Today's MAN by Deborah Szewczuk

Volume 5, Issue 3

Tim Howard

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Good nutrition can turn a base hit into a home run.

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Publishers Note: In a world where the default position seems to be about making the unhealthy choice -- whether that’s eating poorly, avoiding exercise, holding onto stress or otherwise abusing our bodies -- there is a growing trend toward bringing the focus back to wellness. Wellness is the goal of a proactive lifestyle that embraces our holistic health. A wellness revolution has been quietly growing over the recent 30 years. The current rising costs of health care and the crisis within the industry here in the United States, is causing this wellness revolution to gain momentum. It’s gaining force for two reasons: being “well” feels better and being “well” actually costs less. The United States government has spent billions trying to find a cure for disease. Their conclusion is that disease is easier to prevent than it is to cure. Medical research proves that proper nutrition and lifestyle choices are the key to every function of our bodies. Eating a minimum of 9-13 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day is their recommendation. The problem is almost no one does. We live in a fast paced world where drive thrus or pizza delivery have replaced the family dinner table. In this issue, Tim Howard, one of the nation’s top professional softball players tells us his story of how he has taken a proactive approach for better health. By fueling our bodies with the right nutrition, we can improve and decrease our chances of disease and sickness. At Today’s MAN we feel it is important to share information we come across that is indisputable. As always, our door is open for new information and feedback. Here’s to good health!

CONTRIBUTORS Darby Brighton, MSPT Jesse Burks, DPM, FACFAS Tom Cannarozzo Jason Ferruggia Harold Grubbs Rebecca Haden Joe Meglio Scott Mendelson Eric Serrano MD PAGE DESIGN AND LAYOUT Deborah Szewczuk ADVERTISING SALES info@todaysmanmagazine.com TODAY’S MAN MAGAZINE Published by: RML Media, LLC P.O. Box 13030 Maumelle, AR 72113 SUBSCRIPTION For information on subscription rates for delivery to home or office please e-mail us at: circulation@todaysmanmagazine.com GOT A GREAT IDEA? WE WANT TO HEAR IT! Please e-mail us at: ideas@todaysmanmagazine.com To view our current issue or a past issue visit our web site at: www.todaysmanmagazine.com

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Biking and Your Knees

Celebration of Excellence

“The Art of Farming”

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Men and Massage

Why You Should Consider Massage Therapy

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Hitting a Fairway Metal off the Ground

In Season Training

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Biking and Your Knees

Text By: Darby Brighton, MSPT

Biking is a fun way to increase fitness. British studies have found that cycling just 20 miles a week can cut the risk of heart disease or heart attack in half. Cycling 30 minutes a day can help you drop 10 or 12 pounds in a year with no changes in your eating habits. Bike riding, with its combination of effective aerobic exercise and time spent enjoying nature, can also reduce stress and depression along with the physical ailments that can stem from stress.

There is one thing about biking that can be a negative: knee pain.

Overuse

About Darby Brighton At Innovative Spine Rehab, Darby Brighton specializes in treating all spine conditions including disc injuries, facet joint injuries, pelvic abnormalities and degenerative conditions of the spine. He is a graduate of th University of Central Arkansas and is certified in Strain / Counterstrain and Active Release Technique by the Jones Insititue.

The knee involves three bones: the femur, or thigh bone; the tibia, or shin bone, where the muscles of the thigh which move the knee attach; and the patella, or knee cap, which floats on top of the knee joint. There is one more bone, the fibula, which is parallel to the tibia. The knee joint has two articulations: one between the femur and the tibia and one between the patella and the tibia. When the knee bends, it rotates as well as flexing and extending. Both the quadriceps and the hamstrings are engaged in movements of the knee. In short, the knee is a complicated joint. Overuse can make any part of your body hurt, and the knee is no exception. With such a complex joint, there are plenty of potential sources of pain. While a little muscle soreness is nothing to be afraid of, pain can keep you from getting back on the bike and enjoying another ride. The solution is to increase your time and distance gradually — about 10% per week. Work your way up to longer, hillier rides and higher gears.

Alignment and Bike Set Up

The height and angle of the saddle, the length of the crank, and the position of the

pedals all can affect your knees. Make sure the bike is a good fit for you, and adjust everything to suit your body. The best way to do this is to get assistance from your trainer or from the experienced people at a bike shop. Your investment in this step will pay off in greater comfort and less chance of knee pain.

Conditioning Stretching before a bike ride doesn’t “warm up” your body and it doesn’t lead to fewer knee injuries. Stretching after your ride is a better bet. Better still is building overall conditioning into your daily routine. Biking is a good all-around exercise, so you may think that a regular schedule of cycling is all you need. In fact, the movements of cycling never extend the knee. All that work is done with the knee flexed. This can lead to imbalance. The strength of the core muscles also affects the likelihood of knee pain. Weak core muscles can lead to poor form in cycling, resulting in an increased chance of injury. Regular stretching and strengthening can solve these problems. Contact Innovative Spine Rehab of Arkansas to develop a conditioning program designed specifically for you. You’ll enjoy your bike rides without sacrificing your knees.

FeatureThe Art of farming

On October 11, 2011, the Peabody Ballroom will be the scene of the second annual Celebration of Excellence. The Arkansas 4-H Foundation annually recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in public service, civic leadership and philanthropy, exemplifying the principles of 4-H. The inaugural 2010 Celebration of Excellence event honored two Arkansas leaders, Senators David and Mark Pryor. Their public service has stretched over five decades establishing a legacy of leadership that meshes with the 4-H mission of “Making the Best better.”

This year’s honoree is P. Allen Smith, the star of “P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home” on PBS and the syndicated “P. Allen Smith Gardens,” as well as the author of a series of bestselling garden and lifestyle books. The theme for the celebration is “The Art of Farming,” and a delicious dinner of Arkansas-grown foods will be served. In his leadership, his love of the land, and his commitment to learning, P. Allen Smith makes an excellent ambassador for Arkansas 4-H. This celebration will be an enjoyable and enlightening way to support the Arkansas 4-H Foundation. Arkansas 4-H was established in 1908 and now reaches more than 131,000 young Arkansans between the ages of 5 and 19. The mission of Arkansas 4-H is to provide opportunities for youth to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, form attitudes, and practice behavior that will lead them to become self directing, productive, contributing members of society.

As an addition, this year the Arkansas 4-H Foundation offers a wonderful opportunity for all Arkansas youth between the ages of 5-19 years old with the 2011 Art of Farming Art and Photography Contest. Beyond the excitement of the contest, all students will benefit from the educational opportunity by thinking more deeply about agriculture and creating original artwork for a new audience. Winners of the contest will receive scholarship and prize money and have an opportunity to earn a share of the proceeds of an art auction. Your support for the Center, scholarships and 4-H programs will make possible more opportunities for Arkansas youth to be involved in a positive youth deployment program. Your endeavors will help create a lasting benefit for Arkansas. For sponsorship opportunities or to reserve a table please contact Dr. Brad Davis at 501-429-3309.

