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Argenta ArtWalk Adds New Venues
Visit 4 new participating venues along with artists on Main Street for Argenta's 3rd Friday ArtWalk Friday, April 20, from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy live music, great art, and great food!
New venues include Blake's Furniture, Chop Salon, Argenta Healing Arts, and Argenta United Methodist Church. Blake's Furniture will host art by Peggy Roberson while Arkansas artist Steve Spencer will be showing in Chop Salon. Works by massage therapists Craig Flowers and Michael Barden will be on display in Argenta Healing Arts and Argenta
United Methodist Church features works by Gabriel Griffith.
Come meet some of Arkansas' finest local artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, musicians, and jewelry-makers, just to name a few. Visit Argenta's businesses, restaurants, and working art studios.
Visit the artists set up along Main Street and stay for dinner at one of our chef-driven restaurants. Shop, dine, and stay a while. For details or to display your artwork, please call 501-993-1234 or visit
www.ArgentaArtWalk.com.
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Artists Take to Main Street for THEA
Artists from Arkansas and beyond will display and sell their works from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, along Main Street in the Argenta Arts District of downtown North Little Rock at the first Thea Arts Festival, a benefit for the Thea Foundation. The show and sale are open free to the general public.
"The mission of this first Thea Arts Festival is to raise awareness throughout the arts, education and business communities of the Mid-South region about the Thea Foundation and its initiatives to encourage creativity among Arkansas students through this celebration of the arts in the Argenta Arts District," says Paul Leopolous, executive
director of the Thea Foundation.
Main Street will be blocked to vehicular traffic from Broadway to Sixth Street, but the trolley will continue to operate. Local businesses will be open, and many will have streetside displays and offer specials. For more information about the Thea Arts Festival, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Nick Leopolous at 501-375-9512. |
Ketz Goes Copper for ArtWalk
Ketz Gallery will feature "Memories & Visions," a jewelry show by local artist Sheryl Kee of Copper Key Art, " on April 20 - May 10. A reception with light refreshments is scheduled on Friday, April 20 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with Argenta ArtWalk. The reception will provide art and jewelry lovers an opportunity to meet Sheryl and other artists of the Gallery. In addition, the work of Caren Garner and "All Things Wild" will continue to show through May 10.
Also during ArtWalk, Peggy Roberson, an artist of the gallery will display her work at Blake's Furniture at 3rd and Main Streets.
Located at 705 Main Street in the Argenta Arts District, KETZ Gallery first opened in August, 2009. The Gallery features new and emerging artists from central Arkansas. It has a wide variety of contemporary and traditional styles including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery, watercolors, pastels, photography, art glass and wood works. KETZ Gallery is regularly open Tuesday through Fridays, 11:30 - 5:00 p.m. and 11:30 - 3 pm on Saturdays. To schedule an appointment, call 529-6330. For more information, visit www.ketzgallery.com.
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Metal Artists Soften Medium
Thea will host an opening reception for up-and-coming metal artists Carolyn Hendrix and Amanda Wyman during the 3rd Friday Night Argenta Artwalk, April 20, 5:30 - 8:00pm. The artists will be present to answer questions about their exhibition, "Metal Art," during the Artwalk. In addition, Cabot performing artist Celina Bree will provide live music, and refreshments will be served.
Amanda Wyman and Carolyn Hendrix met while attending welding classes at Arkansas State University in Searcy, and quickly realized their common love for both welding and art. The challenge to manipulate a medium as rigid as metal into something with an organic and whimsical form is what fuels their passion.
Sixteen year old Celina Bree won the highest award for songwriting in the 2008 CMA Country Music Festival's Rising Star Youth Competition, and recently released her first EP, "Let's Go With It," produced by Jason Truby, once member of the alternative band P.O.D., and Steve Dean in Nashville. Her musical style is a mix of many genres, including country, pop, and rock. Visit Celina Bree's website at www.celinabree.com.
"Metal Art" will be on display in Thea's Tenenbaum Gallery from April 19 through May 4. The 3rd Friday Night Argenta ArtWalk is free and open to the public. Thea's regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9am
to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm. The Thea Foundation Center for the Arts is located at 401 Main Street, Suite 100, North Little Rock. For more information, contact Elaine at the Thea Foundation at 501-379-9512 or
elaine@theafoundation.org.
