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Amanda's Little Rock Blog January 2008 Archive

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

Mike Huckabee Visits Arkansas

Thursday January 31, 2008
On Friday, we're being visited by our former governor. There will be a "Meet Mike Huckabee" rally at 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at the ... Read More

Panera Bread Comes To Little Rock / Container Store Grand Opening

Thursday January 31, 2008
None of this is coming up this weekend, but Panera Bread is opening up four stores in Little Rock according to a press release. Locations haven't been selected and ... Read More

Hillary Visits Arkansas

Monday January 28, 2008
Hillary Clinton will be visiting Arkansas to campaign this Wednesday. She's supposed to be in central Arkansas early and will probably make at least one more stop. Obama opened a ... Read More

Bill Cosby At the Robinson Center Music Hall

Saturday January 26, 2008
Bill Cosby will be at the Robinson Center Music Hall on March 9. Tickets go on sale February 18. I don't know why, but I was under the impression that ... Read More

I-430 Bridge Friday Closing & Children's Hospital

Thursday January 24, 2008
If you're planning to go on the I-430 bridge Friday (rescheduled to Monday, Jan 28) afternoon, you might plan another route or extra time, because traffic will be slow. The ... Read More

Do You Love Animals? Want To Volunteer At The Zoo?

Wednesday January 23, 2008
If you love animals, being a Little Rock Zoo docent might be up your alley. Docents are volunteer teachers who get to handle some cool animals, go to some ... Read More

Lorenzen & Co and "Reel Civil Rights Film Festival"

Tuesday January 22, 2008
Lorenzen & Co booksellers is closing. While I don't visit as often as I like, I love that old place. Lorenzen & C is the used & new bookstore ... Read More

Things To Do This Weekend

Wednesday January 16, 2008
This is my last day of work this week. I'm already thinking thinking of fun things I can do this weekend. I'm heading down to Whitehall tomorrow morning ... Read More

Anyone Going Green? Curbside Recycling

Tuesday January 15, 2008
I've been thinking a lot about "going green" and conservation these past few months. I don't know if it was the relative I have that insists that every time ... Read More

Darren McFadden and Felix Jones Leaving Arkansas For NFL

Monday January 14, 2008
Is anyone surprised that Darren McFadden and Felix Jones are leaving for the NFL drafts? After the coaching turnover, the horrible (in my opinion) season and the half-hearted performances ... Read More

Eagle Awareness Month

Sunday January 13, 2008
January is eagle awareness month and a lot of the state parks are having special events. I think eagles are something Arkansas should be proud of. We, along with other ... Read More

Meet Miss Betts At Riddle's Elephant Sanctuary

Saturday January 12, 2008
Tired of the election coverage of the "elephants" and the "donkeys?" How about meeting some real elephants who probably have no idea who Mike Huckabee is! This Saturday will be ... Read More

Trouble For D-Mac

Thursday January 10, 2008
You guys know how much I love Darren McFadden. According to the latest news reports, the 2007 Heisman Trophy runner-up was handcuffed, but released and not charged, after police ... Read More

Vistor Question: Group Outing Suggestions?

Tuesday January 8, 2008
A visitor emailed me looking for advice so, as always, I'm looking to you guys. The visitor asks: "I am looking for something fun to do for a big group ... Read More

State Police Recruiting

Monday January 7, 2008
The Arkansas State Police are looking for future troopers. Up to 50 new positions will be opened up. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, a ... Read More

A Review of Velo Rouge

Saturday January 5, 2008
I finally went to eat at Velo Rouge last night. For a new restaurant, I was pretty impressed and the place was pretty full by the evening's end. ... Read More

What Is The Deal With Hope?

Friday January 4, 2008
I was watching Huckabee on Craig Ferguson after the caucuses (taped before the caucuses), and he asked Huckabee, "What's the deal with Hope, AR anyway?" I didn't know this before, but ... Read More

Clinton School Iowa Caucus Watch Party

Wednesday January 2, 2008
The Clinton School will be hosting an Iowa Caucus watch party tomorrow (January 3) starting at 7:30 pm. The party will have call-in reports via speaker phone from national ... Read More

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