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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 10:22:00

Dish/Drink Plant-based pub grub at Ester's in SoMa

Thanks to handful of pop-ups, food trucks and brick and mortars, it's getting a little easier to eat vegan in Little Rock without trekking westward for a Whole Foods trip.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 09:27:00

The Everyman's Guide to the Arkansas Literary Festival

The Arkansas Literary Festival used to intimidate me. While I like books as much as the next Little Rocker, the vast array of affiliated events overwhelmed me. “Pub or Perish,” “Author!

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 11:01:00

'The future of comedy is diverse:' Catch a lineup of women comics at the White Water Tavern tonight

Comedian Stef Bright of Comedians NWA talks misogyny in the comedy club ahead of a showcase at the White Water Tavern tonight.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:00:00

Big Smith back at George's Majestic Lounge Saturday night

Big Smith returns to the stage at George's Saturday night.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 09:49:00

Saturday To-Do: Bay, McCann at Boswell Mourot

Kathy Bay's geometric abstractions and Jason McCann's painterly figurative work go on exhibit this week at Boswell Mourot Fine Art, 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. A reception is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the gallery.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 17:10:00

Little Rock Winds turns 25; celebrates with a throwback concert

To ring in the band's silver anniversary, they'll open Thursday night's concert with the very same opening number as LR Winds' debut concert on February 8, 1994: Camille Saint-Saens’ "Marche Militaire Francaise."

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 15:14:00

Wednesday To-Do: Reception, book-signing for Higgins Bond

Hearne Fine Art, 1001 Wright Ave., will host a reception and book-signing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apri 24, with book illustrator Higgins Bond, a Little Rock native who has the distinction of being the first African-American woman to illustrate a U.S. Postal Service Stamp.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 13:00:00

Arkansas Italian Food & Culture Festival goes up at the Clinton Presidential Center this weekend

Central Arkansas has a surprising pocket of authentic Italian culture stretching all the way back to the early 20th century, and it's on display for three spring days — Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 — in downtown Little Rock.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 08:00:00

Thursday To-Do: Heather Massie's "Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr"

We talk with Heather Massie about her one-woman play, "Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr," approaching its 100th performance.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 15:47:00

'Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea' at the Clinton Center

A walk along the Oregon shore, where trash was washing in, inspired the creation of sculpture made entirely of garbage from oceans and waterways.

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Monday, April 22, 2019 - 15:11:00

David Arquette's new "horror comedy" in production in Jonesboro

David Arquette's project "12-Hour Shift," described as a "dark horror comedy" about a "group of nurses stealing organs and selling them on the black market" — is in production in Jonesboro.

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Monday, April 22, 2019 - 12:47:00

Tuesday To-Do: Victor Wooten at George's Majestic Lounge

There are good bassists, great bassists, and then there is Victor Wooten.

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Monday, April 22, 2019 - 12:46:00

Sweet: Cocoa Belle gets Food Network nod

Carmen Portillo of Cocoa Belle Chocolates is forbidden by the Food Network to say what Sunday's episode of "Bake You Rich" will say about the Byrant chocolatier. But what we do know is that the show is a competition to be chosen by Buddy Valastro of Carlo's Bakery in New York to sell the winner's product.

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Saturday, April 20, 2019

Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 08:05:00

Saturday To-Do: Ben Dickey at White Water Tavern

Dickey performs Saturday night at the White Water Tavern, where he debuted “Sexy Birds & Salt Water Classics” in 2016, before he became an indie film darling.

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Friday, April 19, 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019 - 14:22:00

Eat Arkansas Three Fold announces fried chicken 'pop-up' Haybird; says Riverdale project in the works

Three Fold, Main St.'s dumpling and noodle destination, is opening a pop-up fried chicken restaurant in its former location on Center St. Haybird will highlight a lighter style of fried chicken than most southerners are used to, serving boneless breasts and legs atop very thinly-cut fries. Owner Lisa Zhang said she hopes to open the pop-up by the end of May.

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Friday, April 19, 2019 - 08:05:00

Saturday To-Do: Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo at Kings Live Music

Catch Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo at Kings Saturday night, with an opening set from Mike Frazier.

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 07:53:00

Ozark Foothills FilmFest kicks off this weekend

The festival opens with a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush,” a restored version of the original 1925 comedic masterpiece, accompanied by live music from local guitarist Danny Dozier.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 11:28:00

Satanic Arkansas's show at Vino's to donate proceeds to Planned Parenthood in Sen. Rapert's name

A group called Satanic Arkansas is throwing a concert at Vino's this Saturday night, with all proceeds going to the reproductive health care nonprofit in Sen. Jason Rapert's name.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 15:57:00

21c Museum Hotel exhibits work by Fayetteville artists

Paintings by Hannah McBroom and Shabana Kauser and woodcuts by Kasey Ramirez, all transplants to Fayetteville, are now on exhibit on the guest room floors of 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, part of The Elevate at 21c program for artists living and working near the museum. You do not have to be a guest to see the works; just ask at the desk.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 15:18:00

The Good Fear releases first album in 11 years

Last week, beloved Fayetteville band the Good Fear put out “Long Gone Brand New,” its first album since 2008. It’s available in limited vinyl form through Max Recordings and local record stores, digitally through iTunes and Apple and for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.

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