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Top Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Advisor

Text By: Harold Grubbs RFC, AIF® Financial Analyst for Financial Management, Inc. www.financialmanagementinc.com

Today, many professionals in the financial services industry call themselves “advisors,” including employees of banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and independent advisory firms. Selecting the right financial advisor can be a stressful and daunting process, and because there is no standardized procedure for doing so, it is very important that you know what questions to ask in order to make an informed decision.

Do you serve as a fiduciary to your clients? Does the firm have a mission statement? Does the advisor make complete and full disclosure of all costs involved in working with his or her clients? Does the advisor communicate clearly and answer your questions in a manner that you are able to understand? What is the advisor’s management process, and how does that process protect capital in periods of down markets or recession? 8

The broadest and most important distinction between a true advisor and someone who simply sells investment products is found in question number one:

Do you serve as a fiduciary to your clients? The reason this question is so critical in making the first cut is this: the fiduciary standard of care is the highest standard of care an advisor can be held to. While there are two types of fiduciaries, one described in general terms, and another specific to ERISA retirement plans, both adhere to the same precepts when working with their clients. A fiduciary must place his client’s interest ahead of his own at all times, and only make recommendations that represent the client’s best interest. In a nutshell, the fiduciary’s loyalty is to his client.

Does the firm have a mission statement? If the firm has a mission statement, it should resonate with the values and expectations of the client. It should also give insight into the priorities of the firm and all recommendations should be congruent with the objectives of the mission statement.

Does the advisor make complete and full disclosure of all costs involved in working with his or her clients? This disclosure should include all the costs of the investment products as well as a clear explanation of how they are incurred. Many investment vehicles contain costs which are not clearly stated or understood. An effective advisor

should be willing and able to explain the costs in a way that is understood and accepted before purchasing them. Many times clients do not learn of the expenses they are incurring until long after they have purchased recommended investments. This can be very expensive and frustrating, and the end result is often an irrevocable erosion of trust. All fees charged by the advisor should be disclosed within a management agreement, which should include a complete fee schedule, a description of how the fees are calculated, how the billing is conducted and any applicable discounts.

Does the advisor communicate clearly and answer your questions in a manner that you are able to understand? At the end of the initial meeting, were you more impressed that he or she was a smart person, or did you leave feeling that you understood what was said, and were your questions answered clearly and completely? A trusting relationship with a financial advisor should be based on agreement of the actions to be taken toward accomplishing the goals of the client. It should not be a blind leap of faith based on the advisor’s knowledge alone. There must be openness and transparency in the relationship in order to create the trust every client seeks and deserves.

What is the advisor’s management process, and how does that process protect capital in periods of down markets or recession? Every experienced advisor should have a procedure for assessing the risk tolerance of the client and creating a portfolio within their comfort zone. Expectations should be clearly communicated and agreed upon. If an Investment Policy Statement is prepared, it should reflect the

operation of the portfolio and its objectives. The advisor should explain how investments are chosen and the criteria used in the selection process. The method and frequency of portfolio performance reporting should also be clearly explained, and a sample report should be offered and reviewed to make sure the client understands how to determine portfolio performance. The entire process should be understood and all questions should be answered to the client’s satisfaction. The financial markets fluctuate daily, and this is normal. Market downturns are not rare and recessions can take away a decade or more of wealth accumulation. We are still recovering from the most severe recession since the Great Depression, and most investors want to know how their capital will be protected when the market turns down again. Some advisors will advise clients to “stay the course” and not make any changes during these times. Others will take a more proactive approach to preserving capital. In these instances, clients should ask what the advisor’s strategy is and why he recommends it. Any strategy implemented to preserve capital should be documented and clearly explained. The answers to these questions may not give you everything you need to make your decision, but they will give you some critical information needed to make an informed choice. You should not be intimidated or bashful in asking the advisor any questions you have. A good advisor will welcome your questions and be sure you understand the answers. A question I ask potential new clients helps to identify the priorities of the relationship. “If you interviewed five advisors and they all offered the same rate of return and the same cost, what would you base your decision on?” The answer is almost always the same: “The one I trusted the most and could most easily communicate with.”

Harold is president of Financial Management, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in Little Rock. He is a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) with the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) with the Center for Fiduciary Studies. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investment Management Consultants Association. He has worked as a investment advisor and consultant to individuals, corporations, professional associations, private trusts and retirement plans for over 27 years.

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Men and Massage Why You Should Consider Massage Therapy

Dr. Greg Engstrom is a big fan of massage therapy. He’s been getting regular massages for over a decade and has even been known to schedule several sessions a month. But according to the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA), Engstrom is in the minority. The group recently conducted its annual consumer survey to find out who is getting massage, why and how often. The AMTA survey revealed that just “10 percent of men used massage in the last year, while massage use in women for 2010 was 25 percent.” “That surprises me,” said Engstrom. “I’m not sure why men don’t seek massage out more often.” One theory is that some men see massage as frivolous pampering; not something a serious guy’s guy would do. Naomi Hall, a massage therapist and owner of TouchPointe Centre in Little Rock, wants to change that perception. She hopes to redefine massage beyond that of indulgence. “At TouchPointe, we believe that massage isn’t an escape from life; it’s essential to a healthy life,” said Hall. “For example, we know that massage can do amazing things in terms of pain relief.” The concept of massage as a pain reliever has gradually been gaining acceptance. In fact, according to the AMTA consumer study, 54 percent of those Americans who did get a massage during the past five years did it to relieve pain. That’s how Engstrom was introduced to massage therapy. “I was referred by one of my ice hockey teammates after I complained of back pain,” he said. “Now, as a chief surgical

resident at UAMS, I spend long hours in an operating room on my feet. The hour I reserve for a massage helps me relax and get rid of stress.” Hall, who is a nationally-certified Master Massage Therapist, has been a long-time believer in the health benefits of massage. Many of her TouchPointe clients seek her services for specific chronic illnesses or pain management. “It’s important for people to understand that massage is no longer considered ‘new age’ or ‘out there’,” said Hall. “It’s recognized by the medical community as a complimentary therapy. I see cancer patients, people needing to manage their blood pressure and, of course, clients, like Greg, who seek stress relief.” Massage has become such an integral part of Engstrom’s life that even his wife has started scheduling massage sessions for him when she notices an increased level of tension. “My wife sees the benefit I get from it,” said Engstrom. “[Massage] is a much needed hour away from my cell phone and pager. It’s my time.”

Hall suggests that men who are still hesitant to seek out massage schedule just a half hour to begin with. “This will allow them to check their comfort level and adjust accordingly,” said Hall. “They can always progress to an hour or even an hour and a half. Or they might find a half hour is all that they need. The massage session should be customized to fit them.” She also notes that a great massage begins with great communication. “Tell your therapist about the issues you would most like to address with the massage,” said Hall. “For some, a deep tissue massage provides the most benefit. And for others, a lighter touch works better. The most important thing is to communicate with your therapist so you can get the most out of the session.” Meanwhile, Engstrom has seen massage not only help with his pain relief and stress management but it also influences other aspects of his health. “When I get a massage it makes me feel healthier,” said Engstrom. “I find that after a massage I eat better, exercise more and pay attention to my health.”

