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Mary Anne Shula, wife of former pro football coach Don Shula and ex-wife of the late financier Jack Stephens, made a brief court appearance in Little Rock this week. It was a continuation of her effort to force better security for the Stephens trust fund from which she’s been paid $1 million a year in alimony. Shula, a Coal Hill native, married Stephens in 1981 and divorced in 1991. Stephens died in 2005. Shula, 64, wanted a bond on top of the promissory note Warren Stephens, executor of his father’s estate, has given the Bank of America in support of the alimony because assets of the estate itself soon will be distributed. Circuit Judge Ellen Brantley ruled, as a federal judge had earlier, that Shula’s interests were adequately protected. (If Warren Stephens can’t tote a note ... .) The case, thanks to reporting by Arkansas Business, dredged up an interesting tidbit about Shula’s life in Indian Creek Village, an exclusive enclave near Miami, where Shula lives in a house also provided by Stephens in the divorce. According to the New Times of Miami, Shula’s 13,000-square-foot house is worth $4.4 million. A new levy to pay for local security in the small community will cost her an additional $3,400 a year. Wrote the New Times about a local hearing: “There was the stately Mary Anne Shula, Don’s wife, earnestly pleading poverty. ‘My husband is 80 years old... He’s on the back nine of his life. Don is unable to do talks and signings like he used to. If our taxes go up, he’ll suffer ... What gives you the right to do this?’ ”
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Smart talk
Contents
Heal thyself, brother
Proctor fights on
n In 2004, a board packed with conservative Christians appointed by Gov. Mike Huckabee adopted a rule that prevented a household that even included a gay person from adopting or being a foster parent. A lawsuit against the rule was eventually successful. During it, the Huckabee admin- LUGGAGE HELP: istration called on George Rekers, a Baptist For George Rekers. preacher, founder of the Family Research Council conservative lobby and putative expert on “curing” homosexuality as an expert witness on the ills of homosexual child rearing. He was paid $60,000, after first asking for $200,000. Hmm. Last week, the New Times newspaper of Miami reported that it had ambushed Rekers on return from a European vacation in the company of a handsome young traveling companion he’d apparently located on a website, rentboy.com, which advertises male prostitutes. Rekers first told the newspaper he hadn’t known about the prostitution angle, then said he’d merely hired a companion to handle his luggage because he had a bad back. He later told a blogger he had ministered to the young man by telling him about the dangers of homosexual sex and the Bible’s invocations against it. He said they had no sex. The Family Research Council issued a statement that said it hadn’t had contact with Rekers in years. It observed that, while it didn’t know the facts of the case, that it wasn’t surprising that someone might engage in activities he had preached against. “The Scriptures clearly teach the fallen nature of all people.”
n Though the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled April 30 that Willard Proctor was permanently removed from the Arkansas bench by its earlier decision that he should be ousted as Pulaski circuit judge for ethical misconduct, he has not given up his legal fight. Four days before the ruling, Proctor filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court for review of the decision removing him from the bench. He has contended his constitutional rights were violated. The Supreme Court takes up only a tiny percentage of the hundreds of petitions it receives for review.
New leader of GOP n Belatedly, an update on our item April 29 about a contest between Rep. John Burris of Harrison and Rep. Les Carnine of Rogers to be leader of the House Republican caucus. Balloting was completed May 1 and the results announced last week. It was a victory REP. JOHN BURRIS for youth. Burris is 24; Carnine a retired school administrator. The House GOP caucus currently numbers 28, but the party hopes for more after 2010 elections.
8 Water watch
Defenders of the Little Rock water supply are worried that state regulations may pose problems for water quality. — By Gerard Matthews
11 After Vic, who?
Will the next 2nd District congressman be another Vic Snyder? We review the candidates and the political prospects. — By Doug Smith
39 Gifts and vegetables
4 Square, the River Market’s new gift store, also serves up vegetarian lunches. — Dining FOR SALE: Bobby Petrino’s spread.
Distress sale n Hog fans got nervous last week when news leaked that the UA’s head football coach, Bobby Petrino, had put his house for sale. He explained later that he isn’t going anywhere. But he said he hadn’t been able to unload his house in Atlanta and needed to sell one or the other, particularly since he had less space needs in Fayetteville since his kids are in college or living on their own. He could endure a downsize. Lindsey and Associates, which took down a photo spread on the house after publicity erupted, said the house has 8,620 square feet. Petrino paid $2.25 million for it and the almost three-acre spread with pool and stable privileges in the swank East Fayetteville subdivision. Other features: custom plaster and marble work with hand-made staircases and balconies, wine cellar, extra deep tubs, media room, eight flatscreen TVs connected to a video system with a storage capacity for 400 DVDs. Imagine the upkeep on that baby.
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3 The Insider 4 Smart Talk 5 The Observer 6 Letters 7 Orval 8-17 News 18 Opinion 21 Arts & Entertainment 39 Dining 45 Crossword/ Tom Tomorrow 46 Lancaster
Words n “WASHINGTON – The D.C. Council has passed a measure to legalize medical marijuana, sending the bill to Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty, a Democrat. Under the measure passed Tuesday, the nation’s capital would join 14 other states that allow medical marijuana.” Both medical marijuana and medicinal marijuana appear in print, the former more often. I once thought that medicinal was preferable, because it was more closely related to medicine, and what we’re talking about here is the use of marijuana as a medicine. But after checking the dictionary, I’ve come around. Medical is a broader term (“curative; medicinal; therapeutic”), but it covers medicinal. And medical marijuana is clearly the people’s choice. It’s also shorter, a consideration always important to newspaper editors. Not that 4 may 13, 2010 • ARKANSAS TIMES
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there are many of those left. Medicine itself is not nearly so common as it used to be. The word, that is. The thing is more popular than ever. Medication originally meant “the use or application of medicine,” but it’s come to mean also “a medicinal substance; medicament.” Increasingly, we speak of being on medication, and taking my medication(s) – or meds, informally. Old expressions like Take your medicine (“Accept what you’ve got coming, you rascal”) and strong medicine (“might cure, might kill”) may be fading away.
Medicament is long gone. n From Extra!, a media review: “The head of PBS’s flagship New York station, WNET’s Neal Shapiro, defended the choice of Newsweek editor Jon Meacham and former MTV and NPR host Alison Stewart to co-host PBS’s forthcoming program ‘Need to Know,’ which is replacing ‘Now’ and the ‘Bill Moyers Journal’: ‘They are both incredibly smart,’ he told Broadcasting & Cable. ‘And I think, given their intellect, neither are people you can pigeonhole left or right.’ “Right, anyone who’s smart is a centrist – not one of those pigeonholeable dummies like Noam Chomsky or Milton Friedman.” But are they smart enough to know that neither takes a singular verb?
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The Arkansas chapter of the
ACLU honored some giants at its annual dinner Sunday night, though one of them had to stand on a milk crate so his head would appear over the man-sized lectern. Little Rock attorney Jack Lavey and Dick Bennett of Fayetteville were honored as civil libertarians of the year for decades of work for the ACLU, civil rights and peace. Then came Will Phillips, 10, of West Fork, who mounted the milk crate to accept his award as a champion of liberty. His story reached the world thanks to an article by David Koon in this newspaper. If you missed it, the fifth grader ran into trouble with a substitute teacher for refusing to join in Pledge of Allegiance exercises. Until there’s liberty and justice for all, notably gay people, Will said, the exercise rings hollow. The act won worldwide press attention. Will is still standing tall. He joked that since learning he’d receive the award, his mother had been saying things like, “The Champion of Liberty had better have his room cleaned!” But more seriously, he praised the ACLU for working to strike down Act 1, which prohibited adoption by gay people. “Act 1 was unfair and discriminated against kids as well as the people who might provide stable, happy, caring homes for them. “When I refused to stand for the pledge in protest of the lack of liberty and justice for ALL, I was lucky to have an awesome principal like Mrs. Ramsey. However if I HADN’T had the best principal EVER the ACLU would have been there for me! “The ACLU protects the rights of all of us. They worked to protect the rights of my friends Constance McMilland and Ceara Sturgis from bullies as well as people with closed minds and small hearts. “Thanks in part to the ACLU my friends are now enjoying the prom they should have had at this very moment. The ACLU works to prove the unfairness of laws like Act 1 and to get them overturned. “Thank you to the Arkansas ACLU for being there and thank you for honoring me and my family in this way.”
The History Institute at UALR
presents a series of lectures each year that is something of an undiscovered
local treasure, given the 50 or so history devotees who typically turn out. Faculty members prepare special talks on subjects big and small. The Observer had to miss the lecture on beer, but has learned about the Trail of Tears, colonial silversmiths, the Little Rock desegregation crisis and lots more. One night last week at the library, after free drinks and snacks, The Observer heard some lions of the Little Rock business community talk about their experiences in World War II. The names — Floyd Fulkerson, Charles Harper, Robert Wilson, Bill Bowen, Bill Terry and Ed Penick — should be familiar to most. What might not be familiar are details of where they were when they got the news about Pearl Harbor and what they did afterward. All went off into the wild blue yonder. They included a fighter pilot (Fulkerson); a turret gunner (Terry), who shipped across the Atlantic with Winston Churchill on one notable occasion; a dive bomber (Harper); a carrier pilot in training (Bowen); an aerial photographer (Wilson, who spent much of the war mapping Brazil), and a pilot who flew missions in China (Penick). Too many stories to tell here. The real story was their humility. They didn’t want to talk much about acts of daring or the terrible losses in family and friends they endured. But they talked warmly and almost ritualistically about the familiar stops along their training paths — Santa Ana, Calif.; Roswell, N.M.; Colorado Springs; the Great Lakes Naval Air Station — and the tough training officers and revered leaders. Fulkerson, who won the Bronze Star in the Philippines, talked of smuggling booze from Australia to New Guinea to trade for “hospital rations,” better chow than the usual “bully beef.” Harper laughed at his own missteps in an early mission leading a bomber group from the short jeep carrier on which he was based to strafe Okinawa beaches. They all became outsized community figures and it’s hard to believe the war experience (and the G.I. bill) wasn’t a part of their winning formula. “It certainly made you grow up quickly,” one said. The session was videotaped. The hope is that the History Institute lectures will become a readily accessible public resource. Former UALR Chancellor Charles Hathaway also said he hoped more war stories are gathered. Time is fleeting.
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New York 2010
On May 2, 2010, the International Day of Action, 10,000 of us walked from Times Square to Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at the United Nations building in New York. We were speaking out for a nuclear-free, peaceful, just and sustainable world. I was surrounded by the “conscience of the world” – peace makers, anti-war activists, environmentalists, union organizers, nuclear abolitionists and the Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. More than 2,000 Japanese traveled to New York to be here as the UN takes up its discussion on nuclear weapons and 100 of them are Hibakusha. They will be here for the next couple of weeks telling their stories. Their stories are very powerful and heart breaking, but their physical presence alone is testimony to their strength of spirit. They are so slight, so frail, so fragile and other-worldly. It’s as if they exist here now – but might dissolve into pure spirit at any moment. And this is the call, the message, the demand from the international community – we must abolish nuclear weapons now. The Hibakusha are our moral witnesses to the world’s only atomic bombing. When they are gone, and that time is close at hand, we will have lost this connection. Mayors for Peace have made a commitment to the Hibakusha to abolish nuclear weapons by 2020, which is the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Mayors for Peace has 3,880 member cities from 143 countries and regions and is the leading organization devoted to protecting cities from war and mass destruction. You can learn more about the mayors and their commitment at www.2020visioncampaign.org . I have heard Tadatoshi Akiba, the mayor of Hiroshima and president of Mayors for Peace explain the absolute moral necessity of a successful nuclear abolition movement. Yes, he used the word abolition and not reduction. Maybe mayors will save the world. Wouldn’t that be something? Let’s get Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Bryant, Hot Springs and every city in Arkansas signed on and be part of creating a nuclear-free world. Katherine West Little Rock
Editing Lancaster
I am a great admirer of Bob Lancaster’s work. He has cultivated the practice of being a smart-ass to the level of high art. In a “culture” as ridiculous as the one we currently endure, I consider this a lofty achievement. I also enjoy his sometimes oblique references to some of my personal heroes such as H.L. Mencken, W.C. Fields
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and, April 15, one Jerome Horowitz, also known as Jerry “Curly” Howard. The column contained a sentence, which, in reference to Toyota, read: “Maybe because, as Curly Howard used to say, they’re at least partly victims of coicumstance.” I must contend, after careful scrutiny of Mr. Howard’s work over a period of many years, that he never stated that he or anyone else was “at least partly” a victim of coicumstance. I suggest that the sentence should have read: “Maybe because they were at least partly, as Curly Howard used to say, victims of coicumstance.” Please forgive me for being critical, but I think you will agree that, when dealing with the legacy of an artist of Mr. Howard’s stature,
we must spare no effort in maintaining the highest level of accuracy. If, since this letter pertains to a question of sentence structure, the editorial staff of the Times feels it should appear in Doug Smith’s excellent column, I defer to said staff’s superior judgment. John D. Glove Little Rock
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Beware of fire ants
Have you ever run across a fire ant hill? It’s that large mound of earth, without a sign of life. But if you disturb just one grain of their dirt, there is an eruption of thousands of fire ants, whose only mission is to punish all who are near with sting after sting after sting. Recently, you may have noticed the fire ants have awakened and are staging spontaneous town hall stingings. We haven’t seen a fire ant explosion this violent since the early 1990s when the Clinton administration announced its intention to fix the health insurance debacle. After an orgy of stinging, the fire ants drove all from their territory, then retired back to their lairs to await the next intruders. Their sleep was disturbed, once again, when our new president announced his intention of getting health insurance for those who didn’t qualify, were unemployed, were too poor, or were too sick. That was just too much! The fire ants threw off their protective cover, sallied forth by the thousands to do battle. Where were these fire ants eight years ago when we invaded a sovereign country, by mistake? Instead of saying, “Oops! Pardon, me,” and retiring, we stayed to kill and die, still! The fire ants slumbered. And where were these fire ants when our government wouldn’t let us photograph our returning dead….they slumbered still. Remember Katrina? Our president promised to “Rebuild New Orleans back to its former glory.” Have you seen New Orleans lately? Where are fire ants when you need them? When I escape from the fire ants that are trying to sting me to death, I can read their little signs, “Help the poor AMA,” “Help the poor pharmaceutical companies,” “Help the poor hospitals,” and, “Help the poor Insurance companies.” There isn’t one sign that says, “Help the poor.” My daughter isn’t poor. She has health insurance. When she needed back surgery, her insurance company sent her a bill for $20,000. Her doctor did battle and they forgave her, but she had no insurance for the rest of the year. Now, thanks to the “free market system,” she is paying for two insurance policies. Remember, those fire ant mounds are merely waiting for a cue to come out again. Our only weapon may be fire ant eradication. They sell it everywhere. Because of the free market system, you may have to shop a little. Gene Forsyth Hot Springs
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M ay 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 0 It was a good week for …
RATE RELIEF. Thanks to a drop in natural gas prices, Entergy says that residential electric rates this summer will drop by more than 15 percent. The news came as parties in a PSC case announced an agreement that would reduce a coming Entergy base rate increase to about a third of what the company originally sought. TUITION INCREASES. Both UCA and ASU approved tuition increases for next year, joining others in what is the beginning of the inexorable erosion of any benefit that might attach to the new lottery scholarships. The state is NOT picking up the slack on rising costs — better to let poor lottery ticket buyers tote the note. T h e D EV ELO PMEN TA LLY DISABLED. The federal Justice Department sued over the state’s preference for keeping the disabled in large institutions rather than integrating them into communities. Already, the feds’ move has forced the state to begin bulking up the understaffed and sometimes poorly managed institutions. DICKEY-STEPHENS PARK. At press time, a record crowd of 10,000 was expected at the Arkansas Travelers’ home field to watch the University of Arkansas men’s baseball team play Louisiana Tech. It was a bad week for …
The STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. It approved moving the site of the new Urban Collegiate Charter School, supposedly targeting poor black males from needy Little Rock neighborhoods, from a poor neighborhood to a middle-class white neighborhood five miles away amid a cluster of Little Rock schools whose test scores indicate they are adequately serving both white and black students. What’s the point of the state encouraging achieving students of any race to leave achieving schools (except to advance the millionaires’ pro-charter agenda)? The LITTLE ROCK ZOO. Its Board majority, including a tobacco company lobbyist, simply refuses to ban smoking at the zoo. It might – MIGHT – reduce the areas in which smoking is allowed. But that means a health hazard, foul smell and cigarette butts will remain in what should be a pleasant family venue. 8 may 13, 2010 • ARKANSAS TIMES
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Muddy waters Regulation changes could threaten water quality. By gerard matthews
n The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for creating regulations to enforce federal water quality standards, but clean water activists fear a proposed change to one of those regulations could end up having a negative impact on drinking-water quality in Central Arkansas. ADEQ has proposed a change to regulation six, which would allow construction permits for individual wastewater treatment facilities — pre-made facilities that generate less than 1,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day — to be issued “by rule,” meaning there would be no public comment or appeal process. The proposed change has some water utility officials and Lake Maumelle advocates concerned. Individual wastewater treatment facilities are pre-fabricated systems that serve residences built on land that cannot support a septic system. To install one, two types of permits are required: one for their construction and one for their operation. The construction permit is what’s known as an individual permit, one that is issued to a particular facility. Individual permits require a public comment period and can be appealed for 30 days after they’re issued. Issuing the permits “by rule” would eliminate that process. The operation permit is a general permit, meaning it’s issued to certain types of facilities, not particular facilities at individual locations. The inability to appeal certain facilities has Central Arkansas Water concerned because some of those treatment plants could turn up in the Lake Maumelle watershed. ADEQ wants to change the rule because these individual wastewater treatment facilities are already approved by the state health department and getting rid of the construction permit would reduce red-tape for homeowners and contractors. Martin Maner, director of watershed management at CAW, says he doesn’t have a problem with the changes to the construction permit, but that decision could have unintended consequences — namely, taking the public out of the process. “It makes sense to do the construction permit by rule, because these are literally packaged plants,” Maner says. “They’re designed by an engineer and they’ll be sized right, etc. So it doesn’t really make a lot of sense for an ADEQ engineer to review all of that. But the problem is that the operation permit is already a general
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PUBLIC INPUT: Haas (left) fears rule changes could eliminate public participation. permit, which cannot be appealed. So that means that everything goes away regarding the ability to know where they’re at, to comment and, if necessary, appeal.” From the water utility’s perspective, the lack of public hearings and the inability to appeal a permit ruling would affect their efforts to monitor the facilities and the impact they may have on the water supply. “What they should do is modify the operation permit to say if there is going to be discharge into a surface water supply, then there needs to be an individual permit,” Maner says. Barry Haas is the coordinator for Citizens Protecting Maumelle Watershed, an organization dedicated to protecting the water quality of Lake Maumelle, a drinking source for over 400,000 people in the state. He’s concerned about the potential impact these facilities could have, but worries more about losing public input. “It short-circuits the public notification and public participation, and that’s probably more of a state-wide issue because there are other water bodies out there besides Lake Maumelle,” Haas says. “Beaver Lake and a lot of the other public drinking-water lakes could be impacted in a negative way, so it seems like that’s going in the wrong direction as far as making sure the public is in the loop, knows about what’s going
on and has a chance to comment on it if they wish to.” ADEQ director Teresa Marks says a lot of the concerns she’s been hearing have to do with whether these types of facilities should exist at all. “I understand the concerns that some of the utilities have but I think it deals more with whether these types of systems should be allowed at all and that’s really an issue for the legislature,” Marks says. “If the legislature decides they want to pass a law to ban these systems then certainly we wouldn’t permit them. But right now, if they meet the terms of our permit guidelines, then we will permit them.” Marks says her agency is open to considering other options including Maner’s suggestion of changing the general permit. Haas also thinks that’s a reasonable solution. “We consider all comments that are sent in. If it’s something that makes sense, that is going to be a better way to ensure those environmental protections, then we’ll make changes,” Marks says. ADEQ is holding two public hearings to receive comments on these rule changes. The first will be at 6 p.m. May 18 at the Jones Center for Families chapel in Springdale. The second hearing will be at 2 p.m. May 19 at ADEQ headquarters in North Little Rock.
Dead center LR crackdown on event centers snags non-profit. By david koon
n By the time you read this, the Diamond State Rodeo Association will be gone from its clubhouse on Hoffman Road in Southwest Little Rock. A gay and lesbian non-profit group that stages the annual Diamond State Rodeo and numerous charitable events throughout the year, the DSRA has been renting the building for going on 20 years without incident. They’ve recently found themselves caught up in an ongoing city crackdown on “special event centers” — the sometimes-dicey concert and party venues that often spring up in questionable locations. On March 2, the city issued a sixmonth moratorium on issuing permits for special event centers until new safety and use regulations can be written. Though a Diamond State official said problems at the clubhouse have been rare over the past 20 years, Little Rock has frequently had trouble with some other event centers in town, leading to public complaints and police calls and drawing the ire of city leaders. Studio Indigo on West 12th Street was licensed as an event center but often advertised itself as a nightclub. The business was closed in February after numerous complaints from local residents. The last post on the Club Indigo Facebook page, dating back to February, says: “College Night Starts this Friday!! Come out, have fun && (sic) No Fights Guys!” Lt. Terry Hastings with the Little Rock police said that the vice squad often works with code enforcement and the fire department to investigate problem nightspots. If the trouble there is bad enough, they work to get the club shut down. “The police get called out there frequently and that’s part of the investigation that’s done,” Hastings said, “the number and type of police calls there as well as fire and code violations. There’s a whole gamut of things there that they look at.” Sandy Bidwell is the Rodeo Association clubhouse manager. She said the order to close was a complete surprise. One morning in April when she came in to clean up after a charitable event, a vice squad officer’s card was taped to the door. She called the number. “We have events there, he said,” Bidwell recalled, “and we don’t have an event permit. Then he said, we know you’re a business and you don’t have a business permit. He told us, very nicely, that we cannot have a board meeting and we cannot go there because more than a few people would constitute an event.” Bidwell said the officer also questioned how the clubhouse distributed alcohol. Under the group’s “donation card” system, patrons would donate $10 for a card, and the card would be punched whenever the patron got a drink – different numbers of punches depending on whether they wanted beer or
a mixed drink. Bidwell insists they’ve been doing it that way for over a decade without incident, and that police who visited signed off on the practice. “The vice squad has been at our club numerous times over the past few years,” she said. “They see what’s going on, and they say: okay, you’re within limits, and they’ve left.” Nonetheless, Michael Langley with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board said that the practice is illegal. “They’re still serving alcohol,” he said. “They can call it a donation card, they can call it anything they want to – what they’re doing needs to be a permitted establishment.” Langley said the association was avoiding the rules and laws of Little Rock and the state, as well as getting out of paying taxes. “It’s people trying to think up a way not to have to [pay tax],” he said. “It’s maximizing profit.” City Attorney Tom Carpenter, while not speaking specifically about the Rodeo Association clubhouse, said that the city has had safety and criminal problems with event centers for years. Part of the issue, he said, was that the city hasn’t officially defined what an event center is. “There wasn’t really a good classification in the zoning ordinance for what was an event center and what could become one.” That gray area in the law sometimes led to events being held in spaces that could be a fire or health hazard. “It’s one thing to have a Razorback football game,” Carpenter said. “It’s another thing to have a rave or something like that. We had bands putting on [concerts] inside old warehouses, which is generally okay, but these places were never designed for that. That’s where we were having complaints and fire marshal problems.” Carpenter said that during the moratorium, the city will work with the fire and police departments to nail down a better ordinance governing event centers. “I don’t know what it’s going to be,” he said. “Maybe it’s going to be: if you’ve got 50 people there, it’s treated one way; if you’ve got 250 people there then we have to put something new in place.” For Bidwell and the Rodeo Association, however, six months will be too long to wait for a permit. They’ve already had to cancel three large charitable events that had been on their schedule, including a fund raiser for the March of Dimes. She said they’ll look for a new home outside the Little Rock city limits. It comes down to dollars and cents. “If we continue to rent the building as we have for God knows how many years, it will eat up every single bit of the money in our account just to hold onto a building we can’t use,” Bidwell said. “We’re not very happy with Little Rock.”
