Category Archives: Design

Sandwich in History at Little Rock’s House House today at noon

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Joseph W. House HouseToday at noon the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s Sandwiching in History tour visits the Joseph W. House House at 2126 Arch Street.

The “Sandwiching In History” program is a series of tours that seeks to familiarize people who live and work in central Arkansas with the historic structures and sites around us. The tours take place on Fridays at noon, last less than an hour, and participants are encouraged to bring their lunches so that they can eat while listening to a brief lecture about the property and its history before proceeding on a short tour. A representative from the property is encouraged to attend also and address the group.

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. All tours are free and open to the public.

Joseph W. House House, 2126 S. Arch Street, Little Rock. Located in the Governor’s Mansion Historic District, this home was built about 1892 for prominent attorney and statesman Joseph Warren House, Sr. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and later practiced law at Searcy. In 1871 House was elected to represent White County in the General Assembly and helped draft Arkansas’s fifth and current constitution during the convention of 1874. In 1892 he moved to the home at 2126 S. Arch Street, where he lived until his death in 1926.

 

Capital Christmas commences tonight with Christmas Tree lighting at 5:30pm

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cap christ 2014Last Friday, the twenty-seven (27) feet tall Christmas tree was delivered to the Capital Hotel in downtown.  Since then, the elves of Tipton Hurst have been scurrying to decorate it and put the finishing touches on other decorations throughout the hotel.

Tonight at 5:30, the Capital Hotel Christmas Tree lighting will take place in the lobby of the hotel.  It will feature Santa Claus, dancers from Ballet Arkansas’ production of The Nutcracker, holiday music, treats and some Christmas surprises.  There is no charge.

This only kicks off the Capital Christmas festivities.

On Sunday, December 7, December 14 and December 21, Santa will return to the Capital Hotel lobby from noon to 2:30. Free.

On Tuesday, December 9, Tales from the South will host its Annual Holiday Show in the Capital Ballroom at 6pm. Tickets are $40.  Reserve tickets at www.capitalhotel.com

On Saturday, December 13, the popular Teddy Bear Tea will take place in One Eleven from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.  Tickets are $25 for child and $38 for adult. Reserve a spot at 501.370.7011

On Saturday, December 20 from 10:30am to 12:30pm, the Gingerbread Workshop will take place in the Capital Ballroom.  Cost is $55 for child and $20 for adult. Reserve a spot at 501.370.7011

On Monday, December 22, Storytime with Santa in the Capital Lobby from 6pm to 8pm.  No charge, but reservations are required at 501.374.7474.

In addition, there will be music performances in the Capital Lobby throughout the season.

 

Free Admission today to Clinton Presidential Center

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lib-clinton-lCelebrate the Clinton Center’s 10th anniversary with a FREE admission day at the Library. Take advantage of the opportunity to see the special exhibit, Chihuly, as well as all the permanent exhibits. Also available are FREE Acoustiguide audio tours narrated by President Clinton!

Monday, November 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Free Admission today to Clinton Center as part of 10th anniversary

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Clinton Library 3Celebrate the Clinton Center’s 10th anniversary with a FREE admission day at the Library. Take advantage of the opportunity to see the special exhibit, Chihuly, as well as all the permanent exhibits. Also available are FREE Acoustiguide audio tours narrated by President Clinton!

Sunday, November 16, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Handbags for Hillary exhibit at Esse Purse Museum

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esseIn conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Clinton Library, the Esse Purse Museum has a special exhibit.

This temporary exhibit features handbags given to Hillary Clinton while she served as First Lady of the United States. From handmade to haute couture, the exhibit promises a glimpse into the political journey of Mrs. Clinton, from her days as first lady of Arkansas to the most powerful address in the world.

The museum is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday.  It runs through November 30.

Public Architecture is focus of ADN discussion tonight

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ADN janneThe monthly Architecture and Design Network lecture is this evening.  Tonight’s speaker is Janne Terasvirta.

The program begins at 6pm tonight at the Arkansas Arts Center. A reception at 5:30 precedes the discussion.

In addition to his very busy practice, Janne Terasvirta, one of the founding partners and the chief executive of Helsinki, Finland-based ALA Architects, teaches public building design at Helsinki’s Aalto University and serves as a visiting professor at Estudios Superiores de Diseno de Monterrey, Santa Catarina, Mexico.

Recipient of more than 20 design awards in competitions worldwide, Terasvirta’s design for the Helsinki Public Library, now under construction, was selected from a field of 548 entries. ALA is recognized as one of the most innovative and influential architecture firms in the Nordic countries. In his talk, Terasvirta will address the importance of public space in our urbanizing world.

Terasvirta’s lecture is free and open to the public. Supporters of the Architecture and Design Network include the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture, the Arkansas Arts Center, the Central Section of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and people in the community. For additional information, contact ardenetwork@icloud.com.

Today at noon Clinton School features 30 Years of Main Street Arkansas with Patrice Frey

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Main Street ArkThis year marks the 30th anniversary of Main Street Arkansas being created.  To mark that, the Clinton School of Public Service is hosting Patrice Frey.

She is the first President and CEO of the National Main Street Center. The National Main Street Center, Inc. is an extension of the 33-year-old Main Street program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which uses historic preservation as a tool for economic development in downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. More than 2,000 communities have participated in the Main Street program since its inception, leading to more than 235,000 building rehabilitation projects and the creation of nearly 475,000 jobs in those cities and towns.

Since 1984, Main Street Arkansas has been a leading advocate for downtown revitalization providing resources, education and professional assistance to spark life into Arkansas’s traditional commercial areas. Since that time, Main Street Arkansas cities have yielded a net gain of 3,907 jobs, 1,151 new businesses and 1,066 business expansions and relocations into downtown. A total of $145,650,659 in investment has financed 3,272 facade renovations, rehabilitations and new construction projects. The Main Street cities have seen 844 public improvement projects valued at $25,193,767 and 545,536 volunteer hours on Main Street matters.  Main Street Arkansas is a division of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.

Patrice Frey is President and CEO of the National Main Street Center, where she oversees the Center’s work, offering technical assistance, research, advocacy, and education and training opportunities for Main Street’s network of approximately 1,100 communities. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the National Main Street Center is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and has participated in the renewal of more than 2,000 older commercial districts during its 30-year history. Before joining the National Main Street Center in May 2013, Patrice serviced as the Director of Sustainability at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where she oversaw the National Trust’s efforts to promote the reuse and greening of older and historic buildings, including research and policy development work through the Seattle-based Preservation Green Lab.