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 beer, great food and great FUN for the whole family all benefiting a great cause,” says Sarah Riffle, Director of Development for Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas.
The musical line-up features a variety of local, regional, and national performers, including Amasa Hines, Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers, TwiceSax, and TP & the Feel. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Johnathan Butler will be headlining the event.
In the food and drink department, expect to see a variety of food trucks, along with a craft beer garden featuring Lost Forty, Diamond Bear, Stone’s Throw, Vino’s, Flyway and Moody Brews. There will even be an event within the event … “The Big Tamale” National Cook-off. This will include a professional and amateur division (with cash prizes) and the winner will be selected by a panel of judges.
Says Riffle, “The ‘Big Tamale’ National Tamale Cook-Off is bringing a long-standing southern tradition to Jazzlights in the Park! Festival attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of Little Rock’s finest tamales or even enter the competition and bring their family recipes to the table.”
Cost for a general admission ticket is $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, VIP Table individual tickets are $250 and includes all food and beverage, and a VIP Table, which also includes all food and beverage, is $2500. Sponsorship opportunities for corporations, businesses, and individuals interested in participating are also available.
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