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o Central Arkansas progressives, these are times that try men’s souls. And women’s too, of course. And all minorities. U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder, the seven-term liberal light of the Arkansas congressional delegation, is not running for re-election, and many followers of Arkansas politics believe chances are slim that the Second Congressional District will elect a successor of comparably leftish views. Aspirants are not lacking, however. Five Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination, and four of them resemble Snyder in political orientation. (Though, like Snyder himself, they don’t shout their liberal inclinations.) But three of these are practically unknown, with the election imminent, and the fourth is a black woman. Arkansas has never sent a black woman to Congress. The fifth Democrat is more conservative than the others, and he’s the best-financed of the bunch, the “establishment” candidate, expected by many to lead the ticket in the first primary. The two candidates in the Republican primary are, like all Republicans these days, proudly far-right. One, the favorite in that race, is a Karl Rove protege. From Vic Snyder to Karl Rove is a long drop. n State Sen. Joyce Elliott of Little Rock was the only one of the candidates who showed up for a forum sponsored by the NAACP, though Scott Wallace, a Republican candidate, sent a representative. “Nobody owes me a vote because I’m black or because I’m a woman,” Elliott told a black woman
questioner. “I will see myself as a representative of the people. I know I can’t please everybody. But I think I will have a unique perspective on what it’s like to be an African-American in District Two. I’ve worked with black and white all my life.” After some talk about treating everyone fairly, the moderator, something of a provocateur, told Elliott “If you treat everybody
Perry, Yell, Conway, Van Buren, Faulkner and White. Elliott is unintimidated by the racial disparity in the District. “I’m just assuming we’re all in the 21st century,” she said. Told that some people say they’re for her, but don’t believe she can win in November, she said, “Democrats need to be careful that doesn’t become a self-fulfilling prophecy. This
“Fairness doesn’t mean you treat everybody the same way.” alike, and one person starts out 100 yards behind, he’ll still be 100 yards behind at the end.” “Fairness doesn’t mean you treat everybody the same way,” Elliott said. Through her service in the legislature, Elliott has established progressive credentials sufficient to win the coveted Arkansas Times endorsement. She told a Times reporter that while no one owes her a vote because of her sex or her race, she’ll need heavy involvement by women and blacks in order to win. The Second District is about 20 percent black, and most of the black population is in Pulaski County, the largest county, and always a Snyder stronghold. The other counties are Saline,
district is heavily Democratic. I can absolutely win on the issues in this district. I’ve won tough races before.” All the Democratic candidates attended a forum a few days later at Philander Smith College. There was little that could be called “debate,” since the candidates tended to agree when they took positions on issues, such as health-care reform. When state Rep. Robbie Wills of Conway, the putative front-runner, was caught off-base a couple of times, he tried to smooth over the conflict. David Boling, Snyder’s former chief of staff, was the only candidate who scolded Wills sharply. Boling said he supported President Obama’s health-care bill, as Snyder did, Continued on page 12 www.arktimes.com • may 13, 2010 11
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on abortion. “We need Democrats who act like Democrats,” he said. The youngest person in the race at 27, he also said, “We need new ideas. We need new blood.”
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but Wills had said he would have voted against it had he been in Congress. Boling also said he supported the cap-and-trade bill to reduce pollution, as Snyder did, but Wills had said he wouldn’t have voted for it. Wills, who is the speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, replied that “No one in this race has done more to improve health care in Arkansas than I have,” and cited his support for health-care legislation. He said he was worried that the new federal health-care legislation would require a $400 million cut in the state Medicaid program. Gov. Mike Beebe has expressed similar fears. But, Wills said, he wouldn’t vote to repeal the health-care law. Both the Republican candidates in the Second District race have said they would vote for repeal. As for cap-and-trade, Wills said the bill had been rejected by Congress and “It’s not coming back.” He said he believed in global warming and the need for clean energy, “But I can’t sacrifice jobs today for the promise of jobs tomorrow. Arkansas employers said cap-and-trade would cost jobs.” Four of the candidates were firmly opposed to the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for gays in the military. Wills hedged a little. Military leaders are studying the issue, he said, and “I think they’ll recommend repeal. I’d support that.” Patrick Kennedy said that “don’t ask, don’t tell” was “the next great civil rights issue. And civil rights is the heart of the Democratic Party.” Kennedy berated the other candidates for not taking as many or as strong stands on issues as he and another candidate, John Adams, had done. Oddly, Kennedy seems the most intense of the candidates, and Adams the most relaxed. Kennedy mentioned his support of the Roe v. Wade decision
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n Every year, the Arkansas Times conducts a “Best ofArkansas” contest in which readers pick the top Arkansan in a number of categories. Every year, Vic Snyder is named “Best Liberal.” This is not an honor he campaigns for. “You never heard me use those terms very much,” he says. Very much? We never heard him describe himself as a liberal even once. Conservatives have succeeded in making “liberal” a pejorative. Arkansas politicians accused of liberalism usually say, as Snyder does, that they don’t believe in labels. In Congress, and in the Arkansas legislature earlier, he didn’t set out to be liberal, he says. Instead, “I’ve tried hard to be thoughtful and approachable.” He’s succeeded, to all appearances; he’s retiring undefeated. Allegedly, some polls showed that he’d be in trouble if he ran this year. Allegedly, the polls said the same of just about every Democratic incumbent in a state that voted against the Democratic presidential nominee two years ago. It says something of the high regard in which Snyder is held that even people who don’t agree with his voting record seem to believe him when he says he’s retiring because of kids, not polls. More than most congressmen, Snyder’s life has changed since he first went to Washington. He was a middleaged bachelor then. Now he’s a married 62-year-old with four children under the age of 4. (Three are triplets.) “I spent several months trying to talk myself into running,” he says, “but my heart wasn’t in it. It meant too much time away from the children.” He was a doctor before he became a fulltime politician, but he hasn’t practiced medicine in years. He’s not sure what he’ll do now, but “I need to work to raise these kids.” The work
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John Adams, 33. It’s a good name for a politician, but he’ll probably need more than that. He’s one of three progressive-looking but little-known candidates in the race. Now on leave from his job as an assistant attorney general, he says he’ll come to the congressman’s job from the perspective of someone who’s also been an educator and a business lawyer. “That’s different from people who think more about politics than policy.” He said he’d agreed with Vic Snyder on some things and disagreed on others, but “I definitely respected the fact that he always leveled with people. He said why he voted like he did.” Went to Yale and the University of Michigan Law School. “We have massive budget deficits. I don’t hear enough from our side about that. We may have to let some tax cuts expire. Promising more tax cuts while running a huge deficit is very irresponsible.” 12 may 13, 2010 • ARKANSAS TIMES
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won’t be in Washington, where many former congressmen settle and take up lobbying. “We want to stay in Arkansas. We have family and friends there.” Snyder won’t endorse a candidate in the Second District race. “I consider them all great people. It shows what a deep bench the Democratic Party has.” He offers encouragement of a sort. “People can over-read the fact that John McCain [the Republican presidential nominee] won the state.” Snyder was returned to Congress twice while a Republican presidential candidate was carrying the state and the Second District. Even so, things are bound to change politically, Snyder said. Three of Arkansas’s four congressional districts will have new representation next year. “I guarantee that whoever is elected in those three districts will not vote the same way that I and Marion Berry and John Boozman did. A new generation of leaders will follow us. It’ll be a different time.” It always puzzled some that a person who voted the way Snyder did could hold onto a congressional seat in a conservative state like Arkansas. Before they gave up, Republicans hurled several hard-line conservatives at him, unsuccessfully. Art English, a political science professor at UALR, thinks that Snyder’s “dignified demeanor” had something to do with it. Snyder is always respectful, English says. He doesn’t say smart-alec things, even in response to people who say smartalec things about him. (Some supporters have wished that he would snap back occasionally.) He’s a Vietnam vet and a doctor. “People respected his accomplishments even if they disagreed with him.” There were no scandals. English doubts the next Second District congressman will be as liberal as Snyder. Even someone as ostensibly liberal as Joyce Elliott is positioning herself more as a pragmatic candidate, he said. “I think whoever the Democratic nominee is will have to moderate their views. The Republicans will
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n The candidates for the Democratic nomination for United States representative from the Second Congressional District:
David Boling, 45. A lawyer and, until recently, the chief of staff for Congressman Snyder. Did he ask for an endorsement? “We visited about it. I was not surprised when he said he wouldn’t endorse. That’s the principled approach to take. He’s been a great mentor to me.” Likes to point out differences between himself and Robbie Wills, who is probably the most conservative of the Democratic candidates. Says he’s the only candidate in the race who’s worked on foreign markets and creating export-related jobs. Joyce Elliott, 61. Majority leader of the state Senate. A long-time supporter of progressive causes, she has the endorsement of the Arkansas State AFL-CIO. A former schoolteacher, she’s been much involved in education issues. Patrick Kennedy, 27. Another who’s considered a good
bet to follow in Snyder’s liberal footsteps, should he be elected. Never met an issue he wouldn’t take a stand on, and upbraids other candidates for not doing as he does. “If you don’t believe in global warming, I don’t want your vote.” Gave up his job as director of public programs and public policy at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service to run for Congress. Calls himself “probably one of the most unconventional candidates around.” Sold his car and an engagement ring to raise money for the race. “I’m not engaged, but I had a ring anyway.” Robbie Wills, 41. Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, he’s well-financed and well-connected. Says job creation is the number-one issue and he has a record in that regard as a legislator. Carried the bill that set up the state Lottery Commission. “I was proud to be part of that once the voters spoke.”
probably hold on to theirs.” n Like Vic Snyder, State Rep. John C. Edwards of Little Rock is sometimes described as “liberal” or “progressive” and he responds the same way that Snyder does: “I don’t care much for tags.” Snyder defeated Edwards in 1996, when Snyder was elected to his first term in Congress. “He’s true to himself,” Edwards says. “He stands up for his beliefs. I think the state of Arkansas has been well served by that.” Mark Stodola, now the mayor of Little Rock, was also a Second District candidate in the Democratic primary that year. The 20 percent that Edwards got forced a runoff between Snyder and Stodola, which Snyder won. He went on to win the general election too. That primary race was “one of the cleanest congressional races in the history of the state,” Edwards said. “My old boss, David Pryor, told me one day, ‘If you run this race right, you’ll be better friends with your opponents after it’s over than you were before.’And that’s how it worked out.” Edwards even claims to have seen a playful side of Snyder, which is more than most journalists can say. In that 1996 race, Edwards said, Snyder would occasionally poke fun in public at himself and his two opponents, saying that they all got up and said the same things “like the three little pigs.” You probably had to be there. When Snyder announced his retirement this year, some people called Edwards and asked him to make another congressional race. “I felt like the best thing for me was to continue my service in the Arkansas House,” he said. As to whether a Snyder-like Democrat can hold on to the seat, Edwards said it was still too early to say. He was interviewed the day early voting began, but he felt that people were only beginning to pay attention to the political races. There are some who believe that a legislator’s voting
record is the most important thing about him, and there are some who want more. Herbert C. Rule, a Little Rock lawyer, is an old-line liberal. He was a progressive member of the Arkansas legislature when Vic Snyder was in college, and the legislature was even more conservative than it is now. He’s not as upset over Snyder’s imminent departure as one might have expected. “I’m very pro-Vic but he’s not an activist legislator. He has not been a path-breaking congressman. His political personality is like Bumpers’, though not as engaging. He’s a great politician, though. He’s in a district that should have tilted toward the Republicans the last two or three terms.” While clinging to the traditional anonymity of his craft,
“but once you’ve done that, they’re not as much fun to write. And complimentary editorials generally are less enjoyable than the other kind. ‘Congressman Claghorn is dumb as a hammer, and crooked to boot.’ That’s what writers like to write and readers like to read, if they’re on the same side as you.” Snyder provides no amusing quotes to help the writer either, as did former senator Dale Bumpers, another liberals’ darling. Snyder is earnest and unimaginative and maddeningly fair. Our editorialist was advised recently that Snyder was submitting a letter to the paper taking issue with one of the editorials. The writer was amazed. “How could we have been more adoring?” he asked. It developed that Snyder was
“We need Democrats who act like Democrats.” an editorial writer confessed that his professional life will be considerably changed by Vic Snyder’s leaving office. “I spend a good bit of time writing what we call ‘St. Vic’ editorials,” he said. “I must have done a hundred of them over the years. These are the ones we run when Congressman Snyder takes some bold, principled stand on an issue that’s spooked the other members of the delegation – sometimes the other members of the whole Congress. Snyder being the only member of the Arkansas House delegation to vote for President Obama’s health-care reform, for example. Snyder voting against the invasion of Iraq. Snyder, the only veteran in the Arkansas delegation, voting against proposals to ravish the First Amendment by banning flag-burning.” “I feel I’ve pretty well perfected the form,” the writer said,
not complaining about an editorial on himself — he never mentions those, one way or another — but one that was critical of a colleague, Rep. John Boozman, a Republican who votes exactly the opposite from Snyder. The editorial suggested that Boozman might be doing too much in the way of overseas travel, and it noted that Snyder was staying home. Snyder wrote that overseas travel was good for congressmen, that Boozman should have been commended, not called down, and that the only reason Snyder hadn’t been traveling lately was family concerns. Writing a critical letter to a strong supporter, to whom he has never addressed a favorable comment, in defense of a man with whom he’s never agreed on a substantive issue — that’s the Snyder style all right, and how we’ll miss it.
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n Philosophically, Tim Griffin and Scott Wallace are in agreement. Conventional conservative Republicans, they’re both antiObamacare, anti-estate tax, anti-cap-andtrade, pro-gun, pro-life, pro-tort reform. Both attend teabagger rallies. Neither is friends with Nancy Pelosi. As candidates, however, they’re very different. Griffin is the Goliath in the match. Seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the Second District, he has the money, the backing of his party’s national leadership, the government experience, the name recognition. (It’s not necessarily favorable name recognition, but some say the spelling is all that matters.) Wallace has the support of a few promi-
wallace: Backed by Huckabee.
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nent Arkansas Republicans, including Mike Huckabee, Gay White and John Paul Hammerschmidt, and his own insistence that he’s more of an Arkansan than Griffin, whom he calls a Washington insider. It seems hardly a full quiver, but he may not need many arrows. In a Republican primary in the Second Congressional District, there won’t be many voters. Two years ago, the Republicans didn’t even bother to field a candidate for this office. (But that was when the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Vic Snyder, was running for re-election. This year, Snyder has announced his retirement.) Griffin, 41, was born in Charlotte, N.C., and reared in Magnolia. He graduated from
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“You have a choice between a Washington, D.C., insider and a hometown businessman who’s created hundreds of jobs for Arkansans ...” Hendrix College and Tulane University Law School. He made his name, such as it is, as a political operative. He worked for the Republican National Committee digging up potentially harmful information about Democratic candidates, and then he was a legal advisor for the Bush-Cheney recount team in Florida in 2000, helping the U.S. Supreme Court install George W. Bush as president. He worked in the attorney general’s office for a time, but was back at the RNC for the 2004 presidential election. He has been accused by Democrats and some journalists of “caging” Florida voters in that election — that is, finding ways to disqualify voters who were expected to go Democratic, such as black people. The mainstream media has made little of the allegations, and Griffin says he did nothing improper. He calls the accusations “a bunch of silliness.” He fell in with Karl Rove, the famously ruthless political brain of the Bush administration. Rove and others worked successfully to oust Bud Cummins as U.S. attorney
for the Eastern District of Arkansas and put Griffin in his place. The appointment was hotly controversial, in part because it was made without Senate consultation. The controversy still raged when Griffin resigned from the job in 2007. He now practices law in Little Rock. Wallace, 48, seems bland by comparison. The owner of Bruno’s Little Italy, a legendary Little Rock restaurant, and other businesses, sees no disadvantage in that. “You have a choice between a Washington, D.C., insider and a hometown businessman who’s created hundreds of jobs for Arkansans and been serving his community for a quarter of a century,” Wallace says. “He is the hand-picked establishment candidate, but we’ve done two different polls and we’re leading in both.” Wallace also has a better chance to defeat the Democratic nominee in November, he says. “We don’t have the D.C. baggage my opponent has. We won’t have to deal with the issues the national Democratic Party is going to raise against him.”
Griffin: Worked for Republican National Committee.
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Senate primaries heat up as election nears. By gerard matthews
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MEASURED RESPONSE: Democratic candidates answer questions at the first official debate.
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n It’s probably fair to say that no other Senate primary contest in the country has garnered more attention — in time, money, ad buys and interest from outside groups — than the race between Sen. Blanche Lincoln and Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. The strategic goal of the Halter campaign is to out-Dem a two-term beatable incumbent by appealing to the more progressive wing of the party, to paint Lincoln as a mainstay of a Washington system that is broken and to do it all without coming across as too negative. So far, polls indicate, he’s gaining ground. The Halter campaign and its allies have issued their fair share of harsh words, but they’ve paled in comparison to the invective coming from Lincoln supporters. A racially tinged ad baselessly claiming Halter outsourced jobs to India is the latest example. In their second debate, both candidates admitted to signing off on negative attacks like “Bailout Blanche” and “Dollar Bill Halter.” Halter promised to shut down bailoutblanche.com and end the site’s Twitter feed, and the campaign followed through. Lincoln made no such promise, so dollarbillhalter.com is still in business. You can also see “Dollar Bill” ads on the senator’s YouTube site. But national attention may or may not translate to local interest. Recent polls show “undecided” voters at 15 to 20 percent, which is a fairly significant number for such a divisive race. One Democratic political consultant says this race once again proves that tired saying that all politics is local. “Locally, it seems that as Blanche reintroduces herself to voters, they are reminded why they liked her in the first place, shoring up any weakening of her support caused by the barrage of TV ads. The adverse is reported anecdotally of Halter, where the more people that meet him personally walk away saying things like: ‘He just rubs me the wrong way,’ ‘He sure has a bad case of the short man’s syndrome,’ or ‘I can’t put my finger on it, but I just don’t like him.’ In a state like Arkansas, that really matters.” Personality does matter, but so do perception, and right now a lot of voters see Lincoln as too negative. Her genial personality hasn’t counteracted those perceptions.
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When it comes to reaching out to voters, both candidates have made use of social media tools like Twitter and Facebook. YouTube has really changed the political
ad game, giving each candidate tons of free media through blogs and new websites and it’s also allowed candidates to reach younger audiences that don’t watch the local news.
Social media allow candidates to respond instantly to attacks or issue statements directly to “followers” or “friends.” The political consultant the Times spoke with said these new tools are changing the political communications game, but in a small state like Arkansas, nothing beats old-fashioned politicking. “While communication via Twitter, Facebook, etc., is cheap, TV still rules the day, as Arkansas is still a rural state and not as electronically ‘plugged in’ as other states. At the end of the day it will be the raw number of identified voters that each campaign talks to and gets to the polls that will make the campaign successful.” And then, of course, there’s the D.C. factor — D.C. Morrison that is. Morrison, the Democratic challenger who called the health care reform bill a “jobs killer” and said that man-made global warming was a “hoax,” has been polling around 10 percent which would make it possible that neither Halter nor Lincoln would top the 50
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on the offensive: Halter and Lincoln trade jabs at the second debate. percent mark necessary to avoid a runoff. Halter has been showing signs of life in polls of late, closing the gap with Lincoln. The big question might be which candidate is best suited to beat the Republican nominee? On the national level that’s what the race is about — not card check, the public option or campaign finance reform. For Democrats, it’s about keeping that seat. Meanwhile, a runoff, and the continuation of hostilities, might only help Republicans in the general election.
‘No Bailouts’ is the new ‘Protect Marriage’ The Republican primary for the US Senate seat currently held by Sen. Blanche Lincoln has often been lost in the hubbub and national attention directed toward the primary on the Democratic side. What was at first an almost comically staggering number of candidates, eight to be exact, has been unofficially whittled Boozman down to two: Rep. John Boozman, the perceived front runner, and state Sen. Gilbert Baker. Jim Holt, who polled 44 percent of the vote against Lincoln six years ago, is something of an X factor. Boozman has showed a considerable lead over the rest of the pack in recent polls, but the number of candidates in the race works in favor of the need for a runoff. Baker is pinning his hopes on just such an outcome and trying to close the gap between him and Boozman by capitalizing on voters’ perceived rage toward big bailouts. Baker has been dragging around an old tarp to campaign events, asking voters to sign it to express their distaste for the Troubled Asset Relief Program passed by Congress earlier this year with Boozman’s support. All of Baker’s campaign signs and logos (including his Twitter avatar) now include a bright yellow box containing the phrase “No Bailouts.” Politically it’s brilliant: Take a statement that no one can really oppose, about an issue that not many fully understand, and run with it. “No Bailouts” just
has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Baker has been hammering Boozman for his vote for TARP — a vote that, to his credit, Boozman staunchly defends as a necessary evil. Adding the “No Bailouts” tag to campaign signs is taking a page out of the Jim Holt playbook. Holt added the slogan “Protect Marriage” to his Senate campaign materials in 2004 and was able to capture a significant percentage of the vote. It’s a tactic Baker is trying to replicate, a single identifier based on a belief that it resonates with Republican voters. Holt has been noticeably absent so far in this race, especially when it comes to media. Television audiences have seen little of him while Baker and Boozman have both released ads much discussed in political circles — Boozman, touting his Christian upbringing; Baker, standing on a soap box and shouting “It’s our time now!” to a small crowd assembled in a field. One of Baker’s strengths is his warm personality. Attempting to look like a mad-as-hell rabble-rouser to capitalize on voter anger is seen as a genius stroke by his campaign, but some viewers have found it jarring. Holt’s fund-raising efforts have not been as fruitful as expected and his most recent stunt — dressing up an old ambulance with flashing lights (which happens to be legally problematic) and labeling it the “Obamacare Repeal Unit” — makes his candidacy look like more of a gimmick than a serious run for office. Almost every poll available has any Republican, even the unknowns, beating any Democrat. Still, come November, it’s hard to imagine someone like Curtis Coleman beating Blanche Lincoln, should he be a miracle upset winner in the Republican primary. Most are convinced, though, that being an incumbent is not a good thing this year. That might work out well for Halter, but not Lincoln. Even Boozman, though seeking a new office, is effectively an incumbent as a long-time Washington insider. The other Republican candidates, in addition to Boozman, Baker, Holt and Coleman, have achieved little name recognition, other than state Sen. Kim Hendren, who’s ginned some colorful quotes and apologies for same. They are Randy Alexander, Fred Raney and Conrad Reynolds.
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n The Arkansas Times supports these candidates in the election May 18. All are running in the Democratic primary. Early voting is underway. BILL HALTER for United States Senate. JOYCE ELLIOTT for U.S. representative from the Second Congressional District. JOHN FOGLEMAN for the Arkansas Supreme Court, Position 3. TIM FOX for the Arkansas Supreme Court, Position 6 JAY BARTH for the state Senate, District 34. JOHN W. WALKER, for the state House of Representatives, District 34. RICHARD CARROLL for re-election to the state House of Representatives, District 39. WENDELL GRIFFEN for circuit judge in District 6, Division 5, Subdistrict 6.1. WILANDRA DEAN for re-election to the Pulaski County Quorum Court, District 5. LARRY CRANE for Pulaski County circuit and county clerk.
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There’s always next year n It’s graduation time. Many in the school business will go into summer hibernation. But it is not time to hibernate about issues facing the state’s largest school district, here in Little Rock. For one thing, one of the Little Rock School Board’s best members, Baker Kurrus, won’t seek re-election in September. He’s counting the meetings he has left, a measure of his pessimistic outlook. It should unsettle anyone who, like Kurrus, has sent kids to Little Rock schools, defended them against unilateral condemnation and never quit working to make things better. Kurrus at least will see the realization of one dream before he leaves, opening of a packed, new primary school in western Little Rock. It will be named for one of the district’s great superintendents, Don Roberts. We should be so lucky that he was young again. Fulbright, another west Little Rock primary school, will be full, too. The problem comes at middle school time. There is no middle school in western Little Rock. Elsewhere, there are precious few pockets of excellence for these difficult years. Charter schools have drained once-thriving magnet schools. The regular middle schools have a mixed record, often uninspiring, on quality of leadership, commitment of faculty and discipline. It is not enough to say, well, you just need to figure out a way to get your kid into Pulaski Heights Middle School. The charter schools continue to be a problem for conventional school districts here and everywhere. They are Voucher Lite for a lucky comparative few. They’ve encouraged segregative practices in Pulaski County, contrary to the state’s solemn promises. But, as Kurrus has noted, whites were fleeing public schools before charter schools came along. Limiting charter schools won’t prevent parents from moving to Cabot or Bryant. What’s more, the popularity of charter schools among many black parents demonstrates the movement isn’t a one-race phenomenon. Kurrus, though he’s been a strong critic of the charter
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school movement in Pulaski County, thinks the School District will waste money and goodwill by suing to stop their proliferation. The brilliance of the district’s legal brief could produce a hollow victory, he says. Little Rock has already been declared desegregated. Courts are unfriendly to new actions based on racial percentage arguments. The suit could drive the state away from further financial help and, even if it produced some limitation on charter schools, it would do nothing to address the district’s failure to close achievement gaps between black and white, rich and poor. Little Rock needs aggressive, game-changing leadership. The strategic plan on which Kurrus and others worked is a good start. But, the School District isn’t confidently led. Sometimes, it is simply muddle-headed. Just last week, the School Board voted to partner with the state Education Department in competition for federal Race to the Top grants. Yet the Obama administration has made it clear that friendliness to charter schools is a key consideration in its award of such grants. Little Rock can’t have it both ways. The School Board is no longer so sharply divided on race as before. Black and white members alike have resisted an extension of Superintendent Linda Watson’s contract for lack of forward progress in the first two of her three years. But the black members seem reluctant to move forcefully. Protection of the administrative ranks, full of so many old friends and colleagues, continues. A new consultant or a new administrator is discussed as fixes when signs point to more elemental problems. It’s past time for work-arounds.
