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This Week in Little Rock

52nd Annual Delta Exhibition
March 12 - 14, 2010
Arkansas Arts Center
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FOCAL book sale
March 12 - 14, 2010
Main Library at the basement and River Market Books & Gifts
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Travis Ledoyt "The World's Best Young Elvis"
March 12 - 14, 2010
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Rd.
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"Ferdinand the Bull"
March 12 - 21, 2010
Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre
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"Glorious!"
March 12 - 28, 2010
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
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"Backyard Science"
March 12 - 31, 2010
Museum of Discovery
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"Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection" Exhibit
March 12 - May 31, 2010
Clinton Presidential Center
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Twilight Hayride
March 13 - 14, 2010
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center
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The Second Annual Arkansas' Funniest Person
March 13 - 27, 2010
The Electric Cowboy
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Hike To The Overlook
March 14, 2010
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center
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Kiss The Brides - Bridal Show
March 14, 2010
Verizon Arena
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"Elizabeth and Hazel," Author David Margolick (Lecture)
March 15, 2010
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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Urs Ziswiler, Switzerland’s Ambassador to the United States (Lecture)
March 16, 2010
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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"Lend Me A Tenor"
March 16 - April 18, 2010
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Rd.
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Beat. Breathe. Think. Pathways to Health
March 17 - 20, 2010
Museum of Discovery
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Jesse Ventura, former governor of Minnesota
March 18, 2010
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
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Creatures With Creative Features
March 19, 2010
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, West Summit Picnic Area
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Folk Singers Trace Migration of Songs in Workshop and Concert
March 19, 2010
Historic Arkansas Museum
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Tenting At The Mountain
March 19, 2010
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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"The Little Dog Laughed"
March 19 - 28, 2010
The Weekend Theater, 7th & Chester
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Parks

Arkansas River Trail

Arkansas River Trail

Along the Arkansas River
Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-223-6404
Website: www.rivertrail.org
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Approximately 24 miles when completed, the Arkansas River Trail, will serve as an addition that will allow the sister cities Little Rock and North Little Rock, to connect people enabling them to walk or cycle.  When completed, the Arkansas River Trail will reach from downtown Little Rock to Pinnacle Mountain State Park on the southern shore, and from downtown North Little Rock to Cook's Landing on the northern shore. A fourteen-mile loop will be created by a pedestrian bridge across Murray Lock and Dam and a renovated railroad bridge near the Presidential Library Center and Park. All together this project will offer approximately 24 miles of trail in Central Arkansas.
Art Along the River

Art Along the River

Riverfront Park
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-376-4781
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Stroll through River Front Park and let your mind and soul become enriched by the many works of art planed along the path to the Clinton Presidential Center.  Inspired by the themes of President Clinton’s acceptance speech at the 1996 Democratic convention, these sculptures (including “Touch the Sky”, “Eagle of the Rock”, and “Harriet Tubman” to name a few), illustrate our common values and the wonderful quality of life to be found here in Arkansas. 

Audubon Nature Center

1423B South Main St.
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501- 244-2229
Website: www.ar.audubon.org
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Located in East Little Rock, the Audubon Nature Center in East Little Rock is an acreage surrounding both the city-owned Fourche Creek wetlands and the unique soils and plants of Granite Mountain in adjacent Gillam Park. The 2,000 acres available for use by the Nature Center offer a vast and richly diverse “lab” for people to learn about conservation, restoration, wildlife and plants.

 

Burns Park

Interstate 40, Exit 150
North Little Rock, AR  72118
Phone: 501-753-7307
Website: northlr.org
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Split by I-40 on the west side of North Little Rock, Burns Park encompasses more than 1,500 acres and is one of the largest city-owned parks in the country. While most of the area is still wooded, several sections have been developed into ballparks, hiking trails, a miniature golf course, an amusement park, bocce ball courts, a BMX bike track, a disc golf course, a special playground for handicapped children, soccer fields and an overnight RV campground complete with showers, grills and electrical outlets. There are also picnic areas with tables and grills, a tennis and racquetball complex and a golf course.

Upcoming events at the Burns Park:
Busch-Pepsi Classic 2010 Pepsi Softball Classic - July 2 - 4, 2010

Julius Breckling Riverfront Park

Ottenheirmer Plaza, Rivermarket and Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-371-4770
Fax: 501-371-6832
Website: www.lrpr.org
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Riverfront Park stretches eleven blocks from the River Market District to Old State House. Much of Little Rock's history began along this stretch of the river. A plaque marking the original "little rock" from which the city takes its name is located beneath the rail bridge. You can learn about the original "little rock" where settlers first came to this area in a 2,400 square foot history pavilion. The park also includes an amphitheater, The Belvedere Pavilion, playground, plazas, promenades and picnic areas.

