Outdoor Enthusiast: Craig Zediker
Biking isn’t just a Saturday afternoon activity for Craig Zediker; it’s a competitive thrill and his livelihood. He’s the co-owner of Competitive Cyclist, which retails high-end road and mountain bikes online and at a local showroom. When Zediker’s out of the office, he’s on the trail competing in local, national and international adventure races – like the Lance Armstrong-caliber Leadville 100 – on a regular basis.
Outdoor Enthusiast: Mary Cherepski Heller
Before heading to the office, speech-language pathologist Mary Cherepski Heller commonly hikes Pinnacle Mountain at sunrise with her husband. After work, they like to bike and walk their dogs on the River Trail. Backpacking and rock climbing keep them busy on the weekend. An outdoorswoman for 30 years, she’s got several tips for enjoying Arkansas.
Central Arkansas Guide for the Weekend Warrior
This guide will help you get in on the action. No matter what outdoor pursuits you’re interested in, you’re bound to find an applicable organization or area in central Arkansas. This list of recreational opportunities will get your heart pumping just the way you like it.
Central Arkansas' First-rate Fine Arts
Central Arkansas’ artistic venues and theaters have national reputations.
Where the Artists Are: Philip Mann, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
From a pool of nearly 200 candidates, conductor Philip Mann was unanimously chosen to lead the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in its 45th season. Mann studied as a Rhodes Scholar and later taught at Oxford before earning the esteemed title of Assistant Conductor/American Conducting Fellow for the San Diego Symphony