First Halter, then ... n Arkansas is apt to pass a big milestone this year, its first election bought by national economic interests. We have been in the backwaters of this great movement for a dozen years but no longer. It remains to be seen who will be the next United States senator but the race has already been shaped irrevocably by forces outside the state whose spending to influence the election has dwarfed even the ample campaign treasuries of the candidates. A shadow group called Americans for Job Security, a postal-box front for corporate interests that has been spending millions every two years to elect Republicans to the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives, has invested more than a million dollars in the last 10 days of the Democratic primary to ravage the reputation of Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, the chief challenger to Sen. Blanche Lincoln. Its work is supplemented by ad campaigns directed by another front group that keeps its identity secret, Arkansans for Common Sense, and by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s riches now are trying to pump up Senator Lincoln for the primary, but its aims are almost altogether the election of Republicans to the Senate. Lincoln’s support from the U. S. Chamber will vanish once she wins the nomination although she has been a reliable friend of the chamber and its conglomerate corporate interests until the past several months when she voted for health-care reform and introduced a bill regulating bank trading of mortgage derivatives, which is apt to be junked by the Senate
Ernest Dumas after the primary if not before. Lincoln has by no means been immune to the savagery of outside money. She is where she is today, looking almost unelectable, only partly because she dithered on virtually every big issue in the final two years before the election. The insurance and pharmaceutical industries, the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and industry surrogates bought millions of dollars of air time and newspaper space to hammer Democrats who were supporting or might support health-care reform, an energy and climate bill or legislation giving workers a better chance to have a union bargain for them. Lincoln and Rep. Vic Snyder were often named and the ads carried snapshots of them with half-lidded eyes, which somehow are always found for attack commercials. “Tell Blanche Lincoln to stop representing . . .,” they would say. In 10 months her approval-disapproval ratings reversed, and the poll numbers kept getting worse With an unexpected challenge in her own party she resorted in kind. Victimized by lies and distortions about what she had done, she opened the same line of attack against Halter. He was out to gut Social Security and send American jobs to India. Seeing the chance to eliminate a fresh-
On consumer heroes and suckers n An article in Business Week tells about U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s sudden and unlikely emergence as an extreme liberal consumer champion really trying to put the screws to Wall Street. Lincoln jumped up three weeks ago as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and unveiled a little bill to force banks, if they wish to remain banks, to spin off and wall off their derivatives operations. Until then, the most liberal notion floated for financial reform regarding banks and derivatives was to create a tightly regulated and publicly transparent new exchange. Lincoln, still new to the agriculture chairmanship, became involved because some derivatives involve commodities futures markets overseen by her committee. While everyone was expecting her to unveil another of her finessed bipartisan compromises with her ranking Republican, Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, she hauled off and proposed talking hundreds of billions of dollars of profits out of our biggest banks.
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Allow me to synopsize the article’s assertions of how and why this happened: It was Arkansas politics. It was national politics. And it was the influence on Lincoln of a longtime friend, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, who, according to Business Week, joined Lincoln in the pioneering gender integration of congressional softball years ago and who came to Washington mainly to try to reform a corrupt high-finance culture she’d observed in horror during the Enron scandal. The White House, the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, the FDIC and credible liberal Democrats like Chris Dodd never wanted to jerk billions away from banks arbitrarily. They wonder where the new derivatives market might go — to unregulated foreign transactions, perhaps? — if forcibly
faced candidate who might be harder to beat than Lincoln, surrogate Republican groups like Americans for Job Security picked up the thread. It has worked, too. Halter’s negatives, very low three months ago, are approaching Lincoln’s. Halter’s ads and those of the national groups that are abetting him, by the way, are barely more honest than Lincoln’s. He says no, but had he been in the U. S. Senate he would almost certainly have voted for the trade agreements and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) that he criticizes. What Lincoln and Halter have done, with the giant-sized help of shadow groups and the chamber of commerce, is to make the other unelectable in the fall. What a service to their party. It should not be mistaken that Senator Lincoln is no more than the momentary beneficiary of the barrage against Halter by Americans for Job Security and the others. That group has no record of electing Democrats of any persuasion. A former Republican White House political director runs it, which is about all that is known of the individuals who are involved. Since its formation in the latter years of the Clinton presidency it has invested millions in every election cycle to defeat Democratic senators and congressmen and, once or twice, to bludgeon a moderate Republican who had strayed from the fold of the now disgraced Majority Leader Tom Delay. It was organized as a tax-exempt 501(c) (6) group like the chamber of commerce. It is supposed to work for the interest of business generally and political activity cannot be its primary interest, although if it has any other
purpose than influencing elections it has never come to light. The group has refused to name its members or identify where its millions come from, but the property and casualty insurance industry dropped in $1 million to affect an election or two in 2000. It is a conduit for any corporate interest that wants to beat a Democrat or elect a conservative Republican and needs cover. The U. S. Supreme Court in the Citizens United decision last winter made such front groups unnecessary because it said corporations could use money straight out of their general treasuries, in unlimited amounts, to influence elections, but they may still find the cover of groups like Americans for Job Security useful. They mask the real goals of the money. Americans for Job Security sounds like a union group, one interested in the welfare and rights of workers, and its ads usually sound like that. It attacks Halter for moving jobs overseas and for wanting to privatize Social Security. Actually, Halter hasn’t moved any jobs overseas and he is a fierce opponent of privatizing Social Security and the people exploiting Americans for Job Security are actually for both. Its seed money came from the American Insurance Association, a trade group of insurers that outsourced jobs. The chamber of commerce, which has used the group, has touted the advantages of offshoring jobs. But the Supreme Court decreed that this is the future of elections even in Arkansas and we must get used to it. You can hope that voters will wise up to charades like Americans for Job Security, but there is no evidence of it.
separated from standard financial institutions they intend to regulate more stringently. National reporters checking in on our nationalized Senate Democratic primary tell me that White House sources tell them that Lincoln needs a day in the sun with this provision and that they owe her temporary inclusion of it because, after all, she did provide the 60th vote by which we have health care reform. Reuters was reporting Monday that the provision, known as Section 106, is going to get excised, perhaps this week. But Blanche, newly minted populist, could still say she tried. The Business Week piece relates that, as late as early April, Senate Agriculture Committee staff members were shopping a derivatives compromise between Lincoln and Chambliss that the White House rejected as entirely too mushy. Meantime Lincoln was coming under ever-increasing political pressure at home, largely from national liberal groups funneling money to Bill Halter and calling her a pawn of the Wall Street thieves who nearly ruined our economy. Then Cantwell began prevailing on her friend to put some serious teeth into what she proposed. So Lincoln blew off Chambliss and
went, for once, liberal. Then, at a Senate Democratic caucus meeting, she got hammered by her colleagues on what in the world she was up to. The article says it was Cantwell who got up at that meeting and bailed out Lincoln. It all serves to advance a portrait of Lincoln as politically pliable and a tad elusive on where she actually stands. It’s an image advanced by the dishonest negative campaign she’s been willing to wage. This is quite a spectacle. We have an incumbent Democratic senator acting all proconsumer in Washington while a shadowy business group runs racist television commercials in her behalf against Halter. Then Lincoln puts out mailers to a few addresses showing her with her pal Barack Obama. But a lot of people didn’t get that mailer because they’re supposed to think she doesn’t much like Obama. What Lincoln is doing is assembling a jigsaw puzzle that, if and when completed, will show the map of Arkansas at the end of a stick ... as a sucker. John Brummett is a columnist and reporter for Stephens Media’s Arkansas News Bureau. You can read additional Brummett columns in The Times of North Little Rock. www.arktimes.com • may 13, 2010 19
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n Little Rock and North Little Rock will ignore the Arkansas River that parts them for 10 days in May, when ArtWeek ’10 puts painters and poets and partiers in twin spotlights. The river cities will kick off that connection with a party, appropriately, in the middle — on the Junction Bridge, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13. The party will be hosted by two entities partnering for the first time: the Downtown Little Rock Partnership and the Argenta Downtown Council. Their goal: to advance the arts and add vibrancy to the sister downtowns. The Junction Bridge Party will serve eats from restaurants on both shores — Boscos, Cregeen’s, Reno’s Argenta Cafe, Dizzy’s, to name a few — and plenty of beer and wine. The Arkansas Symphony Quartet, solo performers Lealon Worrell and Steve Bates and others will make music over the river. Wristbands, available at both north and south entrances to the bridge, are $20. The celebration of the arts gets in full swing, literally, with country dancing and fiddling Friday night at the Historic
Arkansas Museum (200 E. Third). The museum will be celebrating its new public art installation “pARTy for Peg” as well as showcasing exhibits as part of downtown Little Rock’s monthly 2nd Friday Art Night that runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Big doings at other 2nd Friday venues as well: An art party at the Arts Scene (806 W. Markham) with music, poetry readings, drinks and models (art supplies provided); live music and sidewalk artists along Third Street (at Copper Grill and Dizzy’s Grill and Bistro); a dramatic reading of “World War Z” by the theater troupe A Novel Idea at the Arkansas Studies Institute (401 President Clinton); a “poetry free-flow” at Hearne Fine Art (1001 Wright Ave.) … you get the idea. Also on Friday’s agenda: A performing and visual arts collaborative show at 6:30 p.m. at the River Market, as well as more live music and exhibit openings. Saturday’s highlights: The ACAC arts cooperative hosts the “Drag the River” drag queen performances/DJs/silent arts auction aboard the Arkansas Queen starting at 10 p.m. (more in the To-Do List, next page). Prior to that, SOMA will hold
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Playing bridge: The Arkansas Symphony Quartet, among others. an art exhibit/garage sale/wine and cheese event on South Main between 13th and 15th streets starting at 4 p.m.; New York artist/dancer Larry Hampton will give an Afro-Funk dance performance at Hearne Fine Art, in a gallery hung with his oil portraits of the musical and female influences on his life, starting at 6 p.m. The following week will feature street performances by the Arkansas Shakespeare Theater in Argenta; a twopart poetry slam at Vino’s Brew Pub; the Home Plate Heroes auction fund-raiser for the Jim Elder Good Sport Fund at
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Dickey-Stephens Park; a performance by the Rockefeller Quartet at Starving Artist Cafe, which will host numerous artist demonstrations and musical performances throughout the festival; a literary evening at the Thea Foundation with local writers; exhibits and demonstrations at 3rd Friday Argenta Artwalk; a Rockabilly Opera Meltdown at the Arkansas Studies Institute; a “Foodie Fest” … and other events too numerous to mention. Luckily, there’s a website detailing all the ArtWeek ’10 events so we don’t have to: go to art-week.org.
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THURSDAY 5/13
CODY BELEW & THE LOCALS 9 p.m., Bill St. $5.
n Cody Belew is one busy, multi-talented cat. He jumps from blue-eyed soul gigs at Afterthought, spreading it on Frankie and Ella, to neo-country sets around town that call to mind Gillian Welch or Justin Townes Earle. Regardless of what genre he’s working in, he takes to the stage naturally, with a signature, animated selfconfidence that brands him a showman. This time around, Belew has constructed a formidable backup band in The Locals, featuring members of Hanky Pank, Father Maple, half of Damn Bullets and a splash of feminine touch in local denim chanteuse Bonnie Montgomery; according to Belew, they work in a soundscape of “White County country with a twist” that sounds like Roy Orbison one minute and Old Crow Medicine Show the next.
FRIDAY 5/14
PEABODY RIVERTOP PARTY 8 p.m., Peabody Hotel. $5.
n The opportunity to drink and dance among a throng high above the river, usually with a cool breeze blowing: It’s yet another sign that summer isn’t only upon us, but ready to take off full blast. The six-week Peabody Rivertop Party series — Little Rock’s answer to Memphis Peabody’s legendary, generations-old Rooftop Parties — kicks off this Friday with Tragikly White, Little Rock’s premier party band, who can break out Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places” one minute and Kanye’s “Stronger” the next. Attendance is several hundred a week. Join the crowd; if you RSVP by 5 p.m. Friday on the party’s Facebook page (facebook. com/rivertoppartyatpeabodylittlerock), you can get in for free.
‘GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS’
7:30 p.m., Weekend Theater. $10-$14.
n If there’s been a more quoted piece of non-musical theater released in the last 30 years, I haven’t heard of it. Since David Mamet’s four-letter-word-filled take on greed, masculinity, desperation and competition hit stages in 1982, it’s become a part of the American consciousness, 22 may 13, 2010 • ARKANSAS TIMES
MAN OF MANY HATS: Renaissance-voiced Cody Belew debuts his new band, The Locals, at Bill St. from the dialogue (“Nice guy? F**k you; go home and play with your kids!”) to poor ol’ Gil in “The Simpsons” (an ode to the play’s Shelley Levine character). A catch-all metaphor for all the nasty bits of humankind, the play follows a boilerroom team, frantically pawning off hunks of shoddy Floridian real estate to their unfortunate marks, all the while hustling to keep their necks an inch away from the chopping block. It’s an unbelievable piece of theater, thrilling on the page alone; we have faith in the Weekend Theater to do it all the sweaty, smarmy justice due to it. The play runs Friday and Saturday nights through May 29 with a 7:30 p.m. curtain.
‘THE ARKANSAS FLYER’ 6 p.m., Wildwood Park for the Arts. $20.
n KUAR’s annual celebration of Arkansas Heritage Month, “The Arkansas Flyer,” is back for its fourth year. This year’s live variety show (a foray into the old-
‘ALWAYS BE CLOSING’: The Weekend Theater dives in to Mamet’s masterpiece, “Glengarry Glen Ross.”
I’LL FLY AWAY: KUAR’s yearly live variety show features music by The Salty Dogs (pictured) and Amy Garland. time primetime, a la “A Prarie Home Companion”) celebrates our state with an evening called “Roads Less Traveled: The Enduring Heritage of Rural Arkansas.” Featuring music by emcee Amy Garland, one of the area’s finest singer/songwriters, and celebrated local country-swingers The Salty Dogs, the audience should expect a fair bit of, well, maybe not pickin’ and grinnin’ … how about strummin’ and gummin’? And, naturally, the night will feature the “Invisible Radio Theater,” which promises to lampoon local politicians and pundits. The night kicks off at 6 p.m. with a barbecue dinner before the entertainment gets underway.
non-profits, the Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative (a.k.a. the ACAC), comes out to raise some bread to keep its doors open, the group does it right. And boy, does the joke ever write itself for this one: They’re loading up the Arkansas Queen with female impersonators. The steamboat will be hoppin’ with a handful of ladyboys on the main deck, not to mention a DJ atop the boat, spinning the fierceness. The whole shebang is emceed by Miranda Meridian and all proceeds go towards keeping the ACAC up and movin’. Boarding begins at 10 p.m. with a prompt 10:30 p.m. departure; docking at 12:30 a.m.
SATURDAY 5/15
‘PAWS ON THE PAVEMENT’
LUKE HUNSICKER BENEFIT 9 p.m., Juanita’s. $10.
n On one hand, it sucks that these are happening; on the other, I wish they’d happen all the time. These shows bring out both the better angels of our nature and the better bands of Little Rock. It’s the third in a series of fund-raisers for Luke Hunsicker, the American Princes bassist who’s battling the whole nine yards of brain cancer, a pretty pricy endeavor by anyone’s pocketbook. But not only is it a helluva time for a helluva nice guy, it also offers up a pupu platter of local bands. This time around, the benefit features honeyharmonied indie-pop with Whale Fire; the immediate college rockers Bear Colony; rural garage ne’er-do-wells Frown Pow’r; bullseye Americana from Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass; hands-down, this writer’s favorite Arkansas band, Life Size Pizza and — you know them, love them — Brother Andy & His Big Damn Mouth.
8 a.m., Murray Park.
n This morning found another one of those forwarded, jokey e-mails in my inbox. The subject was “Who is your real
friend?” and inside it said “Put your dog and your spouse in the trunk of your car for an hour. When you open the trunk, which one is happy to see you?” Yeah, it’s an old chestnut, but it still brought a laugh. Regardless, Saturday brings the 11th annual celebration of man’s best friend: Paws on the Pavement. It’s an all-day festival to benefit the volunteerbased Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals (CARE). The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with a 5K run, a 1-mile fun run/ walk for both owners and their pets and a volleyball tournament at 10:30 a.m. The day also offers a “doggie fashion show,” microchipping for the overly curious family hound (for only $25 dollars) and, my favorite, miniature therapy horses. Take your pup out on a date. He/she deserves it. (By the way, never put your dog in a car trunk, OK?)
SUNDAY 5/16
JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL 10 a.m., River Market Pavilion. Free.
n Just the names of different Jewish desserts sound like exaggerated, Homer Simpson drooling: rugelach (a nutty, cinnamon strudel roll), hamantashen (a triangular, fruit-filled cookie). The annual, day-long festival of the best food Judaism has to offer returns to the River Market Pavilion. With tables upon tables of latkes, corned beef, brisket, pastrami and bagels (not to mention a wide selection of arts and crafts and seven Hebrew bands, including the Meshugga Klezmer Band) this yearly market is a rare chance to get a thorough taste of some savory traditional food not usually available in our state. An early bird breakfast is open to the public at 8:30 a.m. while the festival officially opens at 10 a.m. Proceeds go to various charities supported by the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
n When one of our favorite local arts
THURSDAY 5/13
n The ACAC (Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative) hosts its weekly night of verse in inVerse Open Mic Poetry Night, 6 p.m., $5. The genrebending, always entertaining Little Rock Jazz Quintet plays one of its first weekly stints at Ferneau in Hillcrest, 8 p.m., free. Cajun’s Wharf brings Fjord Mustang for happy hour, 5:30 p.m., and Tragikly White for the night owls, 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Afterthought gets music led by a pathologist-by-day, musician-by-night with the Dr. Rex Bell Jazz Trio, 8 p.m., $5. Winner of “America’s Funniest People” on ABC, Dante continues his stint at The Loony Bin, 8 p.m., $6. Back downtown, the Ted Ludwig Trio provides the Capitol Bar & Grill with its nightly dose of guitar jazz, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY 5/14
n Break out your wettest kicks and your highest pumps: this time around, J-One Productions’ weekly First Class Friday party at Bill St. is themed “The Shoe Fetish,” 8 p.m. ACAC hosts a Benefit for Chile with current owner of the clever band name crown, Ezra Lbs., anti-folk crew (clap!) Kidz Pop, acoustic tunesmiths Megamatt, young crews The Pontiacs and The Easels alongside supergroup Physical Science, not to mention raffles, garage sales and a kissing booth, 7 p.m. The frontman of Squirrel Nut Zippers brings his new rockabilly project, Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition, to White Water Tavern, 10 p.m. Austin-based guitar rockers Vallejo riff and lick all over Sticky Fingerz, 9:30 p.m., $7.
SATURDAY 5/15
‘DRAG THE RIVER’
10 p.m., Arkansas Queen. $15 adv., $25 d.o.e.
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FAB: Female impersonator Miranda Meridian emcees ACAC’s floating fund-raiser, “Drag the River.”
n North Little Rock skate shop Enjoy offers a night of hip-hop with long-time local emcee extraordinaire Rockst*r, Phoenix’s Fresco and buzzy New Orleans party rapper G-Eazy, 9 p.m., $5. Vino’s brings a bit of rock/horror/ psychobilly to the people with a triple bill of Queen Anne Spades, Josh the Devil & The Sinners, and Ace Spade & The Whores of Babylon, 8 p.m. Runaway Planet, one of the best — certainly one of the hairiest — bluegrass bands in the sizable contingent that the state has to offer, plays White Water Tavern, 10 p.m. The sixth annual Buzz-B-Q, hosted by The Buzz 103.7, has over 80 BBQ teams competing for $5,000 in prizes, not to mention music by rising country star Ty Herndon, Jeff Coleman & The Feeders and a whole crew of other locals, 11 a.m., $5 adv., $7 d.o.e., $10 after 5 p.m. www.arktimes.com • may 13, 2010 23
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THURSDAY, MAY 13 MUSIC
Christmas Fuller, Brave Soul. 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-527-6618, georgesmajesticlounge.com. Cody Belew & The Locals. 9 p.m., $5. Bill St., 614 President Clinton Ave. DJ Mikey Mike. 8 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605 MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/ bogiescounterpoint. Dr. Rex Bell Jazz Trio. 8 p.m., $5. Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh. 663-4176, afterthoughtbar.com. Hot Club of Arkansas. 6:30 p.m., free. Starving Artists Cafe, 411 Main St., NLR. 372-7976, starvingartistcafe.net. Jim Dickerson. 7 p.m. Sonny Williams’, 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999, www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Jim King Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 375-8466, vinosbrewpub.com. Joe Arata. 8 p.m. Markham Street Grill, 11321 W. Markham. 224-2010. J-One Productions’ “In Too Deep� Party. 9 p.m. Deep Ultra Lounge, 322 Clinton Ave. 2449550. Little Rock Jazz Quintet. 8 p.m. Ferneau, 2601 Kavanaugh. 603-9208, ferneaurestaurant.com. Roy Rivers. 8 p.m. Denton’s Trotline, 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717. The Ted Ludwig Trio. 5 p.m. Capital Bar & Grill, 111 W. Markham. 370-7013, capitalhotel.com/ CBG. Thirsty Thursdays Hip-Hop and R&B Show. 7 p.m. On the Rocks, 107 E. Markham St. 3747425, clubontherocks.com. Tragikly White (headliner), Fjord Mustang (happy hour). 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 3755351, cajunswharf.com. Young Serious Musicians. Thursday on the Plaza. 7 p.m., free. Laman Library Plaza, 2801 Orange St., NLR. 758-1720, lamanlibrary.org.
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ArtWeek ’10 Junction Bridge Party. Food, live music kick off 10-day downtown art event. 5:30 p.m., $20. art-week.org.
COMEDY
Dante. 8 p.m., $6. Loony Bin, I-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555, loonybincomedy.com.
BOOKS
A. Cleveland Harrison. The author discusses his memoir, “A Little Rock Boyhood: Growing Up in the Great Depression.� 6 p.m., free. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 401 President Clinton Ave. 918-3056, butlercenter.org.
POEtRY
inVerse Open Mic Poetry Night. 6 p.m., $5. ACAC, 900 S. Rodney Parham. 244-2979, www. myspace.com/acacarkansas. 24 may 13, 2010 • aRKaNSaS TImES
COUNTRY AND ’CUE: Mississippi-born country-pop star Ty Herndon headlines the sixth annual Buzz-B-Q on Saturday at the North Little Rock RV Park. Gates open at 11 a.m. There’ll be music, all day, from the likes of Adam Hambrick, Steve Shankles, Canvas featuring Chuck Gatlin, Taylor Made Rocks, Sharpe Dunaway and the Meanies and Jeff Coleman and the Feeders. More than 80 local teams, half of which will be handing out samples, compete in the barbecue contest. The festival raises money for the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 the day of the event and $10 after 5 p.m. Find ticket locations at 1037thebuzz.com.
