This Weekend in Little Rock
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Honestly, August is when the summer events start to slow down because people normally head in to escape the heat. It hasn't been that hot yet this year! ... Read More
Ray Winder Field Finally Decided
Monday July 27, 2009
If everything goes as planned, the use of Ray Winder Field will finally be decided.
Today, in a press conference, the mayor announced a compromise between the Little Rock Zoo and ... Read More
Minnijean Brown Trickey Tells Students Racism is Still Alive
Friday July 24, 2009
The country is talking about racism in America after president Barak Obama's comments about Harvard professor Henry Gates. I thought I would link to Little Rock Nine's Minnijean Brown Trickey ... Read More
This Weekend in Little Rock
Wednesday July 22, 2009
It's hump day again. That's means I'll be helping you plan your weekend. Here are some of the cool things going on this weekend.
Don't forget about movies in ... Read More
Arkansas Wine Doing Well in bad Economy
Tuesday July 21, 2009
Copyright Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Arkansas wineries are doing ok despite the bad economy. Since most Arkansas wines are reasonably priced, sales are still steady. Though most ... Read More
Back to School - Planning and Supplies
Monday July 20, 2009
Stores are filled with school supplies and students are filled with dread. That can only mean one thing, it's almost time for back to school.
Christine Balderas / Getty Images
Our ... Read More
Public Pools and Water Parks
Sunday July 19, 2009
The weather is perfect for Wild River Country, Magic Springs/Crystal Falls and other local public pools. It was in the 90s today. That is perfect water park weather.
Magic ... Read More
Fun Weekend Events
Wednesday July 15, 2009
It's Wednesday, which means I'm looking forward to the weekend! I'm sure you are too. Here are some fun things going on this weekend, you can comment if you ... Read More
July is Animal Adoption Month
Tuesday July 14, 2009
This guy is available from Little Rock Animal Services
July is animal adoption month. Spring brings the birth of an abundance of kittens and puppies who now need homes. The ... Read More
Fort Smith on the big Screen in "Bruno"
Saturday July 11, 2009
Arkansas has made it into a Sacha Baron Cohen film. In his latest film, "Brüno," Cohen portrays Arkansans as stereotypical drunken rednecks, and some have called it the funniest ... Read More
Vote for People's Choice - Movies in the Park
Friday July 10, 2009
It's time to vote for the people's choice movie for movies in the park. Movies in the Park is a free summer event in Little Rock. Family friendly movies ... Read More
World of the Pharaohs at Arkansas Arts Center
Tuesday July 7, 2009
A new exhibit is going to open in September at the Arkansas Arts Center.
According to the Arts Center:
World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed explores the long-vanished world of ... Read More
Rave Motion Pictures in Little Rock to Broadcast Michael Jackson Memorial LIVE from Staples Center
Monday July 6, 2009
Rave Motion pictures in Little Rock (on Colonel Glenn) is going to broadcast the Michael Jackson memorial live from their theaters.
Admission is free.
It all takes place July 7 at noon. ... Read More
The Station Local Food Grocery in Little Rock
Monday July 6, 2009
I visited The Station Grocery and Deli for the second time this weekend. It seems to be shaping up to be a great little place for locavores. The ... Read More
Foodie Festival This Saturday
Thursday July 2, 2009
If you're a foodie, you want to be in Argenta (downtown North Little Rock) this weekend. The Argenta Downtown Council and Certified Arkansas Farmers Market are hosting the ... Read More
Happy Fourth of July!
Wednesday July 1, 2009
For me the Fourth means BBQs, swimming pools and fireworks. I can't wait for the holiday weekend!
Most cities around Arkansas have fireworks displays on the Fourth. Little Rock ... Read More