Events for the weekend of June 27 - 29, 2008

June 26 - 28, 2008
Arkansas Travelers vs. Midland RockHounds
Dickey-Stephens Park

7:10pm.

For tickets and additional information, call 501-664-1555 or visit http://www.travs.com/.

June 27, 2008
11th Annual Foam Fest
River Market Pavilions

For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation at 501-664-7242.

June 27, 2008
ATA Opening Ceremonies
6:30 PM
Alltel Arena

Tickets: $14.00. Tickets may be purchased from any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 501-975-7575 or online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0040C2D2E1426B?artistid=1228658&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=830.

June 27, 2008
Cajun's Wharf presents Greg Madden w/ Mr. Meaner
2400 Cantrell Rd.

Happy-hour bands start at 5pm, headline bands start at 8:30-9pm.  Cover is free Sunday-Wednesday and $5.00 after 7pm Thursday-Saturday.

For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.

June 27, 2008
RiverTop Party presents "Doghouse"
8 PM
Peabody Hotel

Cover: $5.00 (must be 21 years and older).

For more information, call 501-399-8059 or visit www.rivertopparty.com/default.aspx.

June 27, 2008
The Afterthought presents Mary Kai and Co.
9 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Mary Kai is a songstress extraordinaire and she can do everything from saucy to sultry! 

$7.00 cover.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com/index.htm.

June 27, 2008
Vino's presents Bear Colony w/ Gentlemen Auction House & An Orangutan
8:30 PM
923 W. 7th

Tickets: $7.00.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com/index.htm.

June 27, 2008
West End Smokehouse presents Bush Dog
215 N. Shackleford Rd.

Must be 21 years and older to enter.

For more information, call 501-224-7665 or visit www.westendsmokehouse.net.

June 27 - 29, 2008
9th Annual Big Bass Bonanza
Arkansas River

Fishing tournament along 5 pools of the Arkansas River. Approximately $300,000 in prizes with the top prize of $100,000. You must register to fish!

Admission: Participant fees TBA; free to spectators.

For more information, call the Arkansas Hospitality Association at 501-376-2323 or visit www.arkansasbigbass.com.

June 28, 2008
2nd Annual Arkansas Puzzle Day
1 PM - 4 PM
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall

For the second straight year, the Clinton School will crown the state’s crossword and Sudoku puzzle champions at Arkansas Puzzle Day, officiated by famed crossword puzzle creator Merle Reagle, judge and commentator for the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Puzzle enthusiasts of all skill level are invited to participate in the tournaments. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Judge Ellen Brantley was last year's crossword champion.

Reagle, whose puzzles appear in the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Cleveland Plain Dealer among other newspapers, is prominently featured in the hit documentary film "Word Play." In the film, Reagle constructs a puzzle for The New York Times, which is shown being solved by famous crossword enthusiasts, including former President Bill Clinton, comedian Jon Stewart, Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina and popular musicians The Indigo Girls. 

1:00 p.m. – Crossword and Sudoku tournaments officiated by Reagle
4:00 p.m. – Lecture and Discussion with Reagle 

All puzzle day events are FREE and open to all puzzle enthusiasts. To register for any of the Puzzle Day events, email publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or call 501-683-5239.

June 28, 2008
2nd Annual THUNDER & CHROME Benefit Ride For Alzheimer’s Disease
8 AM - 4:30 PM
Jones Harley Davidson

The benefit ride & daylong rally will be hosted by Jones Harley Davidson located at 10210 Hwy I-30 in Little Rock. The day will include live music with the return of A.K.A from Dallas, a Poker Run, Bike Show, & Activities & Games for kids, vendors, great food & plenty of awesome bikes!! This is an open ride & rally for all biker’s & the public.  Starting Point Sponsorships and Poker Run Sponsorships are available.

Thunder & Chrome is not about what you ride, it’s about what you do for a great cause!

Registered Rider’s are $20.00 per person – includes free admission, free hot dog to the first 300 people & poker run. (Extra poker hand is $5.00)
Bike Show - $15.00 for those who want to enter their bikes. Trophies will be awarded.

Gate admission is $10.00 for non-riders, kids 12/under are Free. Proceeds go to the Family Assistance Grants, Educational Programs & Services available through Alzheimer’s Arkansas. All family services are free, all the time!

For more information contact: Alzheimer’s Arkansas at 800-689-6090, Jones Harley at 501-568-3160 or visit www.alzark.org.

June 28, 2008
Arkansas Twisters vs. Iowa
7 PM
Alltel Arena

For tickets and additional information, visit www.arkansastwisters.com or call 501-975-5425.

For information on Alltel Arena, visit www.alltelarena.com.

June 28, 2008
Arkansas Warriors vs. Dallas Outlaws
6 PM
UALR Fieldhouse

For tickets and additional information, call 501-661-1918 or visit www.arkwarriors.com.

June 28, 2008
Cajun's Wharf presents Almost Infamous w/ Doghouse
2400 Cantrell Rd.

