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Amanda's Little Rock Blog March 2009 Archive

By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock

Kris Allen Sings "Ain't No Sunshine," Judge Kara Studies Her Counting

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Critics and fans all over are saying Kris Allen stole the show. Maybe the judges are right and he's pacing the contest for the win. I was sure ... Read More

"Best Places For Business And Careers" List Includes 3 Arkansas Cities

Monday March 30, 2009
Forbes has released its yearly list of the best places to work and do business. Three Arkansas cities have ranked in the top 100: Fort Smith (72), Little Rock ... Read More

Salty Parrot is Arkansas's Only Swim-Up Bar

Friday March 27, 2009
I'm sure everyone in Little Rock has heard by now that the Salty Parrot, which was slated to reopen soon, is now halfway underwater (check Arkansas Business for a photo). Sad ... Read More

Spring Break: Free Movies at the Library

Thursday March 26, 2009
Most of the public libraries have something going on for spring break, but several are having free movie and popcorn nights. On Thursday, the McMath Library will be showing "Horton Hears ... Read More

Spring Break: Crater of Diamonds State Park

Wednesday March 25, 2009
This week, I'm featuring fun things you could be doing on your spring break. Why not visit Crater of Diamonds with your kids? Crater of Diamonds is the eighth largest diamond ... Read More

Visit the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

Tuesday March 24, 2009
Last week, I took a trip to the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in downtown Little Rock. The center opened in December and talks about Arkansas' wildlife story. ... Read More

Photos of the Daffodils at Wye Mountain

Sunday March 22, 2009
Amanda Galiano The festival may be over, but the daffodils (most of them) are still there. The field is open daily, so you can check it out for a bit ... Read More

Is Valentine's at Dickey-Stephens Park Closing?

Saturday March 21, 2009
*Update: Announced on March 24, a new restaurant, called Ump's Pub & Grill, will be open on opening day, April 6. The rumor is that Valentine's Italian restaurant at Dickey-Stephens Park is ... Read More

Winged Wonders at the Little Rock Zoo

Thursday March 19, 2009
Dewey, the bateleur eagle This week, I had the privilege of sitting on a few training sessions of a great new show that will be at the Little Rock Zoo this ... Read More

Access Hollywood and Ryan Seacrest Think Kris Allen is a Contender

Wednesday March 18, 2009
Kris did great last night, though I was bemoaning his song choice at first. Normally the judges hate the slow stuff, but I guess it worked for him. ... Read More

Bill Valentine Retires

Tuesday March 17, 2009
By Amanda Galiano It's the end of a era for the Travs. Bill Valentine has retired. He's the one I, and most of Arkansas, associates with the Travs. He ... Read More

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Tuesday March 17, 2009
If you're looking to celebrate Saint Pat's day, you don't have to go all the way to Ireland. Just go to Cregeen's in Argenta. Cregeen's is from Ireland ... Read More

Lower Electric Bills in Little Rock Starting April 1

Monday March 16, 2009
Thousands of us will get an 8% break on our electric bills due to an annual adjustment in the fuel and purchased energy rider. The average customer will ... Read More

Kris Allen Survives Another Week

Wednesday March 11, 2009
This week, they kicked two contestants off American Idol. Jorge Nuņez and Jasmine Murray were the two that said good bye. Kris Allen, from Conway, lives to sing ... Read More

Marathon Races Sold Out - Live Twitter From the Course Sunday

Tuesday March 10, 2009
The Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Marathon races are sold out as of yesterday. That's really awesome. It shows how committed the people of Little Rock ... Read More

Coleman Free Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Saturday March 7, 2009
This is a baby dik dik By Amanda Galiano Today, everyone gets in free at the Little Rock Zoo. They have a few special events planned too, including treats for the ... Read More

Wye Mountain Daffodil Dates Announced: March 14-15

Friday March 6, 2009
Today was a wonderful spring-like day in Little Rock. My daffodils have recovered nicely from the frost of last weekend. They were looking gorgeous this morning. The organizers of ... Read More

Good News on the Job Front: Two New Opportunities

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Boyd Metals announced that it will open a new manufacturing and distribution facility on 10 acre site at the northwest corner of Mauney Road and Sloane Drive in the Port ... Read More

Ya Ya's Euro Bistro Review and the Promenade

Tuesday March 3, 2009
Amanda Galiano I went to eat at Ya Ya's this week and it was great. I've heard nothing but good things about it. The food is a bit on the ... Read More

Camden Daffodil Festival This Weekend

Monday March 2, 2009
I thought about the daffodil festival this weekend when I saw that some of mine were in bloom and covered with snow. The ones that weren't blooming seem to have ... Read More

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