Arkansas Black Film Festival

Come on out and show your support!

http://www.arkansasblackfilmfestival.com/

Holiday Events in Little Rock, Arkansas and Surrounding Areas

December 3
Sugar Plum Ball
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
A daddy-daughter date night to benefit CARTI. Features a silent auction, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Admission: $30.00 per person.

December 3 - 5
33rd Annual CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees
Statehouse Convention Center
Festival of trees has many events including. my favorite, the Tux and Trees gala. Admission varies and benefits Arkansas cancer patients. Most events feature a silent auction of great items, including decorated trees.

December 4 - 6
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. Hours: Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.

December 4 - 20
"Merry Christmas Mouse!"
Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater
Admission is $14 for adults, $10 for kids.

December 5
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
This is a fun 5k run in downtown Little Rock. Participants wear seasonal costumes, tie jingle bells to their shoelaces and take to the streets. You can register on the website.

December 5
City of Little Rock's Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade & Capital Lighting
3:30 p.m.
Downtown Little Rock
Parade and Capitol lighting ceremony. Admission is free.


December 5
Arkansas Chamber Singers Capitol Event
5 p.m.
The Little Rock Club, 400 West Capitol
Tickets are $100 per person. Fireworks and a silent auction.

December 5
Breakfast with Santa at the Statehouse Convention Center
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
9-10:30 a.m.
Benfits CARTI, holiday meal, entertainment and photos with Santa. Admission is $15.

December 5
Breakfast with Santa at Children's Hospital
Arkansas Children's Hospital
7 a.m. - noon
Santa comes on a big, red fire truck to meet your kids. firefighters from the Little Rock Fire Department cook and serve attendees a meal of pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit. The children in attendance have the opportunity to take a picture with Santa, create holiday crafts, call the North Pole and enjoy festive music. Tickets $10-15.

December 5
Season's Treatings
Little Rock Zoo
Create fun projects to give to the animals at the zoo, ride the train and have a light snack. Admission is $20.

December 6
North Little Rock Christmas Parade
Main Street
2 p.m.
Begins on Pershing Blvd at Main Street.

December 6
Holiday's at the Arsenal
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
12:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Choirs, card-making, Santa and story tellers. There will be light refreshments too. Admission is free.

December 6
Mosaic Templars Holiday Open House
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 9th & Broadway, Little Rock
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Holiday music, crafts and refreshments. Admission is free.

December 9 - 19
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Jingle Bell (Little) Rock"
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fun, holiday concert.
December 10
Little Rock Wind Symphony presents "Christmas Kaleidoscope"
Second Baptist Church, 222 E. 8th Street
7:30 p.m.
Concert.

December 12
Holiday Tour of Homes
West Little Rock
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wildwood Park's Holiday Tour of Homes highlights a lineup of seven magnificent homes in West Little Rock. Admission is $30. 501-821-7275.

December 12
Christmas in the Wild at the Little Rock Zoo
9:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Little Rock Zoo
Meet Santa and enjoy milk and cookies. You can join Santa as he delivers gifts to the zoo animals. 501-661-7203.

December 12
Annual Family Holiday Concert
North Little Rock High School East Campus Auditorium
Featuring the AR Symphony Orchestra and a holiday fair with crafts and the chance to meet Santa.

December 12
Dashing Thru the Lights
Burns Park, North Little Rock
A fun stroll through the Holiday Lights Display (1 mile). Admission is $5.

December 12-13
Ballet Arkansas' "The Nutcracker"
Robinson Center Music Hall
7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday
Tickets $32 for adults and $22 for children.

December 13
Arkansas Chamber Singers Holiday Concert
3 p.m.
Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana St.
Carols by candlelight.

December 13
Holiday Open House
Museum of Discovery
1 - 4 p.m.
Free admission.

December 13
Nutcracker Tea
Peabody Hotel
12:15 and 1:45 p.m. Take photos with the nutcracker characters and tea. Tickets are $32 for adults and $22 for kids.

December 18 - 19
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "A Leahy Family Christmas"
Robinson Center Music Hall
For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761.

December 19
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Verizon Arena
3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Lights, fire and music. Tickets $25.00-$62.75 through ticketmaster, 800-745-3000.

December 19
Christmas Celebrity Karaoke
Wildwood Park
7 p.m.
Sponsored by 103.7 The Buzz.


There are events taking place in small towns in Arkansas almost every weekend. Please call for details. Little Rock and central Arkansas events are listed on page 1and contain more detailed information.

