Little Rock Event Calendar - January, 2009

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January 1-31

Eureka Springs Secret Season
During the month of January, Eureka springs celebrates with post-holiday special prices.

January 8

Book signing with author Grif Stockley
Darragh Center, Main Library
501-918-3049
6 p.m.
Grif Stockley will present his latest book, Ruled by Race: Black/White Relations in Arkansas from Slavery to the Present.

January 9

2nd Friday Art Night
5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Downtown Little Rock/River Market District
Enjoy art downtown from 5-8 pm. Held monthly, 2nd Friday Art Night is a free after-hours event open to the public.

January 9-11

Arkansas Marine Expo
Statehouse Convention Center
501-765-1423

Eagle Awareness Weekend : Bull Shoals State Park
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane
Bull Shoals, AR 72619
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
870-445-3629
View live bird demonstrations and learn more about eagle wintering in Arkansas.

Eagle Awareness Weekend : Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
501-727-5441
Learn about eagles and visit Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to see if you can find some.

January 16

Oaklawn Opening Day
2705 Central Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-623-4411
Opening day at the races includes a few fun specials.

January 18

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Fair
Statehouse Convention Center
501-918-4539
Huge bridal fair with runway fashion show at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5.

January 19

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade
33rd & Chester St.
501-376-7399
9 a.m.
The Little Rock Branch of the NAACP will sponsors parade which starts 9 a.m. on 33rd and Chester Street in Little Rock.

January 21

Harlem Globetrotters
Alltel Arena
501-975-7575
7 p.m. Tickets from $19-94, via TicketMaster.

January 23-24

Monster Jam Monster Truck Racing
Alltel Arena
501-975-7575
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $18.00.

January 23-25

The Rock's Auto Extravaganza
Car show throughout the weekend. Tickets $10 at door ($8 in advance)

January 30-February 1

30th Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
DeGray Lake Resort State Park
2027 State Park Entrance Road
Bismarck, AR 71929
501-865-2801
This is one of my favorite eagle awareness events. They host a variety of events including eagle watching tours, captive bird shows from falconers, rehabbers and the Little Rock Zoo and lots of other fun activities.

January 31

Saints & Sinners 2009 "Chicago" (The Rep)
Statehouse Convention Center
6 p.m.
501-378-0445
Cocktails, auctions, dancing and dinner. Tickets: $300.00.

World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
Alltel Arena
501-975-7575
Show times: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $22.50-$29.50 via TicketMaster.