New season, same great city.
Thursday, June 18
Designer House XXV Opening Day at Belle Maison: Praise the design gods, it’s finally happening. After the ASO Guild’s biennial event got postponed, the 40-acre estate at 21509 Denny Road is officially opening to show off the work of more than 30 of Arkansas’ top designers. Masks are required and social distancing measures will be enforced, including limiting the number of guests in the house at any given time. Opening day at Belle Maison will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more info, click here.
Read our March cover story with Designer House committee chair Larry West.
Loblolly Creamery at SoMa Outdoor Dining: If there’s one thing corona can’t stop, it’s ice cream in the summer. Lots of SoMa restaurants are sharing the neighborhood’s new socially-distanced outdoor seating area in the parking lot on the corner of South Main and 13th streets, and Loblolly is setting up shop, too. Come try their new summer treat, the Big Dam Ice Cream Sammy. Stop by 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
First you’re hearing of it? Catch up here with the latest foodie news.
“The Wife Stalker” A Virtual Conversation with Liv Constantine: So the Six Bridges Book Festival got pushed to October, but this should help tide you over. CALS is helping bridge the gap with international bestselling author Liv Constantine (aka the pen name of sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine) in a virtual program about their newest thriller. The livestream starts at 6:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Read on: Between the Lines of the Library’s New Fest
Friday, June 19
Delta Exhibition Opening with the Arkansas Arts Center: Since its beginning in 1958, the Delta Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture has grown to encompass works in every media, showcasing the works of Mississippi Delta region artists. This year’s virtual exhibition is hosted in collaboration with Historic Arkansas Museum, Thea Foundation, Acansa Gallery and the Argenta Branch Library. The exhibition will be posted at 10 a.m. For more info, click here.
More on the Delta: 62nd Arkansas Arts Center Delta Exhibition Goes Digital
Happy Hour Facials with The Floating Lotus: This one’s for you, Dad. This week the spa and yoga studio will walk you through making a special exfoliant for Father’s Day and an Old Fashioned to sip along the way. The relaxation kicks off at 6 p.m. For more info, click here.
5 Last-Minute, Local Father’s Day Gifts
“Poison Ivy” Virtual Screening: Time to laugh at more bad movies. The free CALS BingoFlix series is back offering prizes to the eagle-eyed viewers who can fill up their bingo card with hilariously awful cliches. This showing features the 1985 summer camp flick starring Michael J. Fox in his prime. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday, June 20
Dogtown Farmers Market: It’s back! Construction shut down Argenta’s summertime since 2017, but it’s back with all the deliciousness you know and love. Just remember to wear your mask and observe social distance regulations. Market hours are 8-10 a.m. For more info, click here.
What to Buy at Farmers Markets in June
Summer Solstice Virtual Day Retreat with Bella Vita Jewelry: A little TLC, please. Summer is officially here, and this event is designed to help you take a breath and reset. The day includes crafts, meditation, skincare and lots more, all through Zoom. It starts at 10 a.m. For more info, click here.
Juneteenth Livestream with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: Originating in Texas, this holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. with a focus on education, freedom and forward thinking. The MTCC’s 10th annual event will look a little different this year with a streaming lineup including Grammy-winning gospel group the Clark Sisters, Rodney Block, Bijoux and nearly 40 other performers. The festivities start at 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
Bright Summer Nights Kickoff: This annual benefit Methodist Family Health typically includes a night at Big Rock Mini Golf, but this year they’re encouraging families to enjoy the outdoors at dusk, and to make it last until August. For more info, click here.
Sunday, June 21
Free International Yoga Day Class with ZenStudio Fitness: Bring on the zen. Whether you join in person or online, this free restorative yoga sesh is sure to help you start the week right. Class starts at 4 p.m. For more info, click here.
More Farmers Markets:
- Saturday: White Water Tavern
- Sunday: Bernice Garden