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This Week in Little Rock

Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals
May 12 - 15, 2008
Dickey-Stephens Park
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"Brundibar" (Musical) and "Contact with the Enemy"
May 12 - 18, 2008
The Weekend Theater
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"Ramona Quimby"
May 12 - 18, 2008
Arkansas Arts Center, Children's Theatre
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“The Long Struggle: Presidential Actions and African-American Civil Rights”
May 12 - 18, 2008
William J. Clinton Presidential Center
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Bear Awareness Week
May 12 - 18, 2008
Little Rock Zoo
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“Paws, Claws and Tails”
May 12 - 24, 2008
Museum of Discovery
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The White House in Miniature
May 12 - July 13, 2008
Clinton Presidential Center
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Farmers' Market
May 13, 2008
River Market Pavilions
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Home School Days: Macro-Mayhem!
May 13, 2008
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, picnic area
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Mark Strama, Texas State Representative and Democratic Activist
May 13, 2008
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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May Job Fair
May 13, 2008
Statehouse Convention Center, Gov. Hall I
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"God's Favorite"
May 13 - June 15, 2008
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road
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"Discovery Day" for Schools
May 14, 2008
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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A Garden Club of America Flower Show
May 14, 2008
Arkansas Arts Center Community Gallery at the Terry House
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Jim Wallis, President and CEO of Sojourners
May 14, 2008
Statehouse Convention Center, Ballroom B & C
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Big Downtown Thursday
May 15, 2008
River Market East Pavilion
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Jazzy Joints Awareness
May 15, 2008
Arkansas Governor's Mansion
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Lana's Dance Studio Recital
May 15, 2008
Robinson Center Music Hall
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2nd Annual Little Rock Film Festival
May 15 - 18, 2008
Various locations
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Little Rock Film Festival: "Lioness"
May 16, 2008
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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Little Rock Film Festival: "Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater"
May 16, 2008
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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RiverTop Party presents "Molten Lava"
May 16, 2008
Peabody Hotel
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The 2nd Annual Little Rock Film Festival Gala
May 16, 2008
Clinton Presidential Center, Grand Ballroom
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UAMS Honors Convocation
May 16, 2008
Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom
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Kaleidoscope Grief Center Camp Healing Hearts 2008
May 16 - 17, 2008
Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road
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Arkansas Travelers vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals
May 16 - 19, 2008
Dickey-Stephens Park
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"Girl Talk"
May 17, 2008
Museum of Discovery
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2008 Arthritis Walk
May 17, 2008
Big Dam Bridge
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4th Annual BUZZ-B-Q
May 17, 2008
NLR East River Landing
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9th Annual Teddy Bear Run
May 17, 2008
Jones Harley Davidson, 10210 Interstate 30
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ArtWorks XXI
May 17, 2008
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 6th and Main Streets
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Farmers' Market
May 17, 2008
River Market Pavilions
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Junction Railroad Bridge Grand Opening
May 17, 2008
Riverfront parks on both sides of the Arkansas River
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Spring Canoe Float
May 17 - 18, 2008
Little Maumelle River
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The Theatre

Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre

Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre

501 E. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR  72202
Phone: 501-372-4000
Website: www.arkarts.com
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Using the talents of both professional and community performers, the Children’s Theatre produces seven main stage productions each year. Fine performances are not all the theater has to offer. Classroom workshops prepare students for upcoming performances, and the Summer Theatre Academy teaches theater and drama skills to youths.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre, The

Arkansas Repertory Theatre, The

601 Main St.
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-378-0405
Toll Free: 866-684-3737
Fax: 501-378-0012
Website: www.therep.org
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The Arkansas Repertory Theatre produces a diverse body of theatrical work ranging from contemporary comedies to cutting edge dramas and from musical theatre to the classics of dramatic literature. The season runs almost 12 months in a comfortable theater where almost any seat is great.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

2417 N. Tyler
Little Rock, AR  72207
Phone: 501-666-1761
Fax: 501-666-3193
Website: www.arkansassymphony.org
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The symphony performs for nine months every year, presenting 12 classical concerts, four Pops Live! programs and a chamber orchestra series. Many concerts feature nationally and internationally renowned guest performers. Regular performances are held at the Robinson Center Music Hall. Chamber concerts are held at Trinity United Methodist Church at 1101 N. Mississippi Ave. and at the Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus.

Artspree

Fine Arts Building2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR  72204
Phone: 501-569-3288
Website: www.ualr.edu/artspree/
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences brings world-class entertainment to Arkansans through Artspree, a performing arts series. Artspree performances include appearances by nationally and internationally recognized artists in the areas of theater, dance and music.