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Hitting a Fairway Metal off the Ground Probably the hardest shot for most armature golfers is the ability to hit a long straight and high fairway metal. Here a few simple ideas that I know will improve your fairway metal play.

Equipment Not everyone needs a 3 wood. If your swing speed is slow you won’t have enough speed to get the ball elevated into the air. If your 3-wood doesn’t get any elevation try a five wood. You will hit a Five wood higher and farther.

Ball Position Address the ball so it is even with your left heel. Having the ball too far in the middle of your stance delofts the club and will encourage you to “scoop” the ball up in the air. This will result in falling away from the target resulting in the dreaded top shot. (see picture)

Finish the swing Make a conscious effort to finish with your belt buckle hands arms and club facing the target with your weight completely onto your front foot. Hold this balance finish with everything at the target until the ball lands. (see picture)

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In Season Training for Baseball Players

By Joe Meglio

With high school, college and professional baseball in full swing, baseball players should be doing in season workouts. Too many times, I see athletes make some nice strength gains in the off-season only to lose them all during the competitive season. It’s very easy to get caught up in the rigors of practice and games and neglect the training aspect. Most college and high school teams practice five days a week during the pre-season and eventually play almost every day once competitive games start.

Baseball players are prone to muscular imbalances caused from their sport. During the season baseball players are going to get banged up. In order to avoid or minimize these muscular imbalances, soft tissue, mobility and flexibility work a must. Soft tissue work, mobility drills and stretching should be performed before and after training, and also before and after games and practices.

What good is it to train your butt off in the off-season only to lose all your gains by the time the competitive season starts? To avoid this mistake, baseball players can’t train the same way during the season as they did in the off-season. Athletes have a limited amount of energy and because most of this energy is spent practicing and playing baseball, they have to be very economical when it comes to their training. Trying to get bigger, faster, and stronger during the season will decrease performance on the field. Instead, baseball players should strive to maintain strength, speed, and power developed in the offseason.

Training Frequency Two full body workouts a week is best way to maintain strength, power, speed, and size during the season. It is also optimal for recovery and sport performance. Training 3-4 times per week may interfere with your recovery and may inhibit sport performance. Part time players and bench players should be able to train 3 times a week. Baseball players who train 3 times per week in season have the option of doing 3 full body workouts per week or 1 upper, 1 lower and 1 full.

In season workouts should be short. Thirty to forty-five minutes is more than enough to maintain all physical attributes. Baseball players can maintain all physical attributes with less volume if they choose the right exercises.

What Exercises Should You Do? Compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and chin ups should be used during the competitive season because they are very economical and yield the best results in the least amount of time. It is important that baseball players do exercises that they are familiar with. Compound exercises will give you the best bang for your buck. Certain isolation exercises have their part in training to help prevent injury but for the most part stick to compound exercises. In season is not the time to introduce variety. By sticking to exercises an athlete is familiar with, soreness will be limited. Exercises like farmer walks and sled drags are excellent choices because these types of exercises do not have an eccentric portion. Exercises without an eccentric portion are especially good in season because they will not get you sore. Baseball players should perform the same

workout for 2-3 weeks before they change things up Avoid training the joints and muscles that are already taking a beating. This means limit the amount of knee flexion, overhead pressing and rotator cuff work in season. The hamstrings, shoulders and rotator cuff already take a huge beating from playing baseball, do not compound this issue in the gym. Be smart with your exercise selection. I rarely squat catchers in season. As a collegiate catcher, I can tell you that it is not in your best interest to squat in season. Your best bet is to do box squats or deadlift variations. Position players and pitchers are another story.

How About Speed & Conditioning?

As far as speed work, additional work isn’t necessary during the season. The sprints performed during games and practices are sufficient. I consider speed work running at maximal effort for distances shorter than 60 yards with complete rest. Every time players run the bases or run after a ball, they are exerting maximal effort. This is their speed work. Remember, the goal is to maintain speed during the season! Extra conditioning isn’t necessary during the competitive season. While I love ending workouts with 10 minutes of sled and Prowler sprints and pushes, it’s not necessary during the season. Instead the sled and prowler should be used for recovery work in-season. In season conditioning comes from playing baseball games. Conditioning is specific to the demands of your sport. The goal is to condition your body to play 5 games of baseball per week. By playing in these games you are doing your conditioning.

Recovery Training In Season In season workouts should focus on keeping baseball players healthy and ready to compete at a high level. In order to do this, athletes must listen to their bodies. It is inevitable that baseball

players are going to have sore arms from practicing and playing every day. Some days they may feel great and other days they need to rest. So in order to get the most out of in-season training, baseball players should train on the days they feel the best, even if this means training before or after games. Baseball players are prone to muscular imbalances caused from their sport. During the season baseball players are going to get banged up. In order to avoid or minimize these muscular imbalances, soft tissue, mobility and flexibility work a must. Soft tissue work, mobility drills and stretching should be performed before and after training, and also before and after games and practices. By spending a few minutes every day on improving tissue quality, mobility and flexibly, baseball players will recover faster. In order to prepare for this, players need to condition their bodies to train for these types of situations in the preseason. Once practices start, baseball players should get used to lifting on the same day that they practice. During the season, players have one day off if they’re lucky. I recommend baseball players take this day off completely and use it as a day for recovery.

Sample In Season Workout Day 1 1. Box squat Work up to a 5RM. Don’t train to failure; you should have 2-3 reps left in the tank. 2. a) Weighted push-up 3 X 8 b) One arm dumbbell row 3 X 8 3. Kettlebell farmer walks 3 X 40 yards

Day 2

1. Weighted chin-up 4 X 6-8. Don’t train to failure. 2. Walking Dumbbell Lunges 3 X 8 3. Kettlebell swings, 3 X 10–12 4. External rotation, 3 X 15

Bio Joe Meglio is a strength & conditioning coach at the Underground Strength Gym in Edison, New Jersey. He is mentored by one of the brightest minds in the strength and conditioning industry, Zach Even-Esh. While Joe has worked with various athletes at the high school, college and professional level, Joe specializes in the training of baseball players. Aside from being a strength coach, Joe competed in his first powerlifting meet on December 11, 2010 and set the NJ state squat, deadlift and total records in his weight class and division. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BS in Entrepreneurial Studies and is captain of the FDU Devils baseball team. For more information on Joe Meglio and his unique training methods please check out www.megliofitness.com 13

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105 acres in Chenal Valley house a very special project: the Wildwood Park for the Arts. Wildwood began in 1973 as the Arkansas Opera Theater, holding a production of Madame Butterfly at Henderson State one day and at Hall High School the next. The sets were borrowed from an opera company in New Orleans, and the title role was played by the director. In 1989, a gift of land from Deltic Timber Company made Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts a reality. The park and the opera company both relied heavily on grants and individual philanthropists for the millions of dollars required to finish the project. The park is now a spectacular public garden. A 10 acre arboretum designed by P. Allen Smith showcases trees underpinned by azaleas and flowering bulbs. Smith is the host of “P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home,” a popular TV gardening show, and of the new series, “P. Allen Smith: From Garden to Table,” as well as the author of gardening and lifestyle books. The Arboretum is still under construction, with more amenities planned for the future, but its walking trails already make it a wonderful place to spend a peaceful hour. Move on to the Pavillion Daffodil Gardens, an acre of naturalized daffodils planted by Wildwood supporter Richard Colburn Butler, or Hunter’s Widflower Glen, another acre with more than 150 species of ferns and flowers. Smaller gardens include a formal Gazebo Garden and a water garden, plus two butterfly gardens. The park also boasts a waterfall and an eight acre lake, known as Swan Lake, a tea house, and extensive paved walking trails, all free to the public except on festival weekends.

