September 2 - December 21, 2010
Exhibition: Mexican Mask Collection
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Avenue
An exhibit of Mexican culture and history is presented by the Museum of Discovery. Museum educators present programs for students of all ages, adhering to state curriculum frameworks within the exhibit space, and the Museum also offers an annual summer camp featuring Mexico and its food, language, history, and cultures. The masks of Guerrero exhibit features masks from the museum’s permanent collections.
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm.
For more information, visit http://arkansasmexico2010.com/?page_id=223 or www.museumofdiscovery.org.
September 2 - December 31, 2010
Exhibition: In Search of Pancho Villa: The Mexican Punitive Expedition of 1916
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E 9th Street
The Mexican Punitive Expedition of 1916 was an attempt by American forces to capture General Francisco “Pancho” Villa following his attack on a small border town and military camp at Columbus, New Mexico on March 16, 1916. The attack highlighted a long history of animosity between the United States and Mexico dating back to the Mexican War of 1846-47 and the Occupation of Veracruz in 1914. Villa proved elusive to the American forces and President Woodrow Wilson issued the first mobilization of National Guard forces in U.S. history as General John J. Pershing pursued Villa into Mexico with an army of 11,000 men. Finally, on January 12, 1917, President Wilson ordered U.S. troops out of Mexico. Although Villa was never captured, the training received by American soldiers provided a valuable introduction to modern military techniques and for our nation’s rapidly approaching involvement in World War I.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday, 1-4pm.
For more information, visit http://arkansasmexico2010.com/?page_id=223 or www.arkmilitaryheritage.com or call 501-376-4602.
September 2, 2010 - March 11, 2011
Exhibit Badges, Bandits and Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice
Old State House Museum
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm & Sun, 1-5pm.
Badges, Bandits and Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice explores the state’s history of crime, law enforcement, courts, and prisons from pre-territorial days to the mid-1980s. The exhibit includes compelling artifacts and photographs donated by the Arkansas State Police and the Arkansas Department of Correction, as well as objects loaned by other institutions and individuals, and those from the Old State House Museum’s own collections.
For more information visit www.oldstatehouse.com or call 501-324-9685.
September 2, 2010 - March 12, 2012
Exhibit Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation
Old State House Museum
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm & Sun, 1-5pm.
The Old State House Museum's exhibit, Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation, sheds light on the evolution of Arkansas’s hillbilly image. The exhibit reveals the early development of a dual image, with Arkansawyers being portrayed as coarse, illiterate, and violent backwoodsmen on one hand, while also lifted up as noble frontiersmen—independent, honest and humble. Brooks Blevins, curator of the exhibit, is the Noel Boyd Associate Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University. He is the author of Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies and Good Ol’ Boys Defined a State and Hill Folks: A History of Arkansas Ozarkers and Their Image.
For more information visit www.oldstatehouse.com or call 501-324-9685.
September 10 - December 5, 2010
Laura Terry Explores the Southern Landscape (Exhibit)
Historic Arkansas Museum
Natural Wonders: Paintings and Drawings by Laura Terry is presented in conjunction with the Arkansas Arts Council (AAC), an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. This exhibit was created with resources identified in the Arkansas Artist Registry, a program of AAC.
Laura Terry’s paintings capture what she calls “ghosts,” or aspects of the Southern landscape that she believes often go unnoticed. She says, “There is no need to search far for these natural wonders, no need to look beyond the garden.” Terry borrows imagery from the natural world and infuses her painting with rich colors and textures. Originally from Georgia, Terry is an assistant professor in architecture at the Faye Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas where she has worked since 1998.
Historic Arkansas Museum is open 9am-5pm. Monday through Saturday, 1-5pm on Sunday. Admission to the galleries and parking are free; tours of historic grounds are $2.50 for adults, $1.00 for children under 18, $1.50 for senior citizens.
For more information, call 501-324-9351 or visit www.historicarkansas.org.
September 17 - December 3, 2010
Haunted Evening Tour
7 PM - 9 PM
Little Rock and North Little Rock
Every Friday night at dusk.
Join us at for the kick-off of The Haunted Evening Tour, a first of its kind exploration of some the most haunted places in Little Rock and North Little Rock.
The tour will depart from the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, purported to be one of the most haunted places in the South.
During the two hour adventure, visitors will be schooled on the funeral customs of the 19th Century before being whisked away on a tour of some of the city's most haunted locations. A visit with real paranormal investigators will conclude the evening.
Tickets: $25.00 (reservations are Required).
For more information, visit www.hauntedtoursoflittlerock.com or call 501-681-3857.
November 16 - December 31, 2010
"Boeing Boeing"
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Rd.
Bernard, a successful architect living in Paris, thinks he can easily cope with his three air hostesses, who all happen to be his fiancée. It's all a question of timetables and a reliable, long suffering housekeeper. But when his long lost cousin Robert arrives for Christmas, things start to get turbulent! Schedules change, flights are delayed and a new turbo-charged Boeing aircraft is introduced: chaos ensues in this whirl of mayhem and matchmaking.
For reservations and additional information, visit www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or call 501-562-3131.
December 2, 2010
Hillcrest Shop & Sip
5 PM - 9 PM
Hillcrest
Hillcrest Sip & Shop is a family filled neighborhood event that takes place the 1st Thursday of each month. Spearheaded by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, all the local shops, restaurants, and venues are open after hours until 9pm with discounted prices, promotions, appetizers and drinks. Have fun strolling the sidewalks, listening to local bands, window shopping, browsing the stores or relaxing on the promenade. This event is sure to have you coming back each month.
December 2 - 5, 2010
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey: Illuscination
Verizon Arena
Tickets available at any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=Verizon+Arena+North+Little+Rock&search.x=35&search.y=7.