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Arkansas Festival Ballet at ArtWalk
Don't miss special street performances during Argenta ArtWalk by the Arkansas Festival Ballet promoting their upcoming show Aladdin - to be performed at the Arts Center / Children's Theatre May 18 - 20. Arkansas Festival Ballet will be hosting a pre-performance fund-raising event at the Insalaco Family Home (in NLR) on April 21st. For more information visit www.arkansasdance.org
The Argenta Branch Library (506 Main Street) hosts its second artist of the year at the 3rd Friday Argenta ArtWalk with jewelry designer Susan Strauss. Strauss' bronze and precious metal clay can be found at local boutique Box Turtle in Hillcrest.
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View Vintage Prints by Disfarmer
Greg Thompson Fine Art hosts an exhibition of 40 vintage prints by famed Arkansas photographer Mike Disfarmer (1884-1959) on April 20, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
DISFARMER: Portraits from a Lifetime chronicles a broad spectrum of Mike Disfarmer's career, featuring studio portraits from 1916 to 1946, including examples of his work from all three studio periods: Penrose & Meyer, The Meyer Studio, and The Disfarmer Studio. The works featured in this exhibition will be available for purchase.
In the 53 years since Disfarmer's death, he has been recognized as a true master, whose achievements have been celebrated in a series of publications, landmark exhibitions, a documentary film, a puppet show, and in theatrical and musical performances and interpretations. This will mark the first time that so many of Disfarmer's newly discovered early works have been available to the public.
Greg Thompson Fine Art is located at 429 Main Street, 2nd floor, Argenta Arts District, downtown North Little Rock. For more information call 501-664-2787 or visit www.gregthompsonfineart.com.
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Visit Farmers Market This Saturday
Don't miss the Argenta Farmers Market this Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 7 a.m.-noon. The Argenta Farmers Market is one of the first
Arkansas-only Farmers Markets in the state. All products are certified as coming from Arkansas family farmers. The Argenta Farmers Market is connecting people to fresh, healthy seasonal food and the farmers who grow it. Now all residents and visitors have access to the amazing bounty produced in Arkansas.
The market is located right across the street from the Argenta Market at 6th & Main Streets in the Argenta Arts District of downtown North Little Rock. Farmers Market hours are from 7 a.m.- 12 p.m. Stop & Shop while listening to live music. The market is on the River Rail Trolley
route with plenty of FREE parking for cars, trucks, bikes, and strollers.
This Saturday, farmers will be featuring greens, strawberries, honey, soaps, jams, jellies, free range chicken and pork, tomato and herb starters, and lotions.
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AAF Hosts Documentary "Just Like Us"
The Little Rock Film Festival and Argenta Arts Foundation are presenting a screening of the documentary feature film, Just Like Us, April 26th at 7 p.m. at the Argenta Community Theater as part of the Argenta Film Series. Arkansas native and film producer, Taylor Feltner, will be in attendance and will be available for question and answer after the screening.
The documentary features Egyptian-American comedian Ahmed Ahmed along with a host of critically acclaimed international stand-up comedians. It documents their attempts to correct cultural misconceptions about Middle Eastern cultures through contemporary stand-up comedy. Variety Magazine described the film as "funny [and] thoughtful," and The Hollywood Reporter said it was "fast, funny and light on its feet." Feltner, and Arkansas native, holds a B.F.A. from the Florida State University College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts. He began his work in Los Angeles for the documentary film company Allentown Productions under Emmy- and Oscar-winning filmmaker James Moll. The film showed at 26 national and international film festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival. It won Best Documentary Feature at Tallahassee Film Festival and Tallgrass International Film Festival and won the Audience Award at North Country Film Festival and Tallgrass International Film Festival.
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This Week in Argenta
April 16: Crush Wine Bar hosts a Sake Tasting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with sushi from Hanaroo Sushi Bar for $15. The sake for the evening: Tears of Dawn, Tozai Snow Maiden, Hawk of Heaven, Bride of the Fox, and Chiyonsono 8000 Generations Rice. Crush Wine Bar is located at 318 Main Street, Argenta Arts District, downtown North Little Rock. Call 501-374-9463 for more information.
April 17: Tales from the South, Dinner and a Show, is held weekly on Tuesdays at Starving Artist Cafe�. Cost: $5 admission plus dinner.
Dinner at 5 p.m.; taping begins at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. This Week, the Winners of our Telling Tales Contest in conjunction with the 2012 Arkansas Literary Festival. Winning stories by Eric Van Meter, George Mader, and Sara Mitchell. Music by Tiffany Christopher and blues guitarist Mark Simpson. For tickets, visit www.TalesFromTheSouth.com.
April 17: Live Entertainment!
