January 22 - March 25
Historic Arkansas Museum
501-324-9351
State-wide competition showcases approximately 80 quilts.
Other exhibits at the Historic Arkansas Museum this month: "Between 7 Devil’s Swamp and the Levee" Exhibit, Beautiful to Look at, Beautiful to Hold: Blown and Pressed Glass from the Permanent Collection
“The Long Struggle: Presidential Actions and African-American Civil Rights”
January 22 - May 18
William J. Clinton Presidential Center
501-374-4242
A showcase the impact of United States Presidents on civil rights.
“By the President in the Name of Congress: Arkansas Medal of Honor Recipients”
January 22 - December 31
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Learn about the twenty-five Arkansans who have received the Medal of Honor and see an exhibit of service medals.
Also at the MacArthur Museum:“Rendezvous with Destiny: The 101st Airborne and the Central High Crisis of 1957” Exhibit, “The Forgotten War” - Arkansas and the Korean Conflict
35th Annual Toys Designed by Artists
January 23 - February 24
Arkansas Arts Center
501-372-4000
An exhibit of unique and fun toys designed by artists.
Also at the art center: "Innovation and Change" Exhibit
White House Chef: Walter Scheib
February 1
Clinton Presidential Library, Great Hall
Demonstration and book signing by Walter Scheib.Tickets are $75.00 and seating is limited. Call 501-748-0418 for reservations.
BBBS of Central Arkansas Bowl for Kids' Sake
February 1, 8, 22, 23
Professor Bowl West, 901 Towne Oaks Drive
374-6661
Raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters by bowling.website
4th Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball and Parade
February 2
501-372-3372
Women’s City Club
Hosted by the Downtown Dames of Little Rock, this annual event follows the Southside Main Street Mardi Gras Parade. Lots of music, food and fun. Tickets $75. Parade is free. See Southside Main & Downtown Dames for info.
History and Significance of Black Dolls
February 6
Darragh Center in the Main Library, 100 Rock St
501-918-3049
Local native showcases collection and explores the history and politics of black dolls.
National Soul Food Cook Off
February 2
Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center
1-877-757-1055
5 PM - 8:30 PM, admission is $15. website
World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
February 2
Alltel Arena
501-975-7575 (Ticketmaster)
Tickets $19. 2pm and 7:30pm.
Arkansas Farm Equipment Show
February 2 - 3
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
501-975-7575
"Predators"
February 2 - April 27
Museum of Discovery
Museum of Discovery's Predator exhibit.
501-396-7050
"Social Security"
February 5 - March 2
501-562-3131
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road
City Year Open House
February 6
6 PM - 8:30 PM
Clinton Museum Store, 3rd Floor, 610 President Clinton Ave., Suite 300
501-442-8010
Come see what city year is all about.
2nd Friday Art Night
February 8
Downtown Little Rock/River Market District
Enjoy art in downtown Little Rock from 5-8 pm. Held monthly, 2nd Friday Art Night is a free after-hours event open to the public. website
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Behind the Mask"
February 8 - 9
8 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
501-666-1761
32nd Annual Arkansas RV Show
February 8 - 10
Statehouse Convention Center
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10am-8pm & Sunday, 10am-6pm, admission: $5.00/adults
56th annual Home Show
February 8 - 10
Alltel Arena
Admission: $7.
"Doubt"
February 8 - 24
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main Street
501-378-0405
Waterfowl Lake Cruises
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
February 9-10; 23-24
501-868-5806
1 and 3 pm. Get a look at some of the waterfowl on Lake Maumelle. Fee and advanced registrated required.
Saints and Sinners Ball
February 9
501-378-0445
Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ball Room
Silent and live auctions for everything from unique jewelry to vacations for couples and groups, along with cocktails, dinner and dancing, sponsored by the Rep. Admission: $250. website
"Arsenic and Old Lace"
January 22 - February 2
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road
501-562-3131
Canstruction
January 22 - February 3
William J. Clinton Presidential Library
501-565-8121
A design competition using only canned foods. Proceeds help feed the homeless through Arkansas Foodbank. Admission: $7.00.
Arkansas Gun & Cartridge Collector's Club Gun Show
February 9 - 10
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
501-372-8341
"Annie"
February 12 - 14
Robinson Center Music Hall
501-244-8800
7:30pm each evening and a special matinee at 1pm on the 14th.
Tickets: $15.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
February 14 & 19
501-868-7287
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Tickets: $49.00 per person, dinner: 6:30pm.
Arkansas State Boat Show
Statehouse Convention Center
February 15 - 17
501-525-1166
website
Chocolate Fantasy Ball
February 16
Embassy Suites Hotel
501-374-3318
Dinner, silent auction and dancing served alongside chocolate. Benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas. $150.00 per person.
Survival Skills: Map and Compass Workshop
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
February 9-10; 23-24
501-868-5806
1 and 3 pm. Learn how to use a compass and read a map to navigate the park.
Free Admission to the Clinton Presidential Library
February 18
1200 President Clinton Ave.
501-374-4242
9 AM - 5 PM, in honor of President's Day.
17th Annual Arkansas Flower and Garden Show
February 22 - 24
Statehouse Convention Center
501-821-4000
Admission: $7.00; Friday & Saturday, 9am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. website
"Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round"
February 23
Clinton Presidential Center, Great Hall
Musical presented at 7pm. Reserve your free ticket by calling 501-748-0419, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
22nd Annual Arkansas Glasshopper Inc. Depression Era Glass & Pottery Show
February 23 - 24
Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Dodge Hall of Industry
Admission: $5.00
Arkansas Custom Knife Show
February 23 - 24
Robinson Center Exhibit Hall
Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-4pm.
Ebony Fashion Fair
February 28
Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ball Room
501-244-5110
Starts 6:30pm
