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March 16 - 27, 2010
The Second Annual Arkansas' Funniest Person
6 PM - 9 PM
The Electric Cowboy
The top comedians in the state battle every Saturday in March for the title of Arkansas' Funniest Person! Hosted by Angry Patrick (The Corey and Jay Show) and 2009 Winner Chucky D. Great comedy, prizes for the audience and special performances by the likes of National Headliner Erik Myers, National Headliner Jim Pate, Angry Patrick and Chucky D. Also includes celebrity hosts such as Corey and Jay, Shelli Russell of mysaline, Melissa Tucker of Sync Weekly, Doc the Comedian, Jeff Cage of The Edge, Matt Cruz of The Edge, film director Gerry Bruno and many more!
Admission cost: $10.00.
For more information, call 501-539-1538 or e-mail pjbeam@hotmail.com.
March 16 - 28, 2010
"Glorious!"
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Nominated for the 2006 Laurence Olivier Award as Best New Comedy and written by Peter Quilter, Glorious! is based on the true life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history.
For tickets and more information, call 501-378-0405, e-mail agalloway@therep.org or visit www.therep.org.
March 16 - 31, 2010
"Backyard Science"
Museum of Discovery
There is a world of science in your own backyard!
Backyard Science makes science personal and accessible to everyone. Come and discover the diversity of life and the dynamic range of scientific processes that happen every day all around you.
Step into our backyard and discover that it contains a large, diverse population of living things within different habitats and ecosystems. Experiment with scientific processes that teach about the sky, rainbows, weather, geology, patterns in nature, and latitude.
Learn about the invertebrates and vertebrates that inhabit a backyard, see their backyard habitat, and discover how they interact in a backyard ecosystem.
This exhibit includes:
Species diversity. Compare the species diversity and biomass of insects to other species of animals. Why the sky is blue. Learn about a phenomenon called “Ryleigh Scattering” and experiment with the properties of scattered light. Rainbows. Make your own rainbows and learn that rainbows in sunlight are actually circular. Backyard astronomy. What stars are visible from your backyard? Learn about the complexities of celestial navigation. Weather. Learn about different conditions of the air during various weather phenomena. Latitude. Learn how the angle of the North Star can be used to determine latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. Plant life in the back yard. Learn about plant pollination and how insects work to perform this necessary task. The patterns found in life that live in the backyard. Discover patterns that fireflies create during different weather and temperature conditions. Learn why fireflies flash, and that each species has a different signal pattern.
Schools, youth groups, and other organizations interested in group reservations should call Beth Nelsen at 501-396-7061 for more information.
Admission fees to the Museum of Discovery are $7.00 for children 1-12, $8.00 for adults and $7.00 for adults 65 and older. Annual memberships are available for as low as $45.00.
For more information on the Museum of Discovery, visit www.museumofdiscovery.org.
March 16 - April 4, 2010
"Viewfinding: Photography by Brian Cormack" Exhibit
Historic Arkansas Museum
Brian Cormack is a native and resident of North Little Rock whose photography includes Arkansas waterfalls and landscapes, as well as cityscapes captured at night. His work is evidence of the practice of watching and listening to the present moment with disciplined attention. The images he produces relay both the glory of the inanimate, and, conversely, the quiet stillness of the often lively characteristics of nature. Cormack has been an active photographer for about 15 years, exhibiting in several local arenas. His work has been used as the feature art for the Little Rock Film Festival, as well as by the National Park Service. “Some [of the exhibited photos] were taken along grueling hiking trips through some of the most difficult terrain in the state,” says Cormack in his artist statement, and others, “from just a few blocks from where you’re standing now.” All of the 23 photographs were taken in Arkansas and relay his love of the state and its natural and manmade beauty.
For more information, visit www.historicarkansas.org or call 501-324-9351.
March 16 - April 18, 2010
"Lend Me A Tenor"
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Rd.
It’s non-stop laughter when the Italian tenor hired to sing the lead in Otello falls into a drunken stupor and the Assistant Company Manager goes on. However, the star wakes, dons his costume, and what follows is a hilarious comedy of confusion in which the two “Otellos” are absurdly confused by swooning females. “Outlandish, Outrageous and Very Funny!”
For reservations and additional information, visit www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or call 501-562-3131.
March 16 - May 10, 2010
"Stretched Foundations: Works by Lee Anthony, Jon Haydn and Mary Shelton" Exhibit
Historic Arkansas Museum, Trinity Gallery
Stretched Foundations brings together the works of three artists with varied approaches to their chosen mediums. A bold palette juxtaposed with somber hues is a hallmark of Lee Anthony’s works, crossing the art lines of outside, representational and cubism. Jon Haydn’s sculpture celebrates Earth and combines materials such as stones and fallen Ozark wood. As a painter and printmaker, Mary Shelton’s art imparts a subtle spiritual element, presented in a primary palette.
Historic Arkansas Museum is open 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday and 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.
March 16 - May 31, 2010
"Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection" Exhibit
9 AM - 5 PM
Clinton Presidential Center
The Center will host "Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection." 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.
