Little Rock Event Calendar - November, 2008

17th Candlelight Gala
Historic Arkansas Museum
324-9307
Dining under the stars, live music, auction. To benefit the museum. $200 per ticket.

Free Day at the Clinton Presidential Center
1200 President Clinton Ave
501-374-4242
For the fourth anniversary, everyone gets in free and parking is free.

Secret Spots in the Park
10 a.m.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
501-868-5806
Hike with interpreters to their favorite places in the park.

November 16

Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe presents "The 2009 Arkansas Artists Calendar"
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
2 p.m.
501-683-5238
To benefit the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Association, Mrs. Beebe will present the "2009 Arkansas Artist Calendar," featuring art from throughout the state, with a reception and book signing at the Clinton School.

Fall Ramble
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, visitor center
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
501-868-5806
A guided hike along the Rocky Valley Trail (moderate).

"Murder at MacArthur Park"
6:30 p.m.
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
501-868-7287
Murder Mystery dinner theater. $44. Call for reservation.

Tribal Trails
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave
501-396-7050
Discovery Native American culture and tradition as S.D. Youngwolf of the Cherokee Tribe shares his people’s folktales, art, music and dance.

Cruisin' in the Rock
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park
Monthly car show. Free admission. More info.

Family Night at the IMAX Theater
3301 E. Roosevelt
501-376-IMAX
7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows
IMAX-tickets discounted to $5.50 per person. Free popcorn and soda with IMAX/EpiSphere ticket!

River Market Cooking Club
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Bill & Margaret Clark Room, 3rd Floor
501-375-2552
Feature chef: Mike Selig from Vermillion. Cost $10.

Fall for Ballet
Wildwood Park for the Arts
A mixed bill dance production featuring Les Patineurs (The Ice Skaters) and other short works. Admission $20

Hayride and Campfire
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
A hayride through the park and campfire treats. Admission $8.

"Something to Write Home About: Memories from a Presidential Diarist," author Janis Kearney
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
12 p.m.
501-683-5238
Former diarist to President Bill Clinton, Kearny will discuss her new memoir.

School Break Discoveries "Go Green"
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave.
8:30 p.m. to 12 p.m.
501-396-7050
For ages 10-14. Learn what it means to be green.

School Break Discoveries “Endangered Species”
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave.
1 to 4:30 p.m.
501-396-7050
For ages 5-14 years. Learn to protect endangered species.

School Break Discoveries “Tribal Trails”
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave.
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
501-396-7050
For ages 5-9 years. S. D. Youngwolf of the Cherokee Tribe shares folktales, art, music, and dance.

School Break Discoveries “Go Green!”
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave.
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
501-396-7050
For ages 5-9 years. Learn what it means to be green.

School Break Discoveries “Science Magic”
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave.
1 to 4:30 p.m.
501-396-7050
For ages 5-14 years. Campers discover such magic as making ice flow, fooling the tongue, and making a ball disappear.

School Break Discoveries “Tribal Trails”
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave.
501-396-7050
For ages 10-14 years. S. D. Youngwolf of the Cherokee Tribe shares folktales, art, music, and dance.

School Break Discoveries “Indian Animal Tales”
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave

For ages 5-14 years. Hear Native American tales and make Indian pottery.

Thanksgiving on the River
Arkansas Queen Riverboat
501-372-5777
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings on the Arkansas queen. Two cruises. One leaves at 1 p.m. and one leaves at 5 p.m.

Family Night at the IMAX Theater
3301 E. Roosevelt
501-376-IMAX
7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows
IMAX-tickets discounted to $5.50 per person. Free popcorn and soda with IMAX/EpiSphere ticket!

Caroling in the Caverns- A Christmas Concert
Mountain Home, Blanchard Springs Caverns
1-888-679-2859
Reservations required. Muscians perform old-time Christmas songs in the caverns.

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