The festivals at Wildwood began with the Wildwood Festival, held in June every year. Since 1991, this festival has brought wonderful jazz and classical music to the park. The lush, almost tropical display of flowers that Wildwood Park offers in summer is the perfect backdrop to the wealth of musical talent. The first festival included performances of La Traviata, Don Giovanni and Don Pasquale by the Opera Theater whose home Wildwood Park has been for more than two decades. Charlie Haden, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the Ellis Marsalis Quartet, and the Count Basie Orchestra are just a few of the jazz greats who have graced the Wildwood Festival. Mozart, Gilbert and Sullivan, and the Inkspots are equally at home in this welcoming space.

Thousands of visitors come to this summer festival every year, and each year there is a new theme and new attractions as well as new musical performances. Blooms! is the spring arts festival intended for families. There’s a flower market at Blooms!, as well as the profusion of spring

The multisensory nature of the experience gives an extra richness to the festivals. As the largest arts park in the South, Wildwood Park is dedicated to all the arts, not just music. Dance, drama, culinary arts, design, and literature are also celebrated in this peaceful setting.

The Wine and Food Festival is held annually in the fall, when the park’s buildings and paths are transformed into an Italian village. Hundreds of different wines and hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants are served to participants as they stroll through the gardens.

The Lanterns Festival in the winter takes a multicultural approach. Celebrating the beginning of the lunar year during the first full moon, Lanterns features lanterns, fire pits, and luminarias throughout the gardens. As visitors stroll the paved walkways, they encounter scenes from Venice, Shakespearean England, Mexico, Russia, China, the American Wild West, and more. Characteristic foods and performances by the Arkansas Symphony, the Wildwood Park educational touring group, Arts to Go!, and others, both indoors and out, make Lanterns a magical experience.

Fall is also time for the Harvest Festival, marked by hay rides, the Arkansas Pickin’ and Fiddlin’ Championship, seasonal crafts demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, and an architect-designed hay fort. Cooking seminars, baking competitions, and artisan food tastings are features of the Harvest Festival as the park celebrates the culinary arts and the delicious foods of Arkansas.

The Lanterns Festival has included performances by the Arkansas Shakespeare Theater, a fortuneteller in a Moroccan display, savory lamb in an Egyptian setting, and even a visit to the moon. While the object of the festival, the only deep winter festival in Arkansas, is to encourage cultural awareness, it’s also intended to provide family fun. Children have opportunities to try out crafts and games while adults learn and enjoy.

flowers in the gardens. Music, too, is featured at the spring festival, with jazz bands and chamber groups as well as full-scale musical theater and opera productions. Maypole dancing, crafts, demonstrations by area horticulturists, and flower shows round out the festival.

Festival weekends used to be most of what was going on at Wildwood, but things have changed. There is a full season of musical performance, auditions for the Metropolitan Opera are held here annually, and there are even fun runs (every dog entered is allowed to bring one adult human). The educational outreach program brings arts education experiences to 35,000 students around the state every year. Not only does Arts to Go! present musical theater in many communities, but Wildwood also has artists in residence at their local elementary school and summer art camps. The 625 seat Lucy Lockett Cabe theater hosts music and other performing arts, such as ballet and theater. A new series of performances by emerging artists is getting attention this year. Wildwood Park is even available for weddings and other private events. Children’s events this summer include literature based experiences and summer camps with a focus on themes ranging from pioneers to Shakespeare. Intensive acting camps for elementary and middle school students are planned as well. Wildwood began in 1973 as the Arkansas Opera Theater and became Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts in 1989 with the gift of land from Deltic Timber Company. In short, Wildwood Park is a resource for the community and for the state, bringing highly accessible celebrations of the arts to Arkansas.

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The 1 Oz. Jig

Jeff Kearney is a Northwest Arkansas Music Awards nominee for both Best Singer/Songwriter and Best Male Singer in a Band. His band, The 1 Oz. Jig, has been nominated for Best Funk Band and Album of the Year. The album art, by John Moore of Noir33, has been nominated for an award as well. There are some categories for which they haven’t been nominated, but they definitely have the largest number of nominations of any band this year The 1 Oz. Jig brought out their first album last year and is planning a second. Kearney works with another band, Flipoff Pirates, which is preparing to produce an album as well. Kearney was also the moving spirit behind Fayetteville 2011, a compilation CD celebrating the Fayetteville music scene. The 1 Oz. Jig will be playing at Fayettechill’s Mulberry River Jam, as well as major live music venues in Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs, and the River Valley, and Flipoff Pirates plays regularly as well. Kearney sits in with other bands from time to time, too, on recordings. Still, Kearney is surprised to hear himself described as an up and coming musician in the Northwest Arkansas music scene. He’s used to thinking of himself as a struggling musician. “Most of my songs are about being poor and struggling,” he laughs. “I go with what I know.”

Kearney has always been a musician, though. Music is his first love and his only career. He didn’t have a Plan B-didn’t prepare for another career in case he couldn’t succeed as a musician. “When you’re young,” he says, “you don’t have a plan. I just thought, ‘I’m going to play and maybe somebody will give me money for it.’ You see yourself being a rock star and touring and you don’t think about the fact that it would mean being in a stinky bus with five other dudes missing your wife and family… It still seems like kind of a magical place to be, though.” Kearney grew up in Fayetteville and started playing with the Flipoff Pirates in 1996. He studied music at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. “School was great for me,” he says. “I was entirely self-taught up until then, and it helped me break bad habits in technique and learn about chord structure and music theory.” The experience improved his songwriting, Kearney feels, but there was some frustration in his college years, too.

He was interested in iconic American music like jazz, blues, ragtime, and Motown, while the emphasis in the degree program was on classical music. He studied guitar with James Greeson, “an excellent teacher and a great guitarist,” but stopped short of completing his degree. “I had a kid,” he says, “and got nervous about all those student loans.” Instead, Kearney went the difficult route of working full time as a rock musician. After Flipoff Pirates, Kearney organized The 1 Oz. Jig. While the band has had a fluid lineup of musicians, Kearney has been a constant. A lot of his time is spent on the music, honing the craft he loves and trying out new ideas. “We’re messing around with different horns right now,” Kearney says, partly because of the inspiration of the band’s tenor sax man, Nathan Mcleod. “He’s the real deal,” says Kearney. “He’s really good at arranging brass.”

