Carl Hancock (1898–1966) was a self-taught etcher, designer, painter and commercial artist. He sketched many scenes and architectural subjects in and around Little Rock, Memphis and New Orleans, as well as St. Francisville, Louisiana, and Natchez, Mississippi. He produced many works of a commercial nature, including souvenir sketches and Christmas cards. He was born in Springville, Tennessee, and moved to Arkansas in the early 1900s. He was a long-time resident of North Little Rock. Hancock was a member of the Southern States Art League, the Southern Printmakers Society, and the Mississippi Art Association. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Art (1947 and 1959,) Who Was Who in American Art 1564-1975, and Who is Who in Arkansas, by Bessie Butler Allard.
Art by Pine Bluff High School Art Department, work in various mediums.
A concert of traditional, Southern gospel music. Contact the park for further information about the performers and program.
Local residents and dedicated park volunteers Ann and C. W. Webb will display and talk about an array of items from their personal collections of Civil War and antique kitchen ware.
Title: Seusa Night Movie: Horton Hears a Who Movie starts at dark.
Rodeo events for children up to the age of 18.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ranger-led programs are held at the reconstructed gallows on the anniversary dates of executions carried out by the federal court from 1873-1896. Information about the condemned individuals will be discussed: their crimes, court case, and execution.
Program by Dr. George Sabo of the University of Arkansas nad the Arkansas Archeological Survey.
Once Blytheville resident and now country music professional, Johnny Tolley returns to his hometown to host "The Johnny Tolley Ole' Time Variety Show." This fundraising event for The Arts Council of Mississippi County features local artists of music and mirth.
For children ages 5 and up. The program will explore the history of early Fort Smith. While designed to be fun for the children, it is also educational and ties into Arkansas’s state curriculum frameworks and standards. Call for more information and reservations.
Program by Dr. George Lankford on his book "Looking for Lost Lore" followed by a book signing.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ranger-led programs are held at the reconstructed gallows on the anniversary dates of executions carried out by the federal court from 1873-1896. Information about the condemned individuals will be discussed: their crimes, court case, and execution.
Take a peek at how the artists in the Art Walk exhibition look at nature, respond to nature and use natural materials in their works of art. Some paint landscapes, some weave baskets, some use gems and clay that are mined from the earth itself. Next, get into the act by decorating your own NatureWorks Planter Pot.
Get your tickets at the front desk for this interpretive tour and cookout. We will start with a leisurely tour of the mountain with a park interpreter, followed by a delicious meal from the Queen's Restaurant. Space is limited; sign up in advance at the front desk.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ranger-led programs are held at the reconstructed gallows on the anniversary dates of executions carried out by the federal court from 1873-1896. Information about the condemned individuals will be discussed: their crimes, court case, and execution.
Feed your brain as you feed your body! Bring your lunch to the Massey and watch an hour-long movie that will inform your understanding of Norman Rockwell - the man and the great American artist. This documentary will intrigue and surprise. After the movie, take some time to consider how the stories that Norman Rockwell presented resonate with some of the art on view in Reconstructing Art Walk.
Enjoy a free night of art and history on the second Friday of each month. Several downtown art venues keep their doors open to the public until 8 p.m. for an evening of culture, entertainment and shopping. Ride the River Rail or wheeled trolley to participating locations, including: Arkansas Arts Center, Cox Creative Center, Hearne Fine Art, Historic Arkansas Museum, River Market Artspace and 10,000 Villages.
Completed in 1908, Little Rock City Hall is the work of Arkansas architect Charles L. Thompson. This Classical Revival-style building turns 100 this year and has served the citizens of Little Rock throughout its history.
Step back in time and enjoy an evening of live music under an historic small "Town Square". For performers and show times see www.ozarts.org.
Kids can join park interpreters for a fun introduction to basic outdoor living skills. Children will learn how to cook outdoors, fishing basics, hiking essentials, and how to avoid outdoor hazards. These are all skills that the Plum Bayou people probably used when they inhabited this area hundreds of years ago. This workshop is designed for ages 8-12. Participants will take home a camp sport pack, river cane fishing pole, and a survival kit. Fee includes all materials, instruction, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Reservations are required, as space is limited.
Walks Through History will be touring historic Downtown Osceola. This event is sponsored by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.
6-9 p.m. "Where Art is around every Corner" is an apt expression for the brilliant collections of Fine Arts & Crafts to be experienced among the nine Eureka Springs Gallery Associates. Watch for the Art of Eureka colorful banners.
