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Hi Little Rock, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Gold and silver are surging, a Pi-themed crosswalk unveiling, and a focaccia art class + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

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📰 In the news

Small towns, big flavor: A roundup highlights nine unassuming Arkansas restaurants serving steaks, from The Butcher Shop in Little Rock to Taylor’s Steakhouse in Dumas, plus a Bentonville spot with an impressive steak program — see the full list.

Comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment: UAMS is now offering a $99 Healthy Heart screening in Little Rock with same-day results, including a heart CT, labs, and a nurse consult for adults without diagnosed heart disease — see what’s included and who’s eligible.

Equations meet public art: Math on Main will bring a year-long art and learning series to SoMa in Little Rock, kicking off March 14 with a free Pi-themed crosswalk unveiling and family activities — check out the full lineup.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Paint pottery with your preschooler
• Celebrate style and support Easterseals Arkansas
• Swap seeds, savor art and music
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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Bold burger break: Big Orange turns weeknights into mini wins with juicy, build-your-way burgers, fresh-whipped shakes, and a chill vibe for solo bites or low-key hangs. Haven’t been in a while? Take this as your gentle nudge to treat yourself. Consider it self-care.

Lace up and roll: At Arkansas Skatium, retro rink energy meets silky-smooth floors, with an ice sheet for anyone swapping wheels for blades. Friends, bops, and breezy laps turn weekday slumps into spins and laughs, served with just enough nostalgia to keep the good glide going.

Art break, unlocked: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts keeps things fresh with rotating exhibitions, performances, and hands-on classes, an easy way to reset your brain between errands or after work. Take a quiet hour to wander, and let something unexpected shift your mood this week.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Little Rock for grown ups

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌷 Vintage Market Days Spring Event @ Arkansas State Fairgrounds | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Clear the trunk and point it toward Vintage Market Days, where handpicked vendors sling vintage, farmhouse, industrial, and cleverly repurposed finds. Expect live music, good food, and specialty sips, plus the smug joy of scoring the piece your mother swore you did not need.

🏞 Hike Two Rivers @ Two Rivers Bridge & Park | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Meet at the base of the bridge for a riverfront ramble to the peninsula bathrooms, the most honest landmark in town. Turn back for 4 miles, or take the big loop for 5, 6, or 7. Expect good company, easy bragging rights, and excellent scenery.

👩 Spotlight Tour: Women Artists @ Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – If you’ve been meaning to give your eyeballs a culture day, drop into AMFA for a free docent-led wander spotlighting women artists. It is friendly, engaging, and actually informative, so you can nod thoughtfully, ask smart questions, and impress the grandkids later.

🐾 Spay & Neuter Scootin’ Boogie: Tattoos for Tails @ Bark Bar | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Chip in for Tender Tails Care Project, grab a $25 square, and you might snag a $450 tattoo session with Megan Ivy at Lucky Bella. Community raffle, pop-up market, and adoptable dog meet and greets. Karma loves a little ink, so claim your numbers early.

🐰 Needle-Felted Wool Bunny Bum @ South Main Creative | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Debbie from Whispering Wool is teaching a beginner-friendly needle-felting class where you’ll sculpt an absurdly cute bunny bum tucked into spring grass in a little terra cotta pot. Perfect for Easter, and your sanity. Limited spots, ages 12+, register online, $40 class, $25 materials.

🎨 Focaccia Art Masterpieces @ University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Institute | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Ready to turn carbs into a conversation piece? In Chef Mark’s hands-on class you’ll make classic focaccia, add flavors, whip up a dipping sauce, then deck it out with veggies and herbs like a seasoned artiste. Leave with recipes, your edible masterpiece, and bragging rights.

👗 Fashion Event @ Statehouse Convention Center | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Little Rock’s getting fancy-ish at the Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom, with a fashion show, silent auction, and hors d’oeuvres benefiting Easterseals Arkansas. Dressy casual, which is Arkansan for boots, jeans, and a jacket you wear to weddings. Grab tickets, feel good, look better.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/5 Karaoke Club @ Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center – 4:00 PM
• 3/5 Attack Dog and more @ Stelly’s Vineyard – 7:00 PM
• 3/5 Fairview @ Haislip Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 2026 BDB100 Registration Kickoff Party @ Subaru – 11:00 AM
• 3/6 Robert’s 30th Birthday Show @ Vino’s Pizza-Pub-Brewery – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” @ Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts – 2:00 PM
• 3/8 Champagne Dance Party @ Richardson Ballroom – 2:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Little Rock report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 55%

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 25%

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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Behind the gates of Sologne Circle in Chenal Valley, this French Country estate showcases superb craftsmanship. A grand two-story entry with double antique doors leads to a chef’s kitchen with copper sink, wine room, and butler’s pantry, opening to vaulted spaces over the pool. Highlights include library, office, craft room, four ensuite bedrooms, game room, third-floor theater, and outdoor kitchen.

Take a peek inside →