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Review: "Singin' on a Star" at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
David KnightThe Rep's production of "Singin' on a Star" runs through Nov. 3. My family loves musicals. Therefore, I have seen more than my share of movies and plays wherein the entire cast bursts into...
View ArticleBeebe plans for Medicaid budget
Roby Brock at Talk Business has a good interview with Gov. Mike Beebe on his coming budget proposal to meet the expected Medicaid shortfall. He'll count on 1) growing state revenues and 2) the $145...
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The Wednesday night line
The line is open. Might have some closing thoughts later, in addition to the Herb Rule TV spot above, which is to begin airing on cable tomorrow, the campaign said. I've also put on the jump two of...
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Quilts remember Trayvon
Quilt by Susan Shie, at Hearne Fine Art Garbo Hearne has just shared with Eye Candy these images (and others) of some of the fine quilts in the "American Spring: A Cause For Justice" exhibition at her...
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Morning roundup: Racial tension at the top
VICTIMS BY RACE: Little Rock police released this crime breakdown today after recent concerns raised about crimes targeting Latinos. A morning roundup follows. I'm going to be out of pocket most of...
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Friday To-Do: The Alpha Ray
The Alpha Ray plays an album release show Friday at White Water Tavern. THE ALPHA RAY9 p.m. White Water Tavern. The Alpha Ray is the latest project from songwriter Bryan Frazier. It's a collaboration...
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Friday To-Do: Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival
The Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival is Friday in Argenta.ARKANSAS TIMES CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL6 p.m. Argenta. $35 adv., $40 day of. Ah, craft beer, you delicious, nectar-of-the-gods you. If you're...
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Friday: David Olney, 'Raft of the Medusa' and Brantley Gilbert
Paul NeedhamDavid Olney returns to Maxine's Friday. The Weekend Theater's production of "Raft of the Medusa" opens at 7:30 p.m., $12-$16. Joe Pintauro's acclaimed play examines the ways the AIDS...
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Gallery 360 open house tonight
Sabrina Zarco's community altar at Gallery 360. Gallery 360, the new occupant of what was once Gallery B at 900 S. Rodney Parham, is holding an open house from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight for its "Dia de los...
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Here are some photos of Monday's Rob Zombie concert
Tim VahsholtzRob Zombie at Barton Coliseum. From photographer Tim Vahsholtz, here are some photos from the Twins of Evil Tour, featuring Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, which stopped off at Barton...
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Begin with breakfast at Dogtown Coffee and Cookery
Dogtown's "Dirty South Biscuit" Nothing embodies the Southern breakfast experience more than biscuits and gravy. They are, in my opinion, one of the greatest breakfast combinations of all time....
View ArticleObamacare is here to stay
Arkansas Republicans may succeed in blocking the Medicaid expansion in Arkansas under a provision of the Affordable Care Act, but the broader law is almost certainly here to stay regardless of what...
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Friday To-Do: Iwrestledabearonce
Iwrestledabearonce plays at Downtown Music Hall Friday.IWRESTLEDABEARONCE5:30 p.m. Downtown Music Hall. $17. Iwrestledabearonce takes gnarly metalcore, glitch-y synth pop and an avant-rock element or...
View ArticleLinda Tyler's stretch run
I think I see now why Republican Jason Rapert's Twitter posts have gotten even more shrill of late. Democratic opponent Rep. Linda Tyler has hit TV with some tough ads against Rapert.Tyler also has a...
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Escaped convict captured
Curtis Reese Jr. Authorities have captured Curtis Reese Jr., the convicted murderer who escaped from the Tucker Unit prison on Monday by hiding in an empty water tank atop an 18-wheeler. He was hiding...
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Recommended: A vote against Jon Hubbard
THE CHOICE FOR HOUSE IN JONESBORO: Harold Copenhaver.The Arkansas Republican Party clearly hopes, by Chairman Doyle Webb's warm words toward him, that incumbent Republican Rep. Jon Hubbard will be...
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Food trucks and ice cream for SoMa Halloween
JESS MILLERLoblolly Caramel Apples It was Halloween, and despite the unseasonably warm afternoon, a strange chill came over us as we walked from our car to the shadowy depths of the Bernice Garden....
View ArticleVillines demands city contribution for additional jail beds
Pulaski County Judge Buddy Villines has sent a letter to the mayors of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood and Jacksonville saying the cities will have to pay two-thirds of the...
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Healthy kids could use healthy school food
The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Robert Woods Foundation have produced a report on the underwhelming effort by U.S. secondary schools to provide healthy snack foods. Said the Pew Trusts: The majority...
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LR School Board member Michael Peterson dies
Michael Peterson, who was elected to the Little Rock School Board in September, was found dead today at his home today, the Little Rock School District has confirmed, but no other details are...
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