22nd Annual Street Machine Nationals - 9/10/2010
Address: River Market Pavilions & Riverfront Park
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-370-3201
Email: cdolan@littlerock.com
Website: www.crusinlittlerock.com
Description: Event Details: Family event geared toward the car enthusiast. The show is made up of spectators, vendors, sponsors, and participants (hot rod, street machine, and street truck enthusiasts) that display their truck and compete in racing events, judged awards, and activities. Admission: Free

22nd Annual Street Machine Nationals - 9/10/2010
Address: River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-370-3201
Email: cdolan@littlerock.com
Website: cruisinlittlerock.com
Description: Family event geared toward the car enthusiast. The show is made up of spectators, vendors, sponsors, and participants (hot rod, street machine, and street truck enthusiasts) that display their truck and compete in racing events, judged awards, and activities. Admission: Free

Arkansas Razorbacks and Louisiana-Monroe Football Game - 9/11/2010
Address: War Memorial Stadium - #1 Stadium Way
City: Little Rock 72205
Telephone: 501-663-6385 or 479-575-5151
Website: www.wmstadium.com or www.arkansasrazorbacks.com
Description: The University of Arkansas Razorbacks host Louisiana - Monroe. Game time TBA. The excitement of Division 1 College Football continues in Central Arkansas. Contact the University of Arkansas Athletic Department Ticket Office for more information.

Pinnacle of Music Festival - 9/11/2010
Address: Pinnacle Mountain State Park Picnic Area
City: Little Rock 72223
Telephone: 501-868-5806
Email: pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com
Website: arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain
Description: Experience a wonderful day of music below towering Pinnacle Mountain. The Pinnacle of Music Festival is a day of musical exploration! Times to be announced.

The Pinnacle Festival of Music - 9/11/2010
Address: Pinnacle Mountain State Park
City: Little Rock
Telephone: 501-868-5806
Website: www.arkansasstateparks.com
Description: Musical Performances by: 11am-12pm Needle Street Band 12pm-4pm Michael burns 4pm-6pm Gerald Johnson 6pm-8pm Rodney Block

Wine and Food Festival - 9/17/2010
Address: 20919 Denny Rd
City: Little Rock 72223
Telephone: 501-821-7275
Email: kvandaveer@wildwoodpark.org
Website: wildwoodpark.org
Description: Join Wildwood Park for the arts and revel in 150 specially selected wines and artful edibles created by the area's finest chefs and restaurants. Admission: $75 per perso

7th Annual Arkansas Chef's Culinary Classic - 9/21/2010
Address: Statehouse Convention Center
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-376-2323
Email: holly@arhospitality.org
Website: arhospitality.org/arkansas-chefs-culinary-classic-and-silent-auction
Description: Come taste Arkansas’s finest chefs’ scrumptious entries as they compete in soup/salad, appetizer, dessert and entree categories. Special wine tasting sponsored by Glazer’s Distributors. Silent auction. After party following. Admission: $45

66th Arkansas hospitality Association Convention and Tradeshow - 9/22/2010
Address: Statehouse Convention Center
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-376-2323
Email: holly@arhospitality.org
Website: arhospitality.org/tradeshow
Description: The Arkansas Lodging Association, Arkansas Restaurant Association and Arkansas Travel Council join together to host the largest hospitality convention in the state. See the newest products and services for your business, learn at top-notch educational seminars and enjoy the Iron Chef Competition and Hospitality Games featuring the Bartending Competition. Admission: $5

71st Annual Arkansas State Fair - 10/8/2010
Address: Arkansas State Fair Complex and Fairgrounds
City: Little Rock 72206
Telephone: 501-372-8341
Email: msmith@asfg.net
Website: arkansasstatefair.com
Description: Arkansas's largest entertainment event with free concerts, children's shows, attractions, and exhibits. A 10-acre midway is filled with carnival rides, games, and amusements. Over 50 food booths. Livestock shows with over 10,000 entries are held during the fair. A demolition derby and 2 nights of PBR bullriding add more excitement and fun to the annual event. Admission: $8 adults; $4 children; under 6 years free; $4 seniors (60+)

