Christmas - Part 3

Battle of Helena 150 This Weekend
Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
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Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
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Texas League All Star Game is June 25
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
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Splash Island at Magic Springs Opens This Memorial Day Weekend!
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
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Recoverd Arkansas Snail Removed from Endangered Species List
A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
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All Aboard for Gardenland Express!

by Jill Rohrbach November 20, 2012 No Comments

December is a lively and festive month and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville joins in the fun with its Gardenland Express. This family event features garden-scale trains in a winter wonderland setting. The trains, owned and operated…

First Weekend in December a Busy One in Little Rock

by Kerry Kraus November 20, 2012 No Comments

Get into the Yuletide spirit by plunging headlong into holiday activities Dec. 1-2 in Little Rock. A wealth of activities is scheduled, guaranteed to put everyone in the mood for mistletoe, eggnog, jingle bells and all other symbols of the…

December at Garvan Woodland Gardens

by Zoie Clift November 17, 2012 6 Comments

Through Dec. 31 more than 2 million holiday lights illuminate Garvan Woodland Gardens each evening during Holiday Lights in Hot Springs. The event transforms the Gardens into a charming and whimsical winter landscape. New this year is the centerpiece display:…

Splashy and Vibrant Holidaze Performance Welcomes the Holidays

by Kerry Kraus November 2, 2012 No Comments

In the tradition of Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Dreams Holidaze ushers in the spirit of the Christmas season with flamboyant color and flair. The performances are Nov. 27-29 at Robinson Center Music Hall in downtown Little Rock. The international cast…