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Calling for all Events!: April 30, 2008; December 31, 2012; Do you know of an event that should be listed on this calendar of events? We want to make sure that all community and special events, open to the public, are listed. Call Summer Toyne at (501)758-1424; or send the pertinent information in an e-mail to: info@northlittlerock.travel or by fax to (501)758-5752.

May 01, 2008

December 31, 2008

"A Circus Hitched to a Tornado: Arkansas Politics in the 20th Century" Exhibit
Old State House Museum

The title for this exhibit on Arkansas politics is drawn from a Saturday Evening Post reporter's description of Senator Hattie Caraway's whirlwind canvass with Huey Long in 1932. Noted political writers Jay Barth and Ernie Dumas serve as co-curators for this panorama of Arkansas politics in the last century from the perspective of that era's dozen most important elections.

Museum hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday and 1-5pm Sunday.

Free admission.

For more information, call 501-324-9685 or visit www.oldstatehouse.com.

2008 Summer Camps at the Museum of Discovery: May 01, 2008; June 01, 2008; Registration is now open for the Museum of Discovery's 2008 summer camps. Summer camps are held weekly June 2- August 4 at the Museum of Discovery.

Summer camps offer a safe, supervised activity designed to keep the child's mind and body active during the summer. Museum summer camps focus on science and technology and take a hands-on, interactive approach to make learning fun.

Camps run Monday- Friday and half-day or all-day camps are available. Camp prices are $150 half-day or $250 for all-day ($125/$225 for members). Science Discoveries Holiday Camp is offered June 30- July 4 and can be purchased daily or weekly at $35 per day or $150 per week.

Registration is limited and many camps sell out. Advance reservations are required for all summer camps. For more information and a list of all summer camp themes, visit www.amod.org or call 501-396-7061.

Certified AR Farmer's Market: May 03, 2008; October 31, 2008; The first Certified Arkansas Farmer's Market in Argenta, the heart of historic North Little Rock, opened for business on Saturday, May 3 at 7a.m. It is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7a.m. until Noon in the parking lot on Main Street in North Little Rock between 4th and 5th Streets next to the Main Street Post Office. The Market is located on the River Rail Trolley route and has an abundance of FREE parking around the market.

This is the first Certified Arkansas Farmer's Market in North Little Rock. Some of the state's top local farmers provide all types of local produce, meats, poultry, eggs and plants. Until now, Arkansas has not has a sanctioned or state supported farmer's market or terminal market with a mission to support local farmers. The Certified Arkansas Farmer's Market is the only statewide market to completely embrace and utilize the Arkansas Grown logo and guidelines. Everything sold at the market will have been grown through a certified Arkansas Producer, either certified by the market manager, market mentors, and/or the State Plant Board, under the supervision of the CAFM market committee.

For more information contact, Jody Hardin at 501-231-0094, visit www.arkansasfood.net or email csalittlerock@yahoo.com.

Hot Color Cool Glass: May 09, 2008; July 27, 2008; Hot Color Cool Glass
Arkansas Arts Center

This monumental, three-part exhibition brings together the most exciting work in the history of art glass, featuring over 120 works of dazzling color, delicacy, and strength. The exhibition features Sonja Blomdahl, organized by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, which charts the tantalizing work of the Seattle glass artist who uses glowing color and elegant form to create works of serenity and power. The Glass Century, organized by the Arkansas Arts Center, explores how art glass changed from decorative to expressive art in the 20th century. Drawn from some of the nation’s finest collections, this exhibition contains spectacular works by major innovators from Tiffany to Chihuly. Beyond Blown Glass, organized by the Arkansas Arts Center, examines contemporary art glass by the most inventive and exciting artists in the field today and offers new new visions of the beauty and expressive power of glass as an art form.

Admission: $15.00 Adults;$11.00 Seniors/Children; $10.00 Groups.

For more information, call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com.

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North Little Rock Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 5511
North Little Rock, AR 72119
info@northlittlerock.travel
1-800-643-4690
(501) 758-1424

"Looking North is Looking Good"

North Little Rock's tag line "Looking North is Looking Good" is more than just a catchy phrase -- it also captures the commitment to making this city an interesting and entertaining place to live and visit. North Little Rock is a first-class urban playground for people of all ages. The city's dedication to promoting tourism is shown through the development of several new attractions including the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, Windsong Performing Arts Center, and the Dickey-Stephens Park which opened on April 12, 2007 for the first game in the new home of the Arkansas Travelers ball team. The opening of the new ball park and these other new attractions are just the tip of the iceberg of the many great things happenings in North Little Rock. We are proud of our vibrant, growing city!

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Argenta Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week in Argenta is coming May 4 – 10. Restaurant Week is an exciting new way to try out all of the fabulous new restaurants you’ve heard about in Argenta the Historic Heart of North Little Rock. In the last 2 years, four new restaurants have opened offering new foods and flavors to enjoy. Restaurant week is your chance to try them out at bargain prices!

Argenta Restaurant Week will feature Argenta’s best dining establishments: Argenta Seafood Company, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, Cornerstone Deli & Pub, Cregeen’s Irish Pub, Margo’s Catfish Diner, Reno’s Argenta Café, Ristoranté Capeo, Riverfront Steakhouse, Salty Parrot, Valentine’s Ballpark Italian Restaurant, and Argenta’s newest restaurant, The Circle. Participating restaurants will offer fixed price menus of $15 or $25 that will give diners an affordable way to sample various menu items. Each fixed price menu will offer a choice from three appetizers, three entrees and three desserts.

For more information on Restaurant Week log onto: www.argentadc.org.

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Certified Arkansas Farmer's Market Now Open!

The first Certified Arkansas Farmer’s Market in Argenta, the heart of historic North Little Rock opened for business on Saturday, May 3 at 7 a.m. It will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until noon in the parking lot on Main Street in North Little Rock between 4^th and 5^th Streets next the Main Street Post Office. The Market is located on the River Rail Trolley route and has an abundance of free parking around the market.

This is will be the first Certified Arkansas Farmer’s Market in North Little Rock. Some of the state’s top local farmers will provide all types of local produce, meats, poultry, eggs and plants. Until now, Arkansas has not had a sanctioned or state supported farmer’s market or terminal market with a mission to support local farmers. The Certified Arkansas Farmer’s Market is the only statewide market to completely embrace and utilize the Arkansas Grown logo and guidelines. Everything sold at the market will have been grown through a certified Arkansas Producer, either certified by the market manager, market mentors, and/or the State Plant Board, under the supervision of the CAFM market committee.

For more information contact, Jody Hardin at (501) 231-0094, log onto www.arkansasfood.net or e-mail: certifiedarkansas@yahoo.com.

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Junction Bridge Grand Opening Scheduled

The Junction Bridge, part of the Six Bridges Plan, is scheduled to open with a ceremony at the middle of the bridge on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m.
The Junction Bridge spans the Arkansas River between the Riverfest Amphitheater at the River Market in Little Rock to the Alltel Arena in North Little Rock. Bring your family and friends and be among the first to walk the historic Junction Bridge while enjoying the views from atop the 360-foot lift span, 40 feet above the riverbank.

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