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“First Class Fridays: The Shoe Fetish.â€? 8 p.m. Bill St., 614 President Clinton Ave. 353-1724, j-oneproductionsinc.com. 1 Oz. Jig. 9 p.m. Smoke and Barrel, 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville. 479-521-6880. All That Talk, Hey Bastard!, Hollywood Homicide, Virtues. 8 p.m., $5. Soundstage, 1008 Oak St., Conway. www.soundstageshows. com. Benefit for Chile with Ezra Lbs., (clap!) Kidz Pop, Megamatt, Haunted Pontiacs, The Easels, Physical Science. 7 p.m. ACAC, 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. 244-2979, myspace.com/ acacarkansas. Bigstack. 8 p.m. Denton’s Trotline, 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717. Blues & Old School Cruise with DJ Paul, Uncle Jam. 10 p.m. Arkansas Queen, 100 Riverfront Park Drive, NLR. 372-5777. Cory Taylor Cox & The Time Machine, Paul Sammons Band, Whale Fire. 9 p.m. Maxine’s, 700 Central Ave, Hot Springs. 501-321-0909, maxinespub.com. Crisis. 9 p.m., $5. West End, 215 N. Shackelford. 224-7665, www.westendsmokehouse.com. DJ Debbi T. 10 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605 MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/ bogiescounterpoint. Ed Burks. 7 p.m. Sonny Williams’, 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999, www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Elise Davis (headliner), Carl & Mia (happy hour). 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351, cajunswharf. com. Intimate Suggestions with Shea Marie, Pinky the Poet. 8:30 p.m., $10. So Restaurant & Bar, 3610 Kavanaugh. 663-1464. Jeff Coleman. 8 p.m., $5. Cregeen’s, 301 Main St., NLR. 374-7468, cregeens.com. Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition. 10 p.m. White Water Tavern, 2500 W. 7th. 3758400, myspace.com/whitewatertavern. Keystone Kings. 9 p.m. Reno’s Argenta Cafe, 312 Main, NLR. 376-2900. Kickback. 9 p.m., free. Grumpy’s, 1801 Green Mountain Drive. 225-3768. Knox Hamilton, For The Day, This is Jacob. 8 p.m., $7. Downtown Music, 211 W. Capitol. 3761819, downtownshows.homestead.com. Land of Mines, Sao, Out of Ashes, Body Drop. 8 p.m., $7. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 375-8466, vinosbrewpub.com. Larry Cheshier. 10 p.m., $5. Town Pump, 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. 663-9802. Lyle Dudley. 9 p.m., free. Capi’s, 11525 Cantrell Road. 225-9600, capisrestaurant.com. N2Blues. 7 p.m., free. Khalil’s Pub & Grill, 110 S. Shackleford. 224-0244, khalilspub.com. Pool Boy & JJ. 9 p.m., $5. Cornerstone Pub, 314 Main St., NLR. 374-1782, cstonepub.com. Rivertop Party with Tragikly White. 8 p.m., $5. Peabody Hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. 399-8059, rivertopparty.com. School of Dub with Digital Love vs. Nada, Mugsy Rogue, Gurm. 9 p.m., $5. Enjoy, 805 W. 4th St., NLR. 414-0195, theenjoylife.com. Stephanie Fox. 6:30 p.m., free. Starving Artists CafĂŠ, 411 Main St., NLR. 372-7976, starvingartistcafe.net. The Bled, In Fear and Death, The Color Morale, Of Mice and Men. 9:30 p.m., $10 adv., $12 d.o.s. Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271, juanitas.com. All ages. The Paperboys. 8 p.m. Markham Street Grill, 11321 W. Markham. 224-2010. The Ted Ludwig Trio. 9 p.m. Capital Bar & Grill, 111 W. Markham. 370-7013, capitalhotel.com/ CBG. Tonya Leeks. 9 p.m., $7. Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh. 663-4176, afterthoughtbar.com. Vallejo. 9:30 p.m., $7. Sticky Fingerz, 107 Commerce St. 372-7707, www.stickyfingerz.com. Warren Crow, Wendell Craig. 8 p.m. American Legion Post No. 1, 315 E. Capitol Ave. 372-8762. Whitney Paige, Tionne Iman. 8 p.m. Pulse at OffCenter, 307 W. 7th. www.pulseatoffcenter.com.
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UpcoMiNg eveNTS Concert tickets through Ticketmaster by phone at 975-7575 or online at www.ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted. MAY 28-30: Riverfest 2010. Arkansas’s biggest music, arts and food festival. Riverfront Park, River Market District and North Shore Riverwalk. 255-3378, riverfestarkansas.com MAY 29: Andy McKee. 9 p.m., $12 adv., $15 d.o.s. Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271, juanitas.com. 18 plus. JUNE 2-6: 4th Annual Little Rock Film Festival. Documentary and wide-release films at several venues, including Riverdale 10, Clinton School and the Chamber of Commerce. 960-0864, littlerockfilmfestival.org. JUNE 3-6: Wakarusa 2010. An annual, fourday festival of camping and music including Widespread Panic and The Black Keys. Mulberry Mountain, $159 full event pass. www. wakarusausa.com. JUNE 4: John Prine. 8 p.m., $49-$60. Robinson Center Music Hall, 7 Statehouse Plaza. 666-1761, ticketmaster.com. JULY 15: Robert Plant and Band of Joy. 8 p.m., $65-$85. Robinson Center Music Hall, 7 Statehouse Plaza. 666-1761, ticketmaster.com. JULY 29: Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston. 7 p.m., $31-$51. Verizon Arena, NLR. 800-7453000, www.ticketmaster.com. AUG. 10: Built to Spill. 8:30 p.m. The Village, 3915 S. University. 570-0300, thevillagelive. com. highlighting the best of Arkansas culture and music. 7:30 p.m., $20. Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. 569-8485, kuar.org. Clinton School/Political Animals Club Debate. U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter and businessman D.C. Morrison discuss issues in a debate moderated by Steve Barnes. 11:30 a.m., free. Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom. 683-5239, publicprograms@ clintonschool.uasys.edu. Taste of the Mediterranean. A Greekthemed dinner, a live and silent auction and Greek entertainment to benefit Easter Seals. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive. 227-3700, www.ar.easterseals.com. “World War Z.” Reading by Novel Idea theater troupe, 5 p.m., Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. art-week.org.
COMEDY
Dante. 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m., $6. Loony Bin, I-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555, loonybincomedy. com.
POETRY
Nic Claro. 9 p.m. Smoke and Barrel, 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville. 479-521-6880.
LECTURES
Carl Long. The member of the Negro Leagues Players Association for his career as an outfielder during the 1950s will speak. Noon, free. Central High School, Coleman Field. 374-1957, lrcentralhigh. com. Judith Kilpatrick, Judge Wiley Branton Jr. A discussion on the biography “There When We Needed Him: Wiley Branton, Civil Rights Warrior” and Branton’s role as an attorney in the southern civil rights movement. 5:30 p.m., free. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. 6833593, mosaictemplarscenter.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 15 MUSIC
Ashley McBride. 9 p.m. Reno’s Argenta Cafe, 312 Main, NLR. 376-2900. Cletus Got Shot, Adam Lee & The Dead Horse Sound Company. 9 p.m. Smoke and Barrel, 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville. 479-5216880. Cody McGill, Tate Smith, Keyton Gill, The Alexi. 8 p.m., $5. Soundstage, 1008 Oak St., Conway. www.soundstageshows.com. Dan Zane & Friends. 3 p.m., free. Basin Park, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. mayfestivalofthearts. com. DJ Shaintrain. 10 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605
MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/ bogiescounterpoint. DJ Whuteva. 10 p.m. Gusano’s, 131 President Clinton Ave. 374-1441, gusanospizza.com. Dread Noughts. 9 p.m. Flying Saucer, 323 Clinton Ave. 372-7468, beerknurd.com. Ed Burks. 7 p.m. Sonny Williams’, 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999, www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Happenstance. 10 p.m., $5. Town Pump, 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. 663-9802. Jason Greenlaw & The Groove. 9 p.m., $5. West End, 215 N. Shackelford. 224-7665, www. westendsmokehouse.com. Jason Paul. 5:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351, cajunswharf. com. J-Money, Player Circle. 9 p.m., $15 adv., $20 d.o.s. The Village, 3915 S. University. 570-0300, thevillagelive.com. Karla Cafe Band. 8 p.m. Markham Street Grill, 11321 W. Markham. 224-2010. King Julian, DJ Chamelion. 10 p.m., free. Union, 3421 Old Cantrell Road. 661-8311. Kirkland James, Mason Reed. 9 p.m. Maxine’s, 700 Central Ave, Hot Springs. 501-3210909, maxinespub.com. Land of Mines, Sao, Ams, Dark From Day One, The Last Shade. 8 p.m., $7. Downtown Music, 211 W. Capitol. 376-1819, downtownshows. homestead.com. Little Rock Music Party. With Marc Turner, Steve Struthers and Charlie Macom with special guests. 7:30 p.m., $8. Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, 1818 Reservoir Road. littlerockmusicparty.com. Luke Hunsicker Benefit with Bear Colony, Whale Fire, Frown Pow’r, Brother Andy & His Big Damn Mouth, Echo Canyon, Adam Fauett & the Tall Grass and Life Size Pizza. 9 p.m., $10. Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271, juanitas.com. 18 plus. Lydia Prim (disco), Balance (lobby). 9 p.m., $10. Discovery, 1021 Jessie Road. 664-4784, latenightdisco.com. Mat Mahar. 12:30 a.m., $5 non-members. Midtown Billiards, 1316 Main St. 372-9990, midtownar.com. Mitchel Musso. 8 p.m., $5-$10. Magic Springs, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. 870-624-0100, magicsprings.com. Mother Hug, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, Half Raptor. 10 p.m. The Exchange, 100 Exchange St., Hot Springs. myspace.com/ theexchangevenue. Queen Anne Spades, Josh the Devil & The Sinners, Ace Spade & The Whores of Babylon. 8 p.m. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 375-8466, vinosbrewpub.com. Rockst*r, G-Eazy, Fresco. 9 p.m., $5. Enjoy, 805 W. 4th St., NLR. 414-0195, theenjoylife.com. Runaway Planet. 10 p.m. White Water Tavern, 2500 W. 7th. 375-8400, myspace.com/ whitewatertavern. Steve Bates. 8 p.m., $5. Cregeen’s, 301 Main St., NLR. 374-7468, cregeens.com. The O.D.’s “Rep the Rock Rite Nite.” With K. Toomer, Natrul, D-Mite, G-Kay, Big Drew and Lil B, YK, Young Taz, Parker Bros, JG and Terk. 9 p.m. Cornerstone Pub, 314 Main St., NLR. 374-1782, cstonepub.com. The Ted Ludwig Trio. 9 p.m. Capital Bar & Grill, 111 W. Markham. 370-7013, capitalhotel.com/ CBG. Warren Crow, Wendell Craig. 8 p.m. American Legion Post No. 1, 315 E. Capitol Ave. 372-8762. Whitney Paige, Roxie Starlight Wolfchase. 8 p.m. Pulse at OffCenter, 307 W. 7th. www. pulseatoffcenter.com.
EVENTS
“Phantom of the Pharaoh” Murder Mystery. 6:15 p.m., $49. MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. 9th St. 372-4000, arkarts. com. 11th Annual “Paws on the Pavement.” A 5K run, 1-mile fun walk, 3 on 3 co-ed volleyball tournament, “Doggie Fashion Show” and more to benefit CARE for Animals. 9:30 a.m., free; race/ walk $25 individual, $40 family; volleyball $60/team. Murray Park. 603-2273, careforanimals.org. 2nd Annual “Cycle for Sight” Ride. A recreational ride over the 14.4-mile River Trail loop, starting and finishing on the NLR riverfront,
with proceeds going to research and outreach at the Jones Eye Institute. 8 a.m., $35 adv., $40 d.o.e. adults; $15 under 18. River Trail. 686-8638, SHGiger@uams.edu. 6th Annual Buzz-B-Q. 103.7 The Buzz’s annual barbeque to benefit NLR Firefighters Local No. 35 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund, music by Ty Herndon. 11 a.m., $5 adv., $ d.o.e. North Little Rock RV Park, 50 Riverfront Drive. 1037thebuzz. com. ACAC’s Drag the River. An Arkansas River cruise with female impersonators, DJs, art and merchandise sales. Proceeds support ACAC. 10 p.m., $15 adv., $25 d.o.e. Arkansas Queen, 100 Riverfront Park Drive. myspace.com/ acacarkansas. Iron Cross Custom Bike Show. Motorcycle exhibition with music by Judge Parker and Seth Freeman Band. All proceeds benefit Bikers Against Child Abuse. 11 a.m., $5. Iron Cross Kustoms, 2719 S. Arkansas Ave., Russellville. 479-967-1310. Little Rock Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis. Fund-raising event to raise awareness of the bowel diseases. 5 p.m. Peabody Park. 5908948, cctakesteps.org/littlerock. Wild Wines of the World. The Little Rock Zoo offers pairings of food and wine from around the world, including a German beer garden and a Russian vodka bar. 7 p.m., $40 members, $50 non-members. Little Rock Zoo, 3 Jonesboro Drive. littlerockzoo.com.
COMEDY
Dante. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m., $6. Loony Bin, I-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555, loonybincomedy. com.
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A. Cleveland Harrison. The author discusses his memoir, “A Little Rock Boyhood: Growing Up in the Great Depression.” 1 p.m., free. Wordsworth & Co. Books, 5920 “R” St. 663-9198, wordsworthbooks. org. Tom Graves. The author discusses his book, “High Rock Canyon.” 3 p.m., free. Wordsworth & Co. Books, 5920 “R” St. 663-9198, wordsworthbooks. org.
MAY 28 FUEL
W/ ORIGINAL FRONTMAN BRETT SCALLIONS
ONE LESS REASON
$10 / $12
$18 / $22
LECTURES
Carl Long. The member of the Negro Leagues Players Association for his career as an outfielder during the 1950s will speak and sign autographs. 2 p.m., free. New Africa Alliance, New Africa Plaza, 1702 Wright Ave. 744-9136.
SUNDAY, MAY 16 MUSIC
“Jamaica Me Crazy.” 8 p.m., $8. Revolution, 300 President Clinton Ave. 823-0090, www. rumbarevolution.com. Breeanna Braxton Paige, Ericka Paige. 8 p.m. Pulse at OffCenter, 307 W. 7th. www. pulseatoffcenter.com. Her Demise and My Rise, Eyes Like Diamonds, Harp and Lyre, Settle the Sky. $10 p.m., $7. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 375-8466, vinosbrewpub.com. Karaoke with DJ Mikey Mike. 8 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605 MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/bogiescounterpoint. Natural State Brass Band. 3 p.m. Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh. 4471478. Puddin’head. 5:30 p.m., free. Town Pump, 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. 663-9802. Shannon McClung. 9 p.m. Flying Saucer, 323 Clinton Ave. 372-7468, beerknurd.com. Sunday Jazz Brunch with Ted Ludwig. 11 a.m. Vieux Carre, 2721 Kavanaugh. 663-4176, afterthoughtbar.com. Compline. 6:45 p.m., free. Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. 375-2342, christchurchlr. org. The Natural State Brass Band. 4 p.m. Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn. nsbb.org.
EVENTS
Books in Bloom. Annual event that brings together accomplished authors, book lovers, and writers in an informal setting. Noon, free. Cresent Hotel, 75 Prospect Ave., Eureka Springs. 479-2539766, booksinbloom.org.
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Rock Candy 500 recap
A&E News
The results. By Lindsey Millar
26 may 13, 2010 • ARKANSAS TIMES
winter’s bone: The film, starring Jennifer Lawrence, will kick off LRFF on June 2.
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highly decorated: Award winners “Gross,” “What Can Brown Do For You,” and “General Lee Jr.” cross the finish line.
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n We had big fun at the Rock Candy 500 last Thursday. Thanks to a Pinewood Derby Bracket genius in Washington State, we were able to lean heavily on an Excel spreadsheet and run all of the cars at least three times and, a good chunk of them, six times. So everyone got a chance to say “on your mark, get set ...” until the novelty of that wore off. Which, for our youngest competitors sitting wide-eyed closest to the track, was never. Robert Roling, of Kustoms Royale retro restoration body shop, once again came through with killer flames-of-metal trophies that, at least at the event, didn’t impale anyone. Here’s who took them home: Best of Show: Kyle Rimkus’ “What Can Brown Do for You?” Fastest: William Purifoy’s “Viper Car” Best Design: Wes Daniels’ “Eat My Wake!” Best Kid’s: James David Plataka’s “General Lee Jr.” Best Paint: Dennis Gross’ “Gross” Among the crowd that came to spectate and participate, we had one guy who showed up, pretended not to know what was going on and, after we told him, said that he happened to have his “grandson’s car” in his car. Then, because we wouldn’t allow him to weigh his car while he added weight, he put his car back in his carrying case and withdrew, but stayed to watch the entire race. Also, let the record show that my car, “The World’s Fastest Slug” (which, admittedly, could’ve been mistaken for “Sick Turd with Horns”), beat two cars designed by Arkansas Times master woodworker/handy man David Koon, even though I didn’t put my wheels on until about 30 seconds before we started racing. Because it’s important that Koon’s shame is immortalized in print, let the record further show that he made one car that he proudly brought into the office on race day that was about 10” long. When I reminded him that the rules that he’d written capped the length at 7”, he went home and threw together a really nice looking, parade-float-style car called “Johnny Depp Arrives in Heaven and Discovers That God is a Large Octopus.” He stole from his kid’s toy box. Thanks to everyone who entered and came out and supported. We raised more than twice as much money as we did last year. All proceeds benefit the Centers for Youth and Families Troop 726, which was at the race, helping transport cars to and fro. It’s never too early to start prepping for next year. Here’s a preview: no rules.
speedster: William Purifoy (above) hoists his trophy for winning the speed competition with his “Viper Car.” At left, competitors and spectators check out some of the entrants.
n “Winter’s Bone,” Debra Granik’s Sundance-winning adaption of Daniel Woodrell's novel of the same name, will open the Little Rock Film Festival, with Granik and actor and Fayetteville native Lauren Sweetser in attendance. The festival will run June 2 through 6. “Winter’s Bone,” set in the meth-plagued Missouri Ozarks near the Arkansas border, centers on a 17-year-old girl who's trying to track down her father, who's forfeited his family's house by skipping bond. It’s our odds-on favorite to win the new Oxford American-sponsored $10,000 Southern film award (really, we’ve made odds; check them out on Rock Candy). Other buzz-y narrative features include an advance screening of “Get Him to the Greek,” starring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill; the Michael Caine vigilante film “Harry Brown,” and the Sundance favorite “happythankyoumoreplease,” starring and directed by “How I MetYour Mother”s Josh Radnor. Among the documentary highlights are “American: The Bill Hicks Story,” about the much-beloved comedian who died in Little Rock; “The Secret to a Happy Ending: A Documentary about the Drive-By Truckers,” and “Big River Man,” about a colorful Slovenian who swims the entire 3,300-mile length of the Amazon River. Competitors of “Winter’s Bone” for the Southern film award include Mario Van Peebles’ “Black, White, and Blues,” Harmony Korine-protege Brent Stewart’s “The Colonel’s Bride” and “Racing Dreams,” about young go-cart racers. Check Rock Candy for a fuller preview of the festival.
May 13-22 • www.art-week.org
ArtWeek ’10 is the second annual 10-day art festival in May hosted by Little Rock and North Little Rock. More than 60 venues will
host exhibits, events and performances by countless visual and performing artists. The culinary, literary and film arts will be included at restaurants, galleries, museums, businesses and public spaces as well. ArtWeek ‘10 promises to be the premier art event in Arkansas.
CELEBRATE THE KICK-OFF OF ARTWEEK ’10 ON THE JUNCTION BRIDGE WITH ART AND MUSIC! REFRESHMENTS INCLUDE BEER, WINE AND FOOD FROM AREA RESTAURANTS ALL FOR A $20 WRISTBAND FEE.
SPONSORED BY: RESTAURANTS INCLUDE: Boscos • Starving Artist Café Crush Wine Bar • Cregeen’s Irish Pub • Cornerstone Pub & Grill Dizzy’s • Reno’s Argenta Café • Hunka Pie • Community Bakery • Sufficient Grounds Union Restaurant • Argenta Market
LIVE MUSIC! Arkansas Symphony • Lealon Worrell- Guitarist • Steve Bates Josh Stoffer • And More! • Surprise Performances!
JUNCTION BRIDGE PARTY • THURS. MAY 13 • 5:30-8:30 Young Arkansas Artists 49th Annual Exhibition AAC COMMUNITY GALLERY AT THE TERRY HOUSE 411 E 7th St.-LR Drawn to Art COMMUNITY BAKERY 1202 Main St.-LR Masks of Guerrero MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave.-LR Home Plate Heroes Display THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St.-NLR The Responsibility of Internal Forces HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. 3rd St. - LR World of the Pharaohs ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 501 E. 9th - LR May 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 & 22 7:30 pm 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress COMMUNITY THEATRE OF LITTLE ROCK 616 Center - LR
May 14, 15, 21 & 22 7:30 pm Glengarry Glen Ross WEEKEND THEATRE 7th & Chester – LR May 14, 15 &16 7:00 pm Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER CHILDREN’S THEATRE 501 E. 9th – LR
THURSDAY, MAY 13
FRIDAY, MAY 14 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Overdue Brew Grand Opening and artist Selma Blackburn. LAMAN LIBRARY, 2801 Orange St. -NLR 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Collage Artist Byron Werner STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR
12:00 PM-4:00 PM Artist Demo: Marlene Gremillion ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave-LR 5:00-8:00 PM Art for Animals Show and Sale KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St, NLR Hosted by the Humane Society of Pulaski County.