17th Annual Susan G. Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure - 10/16/2010
Address: Downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-202-4399
Email: race@komenarkansas.org
Website: komenarkansas.org
Description: Largest 5K series in the world, and Arkansas's race is one of the largest in the country. Join us to help raise funds for breast cancer research, treatment, education, and screening. Event activities include expo area, live entertainment, give-a-ways, 5K/2K walk, Survivor Parade, and more. Admission: $25/26 early registration; $30 event day

Boo at the Zoo - 10/21/2010
Address: Little Rock Zoo 1 Zoo Drive
City: Little Rock 72205
Telephone: 501-661-7208
Email: saltrui@littlerock.org
Website: littlerockzoo.com
Description: 6-9 p.m. State's largest Halloween festival. Admission: $5 at the gate

Cruisin' in the Rock - 10/22/2010
Address: Rivermarket Pavilions and Riverfront Park
City: Little Rock 72203
Telephone: 501-370-3201
Email: cdolan@littlerock.com
Website: cruisinlittlerock.com
Description: 6-9 p.m. See the coolest cars in Arkansas at "Cruisin' in the Rock." Muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles from across Central Arkansas. Participants and spectators will enjoy great classic rock n' roll music, have a chance to win prizes, and reminisce over these awesome vehicles! Admission: Free

1st Annual The Minority Causus Black Cowboys Rodeo - 10/23/2010
Address: Little Rock Barton Coliseum
City: Little Rock 72225
Telephone: 501-769-9732
Email: jswsr1@yahoo.com
Description: Event Details: Rodeo event: bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bareback riding, bull dogging and more. Admission: $12 per person; $15 day of event

Wicked - 11/3/2010
Address: Robinson Center Music Hall
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-244-8800
Email: broadway@celebrityattractions.com
Website: celebrityattractions.com
Description: So much happened before Dorothry dropped in... Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One -- born with emerald green skin -- is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete -- and completely satisfying -- new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” and “the defining musical of the decade” (The New York Times). Admission: $32-$127 (See Web site for dates and pricing)

20th Anniversary Holiday House - 11/4/2010
Address: Statehouse Convention Center
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-375-5557
Email: holidayhouse@jllr.org
Website: jllr.org
Description: Hours Thursday noon-9 p.m. Friday 9-9 p.m. Saturday 9-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the community projects of the Junior League of Little Rock. Visit our website for details. Admission: TBA

Mannheim Steamroller - 11/27/2010
Address: Robinson Center Music Hall - 426 W. Markham St.
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-244-8800
Email: broadway@celebrityattractions.com
Website: www.celebrityattractions.com
Description: Event Details: Created by Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller's signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic, and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the "18th century rock band" that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years. Admission: See website for a complete listing of show dates and pricing

UofA Razorbacks vs. LSU - 11/27/2010
Address: War Memorial Stadium - #1 Stadium Way
City: Little Rock 72205
Telephone: 501-537-5229

32nd Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase - 12/3/2010
Address: Statehouse Convention Center Hall #4
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 870-269-4120
Email: arkcrafguild@mvtel.net
Website: arkansascraftguild.org
Description: The Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase of traditional and contemporary fine art and crafts by Guild Members and their guests will offer unique handcrafted fine jewelry, glass vases, art photography, wood work, artisan purses, decorative and functional pottery, handwoven clothing and accessories, furniture, candles, metal sculpture, paintings, and bath and spa products. Shop for unique gifts or add to your collection of Arkansas Art. Admission: $5

Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade - 12/4/2010
Address: Downtown Little Rock
City: Little Rock 72203
Telephone: 501-835-3399
Fax: 501-835-3311
Email: diana@angelarogersgroup.com
Website: www.angelarogersgroup.com
Description: Little Rock Holiday Parade. Showcases floats, marching bands, classic cars, horses, and holiday-themed features of all kinds! Admission is FREE!