Happy-hour bands start at 5pm, headline bands start at 8:30-9pm.  Cover is free Sunday-Wednesday and $5.00 after 7pm Thursday-Saturday.

For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.

June 28, 2008
Farmers' Market
7 AM - 3 PM
River Market Pavilions

Open Tuesday and Saturday, May through October.

As the permanent, year-round home for the Farmers’ Market, the River Market’s two out door, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks.  From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops.  Among the list of fresh produce you’ll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.

For additional information, call 501-375-2552 or visit www.rivermarket.info.

June 28, 2008
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Murder at MacArthur Park.

Little Rock Tours newest attraction happens to be inside a building that is anything but new. In fact, the Little Rock Arsenal is one of the most haunted places in the Southeast.  As you hear real-life ghost stories about this historic landmark, a murder takes place right before your eyes. Now, a killer is among you … try to figure out who … or the killer just may strike again!  The price includes a three-course sit down dinner, time to tour the arsenal, the murder mystery show, taxes and gratuities.  A grand prize is also awarded to the winning team that solves the crime! 

Tickets: $44.00 per person.  Open to ages 8 and older (same price applies).  Free parking & handicap accessible.

Guest Arrival Time: 6:15pm.
Dinner Time: 6:30pm.

For more information, call 501-868-7287 or visit www.littlerocktours.com.

June 28, 2008
Reptiles & Summer
3 PM - 4 PM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center

Stop by and visit with interpreter James about Arkansas’ cold blooded reptiles.  Learn what they are doing this summer. We’ll even pull out some of our current live reptiles.

For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain or call 501-868-5806.

June 28, 2008
Star Party
9 PM - 11 PM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center

Meet with park interpreters and members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society for a look into the night sky through the lens of a telescope. Possible sights include Jupiter, nebulae, and double stars. This is an exciting opportunity to experience Pinnacle Mountain State Park after dark, since we are usually open for day-use only. Bring a picnic supper and make an evening of it, allow time earlier in the day to walk a trail, relax by the Big or Little Maumelle Rivers, or explore the visitor center exhibits.

Admission: Free.

For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain or call 501-868-5806.

June 28, 2008
The Afterthought presents William Staggers
9 PM
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.

The big, good-looking man with the velvet voice will keep you entertained in your seat or lovin’ it on the dance floor. William always pleases the crowd and the ladies love him!

$7.00 cover.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com/index.htm.

June 28, 2008
Vino's presents Chase Pagan
4 PM
923 W. 7th

Also featuring The Lives Of Famous Men, Waves On Waves & Justin Car and Ghost Co.

Tickets: $7.00.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com.

June 28, 2008
West End Smokehouse presents The Gettys
215 N. Shackleford Rd.

Must be 21 years and older to enter.

For more information, call 501-224-7665 or visit www.westendsmokehouse.net.

June 28 - September 4, 2008
Breaking the Veils: Women Artists from the Islamic World (Exhibit)
9 AM - 5 PM
Clinton Presidential Center

An exhibit that showcases the artistic ability of women in Islamic countries, Breaking the Veils will be on display from mid-June through mid-July. With artwork by more than 50 women from 22 Islamic countries, the exhibit strives to educate those who view it about Islam and to surpass the negative image of the Muslim world.

Breaking the Veils has toured fifteen European cities and Australia during the last five years and the exhibition at the Clinton Center will be the site of the U.S. opening. With this exhibition, the Center hopes to create a dialogue and partnerships with local universities, professional organizations and other cross-cultural organizations.

For more information, call 501-374-4242 or visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.

June 29, 2008
3rd Annual Show & Shine
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
10701 W. Baseline Rd., Little Rock

Hosted by Little Rock Church.

Featuring classic and custom cars, trucks, bikes, pinstripe demonstration and fun music. 

No entry fees.  Free admission, free soft drinks, free climbing wall, free waterslides (10 and under) and free koozies! 

For more information, call 501-455-0900 or visit www.littlerockchurch.org.

June 29, 2008
Arkansas Snakes
1 PM - 2 PM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center

Slither on by to meet our live snake specimens and learn about these reptiles from our home state with Interpreter James.

For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain or call 501-868-5806.

June 29, 2008
Centre for the Dansarts 'Souled Out'
3 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall

Tickets: $12.00-$15.00. 

Tickets may be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 501-975-7575 or online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0040B4D58A3DB1?artistid=1225664&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=202.  Tickets go on sale June 9th.

June 29, 2008
Lizard Looking
10 AM - 11 AM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Kingfisher Trailhead

Walk with interpreter James for a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail in search of lizards.  Take a look at some reptiles; learn some of their habits and what kind of lizard you might find in your own backyard.

For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain or call 501-868-5806.

June 29, 2008
Reptiles & Summer
3 PM - 4 PM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center Conference Room

Stop by and visit with interpreter James about Arkansas’ cold blooded reptiles.  Learn what they are doing this summer. We’ll even pull out some of our current live reptiles.

