Film Festival Opens in Argenta 

Don't miss the 5th Annual Little Rock Film Festival, the premiere festival for all things Southern, June 1-5.

This year, the Little Rock Film Festival will be held in the Argenta Arts District of downtown North Little Rock and the River Market District of Little Rock.

Highlights include the Opening Night VIP screening of The Last Ride, directed by Arkansas native Harry Thomason, at the Argenta Community Theater and the Oxford American Opening Night Block Party on Main Street in the Argenta Arts District. 

Each day the festival is packed with films, panels and workshops. At night the festival showcases some of the best parties on the festival circuit, including the legendary RiverBoat Cruise and the Arkansas Times Closing Night Gala and Awards Ceremony in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center.

The LRFF showcases the best in narrative, documentary, and short films from around the World with the Oxford American Magazine Award of $10,000 going to the best Southern themed film. Every film in competition at the LRFF makes its Arkansas premiere, and many are regional, national or world premieres. Both Golden Rock Award winners in 2010 went on to be nominated for Oscars.

Festival passes can be purchased online (www.littlerock"lmfestival.org), or purchased at any of the festival's screening venues during the festival. Festival Passes will be available for pick up during the week of the festival (June 1-5, 2011).

June 4: Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown

At the North Shore Riverwalk at 2:30 p.m. Scheduled to appear: Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Randy houser, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Show is rain or shine. Advanced tickets are $76.50 VIP or $36.50 general admission. Available through TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or visit www.TicketMaster.com. For details visit www.CountryThrowdown.com, call 501-217-5000.

Rock 'N Stroll Through Argenta      Riverfest, Inc. and AR BlueCross BlueShield Present the 2nd Annual Riverfest Rock 'N Stroll Fun Run/Walk 5K Saturday, May 28th North Shore Riverwalk/ Historic Argenta District North Little Rock, AR For more information visit Riverfest Attractions Sign up online or download the entry form and mail it in today.  You won't want to miss out on the fun!

Hello UP Steam Fans! On Jan 18 we announced that with more than 76,000 votes, the Little Rock Express won Union Pacific's Great Excursion Adventure - You Route the Steam! Today we're announcing that the Little Rock Express begins May 29 with the arrival of Union Pacific's steam locomotive No. 844 in Kansas City, Mo., and concludes June 9 in Little Rock, Ark. The route starts in Kansas City, heads east to St. Louis before turning south to Little Rock. Along the way the train will make overnight stops in KC, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Bald Knob and North Little Rock. A detailed schedule that includes whistle stop locations will be announced April 27. The Grand Prize Winner of the Great Excursion Adventure was Shad Pulley of West Jordan, Utah, earning him the title "Honorary Engineer" and the opportunity to ride in the steam locomotive cab! Our four runners-up and their guests also will ride on the train for a leg of the tour. They are: Skip Waters from Dallas James O'Connor from Willowbrook, Ill. Nick Benson from Eagan, Minn. Kevin Mucha from Villa Park, Ill. Winners were determined based on the number of points they earned by gathering referrals via Facebook or Twitter. In addition, a number of coach ride winners will be named in a drawing from those who voted for their hometowns along the winning route. Coach ride winners will be contacted via e-mail in the coming weeks. Go to upsteam.com or follow Union Pacific on Facebook or Twitter for more information about the Little Rock Express. Want to keep up with Union Pacific news, information and promotions? Sign up for our free e-mail list. Thanks again for taking part in Union Pacific's Great Excursion Adventure - You Route the Steam! UP Steam Team -- Union Pacific Railroad 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68179 upsteam.com | up.com | upexcursion.com

V.L. Cox sent this to me to post: She has a bike for sale!

