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Photo, above:
Support for Paris and France dominated social media this week following the tragic loss of life from terrorist bombings. The photo above was shared on Twitter by Marth Myrick-Weishet.
Chris and Roxanne Braithwaite, while restoring their home on Gaines Street this past week, found something very special... an old bottle made for Frank Barbour Coffin. Coffin was an African-American pharmacist who owned and operated one of the earliest drug stores in that area. He called the drug store Children's Drug Store because he tutored neighborhood kids there in the early 1900's. He also wrote two books of poetry that are listed in the Library of Congress list of Early African American poets.
Many will be donning aprons this next week preparing for Thanksgiving meals. Mary Ann Stafford painted her version of the occasion "With Strings Attached" and can be seen at Gallery 221.
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SoMa (South Main)
November 21:
Pet Photos with Santa at The Green Corner Store, 12 noon-4 p.m. Benefits the Humane Society of Pulaski County.
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November 27-28: ESSE Purse Museum Trunk Show for Silverstone Jewelry by Sallye Mann. Or stop by for special holidays sale shopping discounts. 151 South Main. Learn more.
December 3: An Evening of Georgia Music in the Round featuring the Indigo Girls and Patterson Hood, South on Main, 1304 Main Street. Launches Oxford American's 17th Annual Music issue. Concert at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Sponsored by
Ben E. Keith Foods, also supported by The Summer Foundation and
The Capital Hotel. No tickets available although some may be released day of show. For more information call 374-0000.
December 3: Bernice Garden Tree Lighting & SoMa Holiday Open House, 5-8 p.m.
December 4-6: Fourth Annual Beard-Growing Contest Kick Off!, presented by the Arkansas Times and the Root Cafe. Stop by the Root Cafe for a certified smooth shave. Judgement Day is Saturday, February 6, high noon at Bernice Garden. Prizes.
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MacArthur Park Historic District
November 22: Sunday Film Series, Arkansas Arts Center,
2 p.m. Free viewing of
Episode 6: Peril and Promise 1980-2000. Community discussion. Lower Lobby Lecture Hall.
December 3: Pay What You can Preview Night-The Gingerbread Man (December 4-20). Arkansas Arts Center.
Stone's Throw Brewing,
501 E. 9th:
Every
Wednesday: $1 off all pints
Every
Thursday: #ArkiePubTrivia.
November 12 with Preacher Katie,
November 19 with Stephen Koch of Arkansongs.
Every
Saturday at 4 p.m.: Randall Beer Infusion
Every
Sunday: Kickball Specials & Beer To Go
Arkansas Arts Center, 9th & Commerce:
Second
Thursday of the month:
Art of Motion-Tango, 7 p.m. Dance lessonsby local and national instructors. No partner needed, free to members, $10 for non-members. However reservations are requested--link here.
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River Market District
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November 20: The Cate Brothers Band, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Avenue, 7 p.m. $20 admission.
Learn more.
December 5: 3rd Annual Santa Paws Holiday Party, Trapnall Hall, 423 E. Capitol Avenue, 8-11 p.m. Benefits Friends of the Animal Village. Learn more.
December 11: Arkansas Sounds Holiday Concert, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Avenue, 7 p.m. Featuring the Dave Rosen Big Band and the Maumelle High School Jazz Band. Free and open to the public. Learn more.
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Saturdays with Bobby's Bike Hike:
Bike Tour,
9 a
.m. Pork & Bourbon Bike Tour, 11:30 a.m.
Learn more.
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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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| December 4 TobyMac December 11 The Buzz Christmas Karaoke 2016 December 12 Gaither Christmas Homecoming December 17 Trans-Siberian Orchestra December 19 Arkansas Razorbacks vs Mercer Bears December 23-27 Ringling Brothers January 8 Harlem Globetrotters January 15-16 Monster Jam February 9 Def Leppard February 13 Disney Live! February 17-21, 2016 TORUK-The First Flight, the new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron's Avatar. April 2 Winter Jam April 7 Mumford & Sons April 28 Carrie Underwood May 4-8 Disney on Ice Frozen May 31 Janet Jackson |
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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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November 20: Argenta Art Walk, 5-8 p.m.
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Clinton School Programs
All events are free and open to the public. However, reservations are requested by calling 501-683-5239 or emailing. All are held at Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall, unless otherwise noted. To learn more about each of these programs link here.
To watch Clinton School events LIVE link here.
