Statehouse Convention Center Events
November 21, 2009
National Association of Free Clinics
12 PM - 7 PM
Statehouse Convention Center
The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) and its partners will be sponsoring a one day free medical clinic for the uninsured. The Little Rock C.A.R.E. Clinic will offer basic medical care and health education.
Patients call 1-877-236-7617 to make an appointment.
For more information, visit www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=785638.
December 3, 2009
Sugar Plum Ball
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
Enjoy a magical evening designed for little princesses and the Prince Charming of their choice, as you make holiday memories to last a lifetime. A CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees mini-gala, this daddy-daughter date night event features a silent auction, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.
Admission: $35.00 per person.
For more information, call 501-660-7634, e-mail mbdaniels@carti.com or visit
www.carti.com.
December 3 - 5, 2009
33rd Annual CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees
Statehouse Convention Center
An Arkansas holiday tradition returns with a slate of activities designed to dazzle and delight. Benefiting Arkansas cancer patients, the festival offers everything from a casual “Stroll Through the Forest” of elaborately decorated trees to an elegant, formal “Tux ‘n Trees” gala.
Admission: Varies.
For more information, call 501-660-7634, e-mail bdaniels@carti.com or visit www.carti.com.
December 4, 2009
Festival After Dark
Statehouse Convention Center
Mix and mingle to a jingling beat at this informal holiday mixer for sophisticated singles and cosmopolitan couples. Sample offerings from some of Central Arkansas’s most popular restaurants at this CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees event featuring live and silent auctions and entertainment by Dr. Zarr’s Funk Monster.
Admission: $40.00 per person in advance and $50.00 per person at the door.
For more information, call 501-660-7634, e-mail mbdaniels@carti.com or visit
www.carti.com.
December 4, 2009
Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
Celebrate the holidays in high style with an elegant ladies' day out. This CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees holiday luncheon features a flavorful menu served with a full-scale runway show, a special guest speaker, and fabulous favors.
Admission: $50.00 per person.
For more information, call 501-660-7634, e-mail mbdaniels@carti.com or visit
www.carti.com.
December 4 - 6, 2009
31st Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase
Statehouse Convention Center, Gov. Hall I
A juried show of contemporary art and fine crafts by over 100 members of the Arkansas Craft Guild. Find unique handmade gifts for the holidays including pottery, photographs, jewelry, woodwork, glasswork, and more.
Hours: Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.
For more information, visit www.arkansascraftguild.org or call 501-870-269-3897.
December 5, 2009
Breakfast with Santa
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
Family fun is on the menu for this hearty holiday meal with the Big Man himself at this CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees event. Enjoy entertainment by Arkansas’s own acclaimed children’s recording artist Brian Kinder and let the kids have their photo made with Santa.
Admission: $15.00 per person.
For more information, call 501-660-7634, e-mail mbdaniels@carti.com or visit
www.carti.com.
December 5, 2009
Tux 'n Trees
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
Formal has never been so festive as at the gala, signature event of the CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees. Fine dining, live and silent auctions, entertainment by the GroanUps, and the presentation of the CARTI Champion Award to Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe make for a memorable evening of elegance.
Admission: $200.00 per person.
For more information, call 501-660-7634, e-mail mbdaniels@carti.com or visit
www.carti.com.
January 8 - 10, 2010
Auto Extravaganza
Statehouse Convention Center
Presented By O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Big names in classic car creations are coming to the 4th Annual Auto Extravaganza, January 8-10, 2010. This car show is an indoor cavalcade of everything automotive. “The Cars are the Stars” continues to be the tag line for the 2010 show and rightfully so.
“We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to display some of the most magnificent national award-wining vehicles again for the 2010 show including Don Smith’s Green 32 Sedan, Hot Rod of the Year Finalist,” says Carol Dolan, event chair. “The 2010 marquee vehicles that will be on display is just as impressive, if not better, than the 2009 schedule. Also joining the impressive line-up is George Poteet’s 1969 Plymouth Cuda called Gold Blowfish built by Rad Rides by Troy! George’s Cuda is record-holding at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the Blown Fuel Comp Coupe C Class. Additionally, George Barris joins the celebrity line-up along with the original 1966 Batmobile that he designed and built for the 1960’s television show. I believe this will be very popular for everyone, as well as the Barris’ Batmobile souvenir display case.”
