| Photos: Left to right--Gabe Holmstrom, executive director of Downtown Little Rock Partnership, toured this week with students from Little Rock's Sister City in Hanam City, South Korea. Third Annual Vintage Military Vehicle Show Saturday in MacArthur Park! See details under MacArthur Park Historic District. The City of Little Rock welcomed this week its newest firefighters with the graduation of 18 of its recruits. |
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River Market District
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| July 25: Yoga on the River, First Security Amphitheater, Riverfront Park, 8-9 a.m. July 25: Pitch'N Pint, Flying Saucer, 323 President Clinton Avenue, 6 p.m. presented by The Venture Center. For entrepreneurs in a real time competition, delivering a 60-second elevator pitch to three investor judges and a crowd of beer-lovin' startup folks. Have what it takes? Rester at venturecenter.co/pitchnpint. $5 to pitch, $10 to watch. July 26-August 1: #CALSPotterMarathon See the whole Harry Potter saga in  one week. The CALS Ron Robinson Theater is hosting a Harry Potter marathon with one movie each night, Sunday-Friday, and two movies on Saturday. Admission for each movie is $7, or get a pass for all eight movies (online only). Potter-themed concessions and activities will be available. Find out more here.
July 29: Movies in the Park,
First Security Amphitheater with
The Incredible Hulk (PG-13). Sponsored by
Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. Sundown. Free.
Saturdays at the
River Market
Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Pavilions.
Learn more. SNAP available for purchase on 2nd floor.
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| Saturdays with Bobby's Bike Hike: Historic Neighborhoods Bike Tour, 9 a.m. Pork & Bourbon Bike Tour, 11:30 a.m. Learn more. Tuesdays at the River Market Farmers' Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn more. |
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MacArthur Park Historic District
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| July 25: Third Annual Vintage Military Vehicle Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. 9th. Two dozen military vehicles from World War II through Desert Storm on display outside the museum. Features Jeeps and vehicles from the Arkansas Military Vehicle Preservation Association and the West Tennessee Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Free. Vendors include Bennett's Military Supplies, Loblolly Creamery, Southern Salt Food Company and East Ninth Vintage. August 1: Researching Modern Military Records Symposium, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, MacArthur Park, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Hosted by the museum and the Arkansas History Commission. Learn more. August 1: Block on Rock, Stone's Throw Brewery's 2nd birthday party, 402 E. 9th, 3-10 p.m. Benefits Preserve Arkansas and the Arkansas Brewers Guild. Featuring beers from Stone's Throw and other great Arkansas breweries, music from Cindy Woolf & Mark Bilyeu and the Big Dam Horns, and great food trucks. Learn more. Thursdays: Arkie Pub Trivia, Stone's Throw Brewing, 6:30 p.m. 402 E. Ninth. 501-244-9154. Partners with different cultural institutions each week. |
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Southside Main Street, south of I-630
 July 31: Reception for exhibitors of
Wood, Etc.-- Contemporary Handmade Furniture & Objects by UALR Furniture Design Studio at Studio Main. Some furniture/objects in exhibition will be for sale. The exhibition runs
July 24-August 2.
Sundays: The Bernice Garden Farmers' Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesdays: South on Main's Local Live Music Series.
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Verizon Arena
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In Downtown North Little Rock,
1 Verizon Arena Way. For ticket information
link here (Verizon Arena) or here (Ticketmaster).
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| July 27 Eagles "History of the Eagles" August 8 American Idol Season 15 tryouts, 501-975-9000 or link here. August 20-23 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey September 3 Kelly Clarkson October 8 The Motley Crue The Final Tour with very special guest Alice Cooper December 4 tobyMac SOLD OUT January 15-16 Monster Jam February 19-21, 2016 TORUK-The First Flight, the new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron's Avatar. Tickets on sale. |
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Argenta Arts District
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In Downtown North Little Rock. For more information
link here.
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July 24 thru late August: "Give Our Regards to Broadway" Bridge exhibit, Heritage Center, 506 Main Street, by the North Little Rock History Commission. Free. Includes photographs by Greg Davis as well as historic images.
July 24-25: Hognado! at The Joint, 310 Main Street, Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m. thru August 29. Learn more.
