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Amanda's Little Rock Blog August 2008 Archive

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

New Stadium Rules: Smart, Contradictory, Just Plain Dumb?

Saturday August 30, 2008
Getty Images / Brian Bahr Some of you guys are lucky enough to be in Fayetteville. Even if you're not, you might have heard that with our new coach, we ... Read More

Panda Garden Buffet Review

Friday August 29, 2008
Amanda Galiano Check out my review of the newish Panda Garden Buffet in Shackelford Crossings. I've only heard great things about it, and I was also impressed. It's not ... Read More

Say Goodbye To Summer

Tuesday August 26, 2008
It's kind of depressing that Labor Day is this weekend. That means summer is gone! It seems like only yesterday I was unpacking my swim wear and shorts. ... Read More

Capture Arkansas: Vote Today

Monday August 25, 2008
I had a list of things to do this weekend, but due to Sarah's question, I didn't get much done. That's because in the middle of the hunt for ... Read More

Visitor Question: What is a good Arkansas photography book?

Friday August 22, 2008
Sarah asks: "I will be going on a foreign exchange program soon and my adviser says I should bring a gift to my family. What can I give them that ... Read More

Arkansas Ranks In Top 10

Thursday August 21, 2008
Getty Images / Stockbyte We've finally ranked in the top of one of these studies . . . but not for a good reason. Arkansas ranked number 8 in adult ... Read More

Arkansas Olympians Running Tonight/Today

Wednesday August 20, 2008
Former Razorbacks Veronica Campbell-Brown and Fayetteville native Wallace Spearmon (he just made it it) will be competing in the 200m finals in Bejing. Actually, in Bejing, Spearman will be ... Read More

Happy Birthday Bill Clinton

Tuesday August 19, 2008
On August 19th, Bill Clinton will celebrate his birthday. Celebrate his birthday on your own by going to the Clinton library or taking a Clinton Tour of Little Rock. ... Read More

Bill Gwatney Laid To Rest

Monday August 18, 2008
Mourners gathered to remember Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney at his funeral this afternoon. All of the Arkansas power players were there, including the Clintons. The service ... Read More

Blanchard Springs Caverns

Monday August 18, 2008
The Discovery Trail Amanda Galiano I spent this weekend exploring the caverns at Blanchard Springs with some friends. Of course, I took some photographs. If you haven't been to Blanchard ... Read More

Arkansans Go For the Gold

Wednesday August 13, 2008
There are many Olympians with Arkansas ties in Beijing. Among them are many track and field stars. Including: Tyson Gay, competing in the 100m Wallace Spearmon, competing in the 100m ... Read More

Skippy Peanut Butter Feeds Little Rock Homeless

Tuesday August 12, 2008
Skippy recently donated enough peanut butter to make a half-million sandwiches to the Arkansas Foodbank Network. The donation will go to feed 233,000 families across 33 counties. The donation took ... Read More

River Cities Restaurant Week: Sample Great Restaurants

Sunday August 10, 2008
Today is the kick off of River Cities Restaurant Week. The kick off party is from 4-6 p.m. today (Sunday, August 10) at the River Market Hall. You can ... Read More

Hope Watermelon Festival

Friday August 8, 2008
Go down to hope this weekend, August 7 - 10, for the Watermelon Festival. The modern day Hope Watermelon festival features numerous activities including arts & crafts, food, entertainment and ... Read More

New School In Chenal

Friday August 8, 2008
I always feel a bit pretentious when I call the area “Chenal.” I remember when it was just woods. The new elementary school will actually be called “Chenal ... Read More

Wal-Mart Produce Goes Local

Saturday August 2, 2008
I haven't noticed this at Little Rock Wal-mart stores that have a produce section, but the new Maumelle Wal-mart has an "Arkansas Grown" section. It was featured in an ... Read More

Copeland's: Not Ready For Prime Time

Friday August 1, 2008
Copyright Amanda Galiano I went to the new Copeland's New Orleans Restaurant and Bar (part of a chain) in Shackleford Crossing today. I've been getting a few emails about it, ... Read More

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