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Kat Wilson’s Layers Opens at Historic Arkansas Museum

Historic Arkansas Museum will host a free opening reception for the opening of Kat Wilson’s Layers during 2nd Friday Art Night from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, October 9. Visitors are invited to enjoy a night of art, history, live music and shopping in the Museum Store. The Year of Arkansas Beer continues this month with Diamond Bear Brewing Company. The Year of Arkansas …

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Support the Thea Foundation at the Governor’s Culinary Challenge

As soon as school starts, Central Arkansas always seems to be brimming with events. Fall festivals, beer dinners, charity events – you name it – it’s happening. With everything occurring simultaneously, don’t let the Governor’s Culinary Challenge benefiting the Thea Foundation go unnoticed. The event – a combination of gourmet bites and top-tiered drinks prepared …

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South on Main Invited to Cook at James Beard Foundation in New York

Little Rock restaurant South on Main has been invited to cook at the prestigious Beard House in New York by the James Beard Foundation on August 17th. The dinner marks Arkansas’ third invitation to the Beard House, previous attendees are the Capital Hotel in 2011 and a group of Bentonville restaurants (Tusk & Trotter American, Eleven at …

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Greek Food Festival is Still The Best Show in Town After 31 Years

The number of food festivals gracing Little Rock seems to grow every year, but Greek Food Fest, which enters its 31st year, is always a must stop for us. From the great food to the entertainment and art surrounding the show, you need to make it out to the Agape Church at 701 Napa Valley Drive this weekend. …

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UALR Trojans Announce New Men’s Basketball Staff

Head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard has finalized his staff for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Former UALR assistant Wes Flanigan, former NCCU assistant Brian Burg and former Texas Pan-American head coach Mark Adams will all join Beard’s coaching staff, with former Trojan Ted Crass staying on board as the program’s Director of Player Development. “I …

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The Root Hosts "Traditional Pie Bake-Off" With Food Network's Simon Majumdar

Food Network’s Simon Majumdar will be visiting Little Rock next week in support of his new book, Fed, White, and Blue: Finding America with My Fork. His trip will include a number of events, including an appearance at the Arkansas Literary Festival and visiting with culinary students at Pulaski Tech. On Sunday, April 26th, the …

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Jazzlights in the Park Set for May 16

Jazzlights in the Park sponsored by Ben E. Keith, benefitting the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Central Arkansas, is scheduled for May 16 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m on the Clinton Library lawn. The event will include plenty of food, merchandise, and full scale entertainment. “Jazzlights in the Park offers a little something for everyone. Great music, great …

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