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Restaurant News

Park Grill at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to Offer Dinner Service Starting Today

Park Grill, located at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, is now offering dinner service, giving locals the perfect excuse to explore the museum and dine on innovative Southern fare.

• Tastes of the south: Chef Patrick Herron's menu offers unique takes on traditional Southern favorites, including Carolina tomato pie and a crispy schnitzel sandwich.

• Take advantage: AMFA members had the opportunity to take advantage of an early seating. If you want to become a member, you can check out the perks here.

Read more about the new service HERE

Education

Stephens Family Foundation Gives $25 Million to Episcopal Collegiate on 25th Anniversary

Episcopal Collegiate School of Little Rock celebrated its 25th anniversary with an incredible gift from the Stephens Family Foundation: an unprecedented $25 million donation to support the school and its students.

• For the future: This generous gift will ensure the school's sustainability, allow it to provide a safe learning environment and keep tuition affordable, so more students can benefit from its educational program.

• Roots of support: The Stephens served as benefactors of the school since its founding in 1996 and have been part of the school's rapid success over the past 25 years.

Learn more about the historic event HERE.

Business

ARKAST Festival Announces Lineup of Speakers and Workshop Leaders to Support Podcasting in Arkansas

ARKAST 2023, Arkansas' annual podcast festival, is back with a host of speakers and workshops featuring Arkansas' own and national experts.

• Pitch perfect: Start your podcasting career off on the right foot with the podcast pitch contest, offering up a generous launch package for the winner.

• Network and learn: Get involved with ARKAST and the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and diversifying podcasting in Arkansas with resources, trainings, and events.

Learn more HERE.

Restaurant News

Wright's Barbecue Aiming for Grand Opening at Little Rock Location by Razorbacks' Season Opener

Wright's Barbecue is opening a location in Riverdale aiming to be completed before the start of the Razorback's 2023-2024 season on Sep 2.

• 'BBQ master: The pitmaster at the Little Rock location will be Jeremy Conrad, from Texas Monthly's Top 50 restaurant Terry Black's Barbecue in Austin.

• Team spirit: Wright's is an official sponsor of the Razorbacks, having opened a mini-outpost near Bud Walton Arena for the 2021-2022 season.

Read more from Arkansas Times HERE.

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In other news…

• Fresh year: Freshman have been moving into UALR over the past week to get the 2023-2024 academic year started.

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