Welcome a brand new month with a brand new issue of Soirée filled with malt, Mother’s Day, mental health and more.
Here’s what you’ll find on our pages this month:
Lost Forty Brewing Has Mastered the Art of Lifting Spirits | A conversation with Amber Brewer on the brewery’s roots, how it navigated a pandemic and what’s next. Read it here.
Downtown Little Rock: A Local Neighborhood Guide | SoMa, Argenta, East Village, the River Market — downtown is thriving and full of new adventures, so let’s explore. Read it here.
Keith Jacks and the Importance of the Friends Network | Relationships matter in the philanthropist’s efforts on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Read it here.
Dining In With Sarah DeClerk | The owner and chef behind Ann Potter Baking shares a sweet and crowd-pleasing recipe inspired by her childhood. Read it here.
Shop Talk: Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021 | Have Mom feeling peachy keen this month and beyond with these local finds. Read it here.
Travel Guide: A Night in the Stockyards | Western charm and Southern hospitality meet in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards district, a perfect weekend destination. Read it here.
The May Edit: I Asked a Trauma Therapist About Pandemic Mental Health | Read our editor’s candid conversation with a specialist on the topic of trauma and the path to betterment in the wake of a global pandemic. Read it here.
Nonprofit News: May Edition | Live performances, outdoor adventures and more of the news worth noting in local nonprofits this month. Read it here.
Soirée Loves Local: Downtown | Get to know some of the businesses that make Downtown, SoMa, East Village and Argenta so special. Read it here.
Little Rock Soirée Head of the Class 2021 | We’re taking up the mantle and continuing the tradition of celebrating these noteworthy graduating seniors from public, private and parochial schools in central Arkansas. Congrats, Class of 2021! Read it here.
Little Rock Soirée 2021 Mental Health Resource Guide | In this annual guide, learn more about mental health providers in central Arkansas who are available to assist you and your loved ones. Read it here.
The Next Steps Caregiving Guide 2021 | Whether making decisions about your own future or those of your loved ones, these local resources will help you navigate the complicated waters of caregiving at any stage. Read it here.
Artist Spotlight: Laura Welshans | Meet the local artist and brush behind “Fleur 11.” Read it here.
Lagniappe Brings a Little Something Extra to Concert on the Grounds | Frontwoman Genine LaTrice Perez and the band have played together for nearly two decades and have no plans to stop serving their community. Read it here.
So sit back, grab your beverage of choice and settle into the digital edition of our new issue.