Many museums and cultural institutions in Little Rock remain closed or have limited hours. If in doubt, call ahead.
The Central Arkansas Library System had hoped to open today at 1pm, but announced this morning that they’ll be closed until 10am tomorrow. They recommend contacting a location before driving there because some branches may not be able to be open.
For information on the Arkansas Rep performance of White Christmas call 501-378-0405 or check the Rep’s Twitter account @TheRep.
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre stage will be like Arkansas most years on December 25th. In other words, no White Christmas. Repeat, tonight’s performance has been cancelled.
Ticket holders for tonight’s performance should call the Rep Box Office at 501-378-0405.
This is also a good time to remember the Rep in year end giving.
Little Rock’s various museums are closed today because of inclement weather. It is a good day curl up with a book checked out from the Central Arkansas Library System. Of course this should have been checked out earlier, but it is always a good idea to have a book or two on hand.
And it is also a good time to consider end of year donations to these or other cultural institutions.
The ancient Mayan’s predicted the world would end on December 21st, 2012. While Little Rock Film Festival organizers don’t think that will happen, but just in case they’ve decided to throw a party!
Tickets are on sale at lrff.eventbrite.com and all proceeds will go to benefit the Little Rock Film Festival and its initiatives, including the Little Rock Horror Picture Show and the Argenta Film Series. The Little Rock Film Festival is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.
At eight o’clock on Friday December 21st spend the evening with us at Lulav at 6th and Center in downtown Little Rock. The Funk a Nites will provide entertainment. The Funk a Nites include members of Velvet Kente and Amasa Hines, two of the most popular rock bands in the state!
The LRFF will have a photo booth for your last photo on Earth and a palm reader to see what might happen in your future (In case the Mayan’s were wrong).
The Little Rock Horror Picture Show showcases the very best in genre entertainment from around the world and will take place March 22-24. Tickets for this and all our events can be purchased at http://lrff.eventbrite.com
Through today (December 20), the Little Rock Film Festival is offering a special on passes for the 2013 festival. The dates for the 7th LRFF are May 14-19, 2013.
The All Access or Gold Pass, normally $250, is available for $200. It grants priority admission to all 2013 LRFF films and parties including the Opening Night Film Screening and after party, the Oxford American Party and the Arkansas Times Closing Night Gala Awards Ceremony. Your Gold Pass includes access to the Filmmakers Lounge where special panels are held, and free refreshments are available. There are also exclusive Gold Pass only after‐parties. Your Gold Pass gives you access to all of the festival’s year round events such as the monthly Argenta Film Series, the Little Rock Horror Picture Show and the Reel Civil Rights Film Festival. All of these events continue the expansion of the Little Rock Film Festival into one of the premiere year-round film advocacy organizations in the American South.
The Silver Party Pass is available for $90, normally $100. It provides admission to 2013 LRFF Film Screenings, Panels, and legendary After-Parties. Silver Pass Holders receives second priority entrance to screenings, workshops, panels, and festival parties! The Party pass will grant the pass holder entry to most parties, many with complimentary food and drink.The Pass will allow entrance to the opening night film after Gold Pass holders are seated.
To purchase tickets, visit here. The discount code for the Gold Pass is: MerryChristmas. The discount code for the Silver Pass: is Happy Holidays. (Please note there are no spaces between the words in either discount code.)
Future Little Rock Mayor John Josephus McAlmont was born on this date in 1821 in New York state. (Various reports give his birthdate as December 22 — but the family reports December 19 as the date.)
After studying medicine in Pennsylvania and Ohio, he arrived in Little Rock in March 1850 with his family. After practicing medicine in nearby Benton, he returned to Little Rock in 1852. In addition to being a physician, he was a pharamacist.
During the Civil War, he relocated his family out of Little Rock (to a spot where the present day community of McAlmont bears his name). Following the war, he moved them back to the City. In 1866 he was elected Mayor of Little Rock, the first elected Mayor since local government resumed following the Civil War.
In October 1879, he and seven other physicians founded the Arkansas Industrial University Medical Department in Little Rock. This institution has grown into the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He served on the faculty of the medical school for several years.
Dr. McAlmont died in September 1896. He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery. In addition to the McAlmont community bearing his name, there is a McAlmont street in downtown Little Rock which was named in his memory.
Today’s Little Rock Tree Week focus is the Statehouse Convention Center. The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau has trees throughout several of its facilities. The largest tree is located in the eastern lobby of the Statehouse Convention Center. This tree is visible from both Markham Street and Scott Street. In addition to oversized balls, lights and fabric, the tree features large reindeer.