Ballet Arkansas

Ballet Arkansas

1521 Merrill Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72211
Phone: 501-223-9224
Website: www.balletarkansas.org
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Ballet Arkansas, the state's only professional ballet company, performs “The Nutcracker” each year for adoring audiences. Performances are held at Robinson Center Music Hall. The Ballet Arkansas School for the Performing Arts also provides classes for ages 3-adult.

Community Theatre of Little Rock

2600 West Markham (AR School for the Blind)
Little Rock, AR  72205
Phone: 501-663-9494
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The Community Theatre of Little Rock has been presenting theatrical productions ranging from comedy to drama for more than 50 years. A volunteer staff of actors; directors; producers; and lighting, sound, set and costume designers is responsible for each production. Auditions are open, and volunteers are always needed. Performances are presented at Woolly Fine Arts Building  located at the Arkansas School for the Blind.

Loony Bin Comedy Club, The

Loony Bin Comedy Club, The

10301 N. Rodney Parham Rd.
Little Rock, AR  72227
Phone: 501-228-5555
Fax: 501-228-7675
Website: www.loonybincomedy.com
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Hours of Operation:
Wed-Thurs 8PM Fri-Sat 8PM& 10:30 PM

Little Rock's original comedy nightclub serves up big laughs along with hot food and cool drinks in live stand up shows every Wednesday through Saturday nights.  Group rates are available.

Murry's Dinner Playhouse

Murry's Dinner Playhouse

6323 Colonel Glenn Road
Little Rock, AR  72204
Phone: 501-562-3131
Fax: 501-562-2676
Website: www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com
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Murry's Dinner Playhouse has been serving up food, fun and fabulous entertainment since 1967. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet, then take in the best of Broadway. Murry's offers a full season of Broadway's best comedies and musicals.

Upcoming events at the Murry's Dinner Playhouse:
"God's Favorite" - May 13 - June 15, 2008
"A Bad Year For Tomatoes" - June 17 - July 13, 2008
"Guys and Dolls" - July 15 - August 24, 2008
"Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming" - August 26 - October 5, 2008
"Eddie Miles" - October 7 - 12, 2008
"Catch Me If You Can" - October 14 - November 16, 2008
"There Goes the Bride" - November 18 - December 31, 2008

Weekend Theater

Weekend Theater

1001 W. 7th St.
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-374-3761
Website: http://www.weekendtheater.org
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This community group stages high-quality productions of avant-garde and experimental theater to standard plays. The season runs all year.

Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts

Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts

20919 Denny Rd.
Little Rock, AR  72223
Phone: 501-821-7275
Fax: 501-821-7280
Email: parkinfo@wildwoodpark.org
Website: www.wildwoodpark.org
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Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts is the largest park dedicated to the performing arts in the South. The annual Wildwood Festival in June draws from opera, jazz, cabaret, blues, gospel, big band, dance and literary artists. The $8 million Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre opened in 1996 to rave reviews by artists and theater experts throughout the country. Each year, Wildwood provides traveling performances for more than 40,000 children in schools throughout Arkansas. Its EPIC program (Every Person Is Creative) is becoming a national model for integrating performing arts into school curricula. Special events, such as the annual Wildwood Wine & Food Celebration in March, are held throughout the year.

Movie Theaters

Cinemark Tandy 10

4188 E. McCain Plaza
North Little Rock, AR  72117
Phone: 501-945-7400
Website: www.cinemark.com
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IMAX Theatre

IMAX Theatre

3301 East Roosevelt Rd.
Little Rock, AR  72206
Phone: 501-376-4629
Fax: 501-372-4826
Website: www.aerospaced.org
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Hours of Operation:
Closed Monday
Tues- Thurs 9am-5pm
Fri 9am-9pm
Sat 11am-9pm
Sun 11am-5pm

The IMAX shows films about many subjects, not just aerospace. The theater has a six story high screen with a six-channel, 16,500 watt sound system. Housed in the Aerospace Education Center. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before show begins. Call for show times and special group discounts.  Ample bus parking is available.

Market Street Cinema

1521 Merrill Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72211
Phone: 501-312-8900
Website: http://marketstreetcinema.net
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Independent art films and documentaries.

Rave

18 Colonel Glenn Plaza Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72210
Phone: 501-687-0499
Website: www.ravemotionpictures.com
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Riverdale 10

2600 Cantrell
Little Rock, AR  72202
Phone: 501-296-9955
Website: www.carmike.com
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UA Breckenridge Village 12

Interstate 430 at Rodney Parham Rd.
Little Rock, AR  72205
Phone: 501-224-0990
Website: www.unitedartists.com
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UA Lakewood 8

2939 Lakewood Village Dr.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Phone: 501-758-5354
Website: www.unitedartists.com
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