River Market Events
Every day is a great day to spend in the River Market. With wonderful park space, fabulous museums and cultural attractions, outstanding dining options, and great nightlife, the park also offers blockbuster annual events like the ever popular Riverfest music festival in May, free Movies in the Park in the summer months, and the Sculpture at the River Market show and sale, each Oct.. Below lists upcoming events for the River Market District..
For a complete listing of Little Rock events, check out the calendar listing at www.littlerock.com/calendar
August 2010
Aug. 2 - Sept. 6, 2010
Free Admission to the Clinton Presidential Center for Active Military
Clinton Presidential Library
Come and enjoy the wonderful exhibits, events, and attractions here at the Clinton Presidential Center on us! The Center will offer free library admission from now until Sept. 6 to all active military and their immediate families through a partnership with Blue Star Museums.
We appreciate the dedication to those who serve. Take advantage of this opportunity to catch our latest exhibit, Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes.
For more information visit clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
Aug. 4 - 25, 2010 - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Patio Party at 42
Clinton Presidential Center
The Clinton Center's on-site restaurant, Forty Two hosts Patio Parties every Wednesday in Aug.. Join us for live music and drink specials on Forty Two's patio.
Forty Two can be accessed through the main doors of the Clinton Presidential Library.
For more information visit clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
Aug. 26, 2010 12:00 PM
James Miller, managing director of the Mississippi Community Health House Network
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Miller will discuss his organization's efforts, modeled on a successful program in Iran, to create health houses across Mississippi to provide better health care to impoverished parts of the state.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
Aug. 30, 2010 12:00 PM
Jim Gerstein, executive director of Democracy Corps
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Gerstein is executive director of Democracy Corps, a non-profit organization that conducts public opinion research and provides strategic advice to Democrats and progressive organizations.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
Aug. 31, 2010 12:00 PM
Batu Kutelia, Republic of Georgia ambassador to the United States
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Kutelia has served as Georgian ambassador to the United States, Canada and Mexico since December 2008. Previously, he served as First Deputy Minister of Defense and head of the Foreign Intelligence Special Service.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
September 2010
Sept. 1, 2010 6 PM
"The State of American Soccer," Grant Wahl, senior writer for Sports Illustrated (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Back from covering the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Wahl will discuss the state of American soccer. Wahl will also sign copies of his New York Times bestselling book, "The Beckham Experiment," which chronicles English star David Beckham's stint in American soccer.
Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 2, 2010 6PM
Chris Yura, CEO of Sustain U (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Yura is the founder of the clothing company Sustain U, which creates clothes for universities and colleges using recycled materials and local labor. The company is predicated on the message of social, environmental and economic sustainability.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 4, 2010, 7:30PM
Keith Sweat "Make It Last Forever Tour" w/ Next & Montell Jordan
Riverfest Amphitheatre
Gates open at 6pm, show starts at 7:30 (rain or shine).
Tickets: $35, lawn seats; $49 blue seats and $75 VIP seats ( includes free VIP buffet & seat next to the stage). Lawn chairs may be brought in, no umbrellas or coolers.
Tickets may be purchased at Ugly Mikes, Little Rock; Uncle T's Food Mart, Little Rock; Record Rack, Pine Bluff; Chicken King, North Little Rock or online at clubhollywoodlr.com.
Sept. 9, 2010 6PM
"Diabetes Rising," author Daniel Hurley (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Hurley will discuss his effort to chronicle the modern diabetes epidemic: how the disease has grown so dramatically, why the American Diabetes Association focuses its attention on just a small handful of available treatments, and why research today does not look beyond accepted types of treatments.
Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
September 10, 2010 7PM
RazorRock Rally
Riverfest Amphitheatre
This event will feature members of the University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Knighten, as well as the University’s cheerleaders, pom squad and Tusk III, the Razorbacks’ latest live mascot. 10 Horse Johnson will debut their new single – Woo Pig Fever, while The Oxford American magazine will present a Night of Arkansas Music, featuring The Salty Dogs, Jim Mize and True Soul Revue.
This fun-filled event is free to the public.
For a complete RazorRock schedule of events, starting Sept. 6, visit
www.razorrockrally.com .
Sept. 10 - 12, 2010
Street Machine Nationals
River Market Pavilions
Street Machine Nationals is a family event geared toward the car enthusiast.
The show is made up of spectators, vendors, sponsors, and participants (hot rod, street machine and street truck enthusiasts) and will compete in racing events, judged awards, activities and to meet people. The shows are part of Family Events owned by The Promotion Company out of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Friday, 10am-6pm, Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 9am-3pm.
Visit streetmachinenationals.net for the complete event schedule.
Admission is free for spectators.
For more information, visit www.CruisinLittleRock.com.
Sept. 11, 2010
RazorRock discount to Clinton Presidential Library
1200 President Clinton Ave
Receive $2 off admission, Sat., Sept. 11 for all those that wear Razorback red or show their Razorback game day ticket. Visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org
and for a complete RazorRock schedule of events, visit www.razorrockrally.com.
Sept. 14, 2010 12PM
Mike Tackett, Washington bureau chief for Bloomberg News (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Tackett, a veteran political journalist, will discuss the political climate heading into the 2010 midterm elections. Before joining Bloomberg, Tackett served as Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 15, 2010 6PM
"Enrique's Journey," author Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer Prize winning reporter for the Los Angeles Times
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Nazario will discuss her book, "Enrique's Journey," about a Honduran boy's struggle to find his mother in the United States. The book was adapted from an L.A. Times article that won Nazario the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.
Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 16, 2010 12PM
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
In his six years leading the Humane Society, Pacelle has spurred major growth for the organization, which is now the nation's largest animal protection organization with 11 million members and constituents.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 22, 2010 12PM
"The Quest to End Hunger in Our Time," David Lambert (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Lambert will give a Clinton School lecture titled, "The Quest to End Hunger in Our Time: Can Political Will Catch Up with Our Core Values?" Lambert is a Washington D.C.-based public affairs consultant on issues related to global food security, child nutrition, food safety and agricultural biotechnology.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 23, 2010 6PM
"No Labels," John Avlon, John Cowan, Kiki McClain and Mark McKinnon (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Avlon, Cowan, McClain and McKinnon will discuss their new venture, "No Labels," which brings Democrats, Republican and Independents together to talk policy. Avlon is a senior political columnist for The Daily Beast; Cowan is president and CEO of Third Way; McClain is global head of public affairs for Porter Novelli; and McKinnon is a former strategist for President George W. Bush.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 24, 2010 12PM
"Homer Simpson Marches on Washington," editors Tim Dale and Joe Foy (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Dale and Foy will discuss their book, "Homer Simpson Marches on Washington: Dissent Through American Popular Culture," which explores the influence of popular culture on the political views and values of American audiences.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 24, 2010 9 AM - 3 PM
Worldfest 2010
Clinton Presidential Center and Park
WorldFest was established in the fall of 1995 to encourage friendship and reduce prejudice by coming together to learn about different cultures and ethnicities. One of the Commission’s goals through this annual event is to celebrate the global fabric of the City’s social diversity. This is accomplished through the enjoyment of a variety of local and international performers, cultural exhibits, traditional music, dance, food from around the world, art and literature. Recently, the festival received 1st place in the National League of Cities Cultural Diversity Award for 2006. www.rcdcworldfest.org For more information, call 501-244-5483 or e-mail e-mail rcdcworldfest@littlerock.org.
Sept. 27, 2010 4PM - 8PM
Recovery Jam 2010
River Market Pavilions
A community event to raise awareness about substance abuse and mental disorders, treatment and recovery. There will be live entertainment, a talent showcase, door prizes, and free food!
Admission: $10.00.
For more information, call Collette Young at 501-663-4774 or e-mail cyoung@bcd.org
Sept. 28, 2010 12PM
"Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider," John Hofmeister (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
After stepping down as president of Shell Oil Co. in 2008, Hofmeister founded Citizens for Affordable Energy, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that promotes efficient, sustainable energy policy. He will discuss his new book, "Why We Hate the Oil Companies." Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 29, 2010 6 PM
"A Good Talk," author Dan Menaker (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Menaker will discuss his book, "A Good Talk," which chronicles the origin of language and social talk and explains how good conversations work. Menaker argues the case for making good conversation in daily life.
Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
Sept. 30, 2010 6PM
"Carry the Rock: Race, Football and the Soul of an American City," author Jay Jennings (Lecture)
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
A veteran sports writer and Little Rock native, Jennings will discuss his book, "Carry the Rock," which follows the Little Rock Central High School football team on the 50th Anniversary of the school's historic 1957 desegregation crisis.
Book signing to follow.
Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.
October 2010
October 2, 2010 - 10 AM - 12 PM
Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Clinton Presidential Center
Admission is free. All event proceeds support Autism Speaks in its mission to fund medical research of this developmental disability affecting over 1 in 110 children, to increase autism awareness, and to provide services for families who have children with autism.
For more information, visit walknowforautismspeaks.org/arkansas call 501-515-0115 or e-mail brycesbrigade@comcast.net.
Oct. 15 - 17, 2010
Sculpture at the River Market
River Market District
48 Nationally recognized artists including members of the Arkansas Sculptors guild & the National Sculptors Guild.
Preview Party, Friday, Oct. 15th, 6:30-9:30 pm (ticketed event).
Saturday, Oct. 16, 9am-5pm & Sunday, Oct. 17th, 10am-4pm.
Submissions: Please enter by applying at zapplication.org. For more information visit sculptureattherivermarket.com.
Oct. 21, 2010 7PM - 9PM
Uncorked: Mad Scientist Mash
Museum of Discovery
Uncorked raises important funds to support the Museum's educational programs. In addition to sampling wine and beer from Glazers, guests will enjoy a silent auction, a wine pull, a raffle and "mad" scientist demonstrations.
Admission is $100 and tickets are available online at MuseumofDiscovery.org or at the front desk of the museum.
For more information, call 501-396-7050 ext 210.
Oct. 22, 2010 - 6 PM to 9 PM
Cruisin' in the Rock
River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park
See the coolest cars in Arkansas at "Cruisin' in the Rock." These monthly cruise-ins feature muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles from across Central Arkansas. Participants and spectators will enjoy great classic rock n' roll music, have a chance to win prizes, and reminisce over these awesome vehicles! "Cruisin' in the Rock" is open to the public and admission is free. If you have a classic car, truck or motorcycle that you'd like to show off, For for more information on the monthly "Cruisin' in the Rock," email Carol Dolan or call (501)370-3201.
For more information visit www.CruisinLittleRock.com.
November 2010
December 2010
December 4, 2010 - 7 AM
18th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk
River Market Pavilions
This is a fun 5k run in downtown Little Rock. Participants wear seasonal costumes, tie jingle bells to their shoelaces and take to the streets. For more information, visit www.arkansasjinglebellrun.org or call 501-664-7242.
Annual River Market Events
For a complete listing of Little Rock events, check out the calendar listing at www.littlerock.com/calendar
