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Exciting Arkansas events on the horizon n Kick-off your holidays with Mannheim Steamroller’s spectacular 25th anniversary production at Robinson Center Music Hall on Saturday, November 27 at 8 p.m. Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state of the art multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller at this ultimate family experience. Tickets are $44.35-$86.05 and available through Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. n The classic, heartwarming family movie, A Christmas Story, now comes to life as one of America’s favorite holiday shows at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. A Christmas Story unforgettably captures the essence of holiday wonder with wit and nostalgia in Jean Shepherd’s glorious celebration of growing up in late-1930s small-town Indiana. All of your favorites are here, including a “Major Award” leg-shaped lamp, a yellow-eyed bully, a frozen flagpole, Little Orphan Annie’s thrilling radio exploits and a delightfully funny Chinese Christmas dinner. The all-ages show will be an experience to cherish for years to come. The show runs from December 1 through December 26 with evening curtains at 7 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. For ticket information, visit www.therep.org. n Tie One On, December 2 at Pavillion in the Park at 6:309pm. Tie One On is a fundraising event for Our House, Inc., which provides the working homeless, families and individuals, with counseling and case management; transitional housing; job training; free curriculum based childcare; and money management, in order that they may return to independence and lead productive lives. This 4th annual event includes both silent and live auctions of aprons and themed packages donated by local artist, celebrities, and vendors. The ticket price of $50 per person includes entertainment, food, and beverages. To purchase tickets or make a donation please call 501.374.7383 ext 200 or email Ganelle Grimm at Ganelle@ourhousesheltoer. org or online at www.ourhouseshelter.org. n The Arkansas Craft Guild presents its 32nd annual Christmas Showcase December 3-5 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. Over 100 Arkansas artisans will display their unique handmade works. Find Christmas gifts for everyone on your list this year. Enjoy live music by Mountain View’s Charlie Mink. Tickets are $5 at the door. Hours are Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10a.m.-4 p.m. Register to win admission to next year’s show. For more information, call 870-269-4120 or visit www. arkansascraftguild.org. n Haiti: Building Back Better, December 4, 2010 through February 6, 2011 at the Clinton Presidential Center. The Clinton Presidential Center celebrates the people and culture of Haiti as the nation recovers from the devasting earthquake. The exhibit will highlight the history of Haiti, Haitian arts and culture, President Clinton’s presidential and post-presidential involvement with the country, and earthquake recovery efforts. www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org
are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www. ticketmaster.com. n Wildwood Park for the Arts presents Holiday Tour of Homes showcasing Little Rock’s finest homes in West Little Rock. An exclusive private preview takes On his Crazy Love Tour, Michael Buble stops by Verizon Arena on December 7. place on Friday, December 10 at 7p.m. at the fabulous home of décor and landscape guru enjoy this whimsical tale starring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Chris Olsen. Tickets are $60. On Saturday, December 11, the the Rat King and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The show runs Saturhomes of Dr. Steve and Janet Cathey; Robert and Martha Ellen day, December 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 12 at 3 Erwin; Stephen and Kim Carleson; Tom Chander and Tim Ellis; p.m. at Robinson Center Music Hall. Tickets are on sale now and Chris Olson will be available for viewing from 10 a.m.-4 and may be purchased by phone at 501-666-1761 or online p.m. for $25 (in advance) or $30 day of tour. Proceeds benat www.arkansassymphony.org. Tickets are also available for efit Wildwood’s statewide educational touring production, Art the annual Nutcracker Tea on Sunday, December 12 at 1 p.m. To Go!, a musical performed for elementary school students at the Peabody Hotel. Purchase tickets to the tea by calling across Arkansas. Purchase tickets to the Holiday Tour of Homes 501-223-5150 or by visiting www.balletarkansas.org. online at tickets.wildwoodpark.org. n Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays at Robinson Center Music Hall. Geoffrey Robson, conductor, December 17, Friday at 8:00 PM, December 18, Saturday at 8:00 PM and December 19. Sunday at 3:00 PM: Enjoy the holiday season right here at home with your ASO. Hear some of our local talents perform Christmas carols and sing-alongs. Who knows? The Big Man in Red may be there! Price Range: $20 - $65. www.arkansassymphony.org
Now through December, don’t miss Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro “Martini Madness” n Holidays on Ice has returned to the River Market. After a day of fun on the outdoor ice-skating rink, Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro is the perfect place to warm up to a delicious meal. Present your rink tickets, and receive free apple cider and half-off the restaurant’s award-winning cheese dip. Now through December, don’t miss “Martini Madness” with specialty Three Olives martinis for only $6 each. On Friday, December 10, Dizzy’s will serve free apple cider from 5-8 p.m. during Second Friday Art Night. Dizzy’s is located at 200 River Market Avenue and open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Call 501-375-3500 or visit www. dizzysgypsybistro.net for more information. For details on additional events at participating Third Street Merchants, visit www.thirdstreetmerchants.com.
n The traditions of joyous family holiday celebrations of the past can be relived at the Old State House Museum’s Holiday Open House, Sunday, December 5 from 1-4:30 p.m. Guests will find the museum colorfully decorated for the season with Christmas carols filling the air and cookies and punch being served. Kids can enjoy fun, hands-on activities such as making holiday cards. Admission is free. Call 501-324-9685 for more information.
n Celebrate the holidays at Boswell Mourot Fine Art. The works of glitter artist, Jon Etienne Mourot, including “Glitter Jesus,” will be showcased at an opening night reception on December 11 from 6-9 p.m. Musical guests Slim Christmas and Yuletide Carol will deck the halls with Christmas cheer. Boswell Mourot Fine Art is located at 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. in Little Rock. Call 501-6640030 for more information. boswellmourot.com
n Touring in support of his #1 selling release, Crazy Love, Michael Buble plays Verizon Arena in North Little Rock on Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m. The Crazy Love Tour is Michael’s biggest and most exciting tour to date. His stage show is propelled by a string of smash hits, including “Home,” “Everything” and his most recent hit single “Haven’t Met You Yet.” Receiving the best reviews of his career, you will be witnessing a superstar in peak form. Tickets are $51.50-$91.50 and
n Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra have prepared a wonderfully exciting and graceful performance of the beloved Christmas classic, The Nutcracker. Children and adults of all ages will
n Trans-Siberian Orchestra, one of the most epic concerts you’ll ever experience, returns to Verizon Arena in North Little Rock on their Winter Tour 2010. The Chicago Tribune has said, “Take the arena-filling production spectable of KISS, the light show of Pink Floyd, the theatrical rock of Queen then add a Christmas theme. The result is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.” Choose from two show times: 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 18. Tickets are $27-$63 and are available through Ticketmaster by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www. ticketmaster.com. n Now through December 31, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse presents Boeing Boeing. Bernard, a successful architect living in Paris, thinks he can easily cope with his three air hostesses, who all happen to be his fiancée. When his long lost cousin Robert arrives for Christmas, things begin to get turbulent. Schedules change, flights are delayed and a new turbo-charged Boeing is introduced. Chaos ensues in this whirl of mayhem and matchmaking. Ticket prices range from $28-$32 and include dinner, show and tax. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with a 7:45 p.m. curtain.; for special Wednesday matinees and Sunday shows, lunch begins at 11 a.m. with a 12:45 curtain. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. curtain on Sunday evenings. For tickets, call 501-562-3131. Visit www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com for additional information.
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