The final month of the year brings a new issue of Little Rock Soirée. Our December gatefold cover features the chairs of Arkansas Children’s 2025 Miracle Ball as the nonprofit celebrates the gala’s 20th anniversary. Inside, you’ll find a captivating look at Ballet Arkansas, a glimpse of what’s to come for Women & Children First and part two of our holiday gift guide, plus so much more.
Here’s what you’ll find on our pages this month:
Devotion in Motion // As Arkansas Children’s Miracle Ball marks its 20th year, Mary and Fred Scarborough share how personal and professional callings intertwined for an undertaking that would reverberate throughout the state. Read more here.
The Season of Enchantment // Amid a flurry of festive shows, this Ballet Arkansas tradition goes much deeper than stage lights. Dr. Ann Patel talks the magic of “The Nutcracker” and beyond. Read more here.
Sanctuary // Among the wooded haven of southwest Little Rock, Women & Children First closes in on opening a revolutionary refuge for survivors of domestic violence. Read more here.
Soirée Presents Little Rock’s Best Lawyers 2025 // Our annual list of the top lawyers in the metro in 29 specialties as voted by their peers and Soirée readers. Read more here.
Soirée Holiday Gift Guide: Part II // Light the candles, cue the carols and let your holiday shopping feel as joyful as the season itself. Read more here.
Confection Connection: Dessert Dips for the Holidays // These recipes from Zara Abbasi are almost too good to share. Read more here.
Stylish Spirits & Merry Moments // Bring a touch of happy hour glamour to your next gathering with a bar cart that blends style, sophistication and the spirit of the season. Read more here.
Nonprofit News: December Edition // Historic moments, plans for the future and more of the news worth noting in local nonprofits. Read more here.
Artist Spotlight: Kasten Searles // Meet the Arkansas illustrator and educator finding beauty in rural surroundings. Read more here.
Accents: Highlights of the December Issue // An emphasis on some of the best moments of the new issue, fashionable favorites, iconic Little Rock settings and more. Read more here.
Shop the December Issue // Here are all the local pieces you’ll see on our pages this month (and where to find them). Read more here.
Now it’s time to settle down, get comfortable and explore the December digital edition.