A new convention hotel and venue have been proposed for the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers. Lance Beaty, owner of Beaty Capital Group in Rogers, said the development will include a 16-story, 207-room Dream Hotel coupled with a 2,000-person TempleLive…
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Guitar Wars Returns to Little Rock in June; Registration Open
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAx wielders take note: Guitar Wars is returning to Little Rock and registration is now open. The second-annual event, in which amateur guitar players compete for prizes, is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
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A Day in the Life: Katie Wilson, Professional Hoop Dancer
Hula hoops are not just for children anymore. The 1950s fad has reemerged in recent years as a way for adults to demonstrate their dexterity while having fun and getting some exercise, and for Katie Wilson, also known as Katie…
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LRCVB Observes Black History Month, Announces New Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn honor of Black History Month, a series of events in Little Rock will highlight the significance of the month and celebrate the contributions of the Black community. On Feb. 1, 2024, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau employees will…
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ASO Places Final Beam on New $11.75M Music Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) hoisted the final structural beams for its $11.75 million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock’s East Village. Scheduled to open this fall, the state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot music center will be the first…
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National Civil Rights Museum Offers Free Admission for King Day
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Jan. 15, in honor of the national holiday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a daylong celebration dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special emphasis on community service. The public is invited…
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2024 Little Rock Attractions Guide Unveiled
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 2024 Little Rock Attractions Guide is now available online and in print. Produced by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), the guide is updated annually to provide potential and repeat visitors with the information necessary to plan…
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Art Bridges Foundation Names Kraybill as CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAnne Kraybill has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Art Bridges Foundation. With a growing network of over 230 partner museums, Art Bridges welcomes Kraybill as it continues to increase its access to American art across the…
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Don’t Miss Arkansas Artist Mural Dedication, Open House at Recovery Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNov. 17, 2023 Update: Natural State Recovery Centers, the site of the new mural, will host a mural dedication and open house on Friday, Dec. 1, beginning at 3 p.m. at 924 Main Street in Little Rock. “I am so…
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‘True Character’: The Story of Stoerner, Burlsworth to Air on SEC Network
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSEC Storied Film, “True Character,” will make its debut tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at 8 p.m. on SEC Network. The film focuses on the path of two key players in the history of Arkansas Razorbacks football; specifically former quarterback…