December 4: Songwriter Patterson Hood of the
Drive-By Truckers, Clinton Presidential Center Great Hall, 6 p.m. Part of the Frank and Kula Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series.
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December 11: 11th Ever Nog-Off,
Historic Arkansas Museum,
December 18-20: Neil Berg's Broadway Holiday,
York, Maumelle Performing Arts Center. Learnmore at
Celebrity Attractions.
February 26-28: 25th Anniversary Arkansas Flower and Garden Show,
Statehouse Convention Center
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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March 10, 2016: Downtown Little Rock Partnership Annual Meeting, Statehouse Convention Center, 11:30 a.m.
April 2 Springfest, presented by
Riverfest for families.
Learn more.
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September 24, 2016: Main Street Food Truck Festival
November 12, 2016: Opus Ball, debut of newly renovated Robinson Center ballroom |
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Downtown Update
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Note: The next publication of the Downtown Update will be December 4. Enjoy next week's celebration of thanks & giving.
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Downtown Notes
Nonstop Allegiant Air flights from Little Rock Los Angeles will resume over the summer, beginning June 8, 2016 between the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Conversations continued around the 30 Crossing project this week with Jerry Holder, engineer with Garver LLC, saying that the proposed Second and Fourth street routes on and off I-30 will not be considered due to public opposition. It was also announced that a local design team,
studioMAIN, will participate in a planning meeting with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board approved a loan commitment with a group of banks this week that will help pay for the first phase of land acquisition and construction of the $100 million technology park in downtown Little Rock.
A $60 million improvement plan for the
Arkansas Arts Center, plus spending on
MacArthur Park and
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History improvements was presented to and approved by the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission this week. A new 2-cent hotel tax will be necessary to pay for the project. The tax would raise, by bond issue, $37.5 million dollars, a sum that Arkansas Arts Center Director Todd Herman said would be matched dollar for dollar by private contributions.
Learn more.
A condolence book can be signed in support for Paris through Wednesday, November 25. The book was presented to
Mayor Mark Stodola this week by Beatrice Moore, a Batesville resident who is the honorary French consul for the State of Arkansas. Over the weekend the book will be available at
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The book will return to City Hall for signing Monday, November 23-Wednesday, November 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hart Construction of Searcy and the
Cone Group, a Downtown Little Rock Partnership member and a commercial contractor in Little Rock, recently announced a professional alliance that forms Hart Cone. Jimmy Cone, president of the Cone Group, will serve as director of preconstruction services, and Adam Hart, owner of Hart Construction, will serve as president. Each company will continue to exist under the umbrella of Hart Cone.
"Bringing together decades of experience from our team, with the enthusiastic and innovative approach of the Hart Construction team, will provide a unique balance of expertise and energy that will allow us to serve our clients more effectively," Cone said.
Bella Vita Jewelry, located at 523 S. Louisiana in the Lafayette Building, will be featured in the December (Texas) issue of
Southern Living. Congratulations to shop owner and vintage jewelry designer, Brandy Thomason McNair!
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November 20-21: Carti Festival of Trees, Little Rock Marriott. For a
list of special events, link
here
. Benefits CARTI..
November 20: Shakespeare, Love and Dance, Albert Pike Scottish Rite Temple, 7:30 p.m.
Dancers from Ballet Arkansas's Preparatory Program under the direction of Kim Nygren Cox join the members of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra under the direction of Geoff Robson for a joint performance. $20 General Admission, $10 for students. Tickets are available online.
November 21: Turkey-lympics, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 12 noon-2 p.m. Fun family day event with fall-themed games and activities. Refreshments. Free.
November 21: Cranksgiving 2015, 1:30-3 p.m. Registration at 600 E. Capital, 1 p.m., closes 1:20. Scavenger hunt by bicycle. Riders complete a list of tasks around town, all in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Purchase non-perishable goods or perform random acts of kindness. Donations go to local food pantries. Learn more on
Facebook.
November 27- December 13: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical, Community Theatre of Little Rock at The Studio Theatre, 320 W. 7th. Regular admission $19 for adults, $16 for military, students and seniors. Bring a pair of gently used running shoes and receive $1 off admission. Not recommended for children under 13 years of age.
Learn more.
December 1: Holiday Open House, Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1009 Wolfe Street, 5-7 p.m.. Special guests Ronald McDonald and Santa Clause. House lighting with Craig O'Neill at 6:15 p.m. Tours of the House, hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Last holiday season at current location; new House at corner of 10th and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opening November 2016. To RSVP call 374-3318.