"If Albright displayed a sun or ladybug, you could breathe easy; a crab or a wasp meant "watch out." Who needs brass knuckles when you can walk softly and carry a big broach?" -New York Times Magazine, August 16, 2009.
Admission Cost: Adults, $7.00; Seniors/College, $5.00 and Children $3.00.
For more information, visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org, call Joy Secuban, 501-748-0422 or e-mail jsecuban@clintonfoundation.org.
March 16 - July 5, 2010
"World of the Pharaohs" Exhibit
Arkansas Arts Center
The Arkansas Arts Center is proud to announce it will present the epic exhibition 'World of the Pharaohs" Egyptian Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
“World of the Pharaohs will be the first exhibition of Egyptian art to come to Arkansas,” said Arkansas Arts Center Executive Director Nan Plummer. “The Arkansas Arts Center is committed to bringing the best art to our state. The art of this amazing ancient culture is utterly fascinating—and important—to human beings all over the world. To see 3,000 years of advanced civilization right here in Little Rock,—it’s a thrill that Arkansans deserve,” she said.Spanning more than 3,000 years of dynastic history, "World of the Pharaohs" consists of more than 200 objects. The exhibition dramatically illustrates the rich and diverse aspects of one of the world's great civilizations and is particularly strong in excavated material from the Pyramid age (2675-2130 B.C.), widely regarded as Egypt's finest hour. Artifacts include a royal decree carved in limestone (Decree of Neferirkare), the false of Inty, a Priestess of Inty and a relief scene from the tomb of Qar and Idu. Funerary objects are also well-represented. Among them are a Ptolemaic sarcophagus lid, a selection of stelae and several shawabits of officials. Other objects include a wooden granary model, stone vessels, ceramics, jewelry, amulets and a cat mummy. “The Arkansas Arts Center is the only museum in Arkansas that can host an exhibition of this size and magnitude. We are excited to host this exhibition, and think our donors and sponsors will be proud to be part of this major event that will put Arkansas on the map of the art world in a whole new way.”
For more information, call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com.
Gallery Hours: 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday and 11am-5pm, Sunday. Closed Monday & major holidays.
March 17, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Brian & Nick
5:30 PM
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
March 17, 2010
Juanita's presents Cold w/ Nonpoint, Day of Fire and Edison
9 PM
1300 S. Main
Tickets: $$20.00 in advance and $22.00 day of the show. All ages welcome.
For more information, call 501-372-1228 or visit www.juanitas.com.
March 17 - 20, 2010
Beat. Breathe. Think. Pathways to Health
Museum of Discovery
Learn how your body works and how to take care of it. Observe a heart or brain dissection. Celebrate Brain Awareness Day with the Arkansas Chapter of the Society of Neuroscience.
For more information, visit www.amod.org or call 501-396-7050.
March 18, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Ben & Doug and Mr. Lucky
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
Ben & Doug, 6pm
Mr. Lucky, 9:30pm
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
March 18, 2010
Jesse Ventura, former governor of Minnesota
6 PM
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Ventura will discuss his new book "American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies That the Government Tells Us," in which he claims the mainstream press has refused to consider alternate possibilities and ask tough questions about events like the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
March 19, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Kory Montgomery
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
Kory Montgomery, 5:30pm & 9:30pm.
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
March 19, 2010
Creatures With Creative Features
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, West Summit Picnic Area
Join Park Interpreter Kristina to discover animal characteristics that help them survive. We will also be using our own imaginations to create creatures with very special features!
Admission: Free.
For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com/PinnacleMountain or call 501-868-5806.
March 19, 2010
Cruisin' in the Rock
6 PM - 9 PM
River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park
See the coolest cars in Arkansas at "Cruisin' in the Rock." These monthly cruise-ins feature muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles from across Central Arkansas. Participants and spectators will enjoy great classic rock n' roll music, have a chance to win prizes, and reminisce over these awesome vehicles!
“Cruisin’ in the Rock” rolls into the River Market pavilions and Riverfront Park, located in the heart of the downtown area and on the banks of the Arkansas River. While in the River Market District, you can enjoy a wonderful dinner at any of the great restaurants in the area.
"Cruisin' in the Rock" is open to the public and admission is free.
If you have a classic car, truck or motorcycle that you'd like to show off, or for more information on the monthly "Cruisin’ in the Rock," contact Carol Dolan at 501-370-3201 or e-mail cdolan@littlerock.com. For more information visit www.CruisinLittleRock.com.
March 19, 2010
Folk Singers Trace Migration of Songs in Workshop and Concert
3:30 PM
Historic Arkansas Museum
Historic Arkansas Museum is proud to host folk singers Sara Grey and Kieron Means for a workshop and concert. The workshop, “Tracing the Migration of Songs between Scotland & Ireland and North America,” is from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. The $15.00 workshop fee includes free admission to the concert. Space is limited to 25 people and reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling 501-324-9351. The concert will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. During the concert the two will perform traditional North American songs and ballads in the museum’s Ottenheimer Theater. The concert is $8.00 and limited to 125 people. Those attending the workshop and/or the concert may pay upon arrival by cash, check or credit card.