December 3, 2010
Friday Night is Family Night
Aerospace Education Center
Friday nights are special around here! It is family night! Get free museum entry, a small popcorn and coke with each movie ticket purchase at our special family night price of $5.75 per ticket!
For more information, call 501-376-4629 or visit www.aerospaced.org.
December 3 - 18, 2010
"The Controversy of Valladolid"
The Weekend Theater, 7th & Chester
Jean-Claude Carrière, English version by Richard Nelson.
Jean-Claude Carrière’s fierce attack on the Catholic Church for its policies on human slavery makes for a refreshing change. Although based on a Spanish debate of 1550, Carrière’s stern historical drama hits a resounding contemporary note with its revelations of how the church agonized over its ultimate conclusion that indigenous American natives were children of God after all—after invading their land, destroying their culture, plundering their natural resources and subjecting thousands of people to servitude, torture and death. Imagine a time when the Catholic Church had the right to determine whether or not you were human. In a sixteenth-century Spanish monastery, the fate of millions of American natives from an ocean away hangs precariously in the balance. The Controversy of Valladolid, an exciting new masterwork by French playwright and screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière, brings to light the shocking real-life debates whose outcomes are still felt today.
Directed by Ralph Hyman.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-374-3761 or visit www.weekendtheater.org.
December 3 - 19, 2010
"Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!"
Arkansas Arts Center, Children's Theatre
Children’s Theatre Premiere
By Allison Gregory
Adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbara ParkJunie B. Jones is back and taking center stage for the holidays! And Room One is celebrating. Making elf costumes! Singing joyful songs! How can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? See what she has in store for Tattletale you-know-who during Secret Santa. It's rounds and rounds of laughs and will put cheer in your holiday spirit!
Performances: Fridays, 7pm; Saturdays, 1pm and Sundays, 2pm.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com.
December 3 - 26, 2010
"A Christmas Story"
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
A Christmas Story, the classic, heart-warming family movie comes to life as one of America’s most popular holiday shows. With a script adapted by Philip Grecian, A Christmas Story unforgettably captures the essence of holiday wonder with a deliciously wicked wit and a nostalgic eye in Jean Shepherd’s glorious celebration of growing up in late-1930s small-town Indiana. All the favorites are here, including a “Major Award” leg-shaped lamp, a yellow-eyed bully, a frozen flagpole, Little Orphan Annie’s thrilling radio exploits and a delightfully funny Chinese Christmas dinner.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.therep.org or call 501-378-0405.
December 4, 2010
18th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk
7 AM
River Market Pavilions
This is a fun 5k run in downtown Little Rock. Participants wear seasonal costumes, tie jingle bells to their shoelaces and take to the streets.
For more information, visit www.arkansasjinglebellrun.org or call 501-664-7242.
December 4, 2010
Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade
3 PM
Downtown Little Rock
More information coming soon.
December 7, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra River Rhapsodies
7 PM
Clinton Presidential Library, Great Hall
For tickets and additional information call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
December 10, 2010
2nd Friday Art Night
5 PM - 8 PM
River Market District
2nd Friday Art Night highlights the cultural opportunities downtown and in the River Market District. It is a unique gallery walk which includes the state's only historical museum with gallery space devoted to local artists, a public library that oversees and curates retail and exhibition galleries, and private galleries.
Come to the heart of the city after work and enjoy a concentrated night of art. Make plans to dine afterwards at one of the area's many fine restaurants, and hop on the free Art Night shuttle or stroll the River Market District sidewalks to visit participating locations. Visitors can expect great art, exhibits, and shopping as well as entertainment by local musicians. For more information on what's happening at each Art Night location, visit www.2ndfridayartnight.com.
December 10, 2010
Friday Night is Family Night
Aerospace Education Center
Friday nights are special around here! It is family night! Get free museum entry, a small popcorn and coke with each movie ticket purchase at our special family night price of $5.75 per ticket!
For more information, call 501-376-4629 or visit www.aerospaced.org.
December 16, 2010
Around the World Thursday: Warsaw, Poland
7 PM
Clinton Presidential Center, Forty Two
On the third Thursday of each month, Forty Two allows you to explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of countries across the globe. Guests can savor a five course tasting menu and enjoy special cultural entertainment.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
$27.95 per person; reservations required. Please call 501-537-0042.
December 17, 2010
Friday Night is Family Night
Aerospace Education Center
Friday nights are special around here! It is family night! Get free museum entry, a small popcorn and coke with each movie ticket purchase at our special family night price of $5.75 per ticket!
For more information, call 501-376-4629 or visit www.aerospaced.org.
December 17 - 19, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Acxiom Pops Alive! presents "Home for the Holidays"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Friday and Saturday, 8pm & Sunday, 3pm.
Enjoy the holiday season right here at home with your ASO. Hear some of our local talents perform Christmas carols and sing-alongs. Who knows? The Big Man in Red may be there!
For tickets and additional information call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
December 31, 2010
Zoo Year's Eve
8 PM - 0:30 AM
Little Rock Zoo
Come where the wild things are and get cat scratch fever as you dance the night away to the funky tunes of one of the hottest cover bands around! You'll also enjoy food from dozens of area restaurants, unlimited beverages, and all the fun and excitement of the "wildest" party in town!
Zoo Year's Eve is a sophisticated and fun New Year's Eve party held at the Zoo inside Cafe Africa.
All proceeds benefit the Arkansas Zoological Foundation.
$100.00 per person at the door. Tickets sell-out fast so get yours now! Call 501- 661-7208 or email saltrui@littlerock.org!
Cocktail Attire.
Shuttles will take guests to and from the north parking lot of the Zoo to Cafe Africa on the night of the event.
For more information, call 501-666-2406 or visit www.littlerockzoo.com.