•December 1 - Monticello Christmas Parade, downtown Monticello
•December 3 - Carols by Candlelight, Fort Smith, First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street
•December 3 - Fordyce Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
•December 3 - Prescott Christmas Parade
•December 3 - Arkadelphia Christmas Parade
•December 3 - Russellville Christmas Parade
•December 3 - Christmas Open House, Stamps City Complex
•December 3 - West Memphis Christmas Parade
•December 3 - Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Jacksonville
•December 3 - Xmas Card & Art Exhibit Fort Smith Art Center
•December 4 - Tyronza Christmas Parade
•December 4 - Festival of Trees in the Highhill Hotel Lobby, Horseshoe Bend
•December 4 - Holiday Lighting in the Park, Nashville City Park
•December 4 - Mountain Home Christmas Parade
•December 4 - Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
•December 4 - Festival of Christmas Performance at Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia
•December 4 - Booneville Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
•December 4 - Smackover Holiday Lights Extravaganza, Oil Field Park
•December 5 - Ozark Christmas Open House
•December 5 - Children's Christmas Train, Springdale
•December 5 - Booneville Christmas Parade
•December 5 - Christmas Open House, Prarie Grove Battlefield State Park
•December 5 - Living Windows Display, Lighting of the Courthouse and Festival of Trees, Van Buren
•December 5 - Christmas Tree Lighting, Mountain View
•December 5 - Christmas Ball, Eureka Springs, Basin Park Hotel
•December 5 - Jacksonville Christmas Parade
•December 5 - Piggott Christmas Fest
•December 5 - Springdale Breakfast with Santa, Arts Center of the Ozarks
•December 5 - Holiday Musical Festival, Lakeview
•December 5 - DeQueen Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting Ceremony
•December 5 - Melbourne Christmas Parade
•December 5 - Clarksville Christmas Lighting Ceremony and Parade
•December 5 - Holiday Farmers' Market, Fayetville
•December 5 - Country Christmas Craft Fair, AR. Sheriffs' Youth Ranch, Hot Springs
•December 5 - Ash Flat Christmas Parade
•December 6 - December 11 - Crescent Hotel Santa's Brunch and Christmas at the Crescent, Eureka Springs
•December 6 - 7 - Taste of the Holidays, Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs
•December 6 - Holiday Tour of Homes in Arkadelphia
•December 6 - Christmas Open House, Jacksonport State Park in Newport
•December 7 - Salem Annual Christmas Parade
•December 7 - Santa's Visit & Parade, Pocahontas, Randolph County Library
•December 8 - Dumas Christmas Parade
•December 11 - Osceola Christmas Parade
•December 12 - Jingle Bell Run, Hot Springs
•December 12 - Lepento Christmas Parade
•December 12 - Ozark Christmas Parade & Concert
•December 12 - Van Buren Christmas Parade
•December 12 - Hardy Christmas Parade
•December 12 - Batesville Christmas Party, Old Independence Regional Museum
•December 12 - Sweet Treats Cookie Tour, Eureka Springs
•December 12 - Caraway Christmas Parade

December 4th Toys4Tots @ Juanita's

I have not been 'out' in a minute (years)! I'm thinking of checking this out. What about you. I remember I use to go to First Fridays and they were NOT the business. Just a bunch of people thinking they cute standing around drinking. Maybe things have change. Maybe I shal find out...............

Dillard's Park Plaza & ViBE Events present:


1st Friday December: Toys 4 Tots
12.04.09 @ Juanita's 9p
Early Admission $10
Ages 21+ | Attire:Business Casual

No Tennis Shoes or Athletic Wear-We Reserve the Right to Deny Anyone Not Dressed Appropriately

Join ViBE Events for our annual Toys 4 Tots Drive Friday December 4th to support the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program. Arkansas has a tradition of neighbors helping neighbors, and this year we need your help. No child should go without a toy under the tree on Christmas morning, and we need your help to make sure that struggling families in Arkansas don't have to experience that feeling this year.

As you're doing your Christmas shopping, be sure to pick up an extra toy (leave it in the packaging, unwrapped) and bring it to 1st Friday @ Juanita's

FREE ADMISSION TO THE EVENT WITH A NEW TOY
(TOYS MUST HAVE A $15 VALUE FOR FREE ADMISSION)

 

If you have issues finding your outfit...stop by Dillard's Park Plaza or McCain Mall and get 20% off your purchase. Just print and present your 20% off coupn at the point of purchase.