The 1 Oz. Jig also has Michael Howland on the trumpet and Matt Beach on the trombone, as well as Matt Jenkins on keyboards, Drew Packard on Bass, Chad Safarik on drums, and Kearney on vocals and guitar. Kearney describes the band as having “a rotating membership,” though. “Everyone’s busy, and sometimes one guy can’t make a particular date, so we bring in someone else.” Kearney is also in charge of the business side of the band. “It takes a lot of time to promote shows and book shows and take care of the business side of it,” Kearney acknowledges, but it’s essential. “A lot of good players miss that. You have to be able to get people into the clubs to get paid.” The band’s smooth jazz-funk sound, edgy lyrics, and polished vocals have earned them a following, but Kearney has also spent time on building up that all-important fan base. He started off with a sort of casual market research and marketing campaigns. “Looking at crowds and seeing how they reacted

to certain things,” he recalls, “and then constantly calling people and trying to build up a following.” Having a following is key to success for live bands. “It can be hard to break into a new town,” Kearney explains. “They ask, ‘Do you have a following?’ and you have to say, ‘No, but I have a seven piece band and we want to play.’”

This gives independent musicians more control over their professional futures than they had in the past.

The 1 Oz. Jig uses Facebook and MySpace, YouTube and other social media as well as live radio appearances to keep in touch with fans and spread the word about their music and upcoming shows. Fans talk them up in forums, and the local Free Weekly website described them as “one of the hardest working bands in town, made up of some of the most technically proficient, funky funkmasters.”

That doesn’t mean that it’s always easier. “It wasn’t easy and it took a long time,” says Kearney. The first album produced by The 1 Oz. Jig was recorded at The Listen Laboratory in Fayetteville, and the band has distributed it as well as producing it. The 1 Oz. Jig is “talking with some people” about the possibility of having professional representation, both to increase their visibility and to reduce the amount of time band members spend on the business side of the job, but for the present, they expect to take on the whole job of producing and distributing their second album as well.

They’ve embraced new technology, too, in producing and distributing their own albums. “We’re very unsigned,” says Kearney. The thought of making a CD on their own was “daunting” when they started out, but now the means of production are available to everyone.

Kearney still doesn’t have a specific plan for his professional future, beyond continuing to play music. “I’m in a really good place in my home life,” says Kearney. “If I end up playing music in Arkansas for the rest of my life, I’m content with that.”

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Tim Howard grew up planning to be a professional baseball player. Instead, he became a professional softball player. He played for FBI (Fence Brokers Incorporated) when they went to the World Series of Softball last year. Leading the tournament in RBIs, he attracted the attention of GTL, one of the top major softball teams in the nation. Now playing for GTL, Howard has realized his goal of playing on a national level. Surprisingly, this achievement follows a hiatus of four years during which he didn’t play professionally. “I took a break,” he says, “and fished in a lot of tournaments.” Getting back to softball required intensive daily training. Howard trains at Train Elite in Maumelle. It was there that he heard about Juice Plus+®, a whole food based supplement that has made a big difference in his training and performance on the field. “No one gets the full amount of fruits and vegetables that they should,” says Howard. “Especially with my lifestyle – I never slow down to eat the way I should at home.” Howard travels with GTL most weekends each month, and he finds it hard to eat right on the road. Fortunately, he can carry Juice Plus+® with him. At home, he shared it first with his wife, Paige. As young professionals with busy social lives and challenging careers, the Howard’s rely on the nutritional assurance of Juice Plus+® to keep them at their best. What is Juice Plus+®? Its whole food nutrition derived from fruit and vegetables. Unlike traditional supplements, Juice Plus+® contains naturally occurring phytonutrients from the fruits and vegetables themselves. What does that do for your body? An increased intake of plant foods has been associated with a lower risk of stroke and heart disease. The consumption of foods rich in phytochemicals and other

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children as well. He is partnering with Children’s Health Foundation to make the next generation of athletes healthier, stronger and happier. “I was disturbed to learn that by the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our children have developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries,” says Howard. “The only vegetables most kids consume are French fries and obesity in children is on the rise.” The Juice Plus+® Children’s Health Study show documented results that children taking Juice Plus+® after 4-8 months eat more fruits and vegetables, drink less soft drinks, take less prescription or OTC medication, have fewer doctor visits, less school missed and an increased level of health. (Findings based on 150,000 respondents to the Juice Plus+® Children’s Health Study.) “I have a friend who has been taking Juice Plus+® along with her family for nine years. In those nine years she or her children have not been sick or on antibiotics. I think that is the kind of health we all strive for.” Juice Plus+® is making the road to better health even easier Howard explains. “The best news is that through The Children’s Health Foundation, over the next few years, children between the ages of four through college can take Juice Plus+® free when a participating adult takes it. So, that means, for a family of four, if mom and dad take it, then the two school aged kids take it for free. Or if an adult is on Juice Plus+® then they can sponsor a child who might not have the opportunity to take Juice Plus+® otherwise. It’s a win / win situation,” Howard says. “If you can’t afford prevention, then how will you afford disease?” Now that’s food for thought. To read Published Gold Standard Clinical Studies and learn more about the amazing benefits of whole food nutrition or to order Juice Plus+® call 813-465-2400 or visit www.timhowardpoweredbyjuiceplus.com.

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Philanthropist Alice Walton and her family have been collecting American art for decades. So, in 2005, when they decided to build a world-class museum in Bentonville, it was of course a museum of American art. The Walton family donated 120 acres of beautiful Ozark forest, a testament to the beauty of the land that inspired much of the nation’s art. Architect Moshe Safdie designed a 100,000 square foot building of wood and glass pavilions with copper roofs, connected by glass bridges spanning crystalline ponds. The name, “Crystal Bridges,” sprang from the design and also from the Crystal Spring, which is the source of the water features integral to the building’s design.

The museum won’t open till 11-11-11, but you can enjoy it now in two ways.

insight into and connection with the museum.

extend their experience outside of these walls.”

First, you can go to downtown Bentonville and visit the Compton Gardens, a beautiful public park with 6.5 acres of native woodland garden. There you can take the Crystal Bridges trail to an observation deck overlooking the construction site. The one mile trail, built by Crystal Bridges, has been donated to the City of Bentonville and is now part of the city’s 20-mile trail system. It will connect with an art walk which will feature sculpture for museum visitors, and a total of 3.5 miles of walking and multi-use trails.

Shane Richey, Digital Media Coordinator of the museum, prepared the current site as a source of information for people as the museum is built. “One of the things we have to keep in mind is that we aren’t open yet; we don’t exist as a physical reality,” he points out. “We’re trying to build up excitement at the right time – not excitement about coming to visit the museum right now, but momentum now so everyone will be as excited as possible for the opening.”

Crystal Bridges is designed with connection in mind. The design itself is made up of linked structures, the hiking and biking trails literally connect the museum to the city of Bentonville, and the museum has as a primary goal the building of connections within the community of Northwest Arkansas. Community use of the space will be encouraged, and education and outreach are high priorities.

