Events
2012 Riverfest says "Let the Good Times Flow", this May 25-27, 2012 on both the Little Rock and North Little Rock banks of the Arkansas River. Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts held annually over the Memorial Day Weekend. Riverfest is the largest single event in the state of Arkansas with a 35-year tradition. Purchase your 3-day ticket at select Walgreens. Tickets are $20 plus .75 cents processing fee from May 1-27, 2012.
Please visit www.riverfestarkansas.com for a listing of retail stores for ticket purchases.
The 2012 International Greek Food Festival is looking forward to continuing the tradition of serving Food, Friends, and the Community, May 18-20, 2012 at the Annunication Greek Orthodox Church. This year the festival is featuring an all new menu item. The festival will continue to feature the popular Old World Market.
Friday, May 18th from 11 a.m to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th from noon to 6 p.m.
Admissions, parking and trolley service to the International Greek Food Festival are FREE. There will also be valet parking for $10 a day.
For more information call 501-221-5300 or visit www.greekfoodfest.com
Come one, come all small businesses and join Entergy Supplier Diversity & Development's "2012 Business Connection Forum", Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 11:00am - 1:30pm. You will meet Entergy's Procurement Team for 1-on-1 sessions at the Entergy Building located at 900 S. Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR 72203. Lunch will be served.
Seating is limited so Please RSVP to Donald Altheimer at dalthei@entergy.com or 281-297-3303.
The Arkansas affiliate of Susan G. Komen wants you to join them for a visual celebration of our mothers as they float 500 pink lanterns at dusk from the Big Dam Bridge Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 7 pm. "Showing Care for Those Who Showed Us How to Care".Register your family early to secure a lantern for $25. Limit one lantern per two people.
For more information or to purchase your lanterns please call Komen Arkansas Foundation at 501-202-4399
It's that time of year again for the 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Fair with Greater Second Baptist Church, Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10 am - 12 pm. The theme is "Making the Main Thing, the Main Thing" Caring for Our Flock. The booths are FREE for exhibitors. All the exhibitors are asked is to bring plenty of information and be available to answer questions about your services. There will be a healthy light lunch provided.
For more information please contact Wonder Lowe at 501-612-8187 or 501-569-9988
Magis Springs presents Word Praize Sundays featuring David and Tamela Mann, May 6th, Deitrick Haddon on May 13th and Le'Andria Johnson on May 20th in the All Praize Sunday concert at the Timberwood Ampitheater. Enjoy the best Gospel entertainment with optional buffet meal tickets with your package.
For more information call Yvonda Chatman at 713-875-9864 or e-mail ychatman@magicsprings.com
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is sponsoring the 14th annual LULAC Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. This years theme will be a celebration of the Latino Culture in Central Arkansas providing the opportunity for native Arkansans to become better acquainted with the rich culture and history of Latin America countries. The festival will be hosted at the Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn in Little Rock, on May 6, 2012 from noon to 8:00 pm.
For more information please contact Ben Acuapa at 870-820-1820
The Wyndham Riverfront Hotel and North Little Rock Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the National Day of Prayer Breakfast. Citizens and community leaders come together to pray for our city and nation, giving thanks for the North Little Rock community and working together to make it a better place in which to live and raise a family. The event will be held Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel at 6:30 am.
For more information or details please call 501-940-8808
Bring the children out to the Verizon Arena May 2-6, 2012 for the Disney presentation of Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey, imagine yourself in the wonderful worlds of The Little Mermaid, The Loin King, and Peter Pan. Get captivated in the awesome music, beauty and laughter. Tickets starting at $15.75 - $45.75 and open night tickets are $12.75. Children under 2 years of age get in FREE.
For tickets visit Verizon Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmasters.com
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre brings to you the play "Next to Normal. Next to Normal is a story of a family trying to take care of themselves and each other amid the humor and troubles of mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical Score. The play will show from May 1-May 27, 2012.
For ticket information please contact the Arkansas Repretory Theatre Box Office at 501-378-0405






