For the first time since its grand reopening, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts hosted a fashion show in its Cultural Living Room. The daytime event showcased Dillard’s spring 2026 styles and featured designers Mollie Burch, Abbey Glass and Morgan Hutchinson. Alexandra Dillard, vice president of merchandising at Dillard’s, led an engaging conversation as models took to the runway in the designers’ looks. Guests also enjoyed lunch and drinks, followed by a pop-up shop.

UA Little Rock celebrated standout alumni during its annual awards luncheon at the Clinton Presidential Center. The university honored Margaret Preston Dedman with the Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award, Gina Pharis with the President’s Award, Cortney Kennedy with the Young Alumni Award and Greg Flesher with the Honorary Alumnus Award.

Friends of Dreamland, the nonprofit dedicated to restoring the historic Dreamland Ballroom, hosted its annual fundraiser on the third floor of Taborian Hall. The evening marked the event’s 15th anniversary, with guests dancing the night away while cheering on a lively dance competition. The celebration also featured a silent auction, plus plenty of bites and libations to keep the party going. VIPs kicked off the night with a cocktail hour in the future Dreamland Lounge bar space.

It was an evening of hope as supporters gathered for the annual Hope Ball benefiting the 20th Century Club at the Statehouse Convention Center. The black-tie gala raises funds for the organization’s lodge, which provides no-cost housing for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Christy Lund and Laura Westlake served as the 2026 co-chairs, while Lacey Caldwell and Jenny Waters chaired the Angels of Hope program. Guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining, auctions and dancing, along with the presentation of the 2026 Angels of Hope recognizing 31 high school junior girls. Emily Young received the Distinguished Service Award, and Billy Hartnedy was honored with the Hope Award.

Fashion, philanthropy and fun came together at the Statehouse Convention Center for the annual Fashion Event benefiting Easterseals Arkansas. Local models joined Easterseals clients on the runway to showcase this season’s hottest looks from area boutiques, while Little Rock Soirée served as the presenting media sponsor and emceed the lively evening. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, auctions and raffles as the event raised more than $258,900 — a new record — to support programs empowering children and adults with disabilities.

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts hosted a preview reception for its newest exhibition, “A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.” Members and supporters got a first look at the show before it opened to the public, exploring the concept of time through modern and contemporary works. Guests celebrated the opening with springtime refreshments and light bites during the exclusive event.

The inaugural Arkansas Fitness Professionals Hall of Fame Awards Banquet took over Chenal Country Club. The event celebrated 10 inductees who have made outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of Arkansans through their dedication to fitness. Guests enjoyed dinner, a silent auction and a keynote address from David Bazzel, with all proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s mission to honor excellence in the state’s fitness community.

Supporters of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families gathered for the nonprofit’s 45th annual Soup Sunday at the Jack Stephens Center at UA Little Rock. Held in a new venue and its largest setting yet, the event featured soups and bites from 45 local restaurants and chefs. Nearly 2,000 tickets were sold, helping the event raise more than $470,000 for AACF’s work supporting Arkansas children and families. The Steligas served as the event’s first chair family, and Jill McDonald and Wendy Schay of The Croissanterie were the 2026 featured chefs.

Chocolate lovers and philanthropists alike gathered at the Statehouse Convention Center for the 23rd annual Chocolate Fantasy Ball benefiting Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana. Guests indulged in an array of decadent chocolate desserts and sweet treats while bidding during a lively live auction, helping the event raise a record-breaking nearly $900,000 to house families of children receiving care in local hospitals. Chaired by Phyllis Rogers, the evening also recognized Sissy’s Log Cabin as the 2026 honoree.