11:30 AM-1:30 PM Ludwik “Koz” Kozlowski, Painter STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR
FEATURED EVENT
ONGOING EVENTS, MAY 13-22
5:30 PM-8:30 PM Kick-Off Event JUNCTION BRIDGE LR & NLR
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Live Swing Music with Hot Club Arkansas STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Thursday on the Plaza LAMAN LIBRARY PLAZA 2801 Orange St.-NLR ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO ARKANSAS TIMES • MAY 13
SUNDAY, MAY 16 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Jewish Food Festival RIVER MARKET PAVILIONS
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS Located in the Wyndham Hotel 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock 501-374-8081
2ND FRIDAY ART NIGHT LITTLE ROCK 5 TILL 8 Exhibit: Work by John Chiaromonte & Maribeth Anders in the Trinity Gallery. “pARTy for Peg” with sculptor Alice Guffey Miller. Refreshments and live music by Mockingbird and AR Symphony violinists Meredith Hicks and Eric Hayward. Reception sponsored by the Clinton School for Public Service. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. 3rd St. - LR Arkansans in the Korean War- 1950 to 1953 Wine and snacks, 5 to 8PM A Novel Idea, theater troupe presents dramatic readings from the best seller World War Z by Max Brooks. Concordia Hall in the Arkansas Studies Institute ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave. Free Flow Poetry! HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., LR Art Scene Party Music, poetry, libations, models and art supplies provided. Must be 21 THE ART SCENE – TILL MIDNIGHT 806 W. Markham (State & LaHarpe) Exhibit and reception CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GALLERY 509 Scott Street First United Methodist Church Private Collection Exhibit 7TH STREET GALLERIES 219 West 7th
3RD STREET BLOCK PARTY DIZZY’S GYPSY BISTRO Commerce and 3rd Music by the Dizzy 7 Eight Visiting Artists, Ryan Schmidt Sculpture and Birch Tree Art COPPER GRILL Scott and 3rd Music by Grayson Shelton Three Visiting Artists Visiting Artist LULAV RESTAURANT 220 W. 6th Street
6:30 PM-10:00 PM Collaboration of the Arts Cast Music, dance, poetry, painting, sculpting, photography and student art contest RIVER MARKET PAVILLION 400 President Clinton Ave-LR 6:00-7:30pm Be Kind to Animals - Student Art Show KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St., NLR ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO ARKANSAS TIMES • MAY 13
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Live Music with Stephanie Fox STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR
5:00 PM-7:00 PM Argenta Arts District Artist Reception THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St.-NLR
8 p.m.-11 p.m. Rock Town vs. Slam Fayetteville Regional Poetry Slam $5 cover FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 800 Scott St, LR
6:45 PM-7:05 PM Compline (Sung Prayers) CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St.-LR
SATURDAY, MAY 15 7am-Noon Argenta Arts and Crafts Market ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT 510 Main St, NLR 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Art Market BERNICE SCULPTURE GARDEN South Main and Daisy Bates-LR 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Thousand Words Gallery exhibition and hourly demonstrations COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 Commerce St.-LR 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Hypertufa Class (Basics & Beyond) GARAGE SALE QUEEN BACKYARD 410 W 5th-NLR
FEATURED EVENT
Mon-Fri 11am-2pm & 5pm-2am Sat 5pm-1am Sun 6pm-12am
FEATURED EVENT
2:00 PM KatEva Trunk Show GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St.-NLR
4:00 PM-9:00 PM Celebrate the arts in SOMA Art Walk on South Main Featuring Artists: Matt Coburn • Louise Harris Lori Weeks • Holly Tilley Edgar Mordan • Brenda Mordan Manny Walker • Sarah Falasco George Wittenberg Art Garage Sale Face Painting & Blow-Up Playground Green Corner Store Special Wine & Cheese Tasting Party $25 Per Person Purchase Tickets at: www.southsidemain.org, or at the Bernice Sculpture Garden the day of the event. SOUTH MAIN BETWEEN 13 AND 15TH STREETS-LR
MONDAY, MAY 17 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Justin McGoldrick and Bonnie Montgomery ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave-LR May 17-22 1:00 - 4:00 pm PTC AT THE MARKET: ARTIST DEMOS ARGENTA MARKET 521 Main St, NLR 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Arkansas Sculptors Guild BAKER HOUSE B&B 5th & Main-NLR 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Labyrinth Walk CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St.-LR 5:30 PM-8:00 PM Recycled Jewelry Workshop ARGENTA BEAD COMPANY 703 Main St.-NLR 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Live Recording of Tales from the South STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Literary Night at THEA THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St.-NLR 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Osyrus Bolly Poetry Slam Part 1 - $5.00 VINO’S BREW PUB 923 West 7th-LR
TUESDAY, MAY 18
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Larry Wade Hampton presents: ENGAGE Gallery Art Exhibit and Afro-Funk Dance HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C-LR
11:00 AM-12:00 PM ASO Quapaw Quartet ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave-LR
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Painter Agnleszka Olan STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR
11:30 AM-1:30 PM Jewelry Maker Brandy Thomason of BellaVita Jewelry STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ 411 Main St.-NLR
10:00 PM-12:30 AM ACAC’s Drag the River $15 advance, $25 at the door ARKANSAS QUEEN RIVERBOAT 100 Riverfront Dr-NLR
12:00 PM-4:00 PM Artist Demo: Kathy Bay ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave-LR 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Arkansas Sculptors Guild BAKER HOUSE B&B 5th & Main-NLR
6:00 PM Open Mic Poetry Slam LAMAN LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 506 Main St.-NLR 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Book Signing with Writer Faye Jones STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR 7:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 PM Osyrus Bolly Poetry Slam Part 2 FINALS $5.00 VINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BREW PUB 923 West 7th-LR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Jewelry Maker Brandy Thomason of BellaVita Jewelry STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR May 19-20, 12-1:00PM Tour the African-American Art Collection MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. 9th St. 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Earring Happy Hour ARGENTA BEAD COMPANY 703 Main St.-NLR 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Arkansas Sculptors Guild BAKER HOUSE B&B 5th & Main-NLR 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Labyrinth Walk CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St.-LR
5:00 PM-8:00 PM Arkansas Sculptors Guild BAKER HOUSE B&B 5th & Main-NLR 5:30 PM-8:00 PM Wire Wrapped Rings ARGENTA BEAD COMPANY 703 Main St.-NLR
6:00 PM-8:00 PM How Do They Do That? Artist Demonstrations and Studio Tours ARGENTA STUDIOS INFRARED STUDIOS BLACK BOX PRESS KETZ GALLERY ARGENTA BEAD CLAYTIME POTTERY STUDIO
6:00 PM-9:00 PM Home Plate Heroes DICKEY STEPHENS PARK 400 W Broadway-NLR 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Matt McLeod One-Man Show GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St.-NLR 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Sculptor Jay King STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Street Performances ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT Main Street-NLR
FRIDAY, MAY 21 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Collage Artist Byron Werner STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR
5:00 PM-7:00 PM Bald Knob School Exhibit THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St.-NLR
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sage & Tom Holland, Flamework Demonstration ARGENTA BEAD COMPANY 703 Main St.-NLR ARGENTA STUDIOS Arkansas Sculptors Guild BAKER HOUSE B&B 5th & Main-NLR Matt McLeod One-Man Show GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St.-NLR
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Antique American Pottery Exhibition 11am-6pm through May 15
The T he Kavanaugh Kavanaugh Co Co 2017 Kavanaugh Blvd 501.317.7595 SATURDAY, MAY 15TH
Ceramics Demonstration by Helen and Laura Phillips LAMAN LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 506 Main St.-NLR Bald Knob School Exhibit Meet & Greet THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St.-NLR ASO Rockefeller Quartet and 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Artist Kandy Jones and Painter Doug Norton STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR New works by Dan Thornhill, a wood turning demonstration by Vernon Oberle and live music by the Winston Family Orchestra. KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St., NLR
SATURDAY, MAY 22 7am-Noon Argenta Arts and Crafts Market ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT 510 Main St, NLR 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Strawberry Foodie Fest CERTIFIED ARKANSAS FARMERS MARKET 6th & Main Sts.-NLR
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6:30 PM-8:30 PM Collage Artist Byron Werner STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR
11:30 AM-1:30 PM Painter Ludwik â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kozâ&#x20AC;? Kozlowski STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR
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11:30 AM-1:30 PM Artist Kandy Jones STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Student Show & Sale CLAYTIME POTTERY STUDIO 417 Main St.-NLR
THURSDAY, MAY 20
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6:00 PM-8:00 PM Argenta Culinary Night Eat and Drink Sampling ARGENTA MARKET, RISTORANTE CAPEO, STARVING ARTISTS AND CRUSH WINE BAR Main Street-NLR
4-7 PM the Walk CALS MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St, LR
FEATURED EVENT
5:30 PM-8:00 PM Introduction to ICE Resin ARGENTA BEAD COMPANY 703 Main St.-NLR
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2:00 PM-6:00 PM Be an Artist ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT 412 Main Street-NLR 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Foodie Art ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT 412 Main Street-NLR
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Jewelry Maker Cindi Booth STARVING ARTIST CAFĂ&#x2030; 411 Main St.-NLR 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Larry Wade Hampton presents: ICON Oil rendering inspired by rock-n-roll era RUMBA/REVOLUTION 300 President Clinton Ave.-LR
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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO ARKANSAS TIMES â&#x20AC;˘ MAY 13
FRIDAY MAY 14 LUNCH Shop the Rock Agnieszka Olan
DINNER Starving Artist Cafe Agnieszka Olan Brave New Restaurant Robert Bean
Andina Café Tom Fenix Ann Bittick
Loca Luna Char DeMoro
Starving Artist Café Byron Werner
Sticky Fingerz Edritzel Beavers
Best Impressions Caleb McNew
Lulav Modern Eatery Alex Bridges
Rumba Edritzel Beavers
Union Restaurant J.D. Burgess-Bogy
Copper Grill Gabriel Solis
Vino’s Brew Pub Jason Harper
Brave New Restaurant Angela Davis
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Rachel Thompson
DINNER Andina Café Ann Bittick
Capital Bar & Grill Ted Ludwig Trio
Capital Bar & Grill Ted Ludwig Trio 3RD ST. BLOCK PARTY Copper Grill Doug Norton Gabriel Solic Tom Fenix Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Caleb McNew Agnieszka Olan Angela Davis Geraldine Clarke Jason Harper Michelle Renee Rob Walker Katie Keck Community Bakery Char DeMoro Rumba Edritzel Beavers Union Restaurant J.D. Burgess-Bogy SATURDAY MAY 15 LUNCH Best Impressions Agnieszka Olan Copper Grill Alex Bridges Sticky Fingerz Angela Davis Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Rachel Thompson
SUNDAY MAY 16 LUNCH Loca Luna Agnieszka Olan Cregeen’s Alex Bridges Red Door Gabriel Solis Capital Hotel John D. Wooldridge Sticky Fingerz Michelle Renee Rumba Rachel Thompson DINNER Bosco’s Agnieszka Olan Cregeen’s Alex Bridges
EAT, DRINK AND EXPERIENCE ART...
Sticky Fingerz Edritzel Beavers
Rumba Edritzel Beavers
Juanita’s Edritzel Beavers
Rumba Rachel Thompson
Lulav Modern Eatery Alex Bridges
Brave New Restaurant Mary Ann Stafford
Sticky Fingerz Alex Bridges
Sticky Fingerz Theresa Cates
Brave New Restaurant Gabriel Solis
Best Impressions Michelle Renee
Capital Hotel Angela Davis
Andina Cafe Tom Fenix
Copper Grill Angela Davis
Juanita’s Rob Walker
Best Impressions Jason Harper
Loca Luna Michelle Renee
Loca Luna Tom Fenix
Copper Grill John D. Wooldridge
THURSDAY MAY 20 LUNCH Cregeen’s Angieszka Olan
Cregeen’s Rob Walker
DINNER Copper Grill Agnieszka Olan
Andina Cafe Mary Pat Tate
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Caleb McNew
Loca Luna Michelle Renee
Bosco’s Edritzel Beavers
Lulav Modern Eatery Rob Walker
Loca Luna Alex Bridges
DINNER Union Restaurant Agnieszka Olan Andina Café Ann Bittick Katie Keck
Riverfront Steakhouse Matt Coburn Union Restaurant Caleb McNew Bosco’s Char Demoro
Rumba Caleb McNew
Brave New Restaurant Doug Norton
Red Door Char DeMoro
Rumba Edritzel Beavers
Bosco’s Doug Norton
Red Door Alex Bridges
Juanita’s Alex Bridges
Lulav Modern Eatery Jason Harper
Cajun’s Wharf Jason Harper
Copper Grill Michelle Renee
Loca Luna Michelle Renee
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Theresa Cates
Prost Rachel Thompson Community Bakery Theresa Cates
Crush Wine Bar Tom Fenix Loca Luna Rachel Thompson
Sticky Fingerz Tom Fenix
WEDNESDAY MAY 19 LUNCH Shop the Rock Agnieszka Olan
Union Restaurant Michelle Renee
TUESDAY MAY 18 LUNCH Copper Grill Agnieszka Olan
Rumba Rachel Thompson
Starving Artist Cafe Brandy Thomason
MONDAY MAY 17 LUNCH Andina Cafe Tom Fenix Ann Bittick
Riverfront Steakhouse Debbie Strobel Benihana Penny Harper Sharon Johnson
Bosco’s Caleb McNew
Bosco’s Caleb McNew
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Ann Bittick Riverfront Steakhouse Matt Coburn Starving Artist Cafe Brandy Thomason Brave New Restaurant Caleb McNew
DINNER Bosco’s Agnieszka Olan Benihana Matt Coburn Riverfront Steakhouse Annette Costa
Copper Grill Angela Davis Vino’s Brew Pub Jason Harper Best Impressions John D. Wooldridge
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Ann Bittick
Starving Artist Cafe Ludwik “Koz” Kozlo
Starving Artist Cafe Byron Werner
Andina Cafe Mary Pat Tate Gabriel Solis
Juanita’s Caleb McNew Brave New Restaurant Char DeMoro Capital Hotel Doug Norton Capital Bar& Grill Ted Ludwig Trio Union Restaurant Edritzel Beavers Vino’s Brew Pub Alex Bridges
Benihana
Brandy Thompson
Starving Artist Café Doug Norton Kandy Jones
Loca Luna John D. Wooldridge
Prost Alex Bridges
Brave New Restaurant Jon Shannon Rogers
Cregeen’s Gabriel Solis
Sticky Fingerz Katie Keck
Reno’s Argenta Café Angela Davis J.D. Burgess-Bogy
Andina Cafe Tom Fenix Rachel Thompson
Sticky Fingerz Jason Harper
Bosco’s Theresa Cates
Andina Cafe Rachel Thompson Katie Keck Tom fenix
FRIDAY MAY 21 LUNCH Reno’s Argenta Café Agnieszka Olan
Benihana Theresa Cates Riverfront Steakhouse Valerie Goetz SATURDAY MAY 22 LUNCH Reno’s Argenta Café Caleb McNew
Cornerstone Pub Ann Bittick Andina Cafe Brandy Thomason
Copper Grill Alex Bridges
Starving Artist Byron Werner
Juanita’s Rob Walker
Benihana Matt Coburn Riverfront Steakhouse Brandy Thomason
Sticky Fingerz Tom Fenix DINNER Cregeen’s Agnieszka Olan Starving Artist Cafe Jay King
Copper Grill John D. Wooldridge
Reno’s Argenta Cafe Caleb McNew
Brave New Restaurant Char DeMoro
Bosco’s Jason Harper
Riverfront Steakhouse Matt Coburn
Community Bakery Jason Harper
Loca Luna Michelle Renee
Lulav Modern Eatery Alex Bridges
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Alex Bridges
Benihana Matt Coburn Riverfront Steakhouse Jenell Richards
Crush Wine Bar Katie Keck
Copper Grill Rob Walker
Union Restaurant Edritzel Beavers J.D. Burgess-Bogy
Cregeen’s Angela Davis Brave New Restaurant Jon Shannon Rogers Copper Grill Calib McNew
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Jason Harper Cregeen’s Rachel Thompson Capital Bar & Grill John D. Wooldridge Cornerstone Pub Tom Fenix DINNER Starving Artist Café Cindi Booth Capital Bar & Grill Ted Ludwig Trio Reno’s Argenta Café Caleb McNew
Bosco’s Tom Fenix
Copper Grill Char DeMoro
Red Door Char DeMoro
DINNER Crush Wine Bar Agnieszka Olan
Copper Grill Doug Norton
Cornerston Pub Ann Bittick
Capital Bar& Grill Ted Ludwig Trio
Capital Bar& Grill Ted Ludwig Trio
Cornerstone Pub J.D. Burgess Tom Fenix Union Restaurant Rob Walker Crush Rachel Thompson
RESTAURANT LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK RESTAURANTS
Copper Grill 300 E. Third St
Sticky Fingerz 108 Commerce St.
Loca Luna 3701 Old Cantrell Rd.
Andina Cafe River Market
Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro 200 S. Commerce
Maddie’s Place 1615 Rebsamen Park Rd.
Best Impressions 501 E. 9th ST. - AR Arts Center
Juanita’s 1300 Main St.
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THE 1ST ANNUAL ARTWEEK ART POSTER CONTEST! The ArtWeek Committee put out a call for an original work of art to be on the first Annual ArtWeek Poster. The competition was for an artwork that would communicate a motivating message celebrating the arts. 30 entries by students, graphic designers and fine artists competed for the $1,000 prize. The public voted at Historic Arkansas Museum and THEA during 2nd Friday Art Night and Argenta ArtWalk. Professional graphic designer Sherrie Shepherd of North Little Rock, won the competition with her whimsical depiction of a bridge covered with icons representing virtually every art form. Representing Little Rock are the State Capitol and the Little Rock and North Little Rock is represented by the Razorback Sub and Ms. Sophie,
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‘TREME’ 9 p.m. Sunday HBO n Like seemingly every other writer/ blogger and no one else, I live for David Simon TV shows. With perhaps unsurpassed attention to documentary detail, a rare command of episodic drama and an unwavering moral vision, Simon’s changed my standard for good TV. I’ve been wholly engrossed in everything in which he’s been involved: network drama “Homicide: Life on the Streets”; the under-appreciated HBO miniseries “The Corner” and “Generation Kill”; and, of course, the apotheosis of the formula outlined above, “The Wire,” the — let’s all say it together — “greatest TV show ever.” “The Wire” could’ve been confused for an HBO-style police procedural in its first season, but it evolved, with plotlines woven through politics and public schools and a mostly black underclass, into a densely plotted drama the New York Times called, aptly, “Dickensian,” a narrative polemic against the oppressive power of institutions over individuals. Simon promised before the premiere of “Treme,” his latest series for HBO, that despite a post-Katrina New Orleans setting, he wouldn’t follow the same bleak path. Rather, “Treme” would, and I’m paraphrasing here, celebrate the resiliency of the people and culture of New Orleans. Five episodes into the series, and he’s been true to his word. The 10 characters — a collection of musicians, bar and restaurant owners, DJs, academics and advocates — all of whom live and work in the neighborhood that gives the show its name, face the sort of trials you’d expect after a devastating hurricane: They are homeless, jobless, struggling to pay bills, searching for loved ones. But for just about all of them, their means of recourse involves, at least in part, reveling in New Orleans culture. In last week’s episode, former DJ Davis McAlary (played with goofy
charisma by Steve Zahn) assembled a crack team of local musicians to back him in a campaign/protest song about policy failings. In the first episode, a contractor and Mardi Gras Indian chief (Clarke Peters) returns to the city to get his tribe and its elaborate costumes in order in time for the celebration. After five episodes, I’m committed. I’ll definitely see the season through. But I wonder if “Treme” is fatally flawed. The characterization and acting, particularly by the brilliant Khandi Alexander as a bar owner searching for her missing brother, is first rate. And the sense of place, presented by all indications with anthropological accuracy, is wholly engrossing. But a docudrama needs drama, and so far “Treme” has little to none. Katrina and the mire of bad policy that followed in its wake provide an obvious foil to all the characters, but faceless enemies don’t make great TV. So far, most of the characters talk a righteous anger that comes across like a David Simon interview. “The Wire” was such a subtle critique of institutional oppression because it dealt in metaphor, in plots that, on the surface level, followed familiar narratives. But Katrina can’t be approached with metaphor. Everyone knows it was the colossal American fuck-up of the 21st century. Which means that as much as we agree with professor Creighton Bernette’s (John Goodman) YouTube rants, we’ve heard them or seen them before, and not that long ago. Perhaps even more problematic, for a show that steps waist-deep into the culture of New Orleans to such a degree that it can seem like a hip convention and visitor’s bureau ad, “Treme” also manages to present the insular nature of New Orleans in a way that can sometimes make you feel bad for not knowing what’s up. And that’s a combination I suspect the casual viewer won’t abide. Lastly, and this is something I’m surprised bothers me, but “Treme” is too besotted with New Orleans music. It’s obviously central to the show — and it’s been uniformly great — but two to three full songs performed live, without any sort of montage, derail what little drama there is in a 50-minute show. But again, “The Wire” started out as just another cop show. David Simon’s shown before that he’s the master of the long game. — Lindsey Millar
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Continued from page 25 Fourth Annual Jewish Food Festival. Breakfast 8:30 a.m., main event 10 a.m.; free. River Market Pavillion. 663-3571, jewisharkansas.org.
LECTURES
Debra Granik, Lauren Sweetser. The cast and crew of “Winter Bone,” which won the 2010 Sundance grand jury prize for a drama, speaks about the making of the film. 2 p.m., free. Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 479-750-8165, springdalear.gov/ shiloh.
MONDAY, MAY 17 MUSIC
Monday Night Jazz with Will Dougherty. 8 p.m., $5. Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh. 6634176, afterthoughtbar.com. Justin McGoldrick, Bonnie Montgomery. Noon, free. Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. 320-5700, art-week.org. Richie Johnson. 5:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351, cajunswharf.com.
EVENTS
Literary Night. 6 p.m., THEA Foundation, 401 Main St., NLR. 379-9512, art-week.org. Live Recording of “Tales From the South.” 6:30 p.m., free. Starving Artists Cafe, 411 Main St., NLR. 372-7976, starvingartistcafe.net.
POETRY
Osyrus Bolly. 7 p.m., $5. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 3758466, art-week.org.
LECTURES
Luis Valdivieso. Ambassador talks about the relationship between Peru and the U.S. 9 a.m., Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall. 6835239, publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu.
SPORTS
6th Annual Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp Golf Classic. 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. tee time, $100. Eagle Hill Golf Course, 3 Eagle Hill Court. 8213714, pfeifercamp.com. GreekFest Easter Seals Classic. Four-man scramble to raise funds for Easter Seals. 11 a.m., $375. Chenal Country Club, 10 Chenal Club Blvd. 227-3700, easterseals.com. Paul Dunn Golf Classic. Tournament to benefit UAMS’ research on ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Registration and breakfast, 7 a.m.; tee-off, 8 a.m. Maumelle Country Club; $125/person, $500/team. Maumelle Country Club, 100 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle. 526-7399, pauldunnclassic.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 18 MUSIC
ASO Quapaw Quartet. 11 a.m., free. Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. 3205700, art-week.org. Brian & Nick. 5:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351, cajunswharf.com. Brian Martin. 9 p.m., free. Maxine’s, 700 Central Ave, Hot Springs. 501-321-0909, maxinespub. com. DJ Mikey Mike. 8 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605 MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/ bogiescounterpoint. Feel Lucky Karaoke. 7 p.m. On the Rocks, 107 E. Markham St. 374-7425, clubontherocks.com. Graham Wilkinson & The Underground Township. 9 p.m., donations. White Water Tavern, 2500 W. 7th. 375-8400, myspace.com/ whitewatertavern.
Jim Dickerson. 7 p.m. Sonny Williams’, 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999, www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Latin Nights. 7 p.m., $5 general, $7 under 21. Revolution, 300 President Clinton Ave. 823-0090, revroom.com. 18 plus. Monday Night Jazz with Will Dougherty. 8 p.m., free. Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh. 6634176, afterthoughtbar.com. Sonia Leigh. 8:30 p.m., $5. Sticky Fingerz, 107 Commerce St. 372-7707, www.stickyfingerz.com. The Hi-Tones, Goose. 9 p.m., $3. Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271, juanitas.com. 18 plus. Tom Sweet Band, Ace Spade & The Whores of Babylon. 10 p.m., free. Union, 3421 Old Cantrell Road. 661-8311.
EVENTS
Little Rock Tweeties. The first anniversary of lrtweetup brings local Twitter users out for an afternoon of awards and shop talk. 5:30 p.m. Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271, lrtweetup. com/lrtweeties.
POETRY
Open Mic Poetry Slam. 6 p.m., free. Laman Library Plaza, 2801 Orange St., NLR. 758-1720, lamanlibrary.org. Osyrus Bolly. 7 p.m., $5. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 3758466, art-week.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 MUSIC
Chris DeClerk. 5:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351, cajunswharf.com. DJ David Fillmore. 4:30 p.m. Forty-Two, 1200 President Clinton Ave. 537-0042, dineatfortytwo. com. DJ Debbi T. 10 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605 MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/ bogiescounterpoint. End Of a Year, Hi-Five City, Nailed Shut, Sins of Youth. 8 p.m., $5. Soundstage, 1008 Oak St., Conway. www.soundstageshows.com. End of a Year. 8 p.m., $7. Vino’s, 923 W. 7th. 375-8466, vinosbrewpub.com. Halestorm, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, Madam Adam. 9 p.m., $10 adv., $12 d.o.s. Juanita’s, 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271, juanitas.com. 18 plus. Jim Dickerson. 7 p.m. Sonny Williams’, 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999, www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Little Rock Jazz Quintet. 8 p.m. Bill St., 614 President Clinton Ave. 353-1724. Lucious Spiller Band. 9:30 p.m., $5. Sticky Fingerz, 107 Commerce St. 372-7707, www. stickyfingerz.com. Puddin’head. 5:30 p.m., free. Town Pump, 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. 663-9802. Reggae Night with Darril “Harp” Edwards. 8 p.m., $5. Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh. 6634176, afterthoughtbar.com. The Heat Machine, The Last Slice. 9 p.m., free. Maxine’s, 700 Central Ave, Hot Springs. 501321-0909, maxinespub.com. The Ted Ludwig Trio. 8:30 p.m., $5. Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh. 663-4176, afterthoughtbar.com.
COMEDY
Colin Moulton. 8 p.m. $6. Loony Bin, I-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555, loonybincomedy. com.
LECTURES
Abby Burnett. The researcher and author presents “Gone to the Grave,” a program on Ozark funeral customs from 1850 to 1950. Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 479-750-8165, springdalear.gov/ shiloh.