Kids will go on a hike, observe wildlife, learn about history, do hands on activities, watch a film and become Junior Rangers, earning a badge, patch and certificate! Bring a sack lunch! Parent must accompany child. Open to ages 9-12. Please call to reserve a spot as space is limited.
Bring your family & friends, your lawnchairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great country music by The Prairie Grove Band. Acoustic jams start at 3 p.m., Concert at 7 p.m. Our snack bar is open during the concert.
Gates open at 10 a.m. at Iron Horse Stables. Swap meet and tattoo contest! Present by 13 Rebels MC and District 8 ABATE. Ride in only. All makes and all models. All entries in by noon. No pets permitted.
Boating Safety Classes are mandatory for everyone born on or after January 1, 1986. Todd Gadberry, our marina manager offers free boating safety classes for all of our customers. These training sessions last from 9-4 p.m. with a break for you to eat your lunch and are scheduled on summer weekends for your convenience.
Join us at Arkansas’s historic second State Park for a day filled with adventure, fun, and history as we celebrate the 75th birthday of the Arkansas State Parks system. Begin the day with a nature hike exploring Indian trail trees on the mountain. These unique trees may have been used to guide Native Americans throughout the southeastern region of the United States and are a valued part of our American heritage. Take a guided hayride featuring historic CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) structures culminating at the remains of the old CCC lodge. Here you'll enjoy a traditional Dutch oven meal. Later in the evening join us in the CCC pavilion for a 75th anniversary birthday cake ceremony followed by a CCC slide show presentation. Contact the park for a schedule. You don't have to be an overnight cabin or camping guest to enjoy our programs. Local residents, day-use visitors, and nearby Lake Dardanelle State Park guests are welcome.
Explore Rich Mountain with park interpreters and other butterfly experts to search for the most beautiful of the insects. Whether you're a novice or seasoned butterfly-watcher, your help will be appreciated and you're sure to gain new knowledge about the distribution and population of these winged beauties. Wear sturdy shoes and bring bug spray, drinking water, and snacks.
Ozark Folk Center artisans show their skills as they preserve our regional traditions. See the weaving loom, spinning wheel, and other handiwork used by everyday people of the 1800s and early 1900s. Contact the park for further details.
Did you know there was once a specific dance to pick your next dance partner? Learn this and other common dances of the mid-19th century. Learn favorites such as the Virginia Reel, Patti-cake Polka, and many more. Dance experience is not required for this evening workshop. Refreshments provided. Limit of 30 participants. Reservations requested.
Osceola's commercial downtown area contains examples of several architectural styles that reflect the great prosperity this Delta town experienced in the early twentieth century. The tour will begin at the Mississippi County Courthouse in Osceola. Co-sponsored by the Mississippi County Historical Society.
See members of the local Wool and Wheel Handspinners Guild and Dogwood Lace groups demonstrate the ancient art of spinning thread, and discuss the basics of making cloth in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Title: Beatles, Floyd, & OZ Night–Double Feature Movie: Across the Universe Movie: Wizard of OZ– with Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Music: Beatles Songs Jam Movie starts at dark.
Menu complimenting Italian wines will be posted when it becomes available. A "reservation only" event. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere,
10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Department. This program features Lake Catherine State Park Interpreter Julie Tharp sharing treasures from her most popular programs including turtles, "grab bag" activities and some special surprises. Come enjoy beautiful Entergy Park and be a part of this action packed (or should we say "nature packed") program.
For children ages 5 and up. The program will explore the history of early Fort Smith. While designed to be fun for the children, it is also educational and ties into Arkansas’s state curriculum frameworks and standards. Call for more information and reservations.
For children ages 5 and up. The program will explore the history of early Fort Smith. While designed to be fun for the children, it is also educational and ties into Arkansas’s state curriculum frameworks and standards. Call for more information and reservations.
Noontime program by Joy Russell, president of the Madison County Historical Society.
Students will learn basic techniques for taking outdoor digital photographs and will capture nature in action at Arkansas Post.Pre-registration requisted. Bring your own digital camera, if you don't have one reserve one over the phone when you register. Bring a sack lunch. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Students will learn basic techniques for taking outdoor digital phtotographs. Students will also create a frame for their photo. Pre-registration requested. Open to children going into 6-8 grade. Bring your own digital camera, if you do not have one reserve one when you call to register. Bring a sack lunch. Spaces limited.
An all ages dance featuring the band Little Jack Melody and His Young Turks. 8-10 p.m.
An all age's dance featuring the band Little Jack Melody and His Young Turks.
Enjoy a romantic and relaxing moonlit boat ride on DeGray Lake! Seating is limited and cruises may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Tickets go on sale at the marina at noon the day before the cruise; call (501) 865-2811 for reservations.
