Jonesboro Occasions: The City Magazine Since 2003

Jonesboro Occasions: The City Magazine Since 2003

Jonesboro Occasions: The City Magazine Since 2003

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Wildflower Celebrates 2nd Birthday With Open House...

Oasis Arts & Eats Fest: Total Eclipse of the Arts...

Inaugural Delta Crawfish Festival Benefits Area Youth...

FOA Holds Annual Behind The Red Event...

Altrusa Hosts 20th Annual Luncheon...

Rotary Hosts Foundation Gala...

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The Cardiologist's Wife: How to Detect Prostate Cancer

As men age, their risk for developing prostate cancer increases. It is the second most common type of cancer for men with one in eight being diagnosed in their lifetime (one in six for Black men) and the second leading cause of cancer death in men behind lung cancer. Having their prostate checked is an exam that most men would rather avoid. Out of sight, out of mind mentality persists until someth...

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The Occasions Lady and Scalded Hydrangeas

Each year around Mother’s Day I fall in love with hydrangeas all over again. Stores and nurseries are typically stocked with hydrangeas this time of year, and the bright pink and blue blooms always draw me to them. One of my favorite Mother’s Day gifts is a hydrangea that I received from my family several years ago. Rodney planted it beside our house, where it continues to grow fuller each yea...

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Celebrating Jonesboro’s Cultural Diversity

By Audrey Hanes, Photography by Audrey PoffLater this month, Research Solutions Inc. will debut Jonesboro’s inaugural NEA Cultural Expo, a celebration of the many countries and cultures that are represented in the city’s increasingly diverse population.   The expo, which will take place on May 18 in Downtown Jonesboro, is the culmination of years of planning under the leadership of Lisa P...

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Events

Friday, May 3: Financial Wellness 101 : The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Financial Wellness 101 in the Round Room at noon. Participants will learn how to save money and improve credit scores. The class is free to the public. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

Saturday, May 4: May the Fourth Be With You Game Day : The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host May the Fourth Be with You Game Day in the Round Room from noon to 5 p.m. The event will include a day of space-themed tabletop board games. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

Saturday, May 4: Kentucky Derby at The Lounge : Huntington Square and Impackt Club will host Kentucky Derby at The Lounge from 3-8 p.m. The event will include a Kentucky Derby celebration, music by Vikki McGee, a hat contest, food and more. All proceeds will benefit Impackt Club. Info: (870) 206-7682 or huntingtonsquare.net.

Saturday, May 4: May the Fourth Be With You Concert : The Delta Symphony Orchestra will present the “May the Fourth Be with You” at The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature music of the movie “Star Wars” from legendary film composer John Williams. Participants can arrive early to enjoy vendors, pre-show trivia, a costume contest and more. Info: (870) 761-8254 or deltasymphonyorchestra.org.

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Cover Story

DESO Chocolate Delivers Dessert with an International Flair

Ibrahim Al Elamat loves his newfound hometown of Jonesboro, and he loves bringing international flavors to the community.

Al Elamat's first restaurant venture in Jonesboro was the opening of Pella, a Greek and Mediterranean Café. Last year, he embarked on a new venture with the opening of DESO Chocolate, a dessert shop featuring Belgium chocolate with a traditional Turkish flair.

DESO Chocolate, named after the four "happy hormones" – Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin and Oxytocin – opened its doors in Jonesboro's Greensborough Village last November and has been encouraging its patrons to "Indulge in Happiness" ever since.



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