Activities & Events
Little Rock Zoo introduces Laura the Penguin in Wild Wonders show
TAKE A WADDLE ON THE WILD SIDE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
LAURA THE PENGUIN JOINS THE
WILD WONDERS ANIMAL SHOW!
FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
11:00 AM AND 1:30 PM
Free admission for military families at Clinton Library
August 26 – September 6, 2010
Free Admission to the Clinton Presidential Center for Active Military
Clinton Presidential Library
Come and enjoy the wonderful exhibits, events, and attractions here at the Clinton Presidential Center on us! The Center will offer free library admission from now until September 6 to all active military and their immediate families through a partnership with Blue Star Museums.
We appreciate the dedication to those who serve. Take advantage of this opportunity to catch our latest exhibit, Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes.
For more information, visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” opens today
August 19 – 29, 2010
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
The Weekend Theater, 7th & Chester
Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin.
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show’s Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
Directed by Andy Hall, Music Direction by Steve Whaley.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-374-3761 or visit www.weekendtheater.org.
Old State House Museum exhibit celebrates Boy Scouts
August 17 – September 13, 2010
Exhibit: 100 Years of Scouting: Celebrating the Adventure & Continuing the Journey
Old State House Museum
The Old State House Museum celebrates 100 years of scouting in Arkansas with this traveling exhibit from the Boy Scouts of America, Arkansas Chapter.
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm and Sun, 1-5pm.
For more information, visit www.oldstatehouse.com or call 501-324-9685.
Patio Parties at the Clinton Library
August 16 – 25, 2010
Patio Party at Forty Two
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Clinton Presidential Library
The Clinton Center’s on-site restaurant, Forty Two hosts Patio Parties every Wednesday in August. Join us for live music and drink specials on Forty Two’s patio.
Forty Two can be accessed through the main doors of the Clinton Presidential Library.
For more information, visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
ACH sponsors “Drive by the Rules” at McCain Mall
Drive By the Rules. Keep the Privilege
Parent Event to Be Held At McCain Mall
What: By making parents aware of the risks and laws that affect their teen drivers, this event will empower parents to set driving rules within their household. These rules will, in turn, increase safety behaviors of teens when they are driving or riding with other teens and decrease the risks of serious injury or death in a motor vehicle crash.
Who: Arkansas Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Center, along with parent, teen and law enforcement volunteers, will interact with and host activities for parents of teen drivers to promote driving safety.
When: Saturday, August 14 from noon – 2 p.m.
Where: The informational event will take place in the common area on the bottom floor of McCain Mall.
Media opportunities: Media interested in covering the event may meet a project representative at the McCain Mall common area. Print media unable to attend may obtain photos of “Drive By the Rules. Keep the Privilege” by contacting Holly Jones at HRJones@uams.edu or visiting the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DriveByTheRulesKeepThePrivilege.
Background: “Drive By the Rules. Keep the Privilege” is a community-based project in North Little Rock, Sherwood, and surrounding communities in North Pulaski County funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The goal of the project is to increase parental responsibility in setting and enforcing safety behaviors for teen drivers, specifically: 1) seat belt use for all vehicle occupants, 2) graduated driver licensing (GDL), and 3) underage access to alcohol and impaired driving.
For more information: Holly Jones, (501) 364-4940, HRJones@uams.edu
All Around the World Wednesdays at the Clinton Center
Through August 18
All Around the World Wednesdays
Clinton Presidential Center
All Around the World Wednesdays feature a professional storytelling session followed by a docent-led tour for children ages 4-9.
Every week on Wednesday, the stories will highlight different cultures, artifacts related to permanent exhibit or the current temporary exhibit: “Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes.” The Clinton Center has partnered with the Field Museum in Chicago to bring this critically acclaimed exhibit to Little Rock! The tour and storytelling last one hour. The tour is only 20 to 30 minutes. The tours are offered on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
All Around the World Wednesdays are free to the public; however regular admission fees apply to tour the Library.
For more information, call 374-4242 or visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
Need help controlling your child’s asthma? ACH offers Asthma Parent Fest 2010
Free event at ACH Helps Families of Kids with Asthma Breathe Easier by Offering Important Resources
What: The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Allergy, Pulmonary and Asthma Departments will host Asthma Parent Fest 2010 for families of children coping with asthma. This educational event will give parents a chance to hear from medical experts trained in recognizing and caring for children with the condition, which is the most common chronic pediatric disease in the U.S. Families will hear about treatment options, fitness opportunities for children with asthma and the importance of adhering to disease management regimens, among other topics. The event is free and includes breakfast and lunch, though families must register by calling (501) 364-8972.
Who: Arkansas Children’s Hospital asthma specialists will be available for discussions and interviews. Families of children with asthma are invited to attend for free.
When: Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: Arkansas Children’s Hospital South Campus building, 11 Children’s Way. This facility is two blocks south of the main ACH entrance and has a blue awning.
For Media: Media are invited to attend the event, where there will be several photo opportunities. Outlets interested in covering the event should contact ACH Media Relations Specialist Hilary DeMillo in advance at (501) 364-6445.
Military families: Free admission to the Clinton Library and Nature Unleashed exhibit
August 3 – September 6, 2010
Free Admission to the Clinton Presidential Center for Active Military
Clinton Presidential Library
Come and enjoy the wonderful exhibits, events, and attractions here at the Clinton Presidential Center on us! The Center will offer free library admission from now until September 6 to all active military and their immediate families through a partnership with Blue Star Museums.
We appreciate the dedication to those who serve. Take advantage of this opportunity to catch our latest exhibit, Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes.
For more information, visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
This week at Movies in the Park: Twilight
August 4, 2010
Movies in the Park “Twilight”
Riverfest Amphitheatre
Movie starts at sundown. Come early and enjoy dinner at one of the great downtown restaurants or pick up something to go. Guests are welcome to bring picnics and beverages. Onsite concessions are available also. Bring the entire family for a free night of great entertainment!
For more information on Movies in the Park, including the 2010 schedule, park rules or signup for email updates, visit www.moviesintheparklr.net.
