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Amanda's Little Rock Blog February 2008 Archive

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

March Events Calendar

Friday February 29, 2008
The March events calendar has been uploaded. Be sure to check it out and schedule your days accordingly. My pick for this month would be the 2008 Easter Family ... Read More

Recent Shootings

Wednesday February 27, 2008
What is up with my neighborhood lately? We've two shootings in my neighborhood in the last two days. I hate to talk about bad things, because Little Rock isn't normally ... Read More

Little Rock Marathon Just One Week Away

Monday February 25, 2008
Today marks the one week point for the Little Rock Marathon. I would say there's no turning back now, but I know one person who decided to drop out. ... Read More

Camping In Arkansas

Saturday February 23, 2008
It's still too cold for me to even think about camping, but apparently camping is a popular topic right now. You guys must like to camp in the freezing ... Read More

New Review Of Velo Rouge Lunch

Wednesday February 20, 2008
I'm Hungry, a Little Rock food blog, has a nice review of lunch at Velo Rouge. The best part of the review is the photos. It makes me ... Read More

Annual Flower And Garden Show

Wednesday February 20, 2008
This weekend is the Flower and Garden Show at the Statehouse Convention Center. Admission is $7 and the show will be Friday & Saturday, 9am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Master gardeners ... Read More

Starving Artist Cafe

Tuesday February 19, 2008
This weekend, I went to eat at Starving Artist Cafe. I'd never been to the place, but I'm always impressed when they cater. Apparently they're pretty popular with ... Read More

Don't Forget: Free Admission On President's Day At The Clinton Library

Sunday February 17, 2008
In honor of President's Day, anyone visiting the Clinton Library on Feb 18 will get in free. Current exhibits include a miniature white house replica and a civil rights exhibit among ... Read More

Jermain Taylor Live Blog

Saturday February 16, 2008
I don't have pay-per-view and it's too stormy to go out and see the fight in a bar. I found a Live Blog of the fight. It promises to take ... Read More

The Root Cause Of Taylor's Loss?

Friday February 15, 2008
An article in USA Today reflects on Jermain Taylor's downfall during his previous fight with Pavlik: "He didn't attack his training with the same zeal he'd shown since the amateur ranks, ... Read More

Get AAFL Tickets

Tuesday February 12, 2008
Arkansas is going to have an All American Football League team. This is a new league with teams in Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Michigan and Alabama. Tickets are on sale ... Read More

Under Three Weeks Left For Marathon Training

Tuesday February 12, 2008
The Little Rock Marathon is March 2. That puts it under 3 weeks away. You can still join the training group. If you haven't started training on your own ... Read More

Arkansas Prostitutes On The Web?

Monday February 11, 2008
Northwest Arkansas News recently ran an article about Arkansas prostitutes and how they try to avoid being caught. One way is to advertise using online sites. The articles ... Read More

"Jaws" Actor Roy Scheider Dies At 75

Sunday February 10, 2008
I am a big fan of Roy Scheider. I love the movie "Jaws," but I have to admit that I was a bit too young to get in on ... Read More

Tornado Diaster Relief

Friday February 8, 2008
The tornadoes really tore up the state. I know a lot of people who lost things, but luckily, nobody I know lost their life or a loved one. ... Read More

Wal-Mart To Open Health Clinics In Little Rock

Thursday February 7, 2008
Wal-Mart and St. Vincent Health System are opening several clinics around the country and some will be in Arkansas. The Clinics at Wal-Mart will offer a limited set of ... Read More

Primary Watch Parties

Tuesday February 5, 2008
If you want to watch the returns come in with others who support your candidate, here are the locations of some of the candidates return watch parties. Returns should ... Read More

Find Your Polling Place

Monday February 4, 2008
If you're like me and your polling place has changed or you're just forgetful, you should visit The Secretary of State. Just enter some basic information about yourself (name ... Read More

Arkansas Civil Rights History Internet Database Launched

Saturday February 2, 2008
This will great for all of you doing black history month projects this month. The University of Arkansas has launched “Scipio” an online repository of more than ... Read More

La Hacienda Review Plus Best Mexican Restaurants In Little Rock

Friday February 1, 2008
I recently updated my review of La Hacienda Mexican restaurant, which was one of the runner's up in last year's Best Mexican Restaurant poll. The winner was El Porton. A ... Read More

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