1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Little Rock
photo of Amanda Galiano

Amanda's Little Rock Blog March 2008 Archive

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

Walk The Big Dam Bridge

Monday March 31, 2008
This weekend is the Central Arkansas Diabetes Walk. It starts at 11 a.m. on April 5 in Murray Park. There is no registration fee for the event. All participants ... Read More

Is Wal-Mart Evil?

Sunday March 30, 2008
*Update: April 1, 2008 - Wal-mart decided to drop this claim against the Shanks. The story of Debbie Shank and Wal-mart is nothing new. It was all over the news ... Read More

Wacky Ebay Auction : Razorback Cornflake

Saturday March 29, 2008
I got an email this morning about a wacky ebay auction that I had to share. This cornflake is supposed to look like a Razorback hog. The photo ... Read More

Visitor Question: Where To Go If Your Forty & Single?

Friday March 28, 2008
I recently got a question from someone who is moving to Little Rock: "I am single and in my early forties. I love dancing. Can you suggest some good places ... Read More

Blanchard Springs Caverns

Thursday March 27, 2008
When the weather starts getting warmer, I think of Blanchard Springs Caverns. Even though you will work up a sweat walking all those steps, the caverns are ... Read More

Arkansas Sculpture Invitational This Weekend

Monday March 24, 2008
This weekend is the third annual Arkansas Sculpture Invitational. It's sponsored by the Arkansas Sculptors Guild and will take place in the River Market. The invitational will display the work ... Read More

What Do You Think Of TomFM?

Thursday March 20, 2008
I've been listening to the new station TomFM (106.7) off and on since its launch a few weeks ago. I can't decide if I like the format or not. ... Read More

Big Downtown Thursday - Special Edition

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Big Downtown Thursday is here this week to help the NCAA games. This free concert will featuring "Memphis Soul Revue" from 5-8 pm in the River Market pavilions. Apparently the band ... Read More

NCAA Open Practice Day

Monday March 17, 2008
On March 20, you can go to Alltel Arena to watch some of the top basketball teams in the country practice and prepare for the National Championship games. Each team ... Read More

Cregeen's Irish Pub

Saturday March 15, 2008
Cregeen's Irish Pub is the perfect place to spend Saint Patrick's Day. This authentic Irish pub is actually so authentic that most of it was build in Ireland. ... Read More

Wye Mountain Daffodils

Wednesday March 12, 2008
The Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival starts this weekend. The festival is March 15-16 and 22-23. If you're interested in seeing this field of flowers, check the link for directions. I thought ... Read More

Arkansas Archeology Month

Sunday March 9, 2008
I wasn't aware that March was Arkansas Archeology Month, but it is and some of our state parks are celebrating. According to Trish Hollenbeck of the Northwest Arkansas Times, ... Read More

Eggshibition XVII Date Change

Saturday March 8, 2008
If you missed Eggshibition XVII because of the snow, you actually didn't miss anything. The date was changed to Sunday night because of the snow. Eggshibition XVII is ... Read More

New Xbox 360™ Game Features Darren McFadden

Friday March 7, 2008
Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that Arkansas' own Darren McFadden will grace a cover of its new NCAA® Football 09. Each gaming platform will feature a different college athlete. ... Read More

Easter Events

Thursday March 6, 2008
With all the snow outside, it's hard to start thinking about Easter, but Easter is early this year so it's time to start making plans. The Clinton Library event was fun ... Read More

Travelers Fans - Get Ready!

Tuesday March 4, 2008
The Arkansas Travelers will host a season ticket seat dash on Saturday, March 8 at Dickey-Stephens Park. The dash doesn't involve a race. It's just an opportunity for you ... Read More

Winter Weather Links

Tuesday March 4, 2008
Isn't this weather crazy? This weekend, runners in the marathon were complaining that it was hot at a spring-like 70 degrees. Today, it's snowing. The roads are not bad. ... Read More

Radio Station Changes

Saturday March 1, 2008
I'm sure everyone has heard by now, but Little Rock's radio dial is about to get shaken up. Starting March 3, Magic 105 will no longer exist. Replacing it on ... Read More

Explore Little Rock

About.com Special Features

On the National Mall in Washington, DC

Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >

Oktoberfest in Phoenix

Find the best places to celebrate and join the festivities. More >

  1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Little Rock

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.