Are there gay bars in arkansas
Greggor Mattson
Northwest Arkansas contains all the contrasts and contradictions of other small metropolis gay bars, isolated from gay neighborhoods but seal to American landmarks. Fort Smith and Fayetteville are one hour apart, but their two gay clubs are entwined by more than their relative proximity in northwest Arkansas, abode of Walmart’s international headquarters and the tiny, gay-friendly Eureka Springs.
Sam Walton’s first store is now a museum to his entrepreneurial genius in a small town that is cuter than any of the ones destroyed by big-box stores.
The Crystal Bridges Museum, built by Alice Walton, is a world-class museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR.
We spent Autonomy Day in Fort Smith, with its revitalized brick downtown that celebrates both its frontier heritage on the border of Indian Territory and contemporary art through a series of spectacular murals. The official city visitor’s center is in a restored brothel by the railroad tracks, Miss Laura’s. Fort Smith’s Kinkead’s is the skinniest bar we’ve seen, a shotgun affair 12 feet wide on the finish of a 19th-century brick block that houses an Army Supply store and
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, said Shakespeare’s lovestruck Juliet. Turns out a lesbian bar without a permanent address, said the voters in our annual readers poll, is still a gay bar — the Best Gay Exclude in Arkansas, in fact.
Hairpins is, to borrow a term used within Queer circles to describe a newcomer to the group, “a baby gay.” Founded only a year ago by Viktoria Capek and Whitney Butler as a series of pop-up events for queer women in Central Arkansas — lesbians, but also bisexual, transgender and nonbinary people — the event series has included dance nights at tango hotspot Club 27, karaoke at beloved dive bar White Water Tavern, and daytime hangout sessions at queer-owned restaurants love Ciao Baci and El Sur. On July 13, Hairpins will host an all-ages game afternoon at a board game cafe in North Little Rock’s Argenta neighborhood called Caverns & Forests.
By day, Butler works as a graphic designer for an Arkansas cannabis cultivator, having returned to her native Arkansas after working in compress relations for the clip industry in Los Angeles (on the likes of “Knives Out,” no less). Capek, previously a KATV host and reporter, is the com
NW Arkansas People and Places Among the Best of the Best
Eureka Springs
Expedia Commute scoured the nation (and world!) to find some of the best places for gay retirement and travel. Only eleven LGBT-friendly destinations, from Stockholm, Sweden to our very own Eureka Springs, Arkansas, were named for their evolving legislation, gay-focused and gay-run businesses, and welcoming attitudes.
The Excerpt on Eureka Springs:
“Eureka Springs is called the Gay Capital of the Ozarks for good reason! It was the first Arkansas metropolis to endorse marriage equality. You may come for the arts and innateness, but you’ll wish to stay for the welcoming community.
Play: Eureka Springs is a funky small art colony position in a Victorian village. Indulge in the various art galleries, from The Birdcage to Zarks Gallery. Spend day exploring the picturesque Ozark scenery and searching for the famous springs. Downtown has more bars per capita than anywhere in the state, so you’re sure to detect a place for a cold one. The Rowdy Beaver Den and Henri’s Just One More are popular watering holes.
Stay: Though Eureka Springs doesn’t contain any LGBT retirement options, property is affordable. Once you They're consistently ranked as one of the best bars in the state, their drinks are stout, balanced, and crafted with fresh ingredients, and they're one of the LGBTQ community's largest supporters! 107 N. Block Avenue By Robin Dorner One day, Lauren Hildreth and some friends were sitting at a beer bar in Rogers, Arkansas and thought “where is the queer community here?” Alas, the idea for Beers and Queers was born. “It’s essentially a roaming gay bar,” said Hildreth. “We change locations each time. “The aim is to showcase a variety of establishments where all should feel welcome and continue to undergo welcome even when it is not a Beers and Queers gathering.” Rogers is about 15-20 minutes north of Fayetteville in NW Arkansas. Nearby cities incorporate Bentonville, Springdale and Eureka Springs. “Mistakenly, it seemed like Fayetteville had more offerings to the society, so no plans were made to branch farther south,” Hildreth said. “It will definitely expand to include more of Northwest Arkansas next year.” Hildreth explained that Northwest Arkansas is truly lacking in gay spaces and still seems pretty under the radar. “There is a boogie club in Fayetteville, but nowhere for adults in the queer community to relax, enjoy company or solitude, and mingle with an implicit expectation of acceptance. After Beers and Queers was formed, an article was shared on social me
Restaurants & Bars
Since 1950, when Maxine Miller, as a single woman, borrowed money from her parents to exposed a bar, no one could own guessed the longevity of this Fayetteville staple. As a shrewd businesswoman and beloved character, she was present every day from unseal to close. She played a intend game of dominoes, required proper deed at all times in her establishment, and was most famous for her last call: “May I have your attention, please! You have ten minutes to drink, and get the hell out!” Maxine's was remodeled in 2013 as a cocktail lounge when Hannah Withers and Ben Gitchel became the co-owners and caretakers of this downtown institution. Maxine's has been ranked twice as one of the top 10 bars in the country, and are annually an NWA Pride top tier sponsor.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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