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Amanda's Little Rock Blog October 2007 Archive

By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock since 1999

Which Italian Restaurant Is Best?

Wednesday October 31, 2007
Time for our next round of "which restaurant is best" polls. Damgoode Pies was voted best pizza in Little Rock and El Porton was voted best Mexican restaurant. This week, ... Read More

Petit Jean State Park

Tuesday October 30, 2007
Petit Jean is beautiful this time of year and I think it's the perfect time of year to visit. I'd stay in a cabin and not go camping but, ... Read More

Holiday Parties?

Monday October 29, 2007
Any ideas for places to hold holiday parties in the city? I always recommend Gaucho's, Cajun's and some of the restaurants at the river. What is your fave? Leave ... Read More

Little Rock Marathon Training - Week 6 (Half Marathon Week 2)

Friday October 26, 2007
This year, mainly to keep myself on goal, I'm going to post the training schedule for the Little Rock Marathon every Friday and maybe throw in a few tips from ... Read More

Boo At The Zoo & Bewitching Chemistry Starts Wednesday

Tuesday October 23, 2007
Two great places for families are starting their Halloween celebrations on Wednesday. Boo at the zoo starts for members Wednesday night but for the general public on Thursday. ... Read More

And The Best Mexican Restaurant Is...El Porton

Monday October 22, 2007
A couple of weeks ago, I asked you guys to vote and tell me which Mexican restaurant you liked the best. El Porton won by a landslide. I have to ... Read More

Now Playing at Murry's: Smoke And Mirrors

Monday October 22, 2007
Even though I don't think the buffet is the best in town, I do think Murry's Dinner Theater is one of the best deals in town. I recently checked ... Read More

Hillcrest & Heights Restaurants

Saturday October 20, 2007
Here's a list of some of the great restaurants in Hillcrest and the Heights. My faves: Damgoode Pies and Canon Grill. Photo by Amanda Galiano

Fall Foilage Report

Thursday October 18, 2007
The Arkansas Department of Parks has just released it's weekly fall foilage report. The summary: nothing much yet, but fall colors have started to show up in some areas. Photo ... Read More

Haunted House That Pays?

Wednesday October 17, 2007
I get questions about this urban legend every year. This year I've gotten a few emails and one inquiry in real life. It must be growing. The ... Read More

Looking for a Haunted House?

Sunday October 14, 2007
Once again, I'm looking for you guys to submit your club organization's haunted house. I have a list but a lot of the phone numbers I had last year ... Read More

2007 Fair in Pictures

Saturday October 13, 2007
I've linked some photos from the fair this year. Some highlights: For kids: pig races, petting zoo, a fun dog show, an alligator show (with live alligators) and lots of ... Read More

$0.50 Night At the Fair

Friday October 12, 2007
I'm off to the fair! Today is not only opening day but also $0.50 night. If you stop by Harvest Foods on your way in, you can get ... Read More

Little Rock Marathon

Friday October 12, 2007
Looks like I'm already behind on my training for the Little Rock Marathon. I got behind last year too but not at the very beginning! For those of ... Read More

Cool Things To Do This Week

Thursday October 11, 2007
October 11 - Jim Henson Film Festival, Market Street Cinema - Showing "The Dark Crystal." Admission $7.50, 7 pm (501-372-4000) Octover 11 - PAINT At The Little Rock Zoo - Learn ... Read More

Best Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock?

Wednesday October 10, 2007
Time for our next round of "which restaurant is best" polls. Damgoode Pies won the first poll and the title of best pizza in Little Rock. This week, I want ... Read More

PAINT At The Little Rock Zoo

Tuesday October 9, 2007
If you've ever wanted to see an elephant paint in real life like they do in my photo gallery, you need to come to the Little Rock Zoo Thursday night! ... Read More

Trout Fishing in Eureka Springs for the Ozark Folk Festival

Tuesday October 9, 2007
No, not THOSE trout, the band Trout Fishing in America. I love this quirky, kids band (I say kids band but they really reach out to anyone who likes ... Read More

Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival

Thursday October 4, 2007
This is the weekend for music fests in Arkansas. Not only do we have the big festival in El Dorado, but also we have the big blues festival in ... Read More

"Tales of the Crypt"

Wednesday October 3, 2007
I haven't had time to call and gather all the Halloween events yet, but this one seems to get earlier every year. This year, Tales of the Crypt happens ... Read More

Sculpture at the River Market

Wednesday October 3, 2007
This is a first for this event, but October 5-7 is Sculpture at the River Market. Thirty-eight nationally recognized artists, including members of the Arkansas Sculptors guild & the National ... Read More

El Dorado Musicfest

Monday October 1, 2007
El Dorado's musicfest is the biggest event in the city of El Dorado. It's two nights of great music, mostly country, and is visited by people from Louisiana, Texas and ... Read More

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