Darwin Fontenot is a nationally-recognized award-winning “luthier” who retired to rural northern Pope County following a long and distinguished career as a mechanical and computer engineer. A luthier is a person who makes and repairs stringed instruments, and, Fontenot, a second-generation luthier and eighth-generation Louisiana Creole, says there are actually no differences between Arkansas’s state instrument, the fiddle, and a violin. Read, “Fiddlin’ Around the River Valley,” which begins on page 8.
After creating our first February/Weddings and Special Occasions “flip” issue in 2011, we decided to follow the same format again this year. We created quite a buzz with our 2011 issue as we teased it frequently on our FaceBook page before it became available. Following last year’s publication, regular readers commented they enjoyed seeing both the regular content of February’s issue coupled with the Wedding and Special Occasion format. We believed that we have again “married” the best of two great issues into one unique and fun package.
The icy current of the river pushes against the wading angler ...
When Doriane Woolley and Scott Wray, formerly of Russellville, exchanged vows ...
A rustic wedding theme, with traditional down-home charm and...
Welcome to ABOUT...the River Valley Magazine
Welcome to an on-line introduction to the Arkansas River Valley’s most-talked ‘about’ magazine – ABOUT… the River Valley – the full-color publication featuring stories about those who live, work and play in the four-county area surrounding Russellville, Arkansas. Published monthly (with the exclusion of January and July,) the locally-popular, full-color publication is a source of information and entertainment for readers and advertisers alike. Copies are available by paid mail subscription and through complimentary targeted delivery. (Refer to “Subscribe” for additional information.) ABOUT Magazine includes stories and photos featuring those individuals who make their living in the valley and enjoy the recreation and beauty of our area. With stories about local personalities, organizations, events, educational opportunities, popular recipes and local home tours, our readers enjoy “meeting” their neighbors in each issue of ABOUT… the River Valley Magazine. Also included is a calendar of events found on page 7 of each issue, which is regularly updated on our website. Our loyal advertisers enjoy the outreach of 10 full-color issues each year with an advertising medium that offers true ‘staying power.’ Past issues of the magazine can be found gracing the coffee tables in homes and businesses long after the current issue has arrived extending the retention value of their advertising investment.
To secure a copy of the latest issue, visit our offices at 220 East 4th Street, Russellville, Arkansas, or subscribe online or by sending a check or money order for $20 to: ABOUT Magazine, P.O. Box 10176, Russellville AR 72812. (One-year/10 issues.) For additional information please call (479) 970-6628. To suggest a story or request advertising information, contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via the email addresses provided on the following pages. We hope you’ll become an avid reader of ABOUT Magazine! Enjoy!
Dianne Siler Edwards |
ABOUT...The River Valley is locally owned and published for distribution by direct mail and targeted delivery to those interested in the Arkansas River Valley.