July 24-August 1: Argenta Community Theater presents the stage adaptation of Mrs. Miniver. Learn more. August 29: Arkansas Times Whole Hog Roast benefiting the Argenta Arts District, Argenta Farmers Market Events grounds, 5-9 p.m. Presented by Ben E. Keith. Learn more. Official site for the Arkansas Travelers, Dickey-Stephens Park, here. July 10-12 games are dog friendly! |
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| September 14-16: Destination Downtown, regional downtown revitalization conference sponsored by Main Street Arkansas and co-sponsored by Louisiana Main Street and Mississippi Main Street Association. Learn more. September 16-20: ACANSA. Learn more. September 19: Six Bridges Regatta 2015. Learn more. September 26: 2015 Big Dam Bridge 100. Registration open now for Arkansas's largest cycling tour. Link here. October 3: Main Street Food Truck Festival. For more information email or go to Facebook. October 6: Arkansas's First Ladies benefit for the Old State House inaugural gown exhibit. "Yes to the Dress." Learn more. October 24: PopUp West Ninth. Learn more on Facebook. November 7: The Arkansas Cornbread Festival, SoMa. Learn more. November 7: Historic Arkansas Museum Candlelight Gala. 75th Jubilee Kickoff. March 5-6, 2016: Little Rock Marathon and Little Rockers Kids Marathon (March 5). Learn more or stay informed on Facebook. |
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Downtown Update
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| July 24, 2015 |
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| Due to ongoing construction and concern for the safety of visitors, the Arkansas State Capitol Police are advising the public that the Capitol building will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays beginning this Saturday, July 25. The closure will remain in effect through the fall as construction work is completed. The Capitol is currently undergoing renovations, including on the north end of the building in the House barrel vault and on the first floor. The building will be open to the public during normal business hours Mondays -Fridays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The Capitol is expected to reopen at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th for the Capitol Lighting Ceremony and remain open through the holiday season. SoMa's Piro announced this week that it is changing names...only. Learn more. Meanwhile, Natchez announced this week it is closing. Learn more. The Little Rock Board of Directors voted Tuesday to provide $6.6 million in sales tax proceeds to the Little Rock Tech Park so it can purchase properties along Main Street for its permanent home. Learn more (Arkansas Business). |
| Music highlights around town from Arkansas Times here. Little Rock (LRCVB) event listings here. A list of summer camps from Little Rock Family here. |
| July 24-31: Summers Are Better with a Southern Accent summer  staycation sweepstakes sponsored by Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. Win the "Little Rock Libations" foodie package featuring Rock Town Distillery sampler, Lost Forty Brewing tour and gift card, Damgoode Pies gift card and a one night stay at the brand new Homewood Suites in the River Market! For a chance to win link here to Facebook. July 24-August 9: Green Day's American Idiot, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. 7th. Tony Award-winning hit musical about the perils of war, drug addiction, escapism and the power of true friendship. Learn more. July 25: Genealogy Conference featuring Lisa Louise Cooke, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Avenue. Presented by the Butler Center. July 27-30: 5th Annual DIVAS, Inc. Girls Leadership & Empowerment Summit, Darragh Center Auditorium, CALS, 10-4. Space limited. Learn more. July 29: Stone's Throw Brewing & Southern Gourmasian Beer Dinner benefiting Quapaw Quarter Association, at Southern Gourmasian. $50 per person. Learn more. July 30-August 2: Kaleidoscope--The Little Rock LGBT Film Festival, The Studio Theatre.Presented by the Film Society of Little Rock. Learn more. |
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On Exhibit
9th & Commerce, MacArthur Park
NEW: 57th Annual Delta Exhibition.
Thru September 20.
54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition.
Thru July 26.
Art in Context.
Ongoing.
Free docent tours at 1 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
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ASI Building, 401 President Clinton Avenue
Weaving Stories & Hope: Textile Arts from the Japanese Internment Camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
Human Faces & Landscapes: Paintings by Sui Hoe Khoo.
White River Memoirs. Thru July 25.
Arkansas Arts Educators State Youth Art Show. Thru August 29.
Christ Church Arts
509 Scott Street
Reflections in Abstraction: Judy and John Honey. Thru September 31.
1200 President Clinton Avenue
Dinosaurs Around the World, produced by Imagine Exhibitions. Thru October 18.
Super Summer Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. free dinosaur activities for kids, However, fees for library tour apply.
120 River Market
Light through the Pines. Photography exhibit. Thru August 9.
What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999.
Pinafores, Purses & Pigtails: An Exhibit for kids of All Ages. For children's classes associated with the exhibit, next one August 2 on "Self Portrait Embroidery with Lilia Hernandez, call 501-916-9022. Exhibit thru September 20.
Pyramid Place, 221 W. 2nd
For Beauty of the Earth by Mary Ann Stafford.
200 E. Third
Ongoing:
We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas
History of the Bowie Knife
Arkansas Made: Arkansas Made Gallery
MacArthur Park, 503 E. 9th Street, free admission
Waging Modern Warfare: General Wesley K. Clark
Vietnam, America's Conflict
Undaunted Courage, Proven Loyalty: Japanese American Soldiers in World War II
501 W. 9th Street
Freedom! Oh, Freedom! Thru December 31.
500 President Clinton Avenue
Mindbender Mansion
. Thru September 7.
300 W. Markham Street
Different Spokes.
Thru February 2016.
Ongoing: Arkansas First Ladies' Gowns; Pillars of Power; On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919; First Families of Arkansas; As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women.
602 President Clinton Avenue
Fish feeding every Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Alligator feeding every Friday, 2 p.m.
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