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THURSDAY, MAY 20 MUSIC
DJ Mikey Mike. 8 p.m. Counterpoint, 3605 MacArthur, NLR. 771-5515, myspace.com/ bogiescounterpoint. Four Elements (headliner), Grayson Shelton (happy hour). 6 p.m., 9:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road. 3755351, cajunswharf.com. Jim Dickerson. 7 p.m. Sonny Williams’, 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999, www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. J-One Productions’ “In Too Deep” Party. 9 p.m. Deep Ultra Lounge, 322 Clinton Ave. 2449550. Little Rock Jazz Quintet. 8 p.m. Ferneau, 2601 Kavanaugh. 603-9208, ferneaurestaurant.com. NTO. 9 p.m., $5. Electric Cowboy, 9513 I-30. 5606000, www.electriccowboy.com. Paul Sammons, Tyler Malashenko. 9 p.m., free. Maxine’s, 700 Central Ave, Hot Springs. 501321-0909, maxinespub.com. The Ted Ludwig Trio. 5 p.m. Capital Bar & Grill, 111 W. Markham. 370-7013, capitalhotel.com/ CBG. Typhoid Mary. 10 p.m., $5. Fox and Hound, 2800 Lakewood Village Drive, NLR. 753-8300.
EVENTS
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Street Performances. 6 p.m., free. Argenta Arts District, NLR. art-week.org. Taste of the Rock. Sixth annual food and beverage tasting, featuring 36 restaurants, caterers and beverage distributors. 5 p.m., $15 adv., $20 d.o.e. River Market Pavilion. 337-6014, tasteoftherock.com.
COMEDY
Colin Moulton. 8 p.m. $6. Loony Bin, I-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555, loonybincomedy. com.
THIS WEEK IN THEATER “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.” A street urchin discovers a mysterious magical lamp and befriends a genie that resides inside. Arts Center Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri., 3 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. through May 16. $11-$14. 9th and Commerce. 372-4000, www.arkarts.com. “Christmas Belles.” A church Christmas program spins out of control in this Southern farce about fighting sisters, family secrets and a surly Santa, through May 23. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 5:30 p.m. Sun. Lunch: 11 a.m. Sun. and special Wed. matinees. Curtain: 7:45 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 12:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sun. Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. $30-$32. 5623131, murrysdinnerplayhouse.com. “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress.” Before a wedding, five bridesmaids retreat to an upstairs bedroom, each with a different reason to avoid the ceremonies below in this play from the author of “American Beauty,” through May 23. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2:30 Sun. Public Theatre, 606 Center St. $12-$14. 663-9494, communitytheatreoflittlerock.org. “The Foreigner.” A pathologically shy Englishman goes to a Southern boarding house for a rest and pretends not to understand English to preserve his privacy, through May 16. 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun., Pocket Community Theater, 107 Ravine St., Hot Springs. $10 adults, $5 children. 501-6238585, www.pockettheater.com. “Glengarry Glen Ross.” The classic American drama follows a tense boiler room full of blue collar back-stabbers, hustling off bad real estate to unaware clients, through May 29. 7:30 p.m. Fri.Sat. Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. $14. 374-3761, weekendtheater.org.
GALLERIES, MUSEUMS New exhibits, upcoming events For more information on ArtWeek ’10 events, see pages 27-33. 7th STREET GALLERIES, 219 W. 7th St.: Private collection, art from the 16th through 20th centuries, presentation by owner and reception 7 p.m. May 14. ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE, 401 President Clinton Ave.: Artist demonstration by
Marlene Gremillion on making greeting cards, noon-4 p.m. May 14; demonstration by painter Kathy Bay, noon-4 p.m. May 18; “Paper Trails,” large-scale charcoal drawings by David Bailin, main gallery, through May 29; “Book Arts,” books transformed into art, through June; “AAE State Youth Art Show 2010,” Concordia gallery, through May 29. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 320-5792. THE ART SCENE, 806 W. Markham: Art Scene Party, music, poetry, drinks, models (art supplies provided), 5 p.m.-midnight May 14, 21 and over only. BERNICE SCULPTURE GARDEN, South Main and Daisy Bates: Art Market, 9 a.m.-noon every Sat. through Sept. starting May 15;“Shop, Sip, Browse,” fund-raiser for SoMa, 4-9 p.m. May 15, donations; wine-tasting in garden and Bernice and Lincoln buildings, 7 p.m. May 15, $25. southsidemain.org. BOSWELL-MOUROT FINE ART, 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.: “Elegy,” photographs of Angkor, Cambodia, by John McDermott, reception 6-9 p.m. May 14. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.Sat. 664-0030. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 509 Scott St.: “Passing on Our Gifts,” work by Melverue Abraham, Mary Shelton, LaToya Hobbs, Delita Martin, Austin Grimes, David Mann, Sofia Calvert, Kathryn Grace Crawford, Aaron Izaquirre Dusek and Rebecca Alderfer, opening reception 5-8 p.m. May 14. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon Sun. 3752342. GALLERY 26, 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.: “A Couple of Cut-Ups,” recent works by Amy Edgington and Byron Werner, opening reception 7-10 p.m. May 15 with music by the Mockingbirds, show through July 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 6648996. HEARNE FINE ART, 1001 Wright Ave.: “Free Flow Poetry,” poets asked to compose a poem based on work in the gallery and read aloud, 5-8 p.m. May 14; “Collaborations,” paintings and sculpture by Kevin Cole, Benny Andrews, Kennith Humphrey, Tonia Mitchell, Marjorie Williams-Smith, photographs by Ernest C. Withers, and other work. 372-6822. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM, 200 E. Third St.: “John Chiaromonte and Maribeth Anders: The Responsibility of Internal Forces,” sculpture and painting, May 13-Aug. 8, reception 5-8 p.m. May 14, 2nd Friday Art Night; “National League of American Pen Women Juried Exhibit,” sculpture and painting, through June 6. 324-9351. KETZ GALLERY, 705 Main St., NLR: “HSPC Art for Animals Exhibit,” winning entries from the fifth annual art contest, reception 6-7:30 p.m. May 14, show up until May 19. 529-6330. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK: “2nd Congressional District Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery” May 13June 4, reception and announcement of winner by U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder 5:30 p.m. May 14, Gallery III. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For contest information, 324-5941. n Bentonville CLARION HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER: First annual “Spring Showcase,” exhibit of work by Arkansas Craft Guild members, preview 5:30 p.m. May 13, exhibit 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 15. 870269-4120. n Eureka Springs 2010 ARTCAR PARADE, Spring Street: Starts 6 p.m. May 15. 83 SPRING STREET GALLERY: John Bundy, duck decoy carver. 479-253-8310. BANK OF EUREKA SPRINGS, 70 S. Main St.: “Three Springs and a Ladder,” photographs, opening reception 5-6 p.m. May 15. EUREKA FINE ART CO., 78 Spring St.: Denise Ryan, magical realism; Julie Kahn Valentine, watercolors; Ernie Kilman, riverscapes. Reception 6-9 p.m. May 15. 479-253-6595. EUREKA THYME, 19 Spring St.: Diana Harvey, oils, reception 6-8 p.m. May 15. 479-363-9600. IRIS AT THE BASIN, 8 Spring St.: Terry Russell, ceramics, reception 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. May 15. 479-363-9600. THE JEWEL BOX, 77 Spring St.: Skip Cuff, sandcast jewelry, reception 6-9 p.m. May 15. 479-2 53-7828.
QUICKSILVER GALLERY, 73 Spring St.: Jodie VanDerwall, dichroic glass jewelry. 479-2537679. ZARKS FINE DESIGN, 67 Spring St.: “Contemporary Artifacts,” jewelry by Michael Schwade, reception 6-9 p.m. May 15. 479-2532626.
GALLERIES, ongoing exhibits.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, MacArthur Park: “World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed,” artifacts from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, through July 7, $22 adults, $14 students; “Capturing the Orient,” lithographs by David Roberts and works by other 19th century artists who traveled to Egypt and the surrounding region, through May 16; “Currents in Contemporary Art,” “Masterworks,” “Paul Signac Watercolors and Drawings,” ongoing. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 372-4000. ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER’S TERRY HOUSE COMMUNITY GALLERY, 7th and Rock: “49th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition,” through May 23. 372-4000. CANTRELL GALLERY, 8206 Cantrell Road: “Let’s Eat!” paintings of the top chefs and restaurants in Little Rock by Carole Katchen, through June 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 2241335. CHROMA GALLERY, 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by Robert Reep and other Arkansas artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 6640880. COMMUNITY BAKERY, 1202 Main St.: “Drawn to Art,” show and sale of drawings in all media by nine women artists, through May 29. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART, 429 Main St., NLR: “Isolated Encounters,” paintings by Kendall Stallings, through May 15. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 664-2787. HEIGHTS GALLERY, 5801 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Arkansas artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sat. 664-2772. KETZ GALLERY, 705 Main St., NLR: Work by Robin Hazard-Bishop, Rene Hein, Michael Lindas, Dan Thornhill, Marty Smith and Matthew Gore. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 5296330. LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY, 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by artists in cooperative. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 265-0422. LAMAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT HALL, 2801 Orange St., NLR: “Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography,” Smithsonian Institution exhibit, through May 29. 758-1720. M2 GALLERY, 11525 Cantrell Road: Work by new artists Danny Broadway, Todd Williams, David Walker, Char Demoro and Morgan McMurry. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 225-5257. RED DOOR GALLERY, 3715 JFK, NLR: Work by Twin, Robin Steves, Brady Taylor, Georges Artaud, Lola, Jim Johnson, Amy Hill-Imler, James Hayes and Theresa Cates. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 753-5227. SHOWROOM, 2313 Cantrell Road. Work by area artists, including Sandy Hubler. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 372-7373. STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY, 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by Hank Gatlin, Jim Jolly, George Peebles, Chris Runyan, Jay Lane, Matthew Gore, Kevin Bell, Pepper Pepper, Mark Johnson, Jonathan Harris, Shannon McKinney, Teresa Smith-Mulkey, Joan Courtney, Kelly Edwards, Robbie Wellborn, BJ Aguilar, Rachel Carrocio, Natalie Meadors, Mary Anne Erickson, Alexis Silk, Rob Nowlin, Connie Fails Fashions 2.0. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 563-4218. TOBY FAIRLEY FINE ART, 5507 Ranch Drive, Suite 103: Contemporary Arkansas artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri. or by appointment. 868-9882. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., 2-5 p.m. Sun. 569-8977. UALR BOWEN SCHOOL OF LAW: “Law in a Land Without Justice: Nazi Germany 19331945,” World War II artifacts, through July. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. n Benton DIANNE ROBERTS ART STUDIO AND GALLERY, 110 N. Market St.: Area artists. 10
a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 8607467. n Bentonville CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY, 125 W. Central: “Looking at Our Landscape,” juried community photography exhibit by more than 100 contributors, through May. 479-418-5700. n Eureka Springs FUSION SQUARED, 84 Spring St.: John Rinehart, glass. 479-253-4999. QUEEN ANNE MANSION, Hwy. 62: “Invitational Art Show,” through May, $2. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. STUDIO 62 GALLERY, 335 W. Van Buren: 5th annual “Art as Prayer Exhibit,” through May. studio62.biz. n Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND, 1 E. Center St.: “Django,” paintings by Leilani, Revolver Gallery; “We’ve Been Holding This Moment for You,” photographs by Sabine Schmidt, Hive Gallery; Ed Pennebaker, glass, E Street Gallery; Chris Mostyn, drawings, Vault Gallery. 479-387-1534. n Hot Springs ALISON PARSONS GALLERY, 802 Central Ave.: Paintings by Parsons. 501-625-3001. ARTISTS WORKSHOP GALLERY, 810 Central Ave.: Jean Dillon, paintings and pastels; Millie Steveken, watercolors, through May. 501-6236401. AMERICAN ART GALLERY, 724 Central Ave.: Work by Jimmy Leach, Jamie Carter, Govinder, Marlene Gremillion, Margaret Kipp and others. 501-624-0550. ATTRACTION CENTRAL GALLERY, 264 Central Ave.: Work in all media by Hot Springs artists. 501-463-4932. CAROLE KATCHEN ART GALLERY, 618 W. Grand Ave.: Paintings, pastels, sculpture by Katchen. 501-617-4494. FINE ARTS CENTER, 610 Central Ave.: “The Families of Hot Springs,” photo history exhibit, through May 27. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 501624-0489. FOX PASS POTTERY, 379 Fox Pass Cut-off: Pottery by Jim and Barbara Larkin. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 501-623-9906. GALLERY 726, 726 Central Ave.: Gary Weeter, watercolors, through May. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.Sat. 501-624-7726. GALLERY CENTRAL, 800 Central Ave.: Sandy Hubler, paintings, and work by other Hot Springs artists. 501-318-4278. HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER: “Hot Springs: Baseball’s First Spring Training Town,” 24 photos from the early part of the 20th century. JUSTUS FINE ART, 827 A Central Ave.: Robyn Horn, sculptures and paintings, through May; also new work by Michael Ashley and Dolores Justus. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 501-321-2335. LINDA PALMER GALLERY, 800 B Central Ave.: Work by Linda Palmer, Doyle Young, Ellen Alderson, Peter Lippincott, Sara Tole and Jan Leek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 501-620-3063. RICIANO ART GALLERY, 833 Central Ave.: Featuring work by Riciano, Lacey Riciano and other artists. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 501-339-3751. TAYLOR’S CONTEMPORANEA, 204 Exchange St.: Work by area and regional artists. 624-0516. n Petit Jean Mountain WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE: “Arts in the Air Professional Art Exhibit and Sale,” work in conjunction with legacy event “WR: The Rockefeller Brand on Racial and Social Justice for Arkansas” by David Clemons, Rex Deloney, Alonzo Ford, Henri Linton, Delita Martin, Bryan W. Massey, Heidi Mullins, John Newman, Aj Smith, Angelo Thomas, Ed Wade, Susan Williams and Marjorie Williams-Smith, 5-8 p.m. Thu.-Fri. through May 21. n Russellville RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1001 E. B St.: James Hayes, glass, through May. 479-968-2452. n Yellville P.A.L.’s FINE ART GALLERY, 300 Hwy. 62 W.: Clay sculpture by Anni Worster, paintings and prints by Janet Goodyear. 870-405-6316.
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Visit www.arktimes.com for updates. NEW MOVIES Robin Hood (PG-13) — The legendary marksman and people’s hero leads a gang of marauders against corrupt governmental heads. Breckenridge: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10. Chenal 9: 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:10. Lakewood: 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:05. Rave: 11:15, 12:05, 1:10, 2:25, 3:35, 4:30, 5:35, 7:00, 7:45, 8:45, 10:15, 11:00. Letters to Juliet (PG) — An American in Italy takes it upon herself to help a number of anonymous, lovelorn women who left letters at the fictional Capulet courtyard in Verona. Breckenridge: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50. Chenal 9: 11:15, 1:50, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30. Lakewood: 10:55, 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45. Rave: 11:30, 12:45, 2:15, 3:20, 4:45, 5:50, 7:30, 8:30, 11:05. Just Wright (PG) — A physical therapist finds herself falling for the professional basketball player in her care. Breckenridge: 1:40, 4:35, 7:35, 10:00. Lakewood: 11:05, 1:35, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50. Rave: 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 4:10, 5:20, 7:15, 8:00, 9:50, 10:45. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) — When a shabby pair of investigators look into a decadesold missing person case, they discover grotesque family secrets. Market Street: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00. Vincere (NR) — A look into the veiled first marriage of Benito Mussolini and the son born from it. Market Street: 1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:20. RETURNING THIS WEEK Alice in Wonderland (PG) — Tim Burton’s 3D sequel to the Carroll classic finds Alice back in the rabbit hole as a rebellious 19-year-old. Rave: 2:45, 7:40. Animalopolis (NR) — A half-hour film of goofy animals being goofy in enormous 3D. Aerospace IMAX: 11:00, 7:00 Fri.; 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 Sat. The Art of Stealing (NR) — A documentary chronicling the liquidation of a reclusive art collector’s private museum, valued at $25 million. Market Street: 1:45, 4:00, 6:45, 9:00. Avatar (PG-13) — A paraplegic ex-Marine war veteran is sent to establish a human settlement on the distant planet of Pandora, only to find himself battling humankind alongside the planet’s indigenous race. Movies 10: 2:00, 5:30, 8:50. Babies (PG) – Four babies from different parts of the globe are documented from birth to first birthday. Rave: 12:15, 3:05, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40. The Back-Up Plan (PG-13) — Jennifer Lopez stars as a single woman who meets the man of her dreams hours after artificially conceiving twins. Breckenridge: 1:50, 4:50, 7:45, 10:05. Chenal 9: 11:25, 1:40, 4:20, 7:40, 9:55. Lakewood: 11:00, 1:45, 4:20, 7:15, 9:55. Rave: 11:20, 1:55, 4:35, 7:05, 9:55. The Black Waters of Echo’s Pond (R) — A group of friends vacationing at a private island discovers a game that soon turns murderous. Movies 10: 1:15, 7:00. Clash of the Titans (PG-13) — Perseus, son of Zeus, leads a band of warriors into uncharted dimensions while attempting to defeat the evil Hades, God of the Underworld. Breckenridge: 7:05, 9:40. Rave: 11:10, 1:40, 4:25, 7:55, 10:50 (3D). Cop Out (R) — Two New York City police officers (Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan) try to track down the gangster who stole an exceptionally rare baseball card in this send up of 1980s buddy movies. Movies 10: 4:10, 10:05. The Crazies (R) — A rural town’s water supply is mysteriously contaminated, turning the residents into psychopaths. Movies 10: 1:20, 4:05, 7:10, 9:30. Crazy Heart (R) — Seeking redemption, fallen country star Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) finds a friend and confidante in a struggling music journalist. Movies 10: 1:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50. Date Night (PG-13) — When a bored couple tries for a romantic evening in New York City, a case of mistaken identity sends them off into a
‘ROBIN HOOD’: Russell Crowe stars in a retelling of this legendary tale. night of danger. Breckenridge: 1:45, 4:40, 7:25, 9:35. Chenal 9: 11:20, 1:30, 4:05, 7:20, 9:50. Rave: 12:50, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40. Death at a Funeral (PG-13) — A funeral for a family patriarch goes haywire, being constantly disrupted by a series of accidents, missteps, idiocy and blackmail. Lakewood: 11:10, 1:20, 4:00, 7:20, 10:05. Rave: 10:05. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) — Greg, a 6thgrade runt, can’t stand the ceaseless bullying, wedgies and swirlies he puts up with at school, so he retreats to his journal and his imagination. Breckenridge: 1:35, 4:30. The Eclipse (R) — An Irish widower finds himself falling for a horror author, all the while beginning to believe he sees ghosts. Market Street: 2:00, 4:20, 7:15, 9:20. Furry Vengeance (PG) — An Oregon real estate developer’s plans to erect a subdivision go awry when forest creatures take to action. Breckenridge: 1:25, 4:25. Rave: 12:25, 5:25. Greenberg (R) — Middle-aged and a perpetual failure, Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) ends up finding love and hope while house-sitting for his successful brother. Market Street: 2:15, 4:20, 7:15, 9:20. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) — A timid young Viking, raised to slay dragons by his heroic father, ends up befriending one he tried to slay. Breckenridge: 1:05, 4:05, 6:55, 9:25. Chenal 9: 11:05, 1:35, 4:15, 9:25. Rave: 11:55, 2:20, 4:40, 7:35. Iron Man 2 (PG-13) — The libertine superhero returns, facing off with an evil Russian copycat, an old rival and the government. Breckenridge: 2:00, 4:00, 4:45, 7:00, 7:30, 9:45, 10:15. Chenal 9: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30; 11:15, 2:00, 4:40, 7:15, 10:00 (IMAX). Lakewood: 10:50, 11:10, 1:25, 1:55, 4:05, 4:35, 7:00, 7:35, 9:45, 10:15. Rave: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:35, 3:30, 4:20, 4:50, 5:45, 6:45, 67:20, 8:05, 8:35, 9:45, 10:30, 11:15. Kick-Ass (R) — Teen-age wannabe superheroes turn their aspirations into reality and take to the streets in spite of having absolutely no superpowers. Rave: 10:20 p.m. The Last Song (PG) — Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear star in this father/daughter tale in which an alienated teen is forced to spend a summer in Georgia with her pianist father. Breckenridge: 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20. The Losers (PG-13) — After escaping an assassination attempt in the Bolivian jungle, executed by a shadowy man seemingly on their side, elite U.S. agents vie for revenge. Breckenridge: 10:00 p.m. A Nightmare on Elm Street (R) — Remake of the 1984 horror classic in which a murderer uses the dream world to take revenge on the children of the lynch mob that killed him. Breckenridge: 1:55, 4:55, 7:40, 9:55. Chenal 9: 11:35, 2:00, 4:30, 7:25, 10:00. Lakewood: 11:15, 1:40, 4:25, 7:25, 10:00. Rave: 12:40, 3:00, 5:15, 8:15, 10:35.
Oceans (G) — An ecological drama/documentary about the amazing underwater world and threats to ocean life. Rave: 11:05. Our Family Wedding (PG-13) — When a young couple returns home from college to announce their marriage plans, their parents lob hot-headed insults at each other and play tug-of-war over their children’s wedding. Movies 10: 1:45, 4:35, 7:35, 10:15. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) — A dyslexic, ADHD high school student discovers he’s a descendant of Poseidon and finds himself entangled in a war of mythical proportions. Movies 10: 1:10, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45. Repo Men (R) — After receiving a top-of-the line mechanical heart transplant from a futuristic company, the company’s star repo man falls behind on payments and finds himself on the wrong end of the knife. Movies 10: 1:35, 4:25, 7:25, 9:55. Shutter Island (R) — Two U.S. marshals travel to a secluded mental asylum to find an escaped patient and end up discovering a vast conspiracy. Movies 10: 1:05, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00. The Spy Next Door (PG) — A CIA spook retires to marry his girlfriend and must gain approval of her kids, who mistakenly download top secret documents, making the family a Russian target. Movies 10: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10. The Tooth Fairy (PG) — A star hockey player (Dwayne Johnson) is temporarily transformed into a full-fledged tooth fairy as penalty for discouraging a young fan. Movies 10: 1:40, 4:20, 7:20, 9:40. Why Did I Get Married Too? (PG-13) — When four couples get together for their annual vacation in the Bahamas, their rest and relaxation is interrupted by an ex-husband determined to reunite with his remarried wife. Breckenridge: 6:45, 9:30. Wildfire: Feel the Heat (NR) — Discover how firefighters all over the planet fight the biggest, hottest fires on the planet. Aerospace IMAX: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 8:00 Fri.; 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 8:00 Sat. Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre: 17825 Chenal Parkway, 821-2616, www.dtmovies.com. Cinemark Movies 10: 4188 E. McCain Blvd., 9457400, www.cinemark.com. Cinematown Riverdale 10: Riverdale Shopping Center, 296-9955, www.riverdale10.com. IMAX Theater: Aerospace Education Center, 3764629, www.aerospaced.org. Market Street Cinema: 1521 Merrill Drive, 3128900, www.marketstreetcinema.net. Rave Colonel Glenn 18: 18 Colonel Glenn Plaza, 687-0499, www.ravemotionpictures.com. Regal Breckenridge Village 12: 1-430 and Rodney Parham, 224-0990, www.fandango.com. Dickinson Theaters Lakewood 8: Lakewood Village, 758-5354, www.fandango.com.
nmoviereview ‘Iron’ into silver ‘Iron Man 2’ is fast, fun, furious. n Unlike a lot of critics, I’m usually glad to see the “Serious Movie” season go. While I don’t mind a cerebral time at the movies, I’ve always been a fan of summer blockbusters: the popcorn-munchers; the brain cell killers; the flicks that promise nothing more than a lot of explosions, some quippy one-liners and a couple hours in a cool, dark room. I would submit that our American obsession with watching stuff explode on screen tells you a hell of a lot more about who we are than even the best Oscar-winning films about sad people living lives of quiet but poetically-filmed desperation. Given that, I have really been looking forward to this summer’s biggest comicbook-spawned blockbuster: “Iron Man 2.” I’m a lover of funnybooks from way back, not to mention a fan of the always-interesting Robert Downey Jr., so this seems like lightning in a popcorn bucket for me. The best news is: Though sequels often disappoint, it appears that director Jon Favreau has managed to take a page from the Christopher Nolan playbook and make a Part Deux that is as entertaining and fun
as the original. Building on the story started during the first film and illuminating previously shady corners of the franchise a la “The Dark Knight,” it’s a great time at the movies. Once again, we follow the adventures of Tony Stark (Downey), the billionaire heir to a fortune built on the back of the military/industrial complex. In the first flick, Tony wound up with a prototype reactor embedded in his chest, which gave him the power to fly around as Iron Man, righter of wrongs in an exotic-alloy battlesuit Stark built himself. While most superheroes guard their secret identity like the formula to Coca-Cola, Tony outted himself as Iron Man at the end of the last film. This go-round finds him dealing with the ramifications of that, including the rigors of fame and the machinations of the U.S. government, which wants to get their hands on the Iron Man blueprints in order to create the next generation of armored soldier. When we return to the story, things are quickly going south for Tony, what with the fact that the reactor in his chest is slowly leaching a lethal dose of Palladium
into his body — something he has tried in vain to stop. Adding to his troubles is Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), a Russian supervillain out to avenge the death of his father, who had his prototype power cell stolen by Tony Stark’s dad back in the day. With the help of his assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and his pal Lt. Col James Rhodes (Don Cheadle), Stark fights against the evil military hardware dealer Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), who wants to back Vanko in his play to destroy Iron Man. While the cool-stuff-blowing up quotient is high in “Iron Man 2” — including a laser-whip fight at the Monte Carlo Gran Prix, and a no-holds-barred battle between Tony Stark and Col. Rhodes while both are fitted out in near-indestructible Iron Man
suits — no movie can stand on spectacle alone, even a summer blockbuster. Luckily, the film weaves in a nice ribbon of personal conflict, including Tony’s mental meltdown when faced with his own mortality (the scenes of Tony acting like a drunken idiot will be particularly familiar to those who remember Robert Downey Jr.’s own problems with drugs and alcohol), his decision to hand over Stark Inc. to Pepper, and Tony’s guilt that his fortune is built on invention-thieving. That said, the film is always fun, and never gets preachy — mostly thanks to Downey, who can deliver a one-liner with pinpoint accuracy. In short, “Iron Man 2” is a heck of a time at the movies. — David Koon
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June 1 (video at www.arktimes.com); standing exhibits about policies and White House life during the Clinton administration. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. $7 adults; $5 college students, seniors, retired military; $3 ages 6-17. 370-8000. MacARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY, MacArthur Park: “Warrior: Vietnam Portraits by Two Guys from Hall,” photos by Jim Guy Tucker and Bruce Wesson, through Aug. 8; exhibits on Arkansas’s military history. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun. 376-4602. MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER,
Ninth and Broadway: Exhibits on AfricanAmericans in Arkansas, including one on the Ninth Street business district, Dunbar High School, entrepreneurs, the Mosaic Templars business and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 683–3593. MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY, 500 President Clinton Ave.: Interactive science exhibits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $8 adults, $7 children ages 1-12 and seniors 65 and up, children under 1 free, “Pay What You Can” second Sunday of every month. 396-7050. www.museumofdiscovery.org. OLD STATE HOUSE, 300 W. Markham
St.: “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation,” the evolution of the state’s hillbilly image; “Badges, Bandits & Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice,” state’s history of crime and punishment, through March 2011. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 324-9685. WITT STEPHENS JR. CENTRAL ARKANSAS NATURE CENTER, Riverfront Park: Exhibits on wildlife and the state Game and Fish Commission. n Calico Rock CALICO ROCK MUSEUM, Main Street: Displays on Native American cultures, steamboats, the railroad, and local history. www.calicorockmuseum.com.
