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Chris Yura, CEO of Sustain U (Lecture)
September 2, 2010
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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Hillcrest Shop & Sip
September 2, 2010
Hillcrest
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"Alice's Wonderland" Exhibit
September 2 - 6, 2010
Museum of Discovery
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"Nature Unleashed"
September 2 - 6, 2010
Clinton Presidential Center
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Free Admission to the Clinton Presidential Center for Active Military
September 2 - 6, 2010
Clinton Presidential Library
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Wild Wonders
September 2 - 6, 2010
Little Rock Zoo, Civitan Amphitheater
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"Smoke on the Mountain"
September 2 - October 10, 2010
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Rd.
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Film Festival: Arkansas Arts Center and UALR Mexican Film Festival
September 2 - November 10, 2010
Lecture Hall, the Arkansas Arts Center 9th and Commerce Street
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Exhibition: "Raices"
September 2 - November 30, 2010
Arkansas Studies Institute, Atrium Gallery
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Friday Night is Family Night
September 3, 2010
Aerospace Education Center
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Laura the Penguin joins The Wild Wonders Animal Show!
September 3 - 5, 2010
Little Rock Zoo
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Arkansas State Horse Show
September 3 - 6, 2010
Arkansas State Fair Grounds - Barton Coliseum
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Farmers' Market
September 4, 2010
River Market Pavilions
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Sunset Canoe Float
September 4, 2010
Big Maumelle Boat Launch
more
Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield
September 4 - 6, 2010
Dickey-Stephens Park
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Bootfest featuring John Conlee
September 5, 2010
War Memorial Stadium
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Sunset Kayak Float
September 5, 2010
Big Maumelle Boat Launch
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Big Maumelle Canoe Float
September 6, 2010
Big Maumelle Boat Ramp
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RazorRock Bike Rally
September 6, 2010
River Trails Rentals, 200 S. Olive, N. Little Rock
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RazorRock Foodie Festival
September 6, 2010
Dickey-Stephens Park
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RazorRock Movie Night
September 6, 2010
Dickey-Stephens Park
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RazorRock Discount to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
September 6 - 11, 2010
Verizon Arena, #3 Verizon Arena Way
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RazorRock Razorback T-Shirt Sale
September 6 - 11, 2010
Shop The Rock, 400 President Clinton Ave. (River Market District)
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Arkansas Alumni Association - Capital Chapter Reception
September 7, 2010
North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
more
Farmers' Market
September 7, 2010
River Market Pavilions
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Little Rock Touchdown Club
September 7, 2010
Embassy Suites
more
RazorRock Ladies Night Out/Tailgate Shopping
September 7, 2010
Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack
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Arkansas Arts Foundation's RazorRock Spirits: A Night of Art and Soul
September 8, 2010
Argenta Arts District, North Little Rock
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Brown Bag Lunch Featuring Former Razorbacks
September 8, 2010
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
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RazorRock discount to Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum featuring the USS Razorback Submarine
September 8 - 11, 2010
120 Riverfront Park Dr., N. Little Rock
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"Diabetes Rising," author Daniel Hurley (Lecture)
September 9, 2010
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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RazorRock After Hours at The Little Rock Zoo
September 9, 2010
Little Rock Zoo
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University of Arkansas Walton College of Business
September 9, 2010
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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Croping Party Benefiting the Museum of Discovery
September 9 - 11, 2010
Museum of Discovery
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FOR RELEASE:
9/14/2009
Contact:
Gretchen Hall
(501) 370-3243
ghall@littlerock.com

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION names World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed and Riverfest Music Festival two of North America’s 100 Best Events for 2010

The American Bus Association (ABA) just announced that World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed (to be held September 25, 2009 – July 5, 2010) and Riverfest Music Festival (held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 - 30, 2010), have been designated as two of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2010 by an elite tourism industry selection committee. Inclusion in the Top 100 list, published as a supplement to the September/October issue of Destinations magazine, indicates that World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed and Riverfest Music Festival offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world, said ABA.

With the release of the American Bus Association's 2010 Top 100 Events in North America, ABA celebrates 28 years of naming the Top 100 Events. What began as a way for motorcoach operators to incorporate new product into their itineraries has grown to one of the most sought-after lists by travel professionals, motorcoach operators and the general public.

"The attractiveness of World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed and Riverfest Music Festival as don't-miss entertainment values is only part of why they were selected this year," said Peter J. Pantuso, CTIS, ABA's president and CEO. "The real news here is that these two events have been recognized as a potential magnet for tourism dollars, at a time when domestic tourism is so important to our spirit and our economy. The honor gives Little Rock, Arkansas an important boost in visibility among professional tour planners." 

According to studies recently completed by researchers at The George Washington University and Dunham and Associates, one overnight visit by a motorcoach group can leave from $5,000 to more than $13,000 in a local destination's economy. Those dollars are spent on lodging, meals, admissions, fees, shopping, souvenirs, services and local taxes.

"Little Rock is truly making a mark nationally by being recognized for hosting two of the top 100 events in the coming year and we are very excited about that. These events, without a doubt, are a huge asset to our destination and will absolutely give a boost to our local economy, not only through motorcoach tours, but also via additional leisure travelers and local residents alike,” stated Dan O’Byrne, CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau.

ABA's 2010 Top 100 Events Selection Committee selected World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed and the Riverfest Music Festival from among hundreds of U.S. and Canadian events nominated by state and provincial tourism offices and convention and visitors bureaus. Judges considered the event's broad appeal, its accessibility to motorcoaches and skill at handling large groups, and a variety of other relevant criteria.

The Top 100 Events list is available online at www.buses.org

For more information on World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed visit http://pharaoh.arkarts.com/

For more information about Riverfest Music Festival visit www.riverfestarkansas.com


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