I bought it and have only ridden it twice. It's slightly used, but in EXCELLENT Condition. I just never have time to ride. Price is firm. 786-1382 (see pic attached)
"Sun Kruizer" - New helmet, lock, and tire pump included - $300.00

EXCELLENT Condition
Specifications:
Frame - High Tensile Steel, TIG-Welded

Fork - 1-1/8" Hi Tensile Steel, Curved Legs, Double Eyelets

Headset - Steel, Caged Bearings, 25.4 x 34 x 30mm

Handlebar - Steel, 26.8' Wide x 11.8' Rise x 25.4mm Clamp

Stem - Alloy, 25.4 x 180mm Quill x 80mm Ext. x 25.4mm Clamp

Grips - Foam, Black

Rear Brake - Shimano SG-3C41 Nexus Inter-3 Coaster Brake

Rear Shifter - Shimano 3-Speed Revo Twist Shifter

Sprocket - 19T x 1/2' x 1/8'

Seat Clamp - Alloy, 28.6mm I.D., with Q/R Lever

Seat Post - Steel w/o Clamp, 25.4 x 350mm

Saddle - Cruiser, Double Coil Sping Suspension, Two Panel Covering

Crank Set - One-Piece Steel, 6-1/2'

Chainwheel - Steel, 42T x 1/2' x 1/8', Painted

Bottom Bracket - Steel for OPC, Caged Bearings, UCP

Chain - K.M.C. Z410, 1/2" x 1/8", Brown

Chain Guard - Steel, Painted

Pedals - VP 875, Slip Resistant Top, 1/2", Black

Front Hub - Steel, 36H x 14G with 3/8" Bolt-On Axle, CP

Rear Hub - Shimano SG-3C41 Nexus Inter-3 Coaster Brake, 36H x 14G, Silver

Rear Hub Part - Shimano Push Rod, 81.85mm

Rims - 26" x 36H x 14G, Alloy, Painted

Front Wheel - 26" x 1.75 x 36H x 14G Alloy-Cruiser, Bolt-On

Rear Wheel - 26" x 1.75 x 36H x 14G Alloy-Cruiser, W/Nexus-3 Coaster Brake

Spokes - 14G Stainless Steel with Brass Nipples

Tires - Duro Beach Bum 26 x 2.125"

Tubes - 26" x 1.90-2.35', Schrader Valve

Kickstand - Steel, Center Mount

Fender Set - none

Weight - 36 Lbs.sun-bike.jpg

Mayor's Youth Council Benefit Set

The North Little Rock Mayor's Youth Council has teamed up with the Arkansas Queen and Red Lobster for an unforgettable evening Thursday, May 26, to benefit the Arkansas Rice Depot's Food For Kids Program.

Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m., cruise, dinner, and silent auction begin at 7:00 p.m., deboard at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and the price of your ticket feeds one child for a month.

For more information contact Jan Scholl, director of the NLR Mayor's Youth Council at 501-951-0866. To purchase tickets online click on following link: cruiseforthekids.com

River Flicks are back!

Thursday Night Movies at North Shore River Walk starts back on May 26th at 7 p.m. The first moive is "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse". Then:
June 2, "Grease"
June 9th, "Iron Man 2"
June 16, "Coraline"
June 23, "Jaws"
June 30, "How to Train Your Dragon"

See you @ the movies!

Argenta Art Walk

  

Did you know? Our Argenta Branch participates in downtown North Little Rock's monthly Argenta Art Walk! Each month, a demonstrating artist is featured in front of our library.

This month's artist is woodturner Dr. Bob Miller from Searcy. 

Join Dr. Miller during this month's Art Walk and watch him turn wood into a masterpiece on a lathe!

        

When: Friday, May 20, 5p.m. - 8p.m.

Where: Argenta Branch Library, 506 Main Street

Click Here for Directions.

Argenta Community Garden

On Sunday, May 15, at 5:00, the Argenta Community Garden will host a free one-hour training session on weed and pest control. Gardeners throughout Argenta and from other neighborhoods are welcome to attend.  Copied below is information on our instructor, Mary Evans, who is described as "one of the most sought after garden speakers in Arkansas!"  The Argenta Community Garden is located at 216 W. 4th Street on the east side of the Junior League House.


BIO FOR MARY EVANS

Lifelong, (self-taught) gardener. Grew up on a chicken farm in northwest Arkansas. 

Began working as a floral designer/ florist in 1980. 

A Master Gardener in Pulaski County since 1990.

Worked for 10 years in retail nursery as assistant manager/plant buyer.

Arkansas Flower & Garden Show board since 1998, show garden designer.

Garden instructor for Arkansas Extended Learning Center since 1996.

Formed own gardening business “Garden Makeovers” in 2002.  Specialize in “makeovers”, but do all kinds of projects, design & installation, maintenance, herbs, perennials, roses, containers, water, habitats, etc.