Continued from page 35 CENTER, Bates and Park: Exhibits on the 1957 desegregation of Central and the civil rights movement. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. 374-1957. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, 1200 President Clinton Ave.: “Leadership in a Time of Crisis: President Clinton and the Oklahoma Bombing,” through June 1; “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection,” more than 200 pins the former secretary of state wore during her diplomatic tenure, through
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n Two much-anticipated chains on opposite ends of the health foods spectrum opened recently. In West Little Rock, the city’s first Buffalo Wild Wings franchise is serving the hordes at 14800 W. Cantrell Road, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The phone number is 868-5279. “All-natural” yogurt chain Red Mango offers parfaits, smoothies and such in the Heights, at 5621 Kavanaugh. The store, open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, bills itself as “the fastestgrowing retailer of all-natural non-fat yogurt in the United States.” (As opposed to Orange Leaf Yogurt, coming soon to the Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center, which says it’s simply “the fastest growing frozen yogurt chain” in the country.)
Restaurant capsules Every effort is made to keep this listing of some of the state’s more notable restaurants current, but we urge readers to call ahead to check on changes on days of operation, hours and special offerings. What follows, because of space limitations, is a partial listing of restaurants reviewed by our staff. Information herein reflects the opinions of the newspaper staff and its reviewers. The newspaper accepts no advertising or other considerations in exchange for reviews, which are conducted anonymously. We invite the opinions of readers who think we are in error. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order by city; Little Rock-area restaurants are divided by food category. Other review symbols are: B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner $ Inexpensive (under $8/person) $$ Moderate ($8-$20/person) $$$ Expensive (over $20/person) CC Accepts credit cards
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ACADIA A jewel of a restaurant in Hillcrest. Wonderful soups and fish dishes. Extensive wine list. On Mondays and Tuesdays get three courses for the fixed price of $22.50. It’s a bargain. 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 603-9630 D Mon.-Sat. ALLEY OOPS The restaurant at Creekwood Plaza (near the Kanis-Bowman intersection) is a neighborhood feedbag for major medical institutions with plate lunches, burgers and homemade desserts. 11900 Kanis Road. Full bar. CC $-$$ 221-9400 LD Mon.-Sat. ATHLETIC CLUB What could be mundane fare gets
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Sandwiched in the Arkansas Studies Institute. n It makes sense that the storefront in the Arkansas Studies Institute, directly across from the River Market, is a bit of an Arkiecentric take on Cracker Barrel, with piles upon piles of Natural State shirts and elastic-stringed Razorback noses for the tourist crowd. The inviting 4 Square Gifts, occupying what was once a portion of a 19th century grocery wholesalers warehouse, also recalls that food past, offering Arkansas-made hot sauces (an impressive, diverse array that alone might be worth the trip for some). But it’s the lunch menu — wraps, paninis, smoothies, ice cream, desserts — that’s bringing in business from the regulars. The portobello mushroom and pepper panini ($5.95) may not advertise itself as a vegetarian twist on the Philly cheese steak, but it certainly tasted that way. It’s a generous sandwich, evenly grilled on berry wheat bread with American cheese holding together sharp green pepper slices and sauteed portobello bits. For a sandwich of the sort, it’s surprisingly rich. Another, the grilled panini ($5.95), is well on the way to becoming a staple of our downtown lunch routine. It’s a standard take on a caprese: mozzarella and tomato, but with a bright pesto sauce instead of basil leaves. It’s always great to see the classics done right, and this is exactly that, thanks to the proportions. The slices of cheese are thick, the pesto generous and the lightly cooked tomato not too thin and not too thick. The Caesar salad ($5.95) is another classic 4 Square takes well to. The romaine lettuce looked and tasted as if it just came out of the garden. A flavorful dressing complemented the crunchy croutons without drowning out the freshness of the salad. The menu also offers a house salad ($5.65) and smaller chickpea, fruit, Greek and sprouted mung lentil salads ($2.95-$3.95). Perhaps we should give the wraps another try. The hummus wrap ($5.95), a sizable affair with plenty of thinly sliced carrot and onion to accompany crisp spinach, was wrapped around a bland hummus. But given the strength of the rest of what we tried, we’re more than willing to chalk the hummus up as a simple misstep. Besides, I’ve heard nothing but great stuff about 4 Square’s hummus and portobello wrap from friends with the pickiest of palates. And what store of this type would be worth its weight in whey without smoothies? 4 Square offers two sizes ($3.49, 12 oz.; $3.95, 16 oz.) in varieties from the natural Berry Brain Storm with raspberries, strawberries, blackberries,
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n The Box, home of one of Little Rock’s best burgers, is leaving its dimly lit, cinder-block home at 1623 Main St. on June 18. But fear not, lovers of dives and delicious, greasy food. The restaurant is taking its cooks, menu and grill to Seventh and Ringo, where owner Kelly Joiner hopes to open anew — but in the same willfully dive-y manner — by the end of June. The Box is open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 372-8735.
■ dining A square meal
lunch & Knickknacks: 4 Square’s tofu and hummus wrap (top). The store features several Arkansas-related gifts (below).
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and blueberries to the decadent Peanut Paradise, all peanut butter, chocolate syrup, ice cream and whey protein. Though the lunch emphasis is on healthy foods, 4 Square doesn’t skimp on the desserts. There’s ice cream and a display case of sweets from Argenta’s Hunka Pie. Even though, in the local pie landscape, we’re dedicated to Avant Tarte’s (find ’em on Facebook) offerings, we were willing to be momentarily disloyal. After all, journalistic responsibility called ... in the form of delicious pie. We dove right in to the richest offering, a chocolate pecan pie. It was surprisingly light, its oozy, creamy consistency an indulgent end to a tasty, healthy lunch.
4 Square Deli & Gifts
405 President Clinton Ave. 291-1764 4squaregifts.com Quick bite
All sandwiches and salads can be combined with the soup of the day for $6.25 (salad) or $7.95 (sandwich or wrap). For the kids, there’s a grilled cheese sandwich ($3.95) and a PB&J ($4.49).
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9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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delightful twists and embellishments here. Embassy Suites Hotel. 11301 Financial Centre Parkway. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 312-9000 LD daily. BEST IMPRESSIONS Soup, salad and sandwiches are always on the menu in the Arkansas Arts Center café, and we’ve never had a bad soup of the day here. But there are also entrees you might usually see at dinner, too. Plus, a strong dessert menu. 501 East Ninth Street (Arkansas Arts Center) Full bar CC $$ 907-5946 L Tues.-Sun. BLACK ANGUS Charcoal-grilled burgers, hamburger steaks and steaks proper are the big draws at this local institution. 10907 N. Rodney Parham. No alcohol. CC $ 228-7800 LD Mon.-Sat. BOULEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh bread, fresh pastries, wide selection of cheeses, meats, side dishes, dinners to go — all superb. Good coffee, too. 1920 N. Grant St. CC $-$$$ 663-5951 BLD Mon.-Sat.; River Market Hall, beer and wine, CC $-$$$ 374-1232, BL Mon.-Sat.; College of Public Health, 401 W. Markham St. No alcohol CC $-$$$ 526-6661 BL Mon.-Fri. BOUDREAUX’S GRILL & BAR A homey, seat-yourself Cajun joint in Maumelle that serves up all sorts of variations of shrimp and catfish. With particularly tasty red beans and rice, jambalaya and bread pudding. 9811 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. Full bar CC $-$$ 753-6860 LD Wed.-Sat., D Mon.-Tue. BY THE GLASS A broad but not ridiculously large list is studded with interesting, diverse selections, and prices are uniformly reasonable. The food focus is on high-end items that pair well with wine – olives, hummus, cheese, bread, and some meats and sausages. 5713 Kavanaugh Blvd. Wine and beer. CC $$ 501-663-WINE (9463) 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. CAJUN’S WHARF The venerable seafood restaurant has a new look to go with great gumbo and oysters Bienville, and options such as fine steaks for the non-seafood eater. In the citified bar, you’ll find some of the best nightly entertainment in town. 2400 Cantrell Road. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 375-5351 D Mon.-Sat. CATFISH CITY AND BBQ GRILL Basic fried fish and sides, including green tomato pickle, and now with tasty ribs and sandwiches in beef, pork and sausage. 1817 S. University Ave. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 663-7224 LD Mon.-Sat. CATFISH HOLE Downhome place for well-cooked catfish and tasty hushpuppies. 603 E. Spriggs, NLR. Beer. CC $-$$ 758-3516. D Tues.-Sat. COFFEE BEANERY CAFE Come for the coffee first, but the sandwiches and desserts are good, too. 17200 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol. CC $$ 821-7747 BLD daily. COMMUNITY BAKERY This sunny downtown bakery is the place to linger over a latte, bagels and the New York Times. But a lunchtime dash for sandwiches is OK, too, though it’s often packed. 1200 Main St., 375-7105; 270 S. Shackleford, 224-1656. No alcohol. CC $-$$ BLD daily. COPELAND’S The full service restaurant chain started by the founder of Popeye’s delivers the same good biscuits, the same dependable frying and a New Orleans vibe in piped music and décor. You can eat red beans and rice for a price in the single digits or pay near $40 for a choice slab of ribeye, with crab, shrimp and fish in between. 2602 S. Shackleford Road. 312-1616. LD. $$-$$$ Full bar. CC. COPPER GRILL A sunny and ultra-modern restaurant in downtown’s most chic condo tower offers comfort food (fried mac-and-cheese), burgers and sophisticated appetizers and entrees geared solidly for the middle of the dining spectrum. Grilled meats and fish, hearty side dishes and big salads ― everything served with a generous hand. Fresh fish, grilled expertly, is a top choice. But sandwiches, big salads and even fried catfish offer a little something for everyone. Desserts are made from scratch. 300 E. Third. Full bar. CC $$-$$$. 375-3333 LD Mon.-Sat. DAVE AND RAY’S DOWNTOWN DINER Lunch buffet with four choices of meats and eight veggies. All-youcan-eat catfish on weekend nights. 824 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol. $$ 372-8816 BL Mon.-Fri. DOE’S EAT PLACE A skid-row dive turned power brokers’ watering hole with huge steaks, great tamales and broiled shrimp, and killer burgers at lunch. 1023 W. Markham St. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 376-1195 LD Mon.-Fri, D Sat. DOUBLETREE PLAZA BAR & GRILL Heaping breakfast and lunch buffets in the elegant lobby restaurant. Markham and Broadway. Full bar. CC $$ 372-4371 BLD daily. FRANKE’S Plate lunch spot strong on salads and vegetables, and perfect fried chicken on Sundays. Locations in the Regions Bank Building, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 225-4487 LD daily. FRONTIER DINER Order at the counter for home-cooked plate lunches, burgers and delicious pies. 10424 Interstate 30. No alcohol. CC $ 565-6414 BL Mon.-Sat. GRUMPY’S Try the Wednesday night bonanza: large, fresh oysters on the half-shell and hefty shrimp for a quarter a pop. Rib special on Mondays. 1801 Green Mountain Drive. Full bar. CC $-$$ 225-3768 LD Mon.-Sat. IZZY’S It’s bright, clean and casual, with snappy team service of all his standbys — sandwiches and fries, lots of fresh salads, pasta about a dozen ways, hand-rolled tamales and (night only) brick oven pizzas. Wholesome, all-American food prepared with care, if rarely far from the middle of the culinary road. 5601 Ranch Drive, off Highway.
■ new JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES There are a plethora of sandwich shops to choose from in Little Rock, from the $5 Footlong folks, to Lenny’s Subs, to my personal favorite: the decidedly-delicious and unabashedly lowrent muffaletta out at Stagecoach Grocery. This embarrassment of big-sammich riches always leaves us a bit flummoxed when it comes time to pick one. Now there’s a new place to go in North Little Rock if Subway or Quizno’s just doesn’t cut the stone ground spicy mustard for you: Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches on East McCain Boulevard. Part of an Illinois-based chain with over 100 outlets, they’ve got sandwich making down pat, and their prices aren’t bad, either (around $7 for their top-shelf “Giant Club Sandwiches”). We’ve stopped in there twice now, and both times we got a big, hearty sandwich full of very fresh ingredients. Their subs aren’t crazy huge — an 8-incher is standard. What is nice, however, is that instead of going long with the bread and then skimping on what’s between the buns, Jimmy John’s sandwiches are filled with loads of great meats and fixin’s. On out first trip, we tried the Italian Night Special, with Genoa salami, capicola, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato and Italian vinaigrette.The result, while a bit petite for someone raised on the two-fisted footlongs, was tasty and fine. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into grinders, subs or heroes. 4120 E. McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. 945-9500 CC. No alcohol. LD daily. Beer and Wine CC $-$$ 868-4311 LD Mon.-Sat. LULAV AND V LOUNGE A Mediterranean-California fusion eatery, and the delicious flavors are like none you’ll experience anywhere in the city. Good fish, veal, daring salads and much more. Plus, a hot bar to see and be seen. 220 A W. 6th St. Full Bar. CC $$-$$$ 374-5100 LD Tue.-Sun. MILFORD TRACK Healthy and tasty are the key words at this deli/grill, featuring hot entrees, soups, sandwiches, salads and killer desserts. 10809 Executive Center Drive, Searcy Building. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 223-2257 BL Mon.-Sat. PURPLE COW DINER 1950s fare — cheeseburgers, chili dogs, thick milkshakes — in a ’50s setting at today’s prices. 8026 Cantrell Road, 221-3555; 11602 Chenal Parkway, 224-4433. Beer, “adult” milkshakes. CC $-$$ BLD daily. RED LOBSTER Top-grossing restaurant in Central Arkansas, a crowd favorite for fried and sauteed shrimp and more seafood. 3707 McCain Blvd., NLR, 753-4000; 8407 W. Markham St., 224-0940. Full bar. CC $$ LD daily. ROCKS GRILL Bounteous buffets at lunch and Sunday brunch, while steaks, seafood and chicken are the main draws at dinner, mostly for travelers. Holiday Inn Select, 201 S. Shackleford. Full bar. CC $-$$$ 223-3000 BLD daily. ROCKSTONS AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL Steaks, ribs and other meaty entrees are the stars here at this outpost of Jerry Barakat’s restaurant empire. 11 Shackleford Drive, 954-8787. Full bar $$-$$$ CC LD daily RUDY’S OYSTER BAR Good boiled shrimp and oysters on the half shell. Quesadillas and chili cheese dip are tasty and ultra-hearty. 2695 Pike Ave., NLR. Full bar. CC $-$$ 771-0808 D Mon.-Sat. SALUT! Pleasantly quirky menu here — rosemary barbecued shrimp on seared polenta, gnocchi in a cream sauce with asparagus and red onion, short ribs ravioli and Low Country shrimp and grits. Patio dining. 1501 N. University. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 660-4200 L Mon.-Fri. D Wed.-Sun. SAN FRANCISCO BREAD CO. Breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, soups and a hot cup of joe, or a iced glass of tea. 101 S. Bowman Road (corner of West Markham and Bowman). No alcohol. CC $-$$ 537-0200 BLD daily. SHORTY SMALL’S Land of big, juicy burgers, massive cheese logs, smoky barbecue platters and the signature onion loaf. 4317 Warden Road, NLR, 753-8111; 1100 N. Rodney Parham Road, 224-3344. Full bar. CC $$ LD daily. THE BOX Cheeseburgers and french fries are greasy and wonderful and not like their fast-food cousins. 1623 Main St. Beer. No CC 372-8735 L Mon.-Fri. THE HOP You half expect the Fonz to stroll by this oldfashioned dairy bar, where the shakes are thick, the cones tall and the burgers good and greasy. 7706 Cantrell Road. No alcohol. $-$$ 219-2200 LD Mon.-Sat. TRIO’S Still great after 20 years. You can’t go wrong with custom sandwiches, Peck Special Salad or chicken salad at lunch; the enchiladas and voodoo pasta at dinner, or the monumentally rich list of tempting desserts. 8201 Cantrell Road. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 221-3330. LD Mon.-Sat. UNION RESTAURANT Tasty tapas dishes are really only part of the draw at this rather trendy late-night spot with a great wine list, a full complement of specialty drinks and a chic atmosphere that belies its sub-shop beginnings. 3421 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar CC $$ 661-8311 D daily. WHOLE FOODS MARKET Good sandwiches, soups and hummus to go; an enormous number of hot and cold
entrees from the deli. 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 312-2326 BLD daily. YOUNG’S CATFISH RESTAURANT You can’t go wrong with this longtime favorite. 3400 E. Broadway, NLR. No alcohol. $-$$ 372-7441 LD Mon.-Sat.
ASIAN ASIAN PALACE BUFFET Formerly Dragon Palace Buffet, this sister restaurant to China King Buffet, features the delicious Mongolian grill, sushi, crab legs and Asian and American items. Bowman Station, Hermitage and Bowman. Beer and wine. CC $ 225-0095 LD daily. CHINA INN Massive Chinese buffet overflows with meaty and fresh dishes, augmented at dinner by boiled shrimp, oysters on the half shell and snow crab legs (all you want cheap). 2629 Lakewood Village Place, NLR. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 771-2288 LD daily. CRAZY HIBACHI GRILL The folks that own Chi’s and Sekisui offer their best in a three-in-one: teppanyaki cooking, sushi bar and sit-down dining with a Mongolian grill. 2907 Lakewood Village, NLR. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 812-9888 LD daily. FORBIDDEN CITY The Park Plaza Mall staple has fast and friendly service, offering up good lo mein at lunch and Cantonese and Hunan dishes. Markham and University. Full bar. CC $ 663-9099 LD daily. a KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR Though answering the need for more hibachis in Little Rock, Kobe stands taller with its sushi offerings than grill fare. 11401 Financial Centre Parkway. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 225-5999 D daily. KOPAN BULGOGI & SUSHI. Cabot’s entry into Korean/ Japanese style food does well when it comes to delicious food at reasonable prices, but the wait for dinner can be unbearable. Go for the bulgogi — thin strips of beef marinated in housemade sauce — and for the kebabs, but skip the salad or soup. 701 West Main Street in Cabot. Alcohol. CC. $$. (501) 843-2002 LD Mon.-Sat. OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Fine-dining Japanese dishes and a well-stocked sushi bar. 5501 Ranch Drive, Suite 1. Full bar. CC $$ 868-3688 LD daily. PEI WEI Sort of a miniature P.F. Chang’s, but a lot of fun and plenty good with all the Chang favorites we like, such as the crisp honey shrimp, dan dan noodles and pad Thai. You order from the cashier, get your own tea, silverware and fortune cookies, and they bring your piping hot food to your cozy table. Midtowne Little Rock, West Markham Street and University Avenue. Wine and beer. CC $-$$ 280-9423 LD daily. SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE A hibachi grill that transcends typical fare. With a pricey sushi menu, too. 2604 S. Shackleford Road. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 224-5533 LD Mon.-Sat., L Sun. SEKISUI Fresh-tasting sushi, traditional Japanese, the fun hibachi style of Japanese and an overwhelming assortment of entrees. Nice wine selection, sake, specialty drinks. 219 N. Shackleford. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 221-7070 LD daily. SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR The chefs will dazzle you, as will the variety of tasty stir-fry combinations and the sushi bar. Usually crowded at night. 2815 Cantrell Road. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 666-7070 LD daily. SUSHI CAFE Impressive, upscale sushi menu with other delectable house specialties like tuna tataki, fried soft shell crab, Kobe beef and, believe it or not, the Toyko cowboy burger. 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC. $$-$$$ 663-9888 LD Mon.-Fri. D Sat.-Sun.
BARBECUE CAPITOL SMOKEHOUSE Beef, pork, sausage and chicken — all smoked to melting tenderness and doused with a choice of sauces. The crusty but tender back ribs star. Side dishes are top quality. 915 W. Capitol Ave. Beer, wine. CC $ 372-4227 L Mon.-Fri. CHIP’S BARBECUE Tasty, if a little pricey, barbecue piled high on sandwiches generously doused with tangy sauce. Pie is tall and tasty. 9801 W. Markham St. No alcohol. CC $$ 225-4346 LD Mon.-Sat. DIXIE PIG Pig salad is tough to beat — loads of chopped pork atop crisp iceberg, doused with that wonderful vinegar-based sauce. The sandwiches are basic and the sweet, thick sauce is fine. 35th and Schaer streets, NLR. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 753-9650 LD Mon.-Sat. SMOKE SHACK BAR-B-Q The beef and pork sandwiches are the best bet. Interstate 40 at Maumelle/Morgan exit (Exit 142), Maumelle. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 803-4935 LD Mon.-Sat. WHITE PIG INN Go for the sliced rather than chopped meats at this working-class barbecue cafe. Side orders — from fries to potato salad to beans to slaw — are superb, as are the fried pies. 5231 E. Broadway, NLR. Beer. CC $-$$ 945-5551 LD Mon.-Fri. L Sat.
EUROPEAN / ETHIC ALIBASHA GRILL This Mediterranean eatery specializes in large portions of kebabs, gyros, and shawarma served up with a tasty minted Jerusalem salad and rice or hummus. More for the American palate than most. 302 North Shackleford. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 217-3855 LD Thurs-Tues L Wed. CAFE BOSSA NOVA A South American approach to sandwiches, salads and desserts ― all quite good ― as well as an array of refreshing South American teas and coffees. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 105 Full bar. CC $$ 614-6682 LD Tue.-Sun.
ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE The Turkish eatery offers decent kebabs and great starters. The red pepper hummus is a winner. So are cigar pastries. Possibly the best Turkish coffee in Central Arkansas. 11525 Cantrell Road Suite 914 Little Rock Alcohol pending CC $$ 223-9332 LD daily. LEO’S GREEK CASTLE Wonderful Mediterranean food — gyro sandwiches or platters, falafel and tabbouleh — plus dependable hamburgers in this charming tiny eatery; there’s outdoor dining for fresh air fans or the claustrophobic. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 666-7414 BLD Mon.-Sat. THE PANTRY Bratwurst, wienerschnitzel, Czech dumplings and a “Rustic Bowl” one-pot meal are what set this restaurant apart from the town’s regular out-to-eat offerings. The setting is more elegant than you might suppose from consulting the menu at www.littlerockpantry.com. You can get dinners to go here after 4:45 p.m., too. 353-1875, 11401 Rodney Parham Road. $$-$$$ All CC Full bar. D Mon.-Sat.
ITALIAN AMERICAN PIE PIZZA Handmade pizza on perfect thin crust with varied toppings, and inexpensive. We liked the olive-oil-based margherita and supreme, plus there are salads, sandwiches and appetizers ― all under $6. 9708 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle, 758-8800; 4830 North Hills Blvd., NLR, 753-0081. Beer and wine. CC $ LD daily. CIAO Don’t forget about this casual yet elegant bistro tucked into a downtown storefront. The fine pasta and seafood dishes, ambiance and overall charm combine to make it a relaxing, enjoyable, affordable choice. 405 W. Seventh St. Beer and wine. CC $$ 372-0238 L Mon.-Fri. D Thu-Sat. DAMGOODE PIES A somewhat different Italian/pizza place, largely because of a spicy garlic white sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce. Good bread, too. Delivery available. 6706 Cantrell Road and 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. (Pick-up and delivery only location at 10720 Rodney Parham Road). Beer and wine. CC $$ 664-2239 LD daily. GUSANO’S They make the tomatoey Chicago-style deepdish pizza the way it’s done in the Windy City. It takes a little longer to come out of the oven, but it’s worth the wait. 313 President Clinton Ave. Full bar. CC $-$$ 374-1441 LD daily. OW PIZZA Formerly part of the “Olde World” trio of restaurants, these two locations serve up good pizzas in a variety of ways, sandwiches, big salads and now offering various pastas and appetizer breads. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 1706 W. Markham St., 374-5504 LD Mon.-Fri. (close at 7 p.m.); 8201 Ranch Blvd., 868-1100 LD daily. ROCKY’S PUB A little taste of Philly, right in North Little Rock, with authentic cheesesteak sandwiches, hoagies, salads and the like. But you’d be remiss not to try the Italian specialties whipped up at night, such as the proscuitto piselli verdi. 6909 JFK Blvd., NLR. Full bar. $$ CC 833-1077 LD Mon.-Sat. SHOTGUN DAN’S Hearty pizza and sandwiches with a decent salad bar. Multiple locations: 4020 E. Broadway, NLR, 945-0606 LD daily; 4203 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, 835-0606 LD Mon.-Sat., D Sun.; and 10923 W. Markham St., 224-9519 LD Mon.-Sat., D Sun. Beer and wine. CC $$ 224-9519 . ZAZA Here’s where you get wood-fired pizza with gorgeous blistered crusts and a light topping of choice and tempting ingredients, great gelato in a multitude of flavors, call-yourown ingredient salads and other treats. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. $$ Beer and wine 661-9292 CC LD daily.
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MEXICAN CASA MEXICANA Familiar Tex-Mex style items all shine, in ample portions, and the steak-centered dishes are uniformly excellent. 7111 JFK Blvd., NLR. Full bar. CC $-$$ 835-7876 LD daily. EL PORTON Very good Mex for the price and a wideranging menu of dinner plates, some tasty cheese dip, and great service as well. 12111 W. Markham St. Full bar. CC $$ 223-8588 LD daily. FLYING BURRITO A trendy-looking walk-up-and-order spot in the River Market district for tacos, burritos and the like, with various styles of tortillas and add-ons. The bar looks impressive, too. 300 President Clinton Ave. Full bar. CC $-$$ 372-7272 LD daily. LA REGIONAL A small grill is tucked away in this fullservice grocery store catering to SWLR’s Latino community, and it offers a whirlwind trip through Latin America, with delicacies from all across the Spanish-speaking world (try the El Salvadorian pupusas, they’re great). 7414 Baseline Road. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 565-4440 BLD daily. PONCHO’S VILLA It serves all the familiar Tex-Mex plates that Nancy Johnson has been serving up for going on three decades, most of them at restaurants on Broadway in North Little Rock. We recommend the stuffed and fried jalapenos. Plate lunches, hamburgers and highly touted fried shrimp are among other choices on a broad, cheap menu. 123 S. Jeff Davis, Jacksonville. No alcohol. No CC $ 241-0656. LD Mon.-Sat. SENOR TEQUILA Authentic dishes with great service and prices, and maybe the best margarita in town. Multiple locations: 4304 Camp Robinson Road, NLR, 791-3888; 9847 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle, 758-4432; 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road, 224-5505; 2000 S. University Ave., 660-4413; 1101 S. Bowman Road, Little Rock, 954-7780. CC Full bar. $$ 224-5505 LD daily.
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CHINESE FANTASTIC CHINA 1900 N Grant St Heights 501-663-8999
Sharing good things with good friends is the motto at Fantastic China. A Central Arkansas favorite offering the Freshest Chinese Food in town. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made to order with 100% Vegetable Oil. The presentation is beautiful, the menu distinctive, and the service perfect. Fantastic China is one of the heights most reliable and satisfying restaurants and a local favorite. Full bar.
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An endless array of delicious dishes available in the Grill or grab your Gourmet-to-Go from the Grocery. Offering products by French Farm, Bella Cucina & Bittersweet Herb that promise to turn any recipe into a memorable masterpiece Copper Grill & Grocery is a wonderland for the gourmand.
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Voted Best Mexican 2007. Featuring authentic fare from the Puebla region of Mexico, the selections seem endless at your choice of 3 locations in the Little Rock area. You will find an array of dishes ranging from the salient Shrimp Veracruzana at La Palapa out west to great Guacamole in the River Market Taqueria. Or try tasty Tostadas that share the name of the original Cantrell location, Casa Manana.
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Look no furtherâ&#x20AC;Śvoted Best Asian again by the Arkansas Times readers. Lillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves up extraordinary dishes made from the freshest, premium local and organic ingredients. Also enjoy warm and inviting ambiance as you dine on any one of the tasty house specialties. Sundays are wine day: all wine by the bottle, half off. One of central Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Chinese buffets, we offer all your favorites with our sushi bar and Mongolian Grill included for one low price. Our dinner and all-day Sunday buffet include your lunch favorites as well as all-you-can eat crab legs, whole steamed fish, barbecue spare ribs, crispy jumbo shrimp and grilled steaks. Take-out buffet and menu available.
STEAK SONNY WILLIAMS
If you have not been to Sonny Williams lately, get there immediately and check out the martini/wine bar. Now you can enjoy 35 wines by the glass, 335 selections of wine, 6 single barrel bourbons and all different kinds of Scotch from the many regions of Scotland. Of course, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the nightly entertainment by Jeff at the piano. Sonnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a River Market mainstay and perfect for intimate private parties; free valet parking! As always, Sonny Williams has the best steaks in town along with fresh seafood and game. No Skinny Steaksâ&#x20AC;Ś Call ahead for reservations (501) 324-2999
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Featuring the Best Steaks in town with a New Orleans flair from a New Orleans native. Also featuring Seafood and Creole Specialties. As Rachel Ray says â&#x20AC;&#x153;This place is one of my best finds ever.â&#x20AC;? Back by popular demandâ&#x20AC;ŚSoft Shell Crab and New Orleans Roast Beef Po-Boys.
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Beer, pizza and more! Drop in to Vinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Little Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Brewpub! and enjoy great New York-style pizza (whole or by-the-slice) washed down with your choice of award-winning ales or lagers brewed right on site. Or try a huge calzone, our new Muffaletta sandwich or just a salad and a slice with our homemade root beer. The deckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always open, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to dress up and the kids are always welcome (or not). Vinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is open 7 days, lunch and dinner. You can call ahead for carry-out and even take a gal. growler of beer to-go. And guess what?? The bathrooms have just been re-done!
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This gorgeous, four-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom home sits at the top of a very family-friendly cul-de-sac in the desirable and centrally located Pebble Beach Estates neighborhood. It is located at 8 Cypress Point and is spacious and inviting. The first floor of the home has a great flow for active families and entertaining. The multi-functional family room is large and has a wood-burning fireplace. Both it and the formal dining room are warm and inviting and have hardwood flooring. The natural light in this home will amaze you. The kitchen will please even the most discerning chef. The eat-in kitchen allows the cook to be a part of all the activity while creating meals. All bedrooms are upstairs in this well-designed home, allowing parents quick access to small children. All are large with spacious closets and big windows. The fourth bedroom has all the features of a bonus room, so it could serve either func-
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tion or even both. The backyard of this home is a dream. Due to the cul-de-sac, the yard is expansive, with multiple areas for specific uses, including a gorgeous terrace, a separate dog run, a fenced storage area for yard equipment and several optional areas for children’s playsets. Although the home is relatively new, many updates and upgrades have been completed by the current owners, including French drains, a new roof, a new hot water heater, new paint, new microwave/vent and more. Come tour this wonderful home this Sunday from 2-4 p.m. The home is offered for $289,900 and is listed with Susan Desselle of The Charlotte John Company. Call Susan at 772-7100 for more information or to arrange a private tour. Take the virtual tour at www. SusanSellingLittleRock.com.
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300 THIRD CONDO Competitively priced 2BR/2BA condo with French balcony, black-out shades, limestone counters and stainless appliances. Enjoy spectacular views of the sunset. Call Eric or Cara Wilkerson of the Charlotte John Company for a private tour at 501-804-2633.
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For a one-of-a-kind lifestyle experience, this is it! This new construction building on the east end of the Doubletree Hotel has everything you need for hip downtown living. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an exceptional view of the river, ballpark and area activities. Enjoy the fireworks and River Market activity from spacious 200+ SF terraces. Seven are available. Prices start at $409,000. To see what it’s like living downtown, schedule a private tour!
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5 STATEHOUSE PLAZA - New construction building on the east end of the Doubletree Hotel. Floor-toceiling windows provide exceptional views of river, ballpark and area activities. Enjoy the fireworks and River Market activity from spacious 200+ SF terraces. Seven available, prices start at $409,000. Call Susan Desselle with the Charlotte John Company at 772-7100 or visit www. SusanSellingLittleRock.com
Midtown 16 RESERVOIR HEIGHTS CONDO - $129,900. 2BR/2BA, 1384 SF. Great open floorplan and stress free living. Condo fees includes pool access. Qualifies for $8K tax credit. Seller to pay $2500 towards closing costs and 6 months condo dues w/acceptable offer. Call John, Pulaski Heights Realty, for showing at 993-5442.
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Arkansas times presents PULASKI COUNTY Real Estate sales over $117,156 WVM, LLC to Benton D. Brandon, II, 44 Vigne Blvd., $925,000. JM Ark Acquisitions LLC to Dennis Food Group LLC, 2501 S. State St., $700,000. Benton D. Brandon, II to WVM, LLC, L1207, 300 Third HPR, $600,000. MJ Innovative Builders Corp. to James A. Bruner, II, Pamela J. Bruner, George A. Bruner, 19 Longwell Loop, $503,000. James C. Yuen, Lynda Phoung Yuen to Carol Heath Harper, Brooke Howard Harper, Jack Harper Family Trust, 65 Chenal Cir., $488,000. Jonathan Semans, Bethany Semans to Peter P. Laven, Holly T. Laven, 7501 Kingwood Rd., $436,000. Steven D. Womack, Sherrie K. Womack to J. Andrew Vines, Brooke Laman Vines, 2920 Lee Ave., $407,000. Conner Limerick to Rhonda R. Swander, 1920 N. Spruce St., $390,000. Joseph N. Franzetti, Elizabeth V. Franzetti to Robert M. Alexander, Angela S. Alexander, SW NE 24-2N14W, $380,000. Yong S. Kim, Maeng H. Kim to Federal National Mortgage Association, 120 Marseille Dr., Maumelle, $356,396. David S. Quinn, Amy Quinn to Keith & Rayma Jean Hawkins Living Trust, Keith D. Hawkins, Rayma J. Hawkins, Ls8-9 B11, Newton, $355,000. John Crabtree, September Crabtree to Kelly M. Kirby, 11 Cobblestone Way, $317,000. William A. Stanley, Vivian Stanley to Steven Reddick, 9624 Johnson Dr., Sherwood, $305,000. Chun Yang Fan, Peiying Deng to Justin R. Tarkington, Anna Marie Tarkington, 16 Chatel Dr., $285,000. Bradford H. Gaines, Carrie J. Gaines
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to Charles R. McGee, 2912 Sweetgrass Dr., $275,000. C. C. Properties LLC to Davis Dodson, Sarah Dodson, 3005 N. Taylor St., $275,000. William M. Julian, Carolyn S. Julian to Kuhn Construction Company LLC, 26 Glasgow Ct., $272,000. Michael R. Marks, Leslie K. Marks to John Garrard, Lori S. Garrard, 103 Villandry Ct., Maumelle, $264,000. Carol S. Johnson, Carol S. Orr, Michael G. Orr to Mark A. Kenneday, Maria L. Kenneday, L10, Spring Lake Country Club Estates (Saline County), $264,000. Susan H. Bowman, Susan H. Gregory, Lee Bowman to Glenda J. Lovett, L7, River Hills HPR No.1, $252,000. John Hayes, Jennifer L. Hayes to Robert Edward Jackson, 3109 Seminole Trail, NLR, $247,000. E. W. Nugent, Glenda Nugent to Steve E. Robinson, Sr., 18 Bouresse Dr., $245,000. National Bank Of Arkansas to Travis W. Shoemaker, Lynn E. Shoemaker, 9308 Harmony Dr., Sherwood, $245,000. Finos B. Johnson, Elizabeth Shores to Melissa K. Madigan, Ls7-8 B28, Success, $243,000. John Wright Construction Co., Inc. to Harold L. Powell, Linda K. Powell, 130 Cabanel Dr., Maumelle, $240,000. Ronda G. Fo wler to Syed M. Aijaz, Salma Aijaz, 201 Trelon Cir., $235,000. Elizabeth L. Whitford, Christopher D. Whitford to Bradley Reick, 2316 Miramonte Dr., Sherwood, $233,000. Jeffrey R. Palmer, Susan A. Palmer to Keith R. Little, Lisa M. Little, 115 Frecourte Cove, Maumelle, $229,000. Christopher B. Roycraft, Sandra
G. Roycraft to Joseph T. Phelps, Anna Gretchen Phelps, 8129 Toltec Dr., NLR, $225,000. US Bank NA to Bradford H. Gaines, Carrie J. Gaines, 312 Country Club Pkwy., Maumelle, $213,000. Kenneth I. Grimes, Beverly J. Grimes to Yang Ou, Jun Gao, L143, The Country Club Of Arkansas, $210,000. S D W E n t e r p r i s e s L L C , We b b Construction to Shelia Wilkerson, Daryl Wilkerson, 4612 Sugar Maple Ln., $207,000. Ralph D. Vines, Debra Johnson to Tatanisha McKinley-Rachal, Christopher Rachal, Sr., 46 Eagle Nest Ct., $205,000. Accountable Property Management & Realty to Sarah Chastain, 24 Pennsylvania Ct., $200,000. S&H Construction LLC to Sherwood Land Investors Inc., L11 B2, Shadow Oaks, $200,000. Misty L. Price, Misti L. Bowen, Kevin E. Price to Bradley A. Franklin, Katie M. Franklin, 1620 Pine Valley Rd., $200,000. Patrick L. Herrera, Angelica L. Herrera to Mahendra B. Patel, Amita M. Patel, 1904 Cherrybend Dr., $196,000. Brooke C. Hicks, Alison B. Cyphers, Timothy Hicks to Katherine C. Johnson, Philip H. Johnson, 4915 N. Lookout St., $190,000. Rausch Coleman Mid Ark LLC to Ebony Rhodes, 1312 Myrna Ln., NLR, $190,000. Rhonda Swander to Addison K. Anthony, 4906 B St., $190,000. Samuel Robert Lyon, Rinzie Carole Lyon to Robert M. Robuck, II, 3701 Caraway Ct., NLR, $185,000. Renaissance Homes Inc. to Jeremiah Castillo, 2005 Reveille Cir., Jacksonville, $185,000.
Clint Pebsworth, Susan L. McKay, Susan L. Pebsworth to Brad D. Glass, Amelia C. Glass, 46 Danube Dr., Maumelle, $184,000. Charles R. Henry, Jr., Susan Henry to Sally Houston Naucke, 1801 N. Harrison St., $175,000. Todd D. Starnes, Kara A. Starnes to Jeffrey P. Gardiner, Hilary Gardiner, 110 Traveler Ln., Maumelle, $173,000. Timothy Clarke McCowan, Nancy Kathleen McCowan to Gregory Dwyer, Deborah Dwyer, Ls52-54, Ridgefield Estates, $173,000. Shannon R. Stone, Shannon R. Mays, Carey D. Stone to Patricia A. Perkins, Ronald R. Perkins, 112 Traveler Ln., Maumelle, $170,000. Phillip J. Staggs to Teresa Whitley, 504 Indian Bay Dr., Sherwood, $163,000. Teresa Mitchell to Daniel Menten, 13301 Teton Dr., $160,000. Douglas W. Loftin, Jr., Cindy C. Loftin to Paul Robbins, Amber Robbins, L9, Lakeside Mountain, $156,667. Daniel E. King, Misti L. King to Rhonda Nosal, Michelle M. Zionce, 15722 Lone Pine Rd., NLR, $56,000. Arlington Waggoner, Jr., Joowen Waggoner to Lisa M. McWilliams, 10 Crownpoint Rd., $155,000. Guy M. Davis, Mica Davis to Shailesh R. Shah, Sonia Shah, L47, Chenal Downs, $150,000. Jason Campbell, Sarah G. Campbell to Marcus G. Costner, Alisha B. Costner, L19 B4, Sandpiper West, $150,000. William P. Young, Crystal L. Young to John M. Payne, 2402 Pear Orchard Dr., $150,000. Rausch Coleman Mid Ark LLC to Stephanie Ford, 1208 Bittercress Dr., NLR, $149,000. Benjamin J. Woods, Victoria C. Woods to Benjamin J. Woods, Jr., 1909 Sage
Meadows Cir., Sherwood, $148,000. Britney A. Finley, Stephen B. Finley to Russ Allen, Emily Odom, 6303 Countryside Dr., NLR, $145,000. Kenneth L. Knickerbocker, Jr., Lisa L. Knickerbocker to Carolyn Williams, 708 Nottingham Cove, Jacksonville, $144,000. Thomas Lambert, Mary Suzanne Lamber to Jason Deere, Luci Deere, 32 Lorna Dr., $144,000. Kristina R. Gray to Charles Wise, 6208 I St., $143,000. Elizabeth A. Lowerre to Roby V. Hayes, Catherine C. Hayes, L31, Point West No.5, $142,000. Rausch Coleman Mid Ark LLC to Brandon T. Tillman, Kandris M. Tillman, 1205 Bittercress Dr., NLR, $141,000. David A. Robinson to Zachary P. Pate, 12714 Pleasant Pleasant Dr., $140,000. Kristalynn Young to Suntrust Mortgage Inc., 33 Oak Ridge Dr., Maumelle, $139,386. Carla Kelly to Brittany Vaughan, 14101 Shady Ln., NLR, $139,000. Chad R. Smith, Allison Smith to An Ngo, Myhanh Nguyen, L40, Wedgewood Creek Phase I, $137,000. Sam Carrasquillo to Daniel Anthony Ward, Alanna M. Ward, 15 Ponca St., Sherwood, $137,000. Rausch Coleman Mid Ark LLC to Deana Griffin, 1201 Aster Dr., NLR, $136,000. RC Investments LLC to Daniel T. See, 7010 Briarwood Dr., $135,000. Timothy M. Bullard, Suzanne Bullard to Todd D. Breeding, 82 Meadow Ridge Loop, Maumelle, $133,000. Norman E. Andersen, Judith E. Andersen to Steven D. Womack, Sherrie K. Womack, Ls4-5, Brookshire, $133,000.
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n The way the new Arizona immigration law works, as I understand it, is this: If the authorities suspect you might be an illegal, they can demand your papers; and if you can’t or won’t produce them forthwith, you can be detained. No telling what will happen to you then. This seems wrong to me, not because I know anything about the legal or constitutional issues involved, but because of the influence on me of at least a hundred old movies. In those movies, when armed authorities demand your papers, it’s merely a preliminary to their hustling you off to a death camp or shooting you on the spot. The movie goons who demand your papers really don’t want to see them. Saying they do is just an excuse to haul you up so they can get the drop on you. Never once did a movie villain demand papers from a protagonist, examine them politely and return them cheerfully, then raise the gate, apologize for the delay, and say, with evident sincerity, “You have a wonderful day now.” Rather the whole rigamarole is rude, crude, and patently un-American. So I’m thinking the best way to defang this new law might be to democratize or Americanize it. Amend it to require everybody to carry papers and to present them for examination on demand. Any “authority” who wants to could demand your papers
Bob L ancaster under my proposal. A constable could. A coroner. A hall monitor. Gomer, Floyd, and Otis after Barney swears them in. Kim Hanke when he was still a quorum court member in good standing. If he’d kept his nose clean, by the way, under the law I’m proposing here, Kim could’ve demanded your papers, examined them, and then let you off with a warning if you’d agree to buy some siding or new windows from him. He’d have to let you off anyway, of course, but you have to admit it’d be a good sales tool. The best-ever foot in the door. Remember when members of the Little Rock City Council used to flash badges and pretend they had police powers? Well, under my proposal they could indulge those old fantasies again. Impress their friends. If someone at a council meeting was giving them a hard time, they could demand the troublemaker’s papers and “run a make” on the rascal to their hearts’ content. They could run makes on each other, on the mayor, on nosy reporters, or on prospective opponents.
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point in requiring people to carry papers and present them on demand if everybody — everybody — could thereupon claim Letters of Transit immunity and tell you to go Leahy yourself. So let’s exclude Letters of Transit. Basic citizenship papers, certainly we’d want some of those. But with redactions so the “authorities” couldn’t steal our identity. A birth certificate perhaps, though those things are easily duplicated by scoundrels who would sneak fruit pickers or future presidents into the country. I’d want my papers to include my Living Will. And my card certifying me as a charter member of the Cactus Vick Straight Shooters’ Club. Notes of encouragement from better people than I am.Yelps from crooks who said they weren’t crooks and liars who admitted that just because they said it didn’t make it so. Disses from pricks. Snoots from the pompous. Pearls before swine. The jobperformance evaluation that time by the efficiency expert who moonlighted as a shrink. My pickerel frog’s certificate of merit for his third-place finish in the 1967 state jump-off. Rejection slips from the likes of Larry Flynt and Dr. Raoul Withers. Near misses. A paid-off mortgage. My license to rassle professionally in the state of Arkansas. The relief map of the roads not taken. A great many obituaries. And of course my cum laude diploma from the UHK.
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In return, since nearly everybody is an authority in some sense of the word, you could reciprocate, demanding that they produce their papers for your examination. You probably have some authority in some organization — a church, or lodge, or vigilante group, or booster club — or you hold a position, as a scoutmaster, say, or a bouncer, or a contributor to public radio — that qualifies you an “authority figure,” one with every right to demand and examine the papers of people you suspect of something, or people you don’t suspect but want to pretend that you do. People you just want to red-belly a little bit. Like Sen. McCarthy used to do, only less so. I’m thinking our first task here is to decide just which “papers” we’re talking about. Which papers exactly would we all be obliged to carry for the “authorities” to demand and examine? The best of all possible papers of that sort would be Letters of Transit, which nobody knew about until their existence was revealed or at least alleged in the movie “Casablanca.” If you have Letters of Transit, nobody can touch you, not even the Gestapo or Homeland Security or the Israeli Mossad or Jack Bauer. You could wave them under Hitler’s little mustache or Stalin’s big one or under Dick Cheney’s drooped eye and they could only fume and splutter while you went on your merry way. But Letters of Transit would lose their magic if everybody had a set. There’d be no
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