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You’ll always have a different experience every time you visit Downtown Little Rock. As months and seasons change, one thing remains the same: boredom is not an option. In spring the River Market Pavilion spills over with fresh vegetables at the Farmer’s Market, summer brings outdoor dining and fireworks at the river, fall offers arts and crafts (and even more vegetables), then winter serves up holiday shopping and celebration. That’s just a sample, check out the calendar below to make your plans:
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Argenta Events
2/19/10 // Argenta, Downtown North Little Rock
Argenta’s 3rd Friday ArtWalk on North Main Street, North Little Rock, 5-8 p.m. Artists gather on the sidewalks from Broadway to 8th Street, as well as in businesses along the way. For more information visit Argenta 3rd Friday ArtWalk
William J. Clinton Presidential Center Events
2/18/10 // William J. Clinton Presidential Center Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection
February 15, 2010 - June 1, 2010
The Madeleine Albright Collection features more than 200 pins many of which Secretary of State Albright wore to communicate a message during her diplomatic tenure. The exhibition examines the collection for its historic significance as well as the expressive power of jewelry to communicate through a style and language of its own.
Around the World Thursday: Scotland at Forty Two
February 18, 2010
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 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m.
$27.95 per person; reservations required. Please call 501-537-0042.
STOMP
2/16/10 // Robinson Center Music Hall STOMP returns to the Robinson Center Music Hall for 3 performances February 16-18. Tickets are $47, $37, $32 & $22 and are available through Celebrity Attractions at 501-244-8800 or in person at the Celebrity Attractions Ticket Office at 300 S. Spring, Suite 100 in Downtown Little Rock. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster by calling 800- 982-ARTS (2787), online at Ticketmaster and all Ticketmaster Outlets. Use password HUNGER when ordering tickets.
Phantom of the Pharaoh Mystery Dinner
2/13/10 // MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Little Rock Tours' newest Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre coincides with the Arkansas Arts Center's World of the Pharaohs exhibit. Little Rock Tours presents Phantom of the Pharaoh Mystery Dinner at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. 9th Street. The evening will include an authentic Egyptian dinner and a mystery that will surely throw you for a loop. Join Lady Middleton and her archeologist husband who helped discover the lost treasures of Egypt. Be part of this exotic night of mystery!
Phantom of the Pharaoh – Valentine's Day Special
February 13
The price of $59 per person includes a three-course, sit down dinner, two glasses of wine, time to tour the arsenal, the murder mystery show, and gratuities. A grand prize is also awarded to the winning team that solves the crime!
For more information about this event or for tickets call Little Rock Tours at 1-800-933-EVENT or 501-868-7287.
2nd Friday Art Night
2/12/10 // Downtown Little Rock/River Market District
Art lovers, history buffs, and world treasure hunters can visit participating locations open late. Visitors can expect great art, exhibits and shopping as well as light refreshments. Locations include Arkansas Studies Institute, Cox Creative Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, Christ Episcopal Church, and The Arts Scene.
For more information, visit 2nd Friday Art Night or email kheller@cals.lib.ar.us.
BlessTheMic
2/2/10 // Philander Smith College
Philander Smith College “BlessTheMic” series features Iyanla Vanzant, 7 p.m. in the M.L. Harris Auditorium. Vanzant is an Internationally Renowned Inspirational Speaker; Author, “Tapping the Power Within: A Path to Self-Empowerment for Women. ”Lecture is free and open to the public. For more information call 501.370.5279.
Museum of Discovery Events
2/2/10 // Museum of Discovery Ongoing Activities
Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month
Tech Lab, Imagination Station, Room to Grow, Animal Shows, Electric Shows continuing
Wiggle Worm Discoveries, 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8, ages 65 and older and ages 1-12 $7, children under 1 admitted free. Free admission for entire family second Sunday of each month. Visit Museum of Discovery or call 501- 396-7050 for more information.
Arkansas Arts Center Events
2/2/10 // Arkansas Arts Center
For a full list of lecture dates and topics or for tickets visit www.arkarts.com or call 372-4000. Arkansas Arts Center members attend free of charge and must reserve tickets. Space is limited.
World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed
September 25, 2009 - July 5, 2010
World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed explores the long-vanished world of ancient Egypt. This Egyptian exhibition is the first ever held in Arkansas. More than 200 magnificent objects, including mummies, a majestic colossus of Ramses the Great, Egyptian art, jewelry, statues, sculptures, and funerary artifacts, tell the story of not just how the Egyptians died, but how they lived!
Pharaoh Matinees
Tuesday - Friday from 1 – 4 p.m., all tickets to World of the Pharaohs are $14 each, and children under 5 are free. During the Pharaoh Matinees, visitors can browse through the Pharaoh Shop, tour galleries and dine at Best Impressions Restaurant, open 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed is presented by the Arkansas Arts Center in cooperation with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which is recognized as having one of the world’s finest collections of Egyptian artifacts.
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History Events
1/12/10 // MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas’ military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602. FREE