Second, you can enjoy the museum through its website. While the current site is a temporary one, it has a lot to offer, from audio files about the thinking behind the museum to beautiful photos of the design model and the works of art currently in the collection. The website has shared the progress of the construction through photos and illustrations throughout the process of building. Being able to see the plans and models and to hear the ideas of the architect and the founder allow virtual visitors a rare degree of

The museum’s official site is expected to launch this summer, in time for visitors to make their travel plans for the opening. “We’ll have our event calendar,” says Richey, “blogs… interactive educational resources for kids and adults… We want to make sure that the online experience is as rich as possible.” At the same time, Richey explains, the website and the museum’s involvement with social media like Facebook will also be an important way to maintain connections with museum patrons, “to

Entrances are planned both for people coming by car from outside of Bentonville and for people walking from the town to the museum and its grounds. Sustainability and respect for the natural surroundings are high priorities as well. The first new major American art museum built in the 21st century, Crystal Bridges incorporates and celebrates this century’s view of community, considering the environment, the local community, and the global, virtual community as well. “It’s a very conscious direction,” says Richey. “We have this opportunity

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to build from the ground up. We’re developing procedures and processes and systems, and we want things to be as perfect as possible.” Remembering previous career experiences that required a lot of energy invested in fixing and updating things, Richey is excited about the chance to “build it right from the beginning.” While the museum itself is clearly contemporary, the works of art it houses will represent all of American art from colonial times to the present. Colonial portraits, including one of George Washington and one of the Marquis de Lafayette, are a large proportion of the current announced collection. Portraits of Native American leaders by Charles Bird King include a portrait of Ottoe Half Chief, Husband of Eagle of Delight, and one of Wai-Kee-Chai, Sanky Chief, Crouching Eagle, both from the 1820s.

Landscapes are included in the 19th century collection as well, a fitting focus for a museum so concentrated on nature. The collection also includes nature studies, such as one by Martin Johnson Heade called “A Cattleya Orchid, Two Hummingbirds, and a Beetle.”

James Turrell’s The Way of Color, a work from 2009, is a “skyspace” which presents “the ever-changing aspects of light and space” to the viewer. This work, along with many others, is shown in a photograph on the museum’s website. These tastes of the feast of art that will make up the museum give Winslow Homer’s “Spring” is one of the visitors a chance to prepare for a visit, later 19th century works, along with but serve also as a beginning of the paintings by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait opportunity for research and learning that the museum plans to bring to and John Singer Sargent. Maxfield Parrish’s “The Lantern Bearers,” showing Northwest Arkansas and to the larger community which can experience commedia del’arte Pierrots with golden Crystal Bridges online. paper lanterns against the indigo blue sky, is one of the earliest representations “I’ve got a notebook full of things that of the 20th century. Other 20th century artists in the collection include Yasuo I would like to make happen,” says Richey, speaking of the wealth of Kuniyoshi, Thomas Hart Benton, ideas and images the museum staff Norman Rockwell, Roy Lichtenstein, has brought to him. “It’s a matter of and Andy Warhol. The 21st century prioritizing. is represented by a number of mixed media pieces, including works by Ted Jones, Kara Walker, and Mark di The museum will open on November Suvero, using materials as varied as 11th of this year; the website is at wool tapestry and steel. www.crystalbridges.org

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The Basics of Plantar Fasciitis By Jesse Burks, DPM, FACFAS

A couple of years ago, early one morning, I stepped barefoot on a large scorpion. A tremendous, dark, horrible bolt ripped from the bottom of my heel and tried to push my right eyeball from it’s socket. It was so intense, and unexpected, (I mean seriously – what are the chances of stepping on a scorpion in a suburban area) that my knees buckled and I fell forward. The pain was awful. Brutal. Vicious. A lesser man would have crumbled emotionally…and simply wept.

OK, Ok …I didn’t really step on a scorpion, BUT…everything else is true and it absolutely felt like a scorpion..or a tack…or a broken pop bottle…or that knife Rambo had in First Blood 2. I had the hottest, most searing pain rip from the bottom of my right heel and stop, just short, of the backside of my eyeball. Ok, it probably stopped shy of my eyeball. That was a little bit of an exaggeration. Regardless, it caught me completely offguard and my knees did buckle. After limping around for a few minutes, it slowly dissipated and I was able to walk somewhat normally. I repeated this dance throughout the day: sit, stand, pain, and hobble…for about three months. Having seen thousands of patients with heel pain, I knew what it was almost immediately…plantar fasciitis. I had been told how intense the pain could be, but I never realized it was THAT intense. I never realized it could make your eyes water. I waited, like most of my patients do, for it to go away. After several weeks, again-like most of my patients, I realized it wasn’t going anywhere.

The plantar fascia is a thick, wide ligament that originates on the bottom of your heel, spreads out and eventually attaches to the ball of your foot. It can easily become inflamed: poor shoes, high impact activities, injury, and body weight are just a few of the reasons that the area around the heel can become inflamed. Once the area becomes irritated, it can be very difficult to get it to subside. I often have people ask me what they can do before seeing a doctor about the pain. Fortunately, I think there are several simple things that people can do to help alleviate the pain.

1. Stretch.

Any exercise that promotes lengthening of the muscle group that composes your Achilles tendon (for you Latin buffs – the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles)will aid in reducing irritation around the plantar fascial attachment.

2. Ice.

I know…you’ve heard it a million times, for everything from a black eye to road rash… ice. Trust me, a small bag of ice twice a day for around ten minutes can work wonders for your heel pain.

3. Support your arch.

Each time you step and your arch is not supported, the plantar fascia is strained more. Padding the heel may help, but putting more support in your arch will actually alter the pull of the ligament and can help reduce inflammation in the area. Flip flops? No. Loafers? No. Barefoot? No. It’s not like you’ll be stuck in athletic shoes forever, but if you can be diligent about your shoe gear until the problem has resolved, most people find that they can slowly work back into other shoes.

4. Exercise?

Look, I will be the last one to tell you not to exercise, but any high impact activity (running, high impact aerobics, base-jumping without a parachute) is all bad for plantar fasciitis. Period. After thousands of patients - and my own experience with trying to “push through it”- I can assure you that it is infinitely harder to eliminate the heel pain when continuing these activities. Switch to something else for a short period – cycling, swimming, elliptical – anything that does not continue to smash your heel but maintains your cardiovascular fitness is acceptable.

believe at all that weight “causes plantar fasciitis”. That being said, I have seen several people “cured” from heel pain when they were using stretching, icing, arch supports and the 10 or 15 pounds they lost finally got rid of the last lingering pain. After 3-4 weeks of diligently using all of the techniques above – and if the heel pain is still present – it is really time to see someone. I know. I know. You hate doctors. You hate waiting. You become nauseous at the thought of needles. You are terrified of surgery. Let me assure you of a few things: •

Most doctors will not bite you (ok, granted, I have been to a few that skipped the classes on bedside manners).

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I hate the wait too – but medicine requires a lot of listening and that it usually what makes us run late.

5. Lose weight.

Honestly, I never tell my patients that his or her weight is what causes the heel pain. Why? Because I see just as many thin people as heavier people that have plantar fasciitis. Weight can definitely make people more susceptible to it with certain activities. It can make it more difficult to eradicate it, but I do not

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The injections are not that bad. I’m not going to sugarcoat it and tell you it’s painless, but it’s really nothing like the horror stories you’ve heard.

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Surgery for heel pain is more often than not, avoidable. The vast majority of the time, in even stubborn cases, plantar fasciitis can be treated with conservative means. How you ask? Well, to name a few: anti-inflammatory medication, oral steroids, physical therapy, splints, and injections. None of these are meant to “mask” the pain. They are meant to aid your body in eliminating the inflammation at the attachment of the plantar fascia.

