Entries for the 'Discover Arkansas' Category
Explore Ancient Egypt
By: MommaM
Coming September 25, the World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed will be on display at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock and will continue through July 5, 2010. There will all sorts of neat stuff like mummies, sarcophaguses, jewels and statues. This amazing exhibit, presented in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, “explores the long-vanished world of ancient Egypt and the pyramids.” It includes more than 200 incredible objects including a colossus of Ramses II, Egyptian arts, amulets and jewelry, statues, stone objects and artifacts.
Information about tickets for groups of 10 to 150 people, along with reservations, is available by calling 501-372-4000 or 1-800-264-2787. You can also email Groupsales@arkarts.com. A special price for school groups is also being offered and information can be obtained by using the contact information above.
Arkansas Arts Center
9th & Commerce Streets
Little Rock
501-372-4000
Web site: http://pharaoh.arkarts.com/
Ozark Folk Center
By: adafloyd
The Ozark Folk Center provides a perfect family weekend get-away. There's a lot of fun to be had there. Tap your toes to mountain music. See blacksmithing, pottery-making and over 18 other pioneer skills and crafts. Learn to play the dulcimer or autoharp, to jig dance or to grow an organic herb garden. Browse the gift shop. Sample great cooking at the Skillet Restaurant. The Ozark Folk Center works to preserve and share the Ozark heritage in a fun way. It is located near the town of Mt. View, an equally quaint place. Click here to begin your travel plans.
Girls Getaway
By: MommaM
Need some time away with your gal pals? In Arkansas, respites can take the traditional form of spas, shopping and dining, as well as unique package deals that can include cooking, art and the outdoors. With that in mind, Arkansas has launched a new Web site for
Girls Getaways. It provides myriad of sample itineraries so you can start planning a fall retreat now.
Musical Weekend
By: MommaM
Looking for one last quick getaway before school resumes next week? There are several nearby locales offering great music this weekend:
4th Annual Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
August 12 - August 15, 2009
Cass is about 16 miles north of Ozark on Hwy 23
Over 65 Live Performances on 3 Stages. Unbelievable Late Night Tent Cabin Rentals - RV & Tent Camping. Disc Golf - Mountain Biking. Fishing - Children's Activities. Nature Hikes to Waterfalls. Ozark Mountain Scenery. And Much More... Don't miss Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and countless other at this year's Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival. Tickets are on sale now at a limited time price. See web site for details: http://www.mulberrymountainmusic.com
38th Annual Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival
August 13 - August 15, 2009
5 Miles North of Harrison on Hwy 65
Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival features Gospel Bluegrass, Traditional Bluegrass, and Modern Bluegrass music nightly. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!
http://www.HarrisonArkansas.org
Free Music in Basin Spring Park
August 14 - August 16, 2009
Basin Spring Park on Spring Street in historic downtown
Free performances in Basin Spring Park. Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 4 p.m. And Dance In The Park After Dark, Friday from 8-10 p.m.
http://www.eurekasprings.org
Breakfast & Ballpark
By: MommaM
Here are few fun things to get and and do with your kids this summer...
Breakfast with the Animals (Little Rock Zoo)
Join the Little Rock Zoo for a delicious breakfast buffet in Cafe Africa and a unique keeper chat during our breakfast with animals series! The Zoo highlights several animals during our breakfast series and provides guests with a special up-close-and-personal look at some of our most interesting creatures! Check back here for a a full listing of dates and times for our breakfast series. And remember to make reservations! Seating is very limited and prior reservations are a must!
Ballpark Camp
Enjoy food, crafts, and summer activities all day long at Arvest Ballpark--the home of the Natruals! Wednesday, June 17th, Monday, June 19th, or Tuesday, July 14th.
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