The 2010 Awards and Cash Prizes have taken an explosive new twist with The Trick 6 Awards and Top of the Rock: The new award called Top of the Rock, which is our best of show, will received a $5,000 cash prize.
Charley Hutton, tagged as one of the most Famed Custom Street Rod Painter in America has just confirmed his attendance and agreed to select and present Best Paint during Sunday’s award ceremony!
“This is just the icing on the cake as we continue to enhance our January 2010 show,” says Dolan. “We are honored to have Charley join us, and we know he will be very popular with all car enthusiasts especially those who are actually competing in the show.” The Best Paint award will receive a cash prize of $1,000.
New for the 2010 show is a “Panel Jam.” The artists include Paul Quinn, Design Brilliance, Jeremy Seanor, Howie Nisgor, Brian Papa, Matt Burfield and Zeke Lemanski.
Live entertainment includes Little Rock’s own Southern Rock Band, CRISIS, as well as Tony Witt-A Tribute to Elvis.
Friday, January 8: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, January 9: 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday, January 10: 10 am - 4 pmSpectator admission is $8 in advance at O'Reilly Auto Parts stores starting Dec. 14. 6 and under are free. Admission is $10 at the door.
For more information, visit http://www.cruisinlittlerock.com/.
January 17, 2010
13th Annual Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show
Statehouse Convention Center
The largest bridal show in the state will feature 200 vendor booths, fashion shows, prizes and a honeymoon giveaway.
For more information, call 501-378-3807, e-mail nedwards@arkansasonline.com or visit www.arkansasonline.com/bridalshow.
January 17, 2010
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show
12:30 PM - 5 PM
Statehouse Convention Center
The Bridal Show allows vendors to showcase products and services and talk with brides face to face. Vendors can book appointments and establish contacts in just one day. Brides can plan their entire wedding in one afternoon.
All areas of planning a wedding and even beyond are represented at the bridal show including wedding dresses, photographers, invitation companies, cakes, florists, reception sites, honeymoon destinations, real estate companies and much more.
The runway fashion show at 4pm is a must-attend event where the latest trends in wedding gowns, tuxedos and outfits for the entire wedding party will be showcased. The show is included with paid admission; however, reserved up-front seating is available for an additional $10.00. Reserve up-front seating will be available Dec. 6th.
Brides-to-be and their fiances can register for prizes at the front door. The prizes given away from the Bridal Show vendors are not to be missed.
Admission is $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. Tickets are available in advance beginning Dec. 17th online.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.arkansasonline.com/bridalshow,
call 501-378-3807 or e-mail nedwards@arkansasonline.com.
January 22 - 24, 2010
28th Annual Marine Expo - Arkansas' Premier Boat Show
Statehouse Convention Center
Show Hours: Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Admission: Adults, $5.00 and children 12 and under get in FREE!
For additional information, call 501-225-6177 or visit www.dgattractions.com.
February 12 - 14, 2010
34th Annual Arkansas RV Show
Statehouse Convention Center
Show time: Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Admission: $5.00, Adults and children 12 and under get in FREE!
For more information, call 501-225-6177 or visit www.dgattractions.com.
February 26 - 28, 2010
19th Annual Arkansas Flower & Garden Show
Statehouse Convention Center
Show hours: Friday-Saturday, 9am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Join us for "A World of Gardening." This show is the premier horticultural event in the state. Event includes 100 vendors and 9-10 display gardens, speaker presentations, gardening how-to presentations, the Big Backyard Family Learning Center, silent auction, "Dreaming in Technicolor" advanced standard flower show and professional florist's table-top competition.
Admission: Adults, $7.50; Senior Citizens (60+), $5.00; Ages 6-12, $1.00; 3-day pass, $10.00 and children under 6, free.
For more information, call 501-821-4000, e-mail krista.quinn@yahoo.com or visit
www.arflowerandgardenshow.org/contact.htm.
