Category Archives: Holidays

A Festival of Carols tonight featuring the Little Rock Wind Symphony

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LRWSNeither Scrooge nor the Grinch can deter the Little Rock Wind Symphony.  Though some nefarious thieves stole many of their instruments earlier this week, they couldn’t stop Christmas music from coming.

To celebrate the season, the Little Rock Wind Symphony has an extravaganza of favorite Christmas carols performed the musicians and guest artists. A highlight of the concert each year is the Christmas sing-along with the LRWS!  The festivities take place at Second Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m.

The LRWS will be led by guest conductor Michael Chance.  Joining them will be Laura Eads, soprano; the Don Roberts Elementary School Choir – Sharon Burrall, director and the LRWS Brass Choir.
The program includes:

Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon Noni Toni a 12
Alfred Reed: Russian Christmas Music
Adolphe Adam: O Holy Night
David Lovrien: Toccata on “Carol of the Bells”
Traditional / Lovrien: Adeste Fideles
J.S. Bach: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
J.S. Bach: Fantasia in G
John Rutter: Star Carol
Cahn / Styne: Let It Snow
Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride
David Lovrien: Christmas Sing-along

ELF at the Rep (not Elf on a Shelf) is Clinton School topic today

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THEREP_ELF (no credits)-page-001The Arkansas Repertory Theatre works in partnership with the Clinton School of Public Service to participate in the UACS’s Distinguished Speaker Series, hosting educational panel discussions on various Rep productions.

The latest in these takes place today, Wednesday, December 3 at 12 noon at Sturgis Hall in Clinton Presidential Park. The topic is the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of Elf, the holiday musical based on the holiday favorite film.

Join Producing Artistic Director Bob Hupp and members of the cast of Elf as they discuss this holiday production.

Elf officially opens on Friday, December 5 and runs through January 4.  Many performances are already sold out or have very limited seating. To ensure tickets, don’t delay in getting your tickets.

River City Men’s Chorus annual Holiday concerts this week

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RCMC Hol2014Many people start their holiday season with the River City Men’s Chorus. Tonight and Thursday night offer chances to do just that.

Their annual concert Hoilday! started yesterday and continues tonight at 7pm and December 4 at 7pm.  There is no admission cost, but seats go fast, so don’t show up at 6:58 thinking you can slide in a seat.

This year’s edition will feature new choral settings of “Angels From the Realms of Glory,” “In the Bleak Midwinter” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” as well as Christmas favorites such as “The Christmas Song,” “Frosty the Snowman” and many others.

The performances take place at Trinity United Methodist Church at the southeast corner of Mississippi and Evergreen.

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.

 

Holidays in the Park kicks off today in Riverfront Park

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HolidaysInThePark2014Logo_tstFirst Security Amphitheater in Downtown Little Rock will be transformed into a winter wonderland of lights this holiday season. You can enjoy a ten minute light show choreographed to music throughout the holiday season.  Over 50,000 lights make up the show.  The display also features the tallest real decorated tree in Arkansas.

Festivities kick off today.  From 3pm until 5pm, there will be a meet & greet with Santa Claus. Come to the River Market Pavilions and enjoy holiday cookies, beverages, crafts, games and much more!
At 5pm today the lights will be turned on in a special ceremony.  The lights will stay on until 10pm.
The Holidays in the Park lighting display will run through January 3.

Classic tale THE VELVETEEN RABBIT comes to life at Ark Arts Center Children’s Theatre

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aac velvrab“What is real?” the Velveteen Rabbit asks his strange new friend. “Real is something that happens to you when a child loves you for a long, long, time—not just to play with—but really loves you,” the old Skin Horse replies. From this moment on, the timid toy bunny longs for only one thing in the world—to become real.

But how can he become real when the boy doesn’t play with him or even notice him, let alone love him? Then one day, the Velveteen Rabbit is taken from the dark toy cupboard and finds himself in the warm arms of a sleeping child. And so he begins his journey down the long, long road to real.

This is adapted by Keith Smith from the classic story by Margery Williams.

The show opens on November 28 and runs through December 21.  Performances are at 7:00 pm on Fridays, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays.

Culture Turkey – Herb Mignery’s LORD FEATHERWICK

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DSCF9009Happy Thanksgiving. Today’s entry comes from the Culture Turkey, not the Culture Vulture.

One of the newest sculptures in Riverfront Park is “Lord Featherwick” by Herb Mignery. It is sited near the Belvedere in the park.

“Lord Featherwick” is part of Mignery’s anthropomorphic series.  It whimsically depicts a turkey with a top hat, jacket, spats, umbrella and monacle.

He is probably very relieved to have made it through another Thanksgiving.