Antique Row has a reputation for fine antiques unmatched in the Mid-South. The area includes fifteen shops, upscale clothing boutiques, decorative accessories, jewelry, linens, gourmet food, luxury bath items and a children's store.
This exciting multi-sport race begins with a swim race at Lake Dunn at Village Creek State Park then a bike ride to EACC then the foot race begins to Forrest City. For more information contact The Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Games, balloon toss, watermelon seed spitting, kickball, and other games.
Think clay; ceramic imagination and the creative process are the primary focus of this workshop. Art students with imagination, and the creative process, are the primary focus of this workshop. Art students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques.
State parks can be good places to stargaze because they are often far from urban light pollution. If you want to know about the night sky, this event is a "must see." Volunteers from the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will set up telescopes for you to view the different celestial bodies and be on hand to answer your questions.
Full moon tours at Cane Creek State Park take on a special magic as the lake, the surrounding landscape, and the sky above are bathed in moonlight. A park interpreter will be your guide. Kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No experience is necessary, but you should be comfortable around water. Contact the park for exact tour time and reservations.
Enjoy a romantic and relaxing moonlit boat ride on DeGray Lake! Seating is limited and cruises may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Tickets go on sale at the marina at noon the day before the cruise; call (501) 865-2811 for reservations.
Bring family and friends, your lawnchairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great music performed by The Harvey Boys. This great family band features State Champs John & Seth Harvey backed by their Mom & Dad. They are fast becoming one of the best bands in the country. Be sure and see these youngsters!
The Children’s Emergency Shelter presents the 2nd annual “Rockin’ in the Fort” fundraiser with 80s rock legend, Night Ranger headlining the show with guests Crooked X and Cody Marks. The riverfront park gates will open at 6 p.m. Cody Marks takes the stage at 7:15 p.m., followed by Crooked X at 8:45 p.m. and headliner Night Ranger at 10:15.
For children ages 5 and up. The program will explore the history of early Fort Smith. While designed to be fun for the children, it is also educational and ties into Arkansas’s state curriculum frameworks and standards. Call for more information and reservations.
Bring back the fun of a childhood summer with good ol' recreational games. We'll have a seed spitting contest, water balloon toss, and water relay, along with other great games! Small prizes will be awarded. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it with your family, allowing time to enjoy the festivities, explore the visitor center's interactive exhibits, walk a nature trail, and just enjoy the outdoors.
Title: Chronic Fantasy Night Movie: Spiderwick Chronicles (kid survey says) Music: Opal Fly and Thy Faery Pranksters Movies start at dark.
Local Civil War enthusiast Steve Burgess will display and talk about Civil War items from his personal collection, including bullets, cannonballs, and other items found in northwest Arkansas.
For children ages 5 and up. The program will explore the history of early Fort Smith. While designed to be fun for the children, it is also educational and ties into Arkansas’s state curriculum frameworks and standards. Call for more information and reservations.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ranger-led programs are held at the reconstructed gallows on the anniversary dates of executions carried out by the federal court from 1873-1896. Information about the condemned individuals will be discussed: their crimes, court case, and execution.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ranger-led programs are held at the reconstructed gallows on the anniversary dates of executions carried out by the federal court from 1873-1896. Information about the condemned individuals will be discussed: their crimes, court case, and execution.
“Spilled Milk: Our Milk, Our Farmers, Our Arkansas.” Film maker and director Brent Bailey, as well as other Arkansas dairy industry experts and policy makers, will discuss why the future of the dairy industry in the state should matter to all of us and what steps can be taken to preserve Arkansas dairies.
Join the fun, as we learn about prehistoric to late 19th century Native American life. Family day will feature events and activities celebrating Native American culture. Activities include knapping demonstration, corn grinding, corn husk dolls and more.
Faces are the center of focus in this drawing class taught by artist Lana Taliaferro. Art students will use a variety of media and learn the basics of composition.
World Championship Cardboard Boat Races New location this year- Dam Site Recreational--DAY USE AREA Welcome to the wild & Wacky and downright Crazy World Championship Cardboard Boat Races. From Rafts to canoes to monster trucks to space ships you're gonna see it here. Just let your imagination run wild then try to figure out "How did they do that?" For an application or more information visit our Web site or call.
Gamblers and "upstanding ladies" may seem a strange mix, but makes for great theatre.
Have you ever thought about the rich history in your region? Today, hear four guest lecturers speak on the historical treasures of the Red River Region. An evening meal is included in the conference fee. Pre-registration is required by July 23.