Yesterday’s Architeaser was one of the diamond-shaped windows in the galleries at Historic Arkansas Museum. In 2001, the museum expanded and added several new galleries. The windows were part of that expansion.
Here is today’s Architeaser.
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Movies in the Park continues tonight with PUSS IN BOOTS
Movies in the Park continues tonight in Riverfront Park with the 2011 hit film Puss in Boots. Directed by Chris Miller, this film features the vocal talents of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris and Guillermo del Toro.
Movies in the Park is a free outdoor movie series in Little Rock’s River Market. The mission of Movies in the Park is help foster a sense of community and enjoyment in downtown Little Rock and throughout Central Arkansas by bringing people together to enjoy a movie in a unique setting along the scenic banks of the Arkansas River.
Movies start at dark.You’re welcome to bring picnics but please no glass containers and pick up afterwards. If you choose not to bring your own picnic we do have concessions available for sale. Bring your bug spray, picnic and family and have a good time!
The park opens at 6:30 pm.
The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau Technical Services department provides all the equipment for the movies.
Architeaser – June 19
Yesterday’s Architeaser was a diamond on the exterior of the building at 309 Center Street. The brick three story building was built in 1918. It sits next to the Tower Building.
Here is today’s Architeaser.
Ark Arts Childrens Theatre 2012-13 Season
The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre has announced the 2012-2013 season.
The season will kick off with Madeline and the Gypsies from September 21 through October 7. In this adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans classic children’s story, the irrepressible Madeline and her friend Pepito are stranded during an outing at the rousing gypsy circus.
Bunnicula will be on stage October 26 – November 11, 2012. Bunnicula by James Howe has been a hit with kids and their parents since the book was published in 1979.
The season continues with the holiday show City Mouse, Country Mouse, Christmas House on stage November 30 – December 16, 2012. A Children’s Theatre premiere, this musical is based on Aesop’s fable about a country mouse who is invited to visit her cousin in the city for Christmas.
The Three Little Pigs and Three Billy Goats Gruff will be on stage January 25 – February 10, 2013. The Children’s Theatre will present these classic stories back to back in a witty musical production.
The Princess and the Pea, a Children’s Theatre premiere, will come to life on stage March 8 – 24, 2013. This classic tale of royal courtship is told in a fresh new way.
The 2012-13 season will end with Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, on stage April 26 – May 12, 2013.
Performances are held Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. City Mouse, Country Mouse, Christmas House will have an additional performance on Saturdays at 1 p.m. as well as 3 p.m. The Princess and the Pea will have special Spring Break matinees in addition to the normal performance times.
Tickets are $12 for children and adults. Season ticket packages are available. The season is sponsored by Landers Fiat and Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. Bradley Anderson is the Artistic Director of the Children’s Theatre; Todd Herman is the Executive Director of the Arkansas Arts Center.
Call 501-372-4000 for more information.
QQA Preservation Conversations Tonight
The Quapaw Quarter Association’s monthly Preservation Conversation continues tonight.
This month’s topic is “The Why and How of Working with the Historic District Commission and Capitol Zoning District Commission.” The discussion will by led by Brian Minyard of the City of Little Rock and Boyd Maher of the Capitol Zoning District Commission.
The program takes place this evening at Curran Hall, 615 East Capitol Avenue. From 5 to 5:30 a reception will take place. The program will run from 5:30 to 6:30. At 6:30 participants are encouraged to keep the conversation going at Lulav Eatery, which will offer a 25% discount to those who attend Preservation Conversations.
The Quapaw Quarter Association’s mission is to promote the preservation of Little Rock’s architectural heritage through advocacy, marketing and education. Incorporated in 1968, the QQA grew out of an effort to identify and protect significant historic structures in Little Rock during the urban renewal projects of the early 1960s. Throughout its existence, the QQA has been a driving force behind historic preservation in Greater Little Rock.
Architeaser – June 18
Friday’s Architeaser was the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas which is emblazoned on the front of the Old State House Museum. It was selected since Friday was Arkansas’ 176th birthday.
Here is today’s Architeaser.
Sculpture Vulture: First Tee of Little Rock
Since the US Open concludes today, today’s featured sculpture is of a young boy playing golf. This sculpture sits in front of the clubhouse at the First Tee of Little Rock facility. It was unveiled in 2001 at the dedication ceremony for First Tee. President George HW Bush and Arnold Palmer were present along with Jackson T. Stephens and his son Warren Stephens.
Over the past eleven years, thousands of boys and girls have walked past this sculpture as they learn not only the game of golf but also the life skills that golf teaches. In May 2011, President George W Bush spoke at a ceremony commemorating the tenth anniversary of the First Tee of Little Rock.
