Statehouse Convention Center Events

September 16 - 18, 2010
2010 Mistletoe Merchants of Little Rock
9 AM - 6 PM
Statehouse Convention Center

Where Holiday Shopping Begins! Kick off the holiday shopping season early with Mistletoe Merchants, the one-stop-shop for the most unique and creative gifts for everyone on your list. Get your holiday shopping on track with the help of more than 125 merchants from across the south that will showcase handmade jewelry, hot fashions, personalized gifts, gourmet foods, home décor and trendy accessories - something for everyone on your list. Attend Martinis and Mistletoe, Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special "girls' night out". Register to win the more than $2,500 in door prizes given away hourly. Or make your bid on more than 100 silent auction items to benefit a local charity. For a full listing of shops, special events, coupons, and give-a-ways visit our website.  We'll see you at Mistletoe!

Tickets: Adults, $8.00; 3-Day pass, $12.00; Martinis and Mistletoe: $5.00 after 5 on Friday and children 12 and under, FREE.

For more information, please contact Kristi Rowan, MidSouth Media Group, 662-890-3359 or kristi@midsouthmediagroup.com or visit www.mistletoemerchants.com.

September 22 - 23, 2010
The Arkansas Hospitality Association 2010 Convention and Trade Show
Statehouse Convention Center

The theme for this year's Convention and Trade Show is "Arkansas: A Hidden Treasure."  The theme represents our desire to promote Arkansas from being a hidden jewel of the American hospitality and tourism industry and to increase awareness of Arkansas as a vacation destination.

For more information, visit www.arhospitality.org/tradeshow or call 501-376-2323
1-800-472-5022.

October 28, 2010
Gala for Hope - An Evening with the Legendary Al Green
6 PM - 10 PM
Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom, 5pm

Enjoy a black tie evening of "supper & soul" at Gala for Hope. An Evening with the Legendary Al Green. Join hundreds of community minded, charitable patrons as we celebrate the positive impact Arkansas Baptist College has had on its ever-increasing student population, growth and revitalization of the campus and positive effect it has had on the surrounding community.

The evening begins in the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center with a 6pm reception, dinner at 7pm and a concert by Arkansas native Al Green. Grammy Award winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Green is widely acknowledged as one of the most popular influential performers of R&B, gospel and soul.

Gala tickets are $250.00 and sponsorships are available. All proceeds benefit the college's Capital Campaign fund. For information contact Janell Mason at 501-539-0913 or www.arkansasbaptist.edu.

March 4 - 5, 2011
2011 Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Statehouse Convention Center

The 2011 Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is a free two-day trade show focused on health and fitness and includes a wide array of exhibitors offering unique products and services geared toward runner, walkers and health-minded consumers. All race participants are required to pick up their race packet at the Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.

Friday, 12-7pm and Saturday, 10am-6pm.

To register online or for more information, visit www.littlerockmarathon.com/EventsRaceInfo/Expo.cfm.