Monthly Archives: September 2019

“Bette Davis” on tap at ACANSA Arts Festival of the South tonight

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Bette Davis Ain't for Sissies

ACANSA Arts Festival of the South continues through this weekend. Among the offerings tonight is Jessica Sherr’s Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies

Written by and starring Jessica Sherr, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies is an up close and personal “conversation” with the two-time Oscar-winning and ten-time Oscar-nominated actress, Bette Davis. This 90-minute one-woman show escorts audiences to the 1939 Academy Awards. Miss Davis, nominated for Best Actress in the film “Dark Victory,” is pitted against Vivien Leigh in “Gone with the Wind.” When The Los Angeles Times leaks the Oscar winners, what will the bold, defiant and disillusioned Bette Davis do next?
www.bettedavisaintforsissies.com

The performance is tonight (September 26) at 7pm at the Argenta Community Theater.

Science After Dark: Wizards, Muggles and Science at the Museum of Discovery

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The Museum of Discovery is turning into Hogwarts tonight (Sept 26) for Science After Dark: Wizards, Muggles & Science!  The event lasts from 6pm to 9pm.

Not only are guests going to spend the evening casting a spell of science, they can support an amazing non-profit and one of the regular Science After Dark partners, Raptor Rehab Of Central Arkansas!

If you purchase your tickets in advance at https://sales.museumofdiscovery.org/generaladmission.aspx, you will see at checkout there is an option to donate to a “community partner”, your donation in any amount will go to rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds such as owls and hawks. If you purchase tickets at the door, you will have the option to donate as well.

Thank you for helping us support Raptor Rehab Of Central Arkansas!

You must be at least 21 to enter. Tickets are $5 or free for members and can be purchased online or at the door.

Sept. 25, 1839 – Roswell Beebe receives title to all land in Little Rock

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Map showing boundaries of original City of Little Rock

On September 25, 1839, businessman (and future mayor) Roswell Beebe received title to all of the land in Little Rock.

Starting in the 1810s, there had been much dissension as to who had title to land in what would become Little Rock.  As the settlement developed into a town and city, these disagreements became greater. Often land speculators would sell land to settlers without having the right to do so.

Coming to Little Rock in 1835, Beebe was a witness to the continued uncertainty over land ownership.  In early 1839, he acquired 240 acres which had the only incontestable title in town. This acreage comprised most of Little Rock. He went to Washington DC in 1839 and, on September 25, received the original patent for the town of Little Rock, signed by President Martin Van Buren. It is recorded in the Pulaski County recorder’s office Book L, page 312.

Upon his return, Beebe gave all the people who had bought lots from a certain real estate developer, whom he considered to be fair and honest, title to their land for a dollar. In December 1839, he drew up a plan for Little Rock, laying off blocks and streets. He deeded the streets and alleys to the city for a dollar.

He gave the state the title for the land on Markham Street, where the new capitol building (now the Old State House Museum) was located.  He also donated part of the land for Mount Holly Cemetery, the other portion came from his brother-in-law Chester Ashley.

Jazz in the Park closes out September with Rodney Block!

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Jazz in the Park is a free happy hour style event featuring different Jazz musicians weekly from 6pm-8pm in the History Pavilion in Riverfront Park. Family and Pet Friendly.  It is offered each Wednesday in April and September.

Tonight features Rodney Block!

Rodney Block is a Dumas native who has been thriving in the local music scene for the past four years.  He is much sought after to appear at special events and parties. He is also a fixture on the live music scene at many venues around Little Rock.

Block released his smooth jazz album, STEEL, in October 2012 and his hip hop collaboration  record, THE LAST ACTION HEROES in 2014. A trumpeter who has been featured and performed in various venues across the globe ranging from corporate to social, he has built a niche in the genres of jazz and hip hop.

Notable artists he has shared the stage with include Earth, Wind, and Fire, Joe, Whoodini, Conya Doss, Johnny Gill, Dwele, Jonathan Butler, Dave Hollister, Ellis and Delfayo Marsalis, Kirk Whalum, Layla Hathaway, Eric Roberson, Anthony David, Marsha Ambrosius and The Yellowjackets.

No Coolers Please. Lawn Chairs Welcome. (Rain Location is East Pavilion at River Market)