Cornerstone Pub & Grill features Karaoke Night
April 18: Singles Mingle at Cregeen's Irish Pub, Join us every Wednesday for games, drink specials and great company. Call 501-376-7468 or visit www.Cregeens.com for details.
April 19: Live Entertainment!
Benihana hosts Lyle Dudley
Cornerstone Pub & Grill features Dogtown Open Mic Night with Matt Joyce
Riverfront Steakhouse presents Ricky David Tripp
April 19 - 22: The Arkansas Travelers take on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Dickey-Stephens Park. The Thursday - Saturday games start at 7:10 p.m. and Sunday's game at 2:00 p.m. For tickets call 501-664-1555 or visit www.Travs.com
April 20: Argenta's 3rd Friday ArtWalk held the 3rd Friday of each month from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. "Art In Unexpected Places" can be found inside and out the galleries and businesses along Main Street. For details or to display your artwork, please call 501-993-1234 or visit www.ArgentaArtWalk.com.
April 20: Live Entertainment!
Benihana hosts Lyle Dudley
Cornerstone Pub & Grill features Mother Hubbard and the Regulators
Cregeen's Irish Pub presents Bobby Rogers
Reno's Argenta Cafe hosts Five Ex Rex
Riverfront Steakhouse features Ricky David Tripp
April 20-21: Enjoy a Lunch/Dinner Cruise aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat. Dinner Cruises Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.; Lunch Cruises on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. To make your reservations call 501-372-5777 or visit www.ArkansasQueen.com.
April 21: Saturday Morning Group Ride, a recreational ride hosted by the Bicycle Friendly Community Committee takes place every Saturday at 7 a.m. starting at River Trail Rentals. Call 501-374-5505 for details.
April 21: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with special guest Regina Spektor at 7:30 p.m. at Verizon Arena. Ticket Prices: $27.50 - $99.50. Tickets available at the Arena Box Office, 501-975-9000 or through TicketMaster locations, 800-745-3000, visit www.TicketMaster.com.
April 21: Live Entertainment!
Benihana hosts Lyle Dudley
Cornerstone Pub & Grill features Arkansas River Blues Society Blues Jam Fundraiser
Reno's Argenta Cafe presents Blues Boy J and Friends
Riverfront Steakhouse hosts Ricky David Tripp
April 28: 5th Annual Craws for a Cause at Dickey-Stephens Park to benefit March of Dimes. Enjoy live music, unlimited crawfish, jambalaya, fixins and beer. For details or tickets call Scotty Adams at 501-690-6909 or visit www.CrawsForACause.com.
April 28: THEA Arts Festival from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Main Street from Broadway to 6th Street. Join in the fun with Children's art activities, Artists and Fine Crafters selling their art, Demonstrations by the Arkansas Art Center, Musical Entertainment by the Arkansas Symphony and other local artists as well as Dance performances by Ballet Arkansas. For details call 501-379-9512 or visit www.THEAFoundation.org/thea-arts-festival.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Museum: Located on the west side of Verizon Arena. Open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 501-663-4328 or visit www.ArkSportsHallOfFame.com for more information.
The U.S.S. Razorback Submarine: Visit the USS Razorback (SS 394), a BALAO Class Fleet Submarine located at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum. Ask about Birthday Parties and Group Overnight Stays! Hours: Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. CLOSED Monday - Thursday. Visit www.AIMM.museum
for details. To schedule a group tour call 501-371-8320 or e-mail: info@AIMM.Museum.
The Beacon of Peace and Hope and surrounding Peace Garden presents a special welcome to visitors. Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) worked with the City of NLR and the submariners to build this monument for peace and reconciliation.
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Public Art Project Seeks Artists
The Argenta Arts Foundation is seeking applications from artists who would like to be considered for a public art project which will showcase the broad artistic depth of this community. A collection of eligible designs will be selected through a juried process.
The "canvas" for this project is a traffic control box (the "BOX") which is located at street intersections. The overall dimension of the BOX is 18x30x50. Each artist must submit a design for painting all four sides of the BOX. The paint will be furnished by Argenta Arts Foundation and the BOX will be cleaned and painted white prior to painting it with exterior latex paint. Be sure to design your artwork using bold colors so they will be more visible to the public.
All designs plus applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., April 27, 2012 to:
Donna Hardcastle
Argenta Arts Foundation
301 Main Street, Suite 203
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501)993-1234
* April 27 - Deadline for application and designs.
* May 4 - Winners will be notified.
* May 25 - Deadline for artwork to be completed on the traffic control box that was selected for you.
* June 18 - Press conference to recognize artists and their artwork.
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