72nd Annual State Capitol Lighting Ceremony - 12/4/2010
Address: Arkansas State Capitol
City: Little Rock 72203
Telephone: 501-683-3702
Website: sos.arkansas.gov
Description: Secretary of State Charlie Daniels requests your presence at the 72nd Annual State Capitol Lighting Ceremony at sundown. Craft Activities at the Capitol begin at 4. Admission: Free

Holiday Tour of Homes - 12/10/2010
Address: Homes around Little Rock
City: Little Rock 72223
Telephone: 501-821-7275
Email: kvandaveer@wildwoodpark.org
Website: wildwoodpark.org
Description: Warm up to the holidays with a tour decorated especially for the season! Bundle up, grab a friend, and join Wildwood Park for a tour of Little Rock's finest homes this holiday season! Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door (includes refreshments)

53rd Annual Delta Exhibition - 12/17/2010
Address: Arkansas Arts Center - 501 E. 9th Street
City: Little Rock 72202
Telephone: 501-372-4000
Email: info@arkarts.com
Website: www.arkarts.com
Description: Event Details: The Annual Delta Exhibition showcases contemporary works by artists from Arkansas and its six bordering states. This juried exhibition has grown to encompass works in all media and reflects the region’s strong traditions of craftsmanship and observation. Admission: Free

Zoo Year's Eve - 12/31/2010
Address: 1 Zoo Drive
City: Little Rock 72205
Telephone: 501-661-7208
Email: saltrui@littlerock.com
Website: littlerockzoo.com
Description: Come where the wild things are and get cat scratch fever as you dance the night away to the funky tunes of one of the hottest cover bands around! You'll also enjoy food from dozens of area restaurants, unlimited beverages, and all the fun and excitement of the "wildest" party in town! Cocktail Attire. Admission: $100 per person at the door

Auto Extravaganza - 1/7/2011
Address: Statehouse Convention Center
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 800-844-4781
Website: www.cruisinlittlerock.com
Description: Largest indoor auto show in Arkansas. Hot rods, street rods, marquis cars, entertainment.

20th Annual Arkansas Flower and Garden Show - 2/25/2011
Address: Statehouse Convention Center
City: Little Rock 72203
Telephone: 501-821-4000
Email: krista.quinn@yahoo.com
Website: arflowerandgardenshow.org
Description: This is a family-friendly event celebrating gardening in Arkansas. Events include educational speakers and demonstrations, shopping for garden-related items, a silent auction, and interactive children's activities. Admission: TBA

25th Annual Arkansas Glasshopper Inc. Depression Era Glass & Pottery Show - 2/26/2011
Address: Hall of Industry - Arkansas Fairgrounds
City: Little Rock 72206
Telephone: 501-868-4969
Email: bgmarglass@sbcglobal.net
Description: Event Details: Outstanding dealers from 14 states show and sell china, and pottery from the Depression Era. Special displays of rare glass, glass identification. Admission: TBA

8th Annual Arkansas Literary Festival - 4/7/2011
Address: CALS Main Library - Downtown 100 Rock Street
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-918-3098
Email: bmooy@cals.org
Website: www.arkansasliteraryfestival.org
Description: Event Details: The Arkansas Literary Festival is a four day celebration. Free sessions, panels, workshops, school visits and special events provide exceptional opportunities for attendees to hear from emerging and nationally recognized authors. Admission: Free

Elvis at 21 Photo Exhibit - 6/4/2011
Address: Clinton Presidential Library 1200 East President Clinton Ave
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-374-4242
Website: clintonlibrary.gov
Description: If you’re an Elvis fan, a rock and roll fan or just like to look at great black and white photography, then plan on visiting the Clinton Presidential center for this acclaimed new exhibit entitled “Elvis at 21.” The photos by Alfred Wertheimer comprise a new Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition which shows Elvis just on the threshold of stardom before he was “The King of Rock ’n’ Roll.”

ATA World Championships - 6/20/2011
Address: Statehouse Convention Center
City: Little Rock 72201
Telephone: 501-568-2821
Website: www.ataonline.com
Description: Event Details: The 2011 World Championship Tournament expects hundreds of participants from all over the United States as well as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, and Uruguay to converge upon Little Rock for an action-packed week of seminars, training, testing, and competition.

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