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Little Rock Readers' Choice Finalists

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:20:42 +0000

The About.com Readers' choice award finalist have been decided. We have 10 categories in Little Rock. I'll blog about each category and link to the poll separately in the following days, but here's the entire list of nominees.

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This Weekend in Little Rock

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:27 +0000

It' s going to be a great weekend in Little Rock.

February 24 -

Mardi Gras in Arkansas is at Next Level Events. Music, wine, beer and a cash bar. 501-666-8816
The Arkansas Flower and Garden Show is this weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Admission is $6. Photos from last year.
FOCAL Book Sale at the Main library on 100 S. Rock St. The sale starts at 10 a.m.
The Home Show is at Verizon Arena all weekend. Admission is $8.

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The Arkansas Flower and Garden Show & the Home Show

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:14:37 +0000

The Arkansas Flower and Garden Show is this weekend at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. It's 10-6 on Friday and Saturday and Sunday 10-4.

The Flower and Garden show is a great place to see landscapers, garden decorations and learn about plants. They have lectures (see the schedule) and some of Arkansas' top landscapers will be there. Chris Olsen of Botanica Gardens will giving a lecture on the Five Seasons of Gardening.

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Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler - Celebrate Mardi Gras in Little Rock

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:00:17 +0000

We may not be New Orleans, but we have our style of celebration in Little Rock. I have a list of Mardi Gras parties, celebrations and parades happening in the city.

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The Weekend in Little Rock

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:17 +0000

I've been hearing a lot about the Little Rock Horror Picture Show. It's a film festival being put on by the Little Rock Film Festival. You can see the full schedule at the link. These guys always put on a great festival, and I love the Market Street Cinema anyway. It might be a good pick for this weekend, if it's up your alley.

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Winter Weather and the Homeless

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:38 +0000

Remember the homeless when it's cold and icy. If you see a homeless person on the street, you can call LRPD at 371-4829 and give them the location of the person. They will bring them to a shelter. The shelters and warmin stations are at:

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Broadway Bridge Presentation Open For Comments

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:48 +0000

Photo by Jeremy Woodhouse / The Image Bank / Getty Images

I'm sure you've heard that the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is looking to replace the Broadway Bridge. The Broadway Bridge presentation is available for you to look at online, and public comments are also open for about two weeks (15 days after the meeting, which was the 7th of February). ...

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This Weekend in Little Rock

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:58 +0000

It's supposed to be a little chilly, but it's still going to be warmer than usual.

February 10

Evolution, Education and 'Intelligent Design' from 6-7 p.m. at the Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall. Email publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu to attend.
Krewe of Hogs Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball at Vino's. Ticket sales benefit the Community Theatre of Little Rock, $15 door. 501-375-8466.

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Dunkin' Donuts Opening on Cantrell

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:48:59 +0000

The first Dunkin' Donuts store may move into Arkansas as soon as August. The company says the new store will be opening on Cantrell Avenue. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the store may open where Saigon Cuisine was at 6805 Cantrell.

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Places to Watch the Super Bowl

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:13 +0000

If you're a sports fan and you didn't get invited to any fun Super Bowl parties, you shouldn't watch it alone. You can go to a great, local sports bar and watch it there. I've listed 10 great sports bars for you consider including Dugan's, Zack's Place, Gusano's and Creegen's. If you're looking for a great place to hang out and watch the game, see the full list and read the details (including smoking or non-smoking) right here. See the list.