For information on Historic Arkansas Museum. visit www.historicarkansas.org.
March 19, 2010
Tenting At The Mountain
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
The Traveling Educational Nature Trailer (TENT) is at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! This trailer, along with park interpreters, will help your family learn the basics of camping while tenting below the mountain. The trailer is equipped with most camping gear and meals, and park interpreters will be providing a weekend chock full of fun programs for participants.
Please contact the park for more details.
Admission: $22.00 adults per night, $11.00 children ages 6-12 per night.
For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com/PinnacleMountain or call 501-868-5806.
March 19, 2010
The Afterthought presents William Staggers
9 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Our crowds just love William...especially the women! He is tall, dark & handsome and has a voice to die for...Come enjoy William’s show, with R&B, soul and lots more.
Cover: $7.00.
For more information, call 501-663-1196 or visit www.afterthoughtbar.com.
March 19, 2010
Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular!
7 PM
Verizon Arena
$10.00 at the door (no tickets required). Doors open at 6pm.
Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam 2010 our Spectacular, will hit 44 cities beginning in January and is slated to feature some of the top artists in Christian music. Hosted for the 15th consecutive year by GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, the tour will also include multi-platinum Reunion recording artist Third Day; internationally-renowned recording artist Newsboys; Dove Award-winning Reunion recording artist Tenth Avenue North; acclaimed Flicker recording artist Fireflight; and guest speaker Tony Nolan.
For more information, call 501-975-9000 or visit www.jamtour.com.
March 19 - 20, 2010
31st Annual Budweiser Toughman Contest
8 PM
Statehouse Convention Center, Hall IV
Real Men, Real Punches, Real Tough!
To enter or purchase tickets, call 1-800-TUF-GUYS. Interested fighters can also enter online at www.toughmancontest.com.
March 19 - 20, 2010
Smoke on the Water USA Barbecue Championship
North Little Rock, Riverside RV Park
Friday, gates open at 5pm and Saturday, gates open at noon. Admission is free.
For detailed information, visit http://smokeonthewaterbbq.com/entertainment-nlr.html or e-mail info@smokeonthewaterbbq.com.
March 19 - 21, 2010
2010 IMPACT National Student Conference
Various Locations in Downtown Little Rock
The Clinton School, in partnership with UALR, will host the 2010 IMPACT Conference, the largest gathering in the country of socially-engaged college students who come together across diverse issues, perspectives and approaches to create social change. Register or get more information at http://www.impactconference.org/.
March 19 - 28, 2010
"The Little Dog Laughed"
The Weekend Theater, 7th & Chester
By Douglas Carter Beane.
Receiving a 2007 Tony Award Best Play nomination, The Little Dog Laughed follows the adventures of Mitchell Green, a movie star who could hit big if it weren’t for one teensy-weensy problem: his agent, Diane, can’t seem to keep him in the closet.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.weekendtheater.org or call 501-374-3761.
March 20, 2010
Arkansas Diamonds (formerly Arkansas Twisters) vs. Austin
7 PM
Verizon Arena
For tickets and additional information, visit www.ticketmaster.com/.
March 20, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Legoria Payton & Ramona & The Soul Rhythms
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
Legoria Payton, 5:30pm
Ramona & The Soul Rhythms, 9pm
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
March 20, 2010
Did I hear you say "HERP"?
2 PM
Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
Come on and find out all about some of the common herps (reptiles and amphibians!) of Arkansas. This program is for anyone age 6 and up. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
There is no fee for this program thanks to your support of the 1/8 Cent Conservation Sales Tax.
For more information, please call the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center at 501-907-0636.
March 20, 2010
Juanita's presents Evergreen Terrace w/ Stray From The Path, Death Before Dishonor & Wishtribe
8:30 PM
1300 S. Main
Tickets: $12.00 in advance and $15.00 day of the show. All ages welcome.
For more information, call 501-372-1228 or visit www.juanitas.com.
March 20, 2010
The Afterthought presents Katmandu
9 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Kat Hood and Chuck Gilbert head this high-energy classic rock band and they are real crowd-pleasers! This is their first time to play a weekend night and we're excited to show them off to a large crowd.
Cover: $7.00.
For more information, call 501-663-1196 or visit www.afterthoughtbar.com.
March 21, 2010
Juanita's presents Dr. Manhattan w/ Bald Eagle Refugees
1300 S. Main
For more information, call 501-372-1228 or visit www.juanitas.com.
March 21, 2010
The Afterthought presents Sunday Jazz Brunch
11 AM - 2 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Ted Ludwig on guitar and Joe Cripps on bass make beautiful jazz every Sunday during the festive Jazz Brunch at Vieux Carre. Come hear this great duo and enjoy delicious brunch fare every Sunday from 11am-2pm.
For more information, call 501-663-1196 or visit www.afterthoughtbar.com.
