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Local Culture
Argenta Community Theater
405 Main St., North Little Rock • 501-353-1443 • argentacommunitytheater.org
Open: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Varies
Located in the heart of North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District, the Argenta Community Theater serves as a centerpiece of a vibrant artistic community. From crowd-pleasing musicals to vibrant new works to theatrical classics, there is truly something for everyone to love on the ACT stage. But, there is so much more to this state of the art facility than just our top-notch plays and musicals! Argenta also coordinates educational programs for all ages, hosts community and cultural events, and is available as a flexible venue for weddings, events, performances and more. Founded in 2010 by Vincent Insalaco and Judy Tenenbaum, The Argenta Community Theater strives to bring performance and participation in the arts to Central Arkansas now, and for generations to come.
Arkansas National Guard Museum
Camp Robinson, North Little Rock • 501-212-5215 • www.arngmuseum.com
Mon - Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Open Drill Weekends (Sat-Sun) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Admission
The Museum’s exhibits tell the story of the Arkansas National Guard that extends back to the Militia days during the territorial period. In addition, the Museum adds the history of Camp Pike/Robinson, which was originally constructed in 1917 to train American soldiers for World War I. Camp Robinson was federalized in 1941 to prepare soldiers for World War II. Memorabilia covering many of the conflicts in which the Arkansas National Guard has participated are included.
Military
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
601 Main St., Little Rock • 501-378-0405 • TheRep.org
Box Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Fri
Afundamental anchor for the quality of life in Central Arkansas, The Rep creates vibrant and engaging theatrical experiences that are accessible for everyone in our community. With our work, The Rep seeks to make lives more full, more interesting, and more joyful. The Rep is the largest non-profit professional theatre company in Arkansas. For information on the current season, visit TheRep.org.
ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS
701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff • 870-536-3375
Open: Tue-Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed holidays
Admission: Free to galleries and Second Saturday Family FunDay asc701.org; #asc701
The Arts & Science Center presents programming in the visual arts, performing arts, and the sciences through exhibitions, performances, classes, tinkering stations, and local partnerships. Opened in 2021, ASC’s sister facilities The ARTSpace and ART WORKS (623 S. Main St. and 627 S. Main St.) feature a retail gallery of works by regional artists, a workshop studio for classes, a black box theater, event space, and more.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM & STORE
1510 S. Main St., Little Rock • 501-916-9022 • essepursemuseum.com
Open: Tues-Sun 11a.m.-4p.m.; Mon-By appt. only.
Admission: Children under 6 - Free; Adults - $10; Students (6-18); Seniors (60+); Military - $8; Group rates offered.
One of only two purse museums in the world, ESSE Museum & Store explores concepts of art, history, and the feminine. “ESSE” is from Latin meaning “to be,” which embodies what visitors will find in the museum: that a purse is not just a utilitarian bag in which a woman carries her necessities, but an extension of her personal space, her essence, and of the things that make her “her.” ESSE’s museum store offers high-quality and highly unusual handbags, as well as quirky, eclectic jewelry, scarves, books and other items — many handcrafted by local artisans. The store offers something for everyone.
MURRY’S DINNER PLAYHOUSE
6323 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock • 501-562-3131 • murrysdp.com
Show Times & Schedule Online
Admission: $27-$41
Murry’s Dinner
Playhouse, one of the nation’s premier dinner theaters, has been providing Arkansas with top Broadway musicals, comedies, and celebrity attractions for more than 55 years. Enjoy an excellent meal, followed by a spectacular Broadway show, all at one low price.
Windgate Museum Of Art
1600 Washington Ave., Conway • 501-328-2386 • windgatemuseum.org
The Studio Theatre
320 W. 7th St., Little Rock 501-374-2615 • studiotheatrelr.com
Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Sun 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
$25 (General Admission) $20 (Seniors/Military)
The Studio Theatre exists to enrich the central Arkansas community by providing quality theatre experiences that utilize local talent to challenge and grow every person that sits in our audience. The Studio believes the heartbeat of artistic expression is providing transformative experiences that challenge the emotions, intellect and worldview of our audiences. Since its inception in 2014, the Studio has brought theatrical innovation to central Arkansas audiences by producing a diverse season of ten plays and musicals each year.
Hours: Tues-Sat 12-5 p.m.
Located on the campus of Hendrix College (just off Winfield St. near the Harkrider St. roundabout), the Windgate Museum of Art presents outstanding art exhibitions, compelling educational programs, and invigorating social activities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus. With a vision to be the premier teaching art museum in Arkansas, the WMA is free and open to all and uses hands-on experiences to train students in all facets of museum work, including curatorial research, collection management, educational and social programming, and marketing and communications, as well as exhibition research, planning, installation, and evaluation. Visit today and see www.windgatemuseum.org for more information about upcoming events and exhibitions.
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SCOTTIE PIPPEN
(Sept. 25, 1965)
Scotty Maurice Pippen, born in Hamburg, played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls. Along with Michael Jordan, he played an important role in transforming the Bulls into a championship team. Pippen is considered one of the greatest small forwards of all time.