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So the question I am always asked is, “Did your heel pain go away?” Yes it did. After stretching, icing, and using inserts for about 4 weeks I finally injected my own heel…twice (gasp). But hey, if I can handle something that felt like a scorpion, I can definitely handle a couple of shots to get rid of it.

Bio: Jesse Burks, DPM, FACFAS Dr. Burks is a foot and ankle specialist practicing with OrthoSurgeons in Little Rock. He is a native of Bryant and still lives there with his wife and three sons.

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WE have created a list of top five trends in Arkansas business, music venues, sports adventures, Golf vacations and Fishing spots.

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Top 5 Trends in Arkansas Business page 31 Top 5 Live Music Venues in Arkansas page 32 Top 5 SPORTS ADVENTUREs page 33 TOP 5 GOLF VACATIONS page 34 Top 5 Fishing Spots page 35

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Trends in Arkansas Business

Arkansas has a history of entrepreneurship, and is the home of the largest company in the world. For Arkansas businesses big and small, the following five trends are shaping the future. You’ll notice that they tend to be interconnected and to support one another, melding to describe the state’s landscape for the future.

Local thinking

Green business

After years of thinking globally, Arkansas businesses are getting back to the neighborhood and supporting one another. Seeking out local partners through virtual and physical networking, Arkansas businesspeople are forging alliances. At the same time, Arkansas consumers are becoming more aware of the value of supporting their local businesses. Organizations like the Sustainable Business Network of Central Arkansas and Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance are aggressively promoting this trend.

Everyone from Wal-Mart to Rocky Grove Sun Company is working toward environmental sustainability. Rocky Grove, where they’ve been getting solar electricity to rural families since the 20th century, now is seeing a boom in business, with urban offices, churches, and city homes recognizing the benefits of alternative energy. Combining new technology with old-fashioned frugality, this trend is beginning to define Arkansas business.

High tech Information technology has settled in from Little Rock to Bentonville, and the universities and organizations like the Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation and Innovate Arkansas are fueling emerging technologies like nanotech, biotech, and sustainable energy. In 2003, Arkansas ranked 45th among the states in high-tech employment; three years later we had jumped twelve places. Arkansas still ranks low on the New Economy Index, reflecting a continued heavy emphasis on agriculture and manufacturing, but things are definitely changing.

Food and drink Food processing is far and away the biggest employment sector in Arkansas, and that’s nothing new. Involvement in organic and high-end specialty food and drink is the new part. From the new Culinary Arts degree at NWACC in Benton County to the award winning Rock Town distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas is stepping up to this plate (and glass). “It’s all a part of the localvore movement that begins with buying local and moves to all natural, artisan food and drink,” says Phil Brandon of Rock Town. “The great thing about Arkansas is our locally grown meats, vegetables and fruits are really some of the best in the world.”

Medical innovation Pathagility, a Little Rock medical electronic records company, Arkansas Surgical Hospital, a national leader in surgical care, and the University of Arkansas Center for Innovation in Healthcare Logistics are just a few of the standouts in this area. Talk of medical tourism in Arkansas is beginning to buzz, too. The beauty of the state, the relatively low cost of doing business here, the trend toward increasing high technology, and the strength of UAMS as a training ground are some of the strengths that are supporting this trend.

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Live Music Venues in Arkansas

Starting with the big places and moving to more intimate venues, these are the hot spots for music in the Natural State.

George’s Majestic Lounge

Verizon Arena

Since 1927, George’s has been bringing the bands to Northwest Arkansas, with live music four or five nights a week. Uncle Kracker and Little Feat are upcoming acts. In the course of its history it has been a restaurant, a bar, the town’s first pizza delivery service, and a corner store. Now George’s focuses firmly on the music.

Little Rock’s main stage for live music used to be the Alltel Arena, but is now the Verizon Arena. Either way, it’s a publicly owned venue in North Little Rock by the river. From the Rolling Stones to Taylor Swift, the Arena hosts the headliners. 501.975.9001 1 Verizon Arena Way North Little Rock, AR 72114 www.verizonarena.com

The Amp The Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville belongs to the Walton Arts Center. The WAC is the place for Broadway shows and classical music, but the Amp is where you hear Colbie Caillat, Ted Nugent, and Candlebox. 479.443.5600 www.arkansasmusicpavilion.com

Juanita’s Little Rock’s Juanita’s has frequent shows with a range of talent from Kinky Friedman to Red. Good Mexican food awaits you there, along with a friendly atmosphere and the excitement of knowing that you might be seeing the debut of a major new talent. Juanita’s was the Arkansas Times #1 choice for live music venues in 2010. 501.372.1228 1300 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72202-5034 www.juanitas.com

479.527.6618 519 W Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.georgesmajesticlounge.com

Squid and Whale You can’t spend your whole life in Little Rock and Fayetteville, so head to Eureka Springs and visit the Squid and Whale. It’s noisy and raucous, but it’s also a great place to hear some intriguing lesser known bands. Known for good food and a friendly atmosphere. 479.253.7147 10 Center St. / 37 Spring St. Eureka Springs, AR 72632 www.squidandwhalepub.com

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Sports Adventures

Adventure activities at Mount Magazine

Extreme adventures on the Buffalo River

A little bit of everything at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

Rising 2,753 feet about the Arkansas and Petit Jean river valleys, Mt. Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas, and a natural spot for hang gliders. Use a combination of mountain biking, climbing, rappelling, and hiking to reach the launch point, and enjoy an amazing view on the way down.

Start with a zipline canopy tour to get your heart rate up and then grab a canoe or kayak for the 150 mile long Buffalo River. Alternate lazy floating with whitewater rafting on class 1 and class 2 rapids, stopping overnight to camp --or if you like your adventures comfortable as well as extreme, stay in one of the many cabin resorts so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready for more whitewater the next day.

Wild Cave Tours at Blanchard Springs Blanchard Springs Caverns near Mountain Home are one of the most beautiful and impressive living caves available to the public, but strolling sedately through them with a bunch of tourists may not be the most adventuresome way to spend an afternoon. The Wild Cave Tours are something else. Rangers say it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be exciting for seasoned cavers, but most of us will enjoy the combination of strenuous exploration and amazing scenery.

Horseshoe Canyon is a dude ranch: beginners and seasoned equestrians alike can ride the trails. The rock climbing is excellent, the hiking trails are beautiful, and there are lots of other activities, from target shooting to fishing, archery to swimming. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place for an active vacation.

Adventure racing on the Mulberry, Lake Ouachita, the Ozarks, or the Little Rock Area Teams compete in adventure racing, enjoying days of mountain biking, orienteering, running, canoeing and climbing. Arkansas adventure races that serve as qualifiers for the nationals include the Ozark Challenge starting from the Byrd Center on Lake Mulberry, Raid the Rock starting in Little Rock, and the Lewis and Clark Urban Adventure starting in Fayetteville. Lake Ouachita has one-day adventure sprints and navigation trainings to get you ready. 33

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Golf Vacations

Hot Springs

Fairfield Bay

Golf Digest Magazine rated the 18hole “Nina” course at the Isabella Golf Course facility in Hot Springs Village #3 in Arkansas, and two more Hot Springs courses made their Top Ten list: Granada and Diamante. Altogether, there are seven championship-level golf courses in Hot Springs, so you can take a long golf vacation there and never run out of challenges.