 December 4-6: 37th Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Annual Christmas Show,
Statehouse Convention Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission good for all three days. Learn more.
December 4-January 3, 2016: Disney's The Little Mermaid, The  Rep, 601 Main Street. Adapted from the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, a lavish theatrical spectacle you won't want to miss. Plunge into the colorful depths of an undersea wonderland as the stage is transformed into an aquatic playground underscored by a funky Calypso beat. For tickets and details on the following special events, link here.
November 23: Behind the Scenes with UCA professor Jay Ruud on The Origin of Fairy Tales.
December 2-3: Preshow Director Talks
December 3: Clinton School of Public Service Speaker Series
December 6: Pay Your Age Night (ages 22-40) sponsored by Little Rock Soiree
December 11: Live from Foster's with Crossroads
December 13: Little Rock Family Day
January 2: The After-Party
December 5: Santa Paws Holiday Party, Trapnall Hall, 8-11 p.m. Benefit for Little Rock Animal Village and the adoptable cats and dogs in their care. Tickets $40. Learn more.
December 6: Annual Nutcracker Tea with Ballet Arkansas, The
Capital Hotel. Sweet and savory treats and a storybook performance giving children the chance to meet the characters up close. Two seatings.
Tickets.
December 6: 48th Annual Christmas Frolic,
Historic Arkansas Museum, 1-4 p.m.
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Other DLRP Member Events
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November 26: Go!bbler Turkey Trot at
Go! Running
: Before you feast on Thanksgiving lunch or dinner, lace-up your running shoes and hit the pavement! A fun course through Hillcrest and the Heights covers road, track, trails and includes other surprises along the way. Canned food donations are requested. Santa will be on hand to help gather canned food donations for the Arkansas Foodbank. 8 a.m. Nov. 26. For info: (501) 663-6800,
GoRunning.com
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December 3: 6x6 Holiday Art Sale Preview and Reception presented by UALR Friends of the Arts, 6-8 p.m., UALR Applied Design Studio, University Plaza, Suite 300. General public, $35. Silent Auction, hors d'oeuvres, wine, artist demonstrations and entertainment. Learn more.
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9th & Commerce, MacArthur Park
Free docent tours at 1 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
Super Sunday Free Family Fundays, 12 noon, the second Sunday of every month.
Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art-from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Thru January 17, 2016.
Life in Light: Photographic Travels through Latin America with Bryan Clifton. Thru
February 14, 2016.
Paul Signac Drawings and Watercolors: the James T. Dyke Collection.
Thru December 27.
47th Collectors Show and Sale, November 13-January 3.
Learn more. Little Rock Soiree article
here. Member Preview Brunch, 9-11 a.m. Learn more by calling 501-372-4000.
Ongoing: Arkansas Arts Center Permanent Collection.
Museum School: Adult Winter classes, January 4-March 12, 2016. Registration begins November 9 for current students, November 16 for new students.
Learn more.
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ASI Building, 401 President Clinton Avenue
Gene Hatfield: Outside the Lines.
Thru December 26.
1200 President Clinton Avenue
Oval Office "Opening"--have a commemorative photo taken.
Coca Cola: An American Original
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Christ Church
Sixth Street Library, 509 Scott Street
One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds, with Little Rock photographer Dave Anderson. Thru December.
120 River Market
Budding Buddies Exhibit for preschoolers, November 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., November 15, 1-5 p.m. Learn more.
What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999.
NEW: November 17-January 3, 2016-A Very Vintage Holiday. Learn more.
Pyramid Place, 221 W. 2nd
Fall into Art Show.
200 E. Third
NEW: Neal Harrington & David Carpenter, Arkansas artists. Thru February 7.
Art. Function. Craft: The Life and Work of Arkansas Living Treasures. Thru February 15, 2016.
Joe Barry Carroll: Growing Up in Words and Images. Thru January 3.
Suggin' Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham.
Thru November 29.
We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas
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
How People Make Things. Thru March 27, 2016.
Budding Buddies Exhibit for preschoolers, November 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., November 15, 1-5 p.m. Learn more.
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
Lil' Wild Ones, second Saturday, 2 p.m. for 4-8 year olds. November 21-Free Range Day.
Fish feeding every Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Alligator feeding every Friday, 2 p.m.
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