaurant to Open its Doors in The Heights on August 19th

George's, the Italian restaurant set to open in the Heights on August 19th.

• New beginnings: The new restaurant is owned by Mary Olive and John Stephens and is built from the cafe Prego site, which closed in 2020.

• Decor and atmosphere: With three unique dining rooms, an outdoor patio and a hidden speakeasy bar, this is sure to be a hot spot in the area.

Reservations are live now - you can book them HERE.

Economy

Arkansas Tax Revenues Up 4.5% As Fiscal Year Begins

July 2023 was a record-breaking month for Arkansas, with total gross revenue reaching $643.3 million, a 4.5% increase over the previous year.

• Surging sales: Sales and use taxes were up 3.6% while motor vehicle and restaurant sales saw more significant growth at 5.6% and 10.7%, respectively.

• Making money moves: Fiscal year 2022 ended with a surplus of over a billion dollars, and the trend looks to be continuing into 2023.

Read more on the report HERE.

Arts & Culture

Explore the Windgate Art School's Studio Instruction and Summer Classes

The Windgate Art School offers creative enrichment opportunities for all ages and skill levels.

• Classes Galore: Choose from day and evening classes, short-term workshops, and specialty classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, glass, metals, woodworking and more.

• Registration now open: Get inspired this summer and find your creative passion with The Windgate Art School.

For more information and to register, visit their website HERE.

Events

Vintage Market Days Coming to AR State Fairgrounds Sept. 15-17

Vintage Market Days is rolling into the Arkansas State Fairgrounds for a three-day shopping event from September 15-17 with the theme "Hello Darling." More than 200 vendors will be selling antiques, clothing, furniture, outdoor decor, and more.

• Shop smart: Admission is $10 for the weekend or $5 on Sunday only. Pre-purchasing tickets gets you in 30 minutes early on Friday and Saturday.

• VIP treatment: Kids 12 and under get in free, and the event is offering mailing list sign-up to receive notifications of future events.

Check out what's for sale HERE, and follow Vintage Market Days on social media for a peek at the goods.

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In other news…

• Driving it home: Hot Springs golfer, Will Gordon, is competing for the Junior PGA Championship at Hot Springs Country Club.

• In honor of: The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation headquarters is getting a facelift - a new mural of Brandon remembering different stages of his career.

• Follow me: Uncle Kracker will be playing at the Arkansas State Fair on Oct 20.

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