April showers did indeed bring May flowers once again this year. The new issue of Little Rock Soirée is here and it’s blooming with Mother’s Day gift ideas, local graduates at the top of their class and mental health resources for all.
Here’s what you’ll find on our pages this month:
Nature & Nurture: Tending the Treasure of the Little Rock Zoo // As the zoo looks back on 100 years in the city, the icon examines a future even more entwined with the community it serves. Read it here.
Ballet Arkansas is Setting the Barre // Wrapping up its 45th anniversary season, the company sets its sights on performance accessibility and educational expansion. Read it here.
Neighborhood News: Downtown & Argenta // Notable openings, closings, flavors and fun in the River Market, SoMa, East Village, Pettaway and Argenta. Read it here.
Shop Talk: Mother in Mind // Moms are one of the greatest gifts life has to offer, but these local finds from our Mother’s Day gift guide sure are sweet, too. Read it here.
Aaron Fowler’s Bacon Onion Marmalade Green Beans Recipe // Before serving the guests of Empty Bowls benefiting the Arkansas Foodbank, the Cypress Social executive chef is giving readers a first taste with this recipe from the event menu. Read it here.
Little Rock Soirée Head of the Class 2024 // Join us as we celebrate central Arkansas’ leading graduates from public, private and parochial schools. Read it here.
The New Neutral: Shimmering in Style // Trending accessories are taking on a new shine with mixed metals galore. Read it here.
Little Rock Soirée Mental Health Resource Guide 2024 // Learn more about mental health providers in central Arkansas who are available to assist you and your loved ones. Read it here.
Accents: Highlights of the May Issue // An emphasis on some of the best moments of the new issue, ballet debuts, a walk on the wild side and more. Read it here.
Nonprofit News: May Edition // New beginnings, new discoveries and more of the news worth noting in local nonprofits. Read it here.
Artist Spotlight: Lisa Thorpe // Meet the Little Rock textile artist “[transforming] the everyday observations of delight and wonder from my life to the meaning-driven intent of my art quilts.” Read it here.
Soirée Kids: May Agenda // Central Arkansas happenings to put on your calendar this month and beyond. Read it here.
Soirée Kids: Caring for the Rising Number of Children With Kidney Stones // Dr. Rachel O. Millner answers your must-know questions. Read it here.
Soirée Kids: Digital Orthodontics Solutions for Efficiency and Convenience // Dr. Natalia Hodge shares some of the revolutionizing methods today’s patients can expect. Read it here.
Soirée Kids: Health for the Whole Child // Dr. Jenny Kelly gives the 411 on pediatric integrative medicine. Read it here.
Now it’s time to sit back, get comfortable and read through the May digital edition.