September Calendar

WTWELVE Who’s ready for cool weather and crispy leaves, for fan-filled tailgates and spirited ballgames? This girl! I can’t get enough of this time of year. The scenery seemingly changes overnight both inside and out of my home as deep shades of green, rust, and gold takeover.

Arkansas is famous for its displays of fall color and this month we are sharing picture perfect places for you to snap a selfie or stop and stay a while. Hiking, mountain biking, and discovering our beautiful Arkansas State Parks are must-do activities this fall! Whether you camp in a tent or cozy up in a lodge – the choice is yours.

Savory foods go hand in hand with the beginning of fall and my sweet tooth is in overdrive – so we’ve got a delicious cocktail recipe prepared with figs and two recipes featuring pumpkin that you’ll find yourself making over and over again.

In this issue, we are honored to share a glimpse into the life of an everyday hero, the late Clay Roper. An incredible man with a kind heart, whose unyielding love and endless patience influenced the lives of countless kids and families in our region.

You’ll also find there’s a lot happening around town this month. For starters, we checked in with Tina Dale, and she shared what led to her directorial debut of Fort

Smith Little Theatre’s A Philadelphia Story. Then, our friends at Fort Smith Symphony have an incredible season planned and we’ve got all the details. Next, the Belle Point

Quilters Guild will feature over 200 quilts at their annual show this month. Some of my most-loved family heirlooms are the quilts my Mamaw made, love sewn into every stitch. You’ll find even more events on our calendar, starting on page six.

Finally, please join us this month as we celebrate twelve amazing years of Do South®

Magazine. We truly love bringing it to you every month. Special thanks to our family of advertisers, Do South® is possible because of you. It’s true what they say, time does fly when you’re having fun – see you in October!

Catherine Frederick

Owner/Publisher/Editor catherine@dosouthmagazine.com

SEPTEMBER 2022

OWNER - PUBLISHER - EDITOR Catherine Frederick

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