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August 28, 2010
Annual Rackensack Concert
7 PM - 9 PM
Arkansas Arts Center
The Rackensack Folklore Society will hold its annual concert on Saturday, August 28th at 7:00pm. The concert will feature old-time acoustic mountain and folk music, dance and comedy. Fun for all ages!
Admission price is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 12 and under. There is a $20.00 family ticket available (two adults and children).
For more information, call Janet at 501-680-1700.
August 28, 2010
Book Signing by authors Alan Lowe and Jason Hall
8 AM - 3 PM
Shop The Rock, 400 President Clinton Ave.
Authors Alan Lowe and Jason Hall will be available to sign their book titled "The Ghosts of Little Rock: Tales of the City's Most Haunted Places", eighteen stories of hauntings, sightings and experiences of paranormal activity in Little Rock.
The book will be available at the Shop The Rock for purchase, while supplies last.
For more information, call 501-537-7058.
August 28, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Legoria Payton and Living Daylights
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
Legoria, Payton, 5:30pm and Living Daylights, 9pm.
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
August 28, 2010
Farmers' Market
7 AM - 3 PM
River Market Pavilions
Open Tuesday and Saturday, May through October.
As the permanent, year-round home for the Farmers’ Market, the River Market’s two out door, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops. Among the list of fresh produce you’ll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.
For additional information, call 501-375-2552 or visit www.rivermarket.info.
August 28, 2010
Rollin' on the River 5k/2k Family Walk
8 AM - 11 AM
Clinton Presidential Center
Rollin' on the River is fun for the whole family! The 5k race has a fun downtown course and will be timed with racing chips for accurate results. The unique thing about Rollin' on the River is that you get more than a t-shirt for participating. You'll make special new friend. Each team has an honorary ambassador who is an Easter Seals client. You'll receive special information about your ambassador before the race and get to meet them on the day of the race. There is a children's area with games, bouncy houses, and a petting zoo. Children are also encouraged to decorate their bikes and strollers for Wheelin' on the River. Prizes will be awarded. You don't want to miss Rollin' on the River benefiting Easter Seals!
Registration: $25.00.
For more information, visit www.rollinontheriver.org or call 501-227-3711.
August 28, 2010
Super Summer Saturdays
10 AM - 2 PM
Clinton Presidential Center
Programs and activities will tie-into the Center's Summer exhibit, "Nature Unleashed." Super Summer Saturdays are free to the public. However regular admission fees apply to tour the Library.
For more information, visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org or call 501-786-0525.
August 28, 2010
The Afterthought presents Big John Miller Band
9 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
$7.00 cover.
For more information, call 501-663-1196 or visit www.afterthoughtbar.com.
August 28, 2010
Voices for Justice
7:30 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
Rev. Thompson Murray and representatives from Arkansas Take Action will welcome guests to the intimate Robinson Center Music Hall in the heart of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
New video messages from Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley will be unveiled at Voices for Justice. Arkansas Take Action is also proud to announce that the rally will include special acoustic performances by longtime West Memphis 3 supporters Eddie Vedder, Natalie Maines, and special guests.
Tickets: $26.75. Tickets may be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 501-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
August 28 - 29, 2010
Arkansas Gun & Cartridge Collectors Club Gun & Knife Show
Arkansas State Fair Grounds - Hall of Industry
August 28th, 9am-5pm and August 29th, 9am-4pm.
For more information, call 501-833-8064 or e-mail agccc@comcast.com.
August 29, 2010
The Afterthought presents Vieux Carre Jazz Brunch w/ Ted Ludwig
11 AM - 2 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
For more information, call 501-663-1196 or visit www.afterthoughtbar.com.
August 30, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Richie Johnson
5:30 PM
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
August 30, 2010
Jim Gerstein, executive director of Democracy Corps
12 PM
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Gerstein is executive director of Democracy Corps, a non-profit organization that conducts public opinion research and provides strategic advice to Democrats and progressive organizations.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
August 30, 2010
The Afterthought presents Tuesday Jam Session w/ Carl Mouton
8 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
$5.00 cover or $1.00 for jammers.
For more information, call 501-663-1196 or visit www.afterthoughtbar.com.
August 31, 2010
Batu Kutelia, Republic of Georgia ambassador to the United States
12 PM - 1 PM
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Kutelia has served as Georgian ambassador to the United States, Canada and Mexico since December 2008. Previously, he served as First Deputy Minister of Defense and head of the Foreign Intelligence Special Service.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
August 31, 2010
Cajun's Wharf presents Brian & Nick
5:30 PM
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Cover charge is $5.00 after 8:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.
August 31, 2010
Farmers' Market
7 AM - 3 PM
River Market Pavilions
Open Tuesday and Saturday, May through October.
As the permanent, year-round home for the Farmers’ Market, the River Market’s two out door, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops. Among the list of fresh produce you’ll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.
For additional information, call 501-375-2552 or visit www.rivermarket.info.
August 31, 2010
Robert Hess & Tour de USA
9 AM - 2 PM
Landers Harley Davidson & the State Capitol
Tour de USA 2010, a cross-country motorcycling touring adventure to raise awareness for prostate cancer, is coming to the Arkansas State Capitol on August 31. Founder and prostate cancer survivor Robert Hess and his core team of riders are helping kick off PCA Month in Arkansas and will make their first stop at Landers Harley Davidson, 10210 Interstate 30 at 9:00 a.m. then head over to the Capitol at 2 p.m. for a rally and short ceremony. The team started in Manhattan Beach, California on July 30, and will travel cross-country to Washington, D.C., and return to Manhattan Beach on September 15. Slated as 'The Longest Motorcycle Charity Tour in the World', 48 days, 23 states and 7,667 miles, the goal is to save 29,000 lives. A secondary goal is to set a Guinness World Record.
For additional information, visit www.arprostatecancer.org, call 501-748-1308 or e-mail rwallis@arprostatecancer.org.
August 31 - October 10, 2010
"Smoke on the Mountain"
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Rd.
Hallelujah! After countless requests the original is back, better than ever. Join us for this foot-stompin’, banjo-pickin’, bluegrass gospel musical comedy, where the hymns, hilarity and homemade treats will surely make a believer out of anyone.
For reservations and additional information, visit www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or call 501-562-3131.