Little Rock #1 on the most recent Golf Digest list is the Alotian, a private course in Little Rock. Also on the Top Ten: the Founder’s Course at Chenal Country Club and Pleasant Valley Country Club’s Pleasant Valley 3 Course. Previously listed: the Little Rock Course at the Country Club of Little Rock, and Chenal’s Bear Den Mountain Course. Many of our readers live in Little Rock, so this might be more of a stay-cation, but there’s nothing wrong with that.

Fayetteville Second on the most recent Golf Digest list, and also the #2 choice of the million visitors a month at GolfLinks , was the Blessings course at Blessings Golf Club, designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones Jr., ASGCA. The other Fayetteville course on the GolfLinks Top Ten and Golf Digest Top Ten: Stonebridge Meadows, which is also the #1 choice at Golf.com. Don’t miss the Founders Golf Course at Penn National Golf Club & Inn, designed by Ed Ault.

Fairfield Bay and nearby Heber Springs make a great golfing destination. Mountain Ranch Golf Club at Fairfield Bay, the #1 choice at GolfLink, is known for the beauty of its scenery and the difficulty of hole #15. The Indian Hills Golf Course at Indian Hills Country Club is a highly-rated championship course, and there are four more course in nearby Heber Springs.

Rogers Randy Heckenkemper, designer of the Stonebridge Meadows course, also designed the Pinnacle Country Club Course in Rogers. Lost Springs and Shadow Valley are other well-ranked course in the area, but you should also head out to Pea Ridge to play at Big Sugar, an unusually beautiful course in a natural setting.

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Fishing Spots

When you ask Arkansas anglers about the best fishing spots, you get answers like, “There’s a place right down the road, but you have to climb the bluff and we’ve gotten three trucks stuck getting in and out. Here, I’ll draw you a map.” Leaving aside the really individual spots, though, we have five terrific places for you to start your fishing adventures and develop your own personal favorite fishing holes.

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Murfreesboro Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri river are perfect for fly fishing, full of rainbow and other good eating fish. Camp out by the lake, have fish for breakfast, and dig for diamonds when you want a break.

White River Fishermen come to the White River from all over the country for trout, bream, and bass. Stay in a fishing resort or camp out, and be ready to do some hiking or canoeing too.

Lake Ouachita The lake is stocked with all kinds of sport fish. Lake Ouachita is known as the Trophy Striped Bass Capital of the World, and is a favorite for largemouth bass as well. This is also the largest lake in Arkansas and a beautiful place to visit. Take the Geo Float trail, a 16 mile boat tour with a dozen exploration points along the way.

Little Red River The Little Red is well stocked with rainbow trout and sometimes with brown trout too. The world record brown trout (40 pounds, 4 ounces) was taken from the Little Red, and it’s generally a good place to catch big fish.

Bull Shoals Lake Bull Shoals is considered one of the best bass fishing spots in the country, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission consider it the best general fishing lake in the state. Several state records have been set with fish from Bull Shoals.

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Matt Mosler’s Other Job? Managing His Growing Ministry

Matt Mosler is well known for his personable, down-home style as the co-host of KARK-TV, Channel 4’s early morning show. As soon as the show ends, Matt leaves the station and starts his work day again, this time at his other job – founder and director of Beautiful Feet Ministry. The ministry, headquartered out of Matt’s home in Sherwood, inspires, encourages and motivates others to fulfill their mission in life. Its name comes from Romans 10:15, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” The ministry, which began in 1998, got a positive jolt two years later, in 2000, when Matt lost his job at a local television station. Some blame the firing on ratings, but as a man of deep faith Matt has a different perspective about being laid off back then. He says, with assurance, that it was God’s way of forcing him to concentrate on the ministry he was trying to establish. “Sometimes we hear God’s call but we ignore it. We’re like the toddler playing tag who stays on home base, afraid to venture into the unknown,” Mosler said. Matt now has a full life, with television in the early mornings and ministry the rest of the day and on weekends. His life is the busiest it has ever been, but he has never felt so fulfilled, so right and so passionate. And by God’s grace, there is plenty of good news to share concerning Matt and his ministry. The ministry has purchased the 14,000 square foot, three-story Pintail Peninsula Lodge which sits on a 280acre farm in the Bayou Meto wildlife management area in Humphrey

(Arkansas county), approximately 14 miles southwest of Stuttgart on worldrenowned duck hunting property. It has been renovated into CrossHeirs Retreat Center, a teaching and retreat center for churches, men’s and women’s groups, corporations and individuals. The ministry has hired Chefs Paul and Donna Uher to handle all food services at the lodge, and serve as its caretakers. Uher was co-owner of Chef Paul’s restaurant in Hot Springs, and prior to that, Restaurant Pompeii. The Uhers will develop a cooking program at the retreat center. Matt has authored a book that encourages others to listen to, and then act on God’s call. Way Off Base provides guidance on how to courageously leave a comfort zone and step out in faith to fulfill one’s calling. The book is available at Wordsworth Book Store in the Heights in Little Rock or online at beautifulfeetministry.com. Mosler, a tenor, has recorded two musical CD’s, and is a frequent speaker and singer at retreats, revivals, suppers and concerts for churches, schools, corporations and civic groups throughout Arkansas and the region. He averages approximately 100 appearances a year. With the opening of CrossHeirs Retreat Center, Mosler says the ministry is now better equipped to help others. Beautiful Feet Ministry was able to purchase the property, Mosler said, solely through gifts and donations from the ministry’s Board of Directors and

supporters. The largest amount came as a result of memorial gifts made to honor the late Jim Miller of Burke, Virginia. Miller was the father of one of Mosler’s life-long friends who is also a board member of the ministry. The lodge, named in Miller’s honor, is Big Jim’s Lodge. Big Jim’s Lodge has 16 bedrooms, each with two double-sized beds and a full bath. There is a large den/ meeting room on the bottom floor along with a loft and a dining area. The lodge includes an industrial kitchen, a caretakers’ residence, and a threebedroom apartment on the third floor. The pristine property is adorned with oak, pine, cypress and pecan trees and is nestled just a few feet from Bayou Meto . Room rates for church groups this first year will be $40 per person per night and three meal packages to choose from, each providing three hearty meals a day, and priced at $40, $30 or $20. Mosler said that he will also make the lodge available at an increased cost as a bed and breakfast during the peak of duck season to accommodate duck hunting groups. He will not, however, offer duck hunting guides. Groups interested in booking CrossHeirs Retreat Center should contact Paul or Donna Uher at CrossHeirs Retreat Center, 140 Pintail Lane, Humphrey, Arkansas 72073, telephone 501.352.3465 or fax, 501.834.5334. Additional information on the retreat center can be obtained at www.crossheirs.org or www.facebook. com/Crossheirs Retreat Center.

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