Upcoming events at the Julius Breckling Riverfront Park:
Riverfest - May 28 - 30, 2010

Murray Park

Rebsamen Park Rd.
Little Rock, AR  72207
Phone: 501-371-4770
Website: www.lrpr.org
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Murray Park is right along the Arkansas River. It's a great place to go walking with your pets. It is also great for kids. It has eight pavilions, three soccer fields, two playgrounds and a boat dock. It's also a nice place to go fishing.

Upcoming events at the Murray Park:
11th Annual Paws on the Pavement - May 15, 2010

Peabody Park

Riverfront Park
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-375-2552
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Peabody Park, An Adventure in Play!
Located west of the Junction Bridge and north of the Wellness Walkway in Riverfront Park, Peabody Park is a unique play environment, designed with help from children, that encourages imagination, exploration and discovery. Some of its many wondrous features include several outdoor and underground rooms, large native stones for climbing, a spray pad, and the Ozark Pavilion.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

11901 Pinnacle Valley Rd.
Roland, AR  72135
Phone: 501-868-5806
Fax: 501-868-5018
Email: pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com
Website: www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain
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Spend the afternoon at one of Arkansas' prettiest spots. Rising more than 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley, the cone-shaped peak of Pinnacle Mountain is a central Arkansas landmark. Once up top (a fairly easy hike up the western slope at a slow pace), the scenery can't be beat. Besides the more than 40 miles of hiking trails, there are also the Arkansas Arboretum, a playground and plenty of picnic tables.

Upcoming events at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park:
Twilight Hayride - March 13 - 14, 2010
Hike To The Overlook - March 14, 2010
Creatures With Creative Features - March 19, 2010
Tenting At The Mountain - March 19, 2010
Summit or Bust - March 22, 2010
Map & Compass Workshop - March 23, 2010
Mini Day Camp - March 24, 2010
Summit Sightings - March 24, 2010
Snakes Alive! - March 24, 2010
Critter Creations - March 24, 2010
Sunset From The Mountain - March 24, 2010
Spring Tree Hike - March 25, 2010
Meet at the Peak - March 25, 2010
Nature Games - March 25, 2010
Turtle Time - March 25, 2010
Batty for Bats - March 25, 2010
Spring Stargazing - March 25, 2010
Nature Games - March 26, 2010
Mammals of Arkansas - March 26, 2010
Trail Safety - March 26, 2010
Twilight Hayride - March 26, 2010

Riverfest Amphitheatre

Riverfest Amphitheatre

400 President Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-375-2552
Fax: 501-371-6832
Website: www.lrpr.org
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Riverfest Amphitheatre with its spectacular backdrop view of the Arkansas River hosts many of Little Rock's concerts. It was originally designed and built in 1987, as a multi-use stage and amphitheatre.  It has evolved to include 1,375 reserved seats and 9,125 lawn seats. The city's River Market, Museum of Discovery, Library and other shops surround the Amphitheatre.

Upcoming events at the Riverfest Amphitheatre:
Community Easter Sunrise Service - April 4, 2010
Walk MS - April 10, 2010
Lime Aid Outdoor Concert - May 1, 2010
Pops on the River - July 4, 2010

William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park

William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park

1200 President Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-374-4242
Email: clinton.library@nara.gov
Website: www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org
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Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Sun., 1pm–5 pm

The Clinton Presidential Center and Park includes the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and the Clinton Presidential Foundation, Little Rock office. The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and serves as the repository for the official records of the Clinton Presidency. In addition to the archival collection and research facilities, it features exhibits and other educational opportunities. The museum includes 20,000 square feet of exhibit space on two levels and features replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. Permanent exhibits utilizing photographs, videos and interactive stations include a 100-foot-long timeline presenting the day-to-day work of the President and alcoves highlighting domestic and foreign policy efforts and achievements. Other exhibits focusing on life in the White House include displays of presidential gifts and other objects related to state visits, holidays and cultural celebrations.

Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

602 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR  72201
Phone: 501-907-0636
Fax: 501-907-0638
Email: www.centralarkansasnaturecenter.com/contact-us
Website: http://centralarkansasnaturecenter.com/contact-us/
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Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Closed Christmas and New Year's day.

The center focuses on the wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that our state’s fish and wildlife resources provide. Exhibits highlight the role of fish and wildlife management and many of the projects conducted throughout the history of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The location along the Arkansas River allows many watchable wildlife activities within an urban area. Basking water turtles, butterflies and migrating pelicans are common sights. A portion of the Arkansas River Trail crosses the site, offering more options for exploration. The grounds of the center include beds of native plants found throughout the state, while the main building includes an exhibit hall, aquariums, gift shop, theater and special educational programs.

Upcoming events at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center:
Did I hear you say "HERP"? - March 20, 2010
Learn New Tips for Catching Big Slabs - April 8, 2010


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