For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain or call 501-868-5806.

June 29, 2008
Vino's presents Acoustic Sunday's On The Deck!
4 PM
923 W. 7th

Featuring John Humphreys.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com.

June 29 - July 1, 2008
Arkansas Travelers vs. Frisco RoughRiders
Dickey-Stephens Park

June 29th, 6pm
June 30th-July 1st, 7:10pm

For tickets and additional information, call 501-664-1555 or visit http://www.travs.com/.

Events for the weekend of July 4 - 6, 2008

July 4, 2008
25th Annual Pops on the River
Riverfront Park/Riverfest Amphitheatre

Gates open at 5:30pm and music starts at 6:30pm.  Fireworks start at 9:30pm.

Pops on the River, presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, is Arkansas' largest Fourth of July celebration and will take place at Little Rock's Riverfront Amphitheatre.  The evening includes music from Happenstance and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and will end with a fantastic fireworks show. 

Other activities include a dunking booth with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editorial writers such as Wally Hall and Jennifer Christman, caricatures by John Deering, Jay Grelen's Southern Sweet Tea Sipoff, Irene Wassel's Apple Pie Contest, face painting and a marketplace full of vendors.

The event is free to the public. A donation of a non-perishable food item is requested for the Arkansas Food Bank Network.
For more information, visit www.arkansasonline.com/pops or call 501-378-3807.

July 4, 2008
Free Day & Fourth of July Family Festival
2:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Clinton Presidential Center Park, 1200 President Clinton Ave.

The Clinton Presidential Center will offer free admission to the library in celebration of Independence Day. There will be a free family festival starting at 2:00pm with children's activities, food vendors, live music and more! The Dell Smith Experience featuring Tawanna Campbell and J. White will provide music and entertainment from 6:00-9:00pm. Watch the Fourth of July fireworks over the Arkansas River at 9:30pm! Come join us on the Fourth of July!

Admission Cost : Free.

For more information visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org or call 501-370-8000 or email tbittle@clintonfoundation.org. 

July 4, 2008
Frontier Fourth of July
2 PM - 4 PM
Historic Arkansas Museum

Fun family event celebrating the nation’s birthday with living history performances.

Admission: Free.

For more information, call 501-324-9351 or visit www.HistoricArkansas.org.

July 4, 2008
Fun on the Fourth
10 AM - 1 PM
Pinnacle State Mountain State Park picnic area

Celebrate and cool off on the Fourth of July at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Join park interpreters for a day full of wet and wild games for the whole family, with watermelon seed spitting contests, water balloon volleyball, and relay races. 

Admission: Free.

For more information, call 501-868-5806 or e-mail pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com.

July 4, 2008
RiverTop Party presents "The Venus Mission"
8 PM
Peabody Hotel

Cover: $5.00 (must be 21 years and older).

For more information, call 501-399-8059 or visit www.rivertopparty.com/default.aspx.

July 4, 2008
Sticky Fingerz presents Eric Sardinas
107 S. Commerce

Call for ticket information.

For more information, call 501-372-7790 or visit www.stickyfingerz.com.

July 5, 2008
Arkansas Warriors vs. North Missouri Hawks
7 PM
UALR Fieldhouse

For tickets and additional information, call 501-661-1918 or visit www.arkwarriors.com.

July 5, 2008
Cajun's Wharf presents Ben & Doug and The Alley Katz
2400 Cantrell Rd.

Happy-hour bands start at 5pm, headline bands start at 8:30-9pm.  Cover is free Sunday-Wednesday and $5.00 after 7pm Thursday-Saturday.

For more information, visit www.cajunswharf.com or call 501-375-5351.

July 5, 2008
Farmers' Market
7 AM - 3 PM
River Market Pavilions

Open Tuesday and Saturday, May through October.

As the permanent, year-round home for the Farmers’ Market, the River Market’s two out door, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks.  From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops.  Among the list of fresh produce you’ll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.

For additional information, call 501-375-2552 or visit www.rivermarket.info.

July 5, 2008
Juanita's presents DJ Showcase
9:30 PM
1300 S. Main St.

Tickets: $10.00 (must be 18 years and older).

For more information, call 501-372-1228 or visit www.juanitas.com.

July 5, 2008
Sticky Fingerz presents Butterfli w/ Irie Soul
9:30 PM
107 S. Commerce

Tickets: $5.00.

For more information, call 501-372-7790 or visit www.stickyfingerz.com.

July 5, 2008
Vino's presents King Don! w/ Ancient Device
8:30 PM
923 W. 7th

Cover: $7.00.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com.

July 6, 2008
Vino's presents Acoustic Sunday's On The Deck! Featuring Jon Humphreys
4 PM
923 W. 7th

Cover : Free.

For more information, call 501-375-8466 or visit www.vinosbrewpub.com.