January 2023

publisher/owner Michele Towne mtowne@invitingarkansas.com editor

Kim Meyer-Webb kimw@invitingarkansas.com art director

Jamison Mosley jmosley@invitingarkansas.com production associate

Rebel Flynn Wilson rwilson@invitingarkansas.com sales executive Nancy Holthus nancy@invitingarkansas.com website design Matmon Internet, Inc. contributors Dero Sanford Lori Sparkman

THANKS FOR RAISING SPIRITS AND GIVING H O PE

Thank you to our generous sponsors, patrons, donors and volunteers who helped make the 46th Annual Festival of Trees a success.

On behalf of the cancer patients of Arkansas, thank you for helping CARTI continue to provide leading-edge, patient-centered care.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Larry Sturdivant

AUXILIARY

Arkansas Federal Credit Union

AstraZeneca Bristol Myers Squibb CWP Productions

SILVER SPONSORS

Acxiom Chambers Bank Cigna Coca-Cola Crews & Associalte Jennifer & Glen Day First National Bank Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP

ImageWorks

Mitchell Williams Nabholz Construction Services Polk Stanley Wilcox

Radiation Oncology Associates, P.A. Shelia and Judge Larry Vaught Williamson Insurance Wright Lindsey Jennings

BRONZE SPONSORS

Edafio Technology Partners

Ann & John Freely

Gilead Oncology

The Hatcher Agency MagView Margaret Bell Hughes

The Property Group Richard Baughn Construction Russell Honda Heather & Jeremy Vaughan Whiteside Properties

PREMIER SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS

The Dallas Cowboys

Gene and Jerry Jones Family Charities Genentech KARK 4

CHROME AND TREE SPONSORS

CARTI Auxiliary ClinicPass Coca-Cola Kim & John Cook Pam & John Cox Dow Janitorial Dana K. Kuykendall Middleton Heat & Air Judy & Jerry Ray Smith Family Funeral Homes Upper Right Leadership, Inc.

TUX ‘N TREES PRESENTED BY Larry Sturdivant Little Rock Soirée

FESTIVAL OF FASHION PRESENTED BY Inviting Arkansas

SUGAR PLUM BALL PRESENTED BY Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Marriott Little Rock Seagen

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits TCPrint Solutions

FESTIVAL OF FASHION VOGUE SPONSORS FESTIVAL OF FASHION BOUTIQUE SPONSORS

FESTIVAL OF TREES COMMITTEES

Delta Dental of Arkansas Stephanie & Howard Duty Julie Mehlin

Barbara Jean Ltd. B. Barnett Baumans BC2

Companions Dillard’s E. Leigh’s Indigo Scarlet Steamroller Blues True Boutique Vesta’s

FESTIVAL OF FASHION RUNWAY SPONSORS

Shuffles & Ballet II The Agency, Inc.

Jennifer Day

Shelia Vaught Ashley Bermingham

Jason Bermingham

Lauren Brooks

Laura Chambers Kim Cook

Pam Cox

Christina Day Stephanie Duty Jacquelyn Hall Courtney Head

Kayla Hilliard

Catherine Langley Nicole Matsoukas John Reeves

Carrie Smalling Leslie Smith

Macey Wadley

Thomas Wadley Allison Stodola Wilson Sonia Worsham Greta Wright

Gus Vratsinas, Chuck Erwin

THE BEST LYMPHEDEMA TREATMENT? PREVENTION.

Reducing and managing lymphedema is about improving quality of life for patients – and that’s always a high priority at CARTI. So we’re using innovative compression wraps, simpler surgery for lymph node evaluations and other techniques to improve postoperative care. Learn more about our Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Rehabilitation program.

Available for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, portrait sessions and group tours. For more information please call 501-920-9999 or visit theedgemonthouse.com

The Edgemont House, located in Historic Park Hill, celebrates a rich legacy of social and business gatherings in North Little Rock. Constructed in 1927, the private palatial garden estate is home to Chris H. Olsen. Under his vision, the Edgemont House has been restored to its original splendor as he once again welcomes guests and organizations.

Picture Perfect

The Clinton Presidential Center will exceed all your expectations — from our award-winning culinary team to the modern design and sweeping views. Call today and let us help you plan your picture-perfect event.

Photo: Kati Mallory Photography

we Grateful

Five and a half years ago, James Ballentine noticed a small lump on his neck while shaving. He asked his doctor about it, and a biopsy revealed that he had metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Under the care of UAMS oncologist Dr. Omar Atiq, otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon Dr. Emre Vural, and Samantha Rose, APRN, he had surgery at UAMS to remove nine cancerous lymph nodes, underwent chemotherapy and had daily radiation treatments for six weeks. He’s been cancer-free since his last radiation treatment in October 2017 and is grateful for the time he spends with his two daughters, his grandson and his friends and colleagues at 103.7 “The Buzz.”

“The faith I had in the entire UAMS staff during my journey was unquestionable. My life was literally in their hands, and I knew the care and support they gave me was the best I could receive anywhere. I am so very thankful to UAMS for saving my life.”

– James Ballentine, Little Rock

James Ballentine