 

Info: www.1stFridayLR.com   

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND BOAT CRUISE

ONE LOVE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS   THANKSGIVING WEEKEND BOAT CRUISE (FRI) NOV. 27th 10p-1am (ARKANSAS QUEEN)   DJ'S RAS LEVI & FRIENDS (REGGAE / OLE SCHOOL / HIP HOP)   $22 DOLLARS ADMISSION   FOR RESERVATIONS (501) 372-5777 TICKETS (501) 744-8842

M.A.C. Party at Dillards - November 14th 2009

M-A-C

At Dillards

 

Fall Trend Show and Make Up Seminar

Stay Pretty

November 14^th, 2009

10am & 4pm

 

 

Learn make up tips and techniques from

various cosmetic lines including M.A.C.

Featuring M.A.C Dallas Trainer

Amie Pena¢.

 

$25 pre –pay includes: ticket to the seminar,

refreshments, goody bag from Dillard's, and chances to win door prizes from selected departments in Dillard's.

 

$50 pre-pay includes: ticket to seminar, refreshments, goody bag from Dillard's, chances to win door prizes & make up application from MAC…please make your app't when you purchase your pre-pay gift card from Dillards

 

Call M.A.C Cosmetics to reserve your seat with your pre-pay

Dillard's gift card

663.7824

 

 

 

Upcoming Events: Bruce Bruce & Lavell Crawford Coming to LR!

The Neo Soul Experience returns with…
BLACKParis Night
Saturday, October 24th | Michelangelo's Downtown Conway
10:00pm - until

The Conway Alumni Nupes and Vibe Events bring the heart of Paris to Conway for a new Neo Soul Experience. The event begins at 10p sharp downtown Conway at Michelangelo's. Enjoy two levels of entertainment in the bar and dining area and upstairs on the rooftop. Its a new location with an upscale feel.

Live music by Onyx feat Tricia Reed also DJ K1 & DJ Tre
Two Level-Grown Folks ViBES!

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Dillard's Park Plaza & ViBE Events present:


1st Friday November: Plush
the Color Purple

11.06.09 @ Rev Room 9p
Early Admission $10
Ages 21+ | Attire:Purple

No Tennis Shoes or Athletic Wear-We Reserve the Right to Deny Anyone Not Dressed Appropriately

If you have issues finding your outfit...stop by Dillard's Park Plaza or McCain Mall and get 20% off your purchase. Just print and present your 20% off coupn at the point of purchase. 

 

Info: info@vibeevents.com or www.1stFridayLR.com

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DELTA CLASSIC AFTERPARTY (UAPB vs GSU)
FOR THE GROWN FOLKS LIVE @ JUANITA'S
  

 

Urban Icon Entertainment and ARORA present
Thanks for the Laugh Comedy Tour
Thanksgiving Weekend-Saturday Nov 28th
Robinson Music Hall

Starring Bruce Bruce
featuring...Lavell Crawford
And from House of Payne…Gary Owen

Tickets available @ Celebrity Attractions and at
ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS
or purchase by phone 1-800 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Tickets $47 & $37

***TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 30TH******

Sponsored by ARORA

 

 

 

 

 

TNOM This Tues // 11.7.09 I ♥ The Old Skool // 11.25.09 2nd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Bash!!!

 

You are receiving this email because you registered at www.j-onemusic.com. If you don't want to receive these emails anymore, you can unsubscribe. This Tuesday October 20th / 8pm   The Tuesday Night Open Mic @ Crush Wine Bar "Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday" **Open Mic will be Hosted by Miss Lady Magazine in Observance of Breast Cancer** click on image below to visit Miss Lady Magazine online :::::::::::::::::::: Saturday Novermber 7th / 10pm J-One Productions Presents: I ♥ The Old Skool @ All American Wings "The Delta Classic After Set" 215 W. Capitol Ave (Across from Bank Of America Building) Come enjoy strong mixed drinks, good chicken, and great music from back in the day after the Delta Classic football game...if you missed the last after set after the Maxwell concert then you don't want to miss this one. Arrive early because this will pack out pretty fast. ::::::::::::::::::::    Wednesday November 25th / 9pm J-One Productions Presents:   The 2nd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Bash @ Gusano's "With J-One Performing Live & DJ K-One to keep you dancing" 313 President Clinton Blvd (in the heart of the River Market) Its that time of year for me to rock it out on the mic again. Last year's pre-thanksgiving day bash was big and this year will be even bigger so make plans in advance to attend because this will sell out!!! :::::::::::::::::::: Want To Stay In The Know? "join my mailing list" *click on envelope below to join* Peace & Love, ~J-One Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Promoter/Entertainer www.J-OneMusic.com www.Twitter.com/JOneMusic www.Myspace.com/JOneMusic "Some people live their dreams with their eyes closed. I choose to live mine with them open." -a. wade