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Each weekday
King Biscuit Time
12:15 p.m.
- 12:45 p.m.
DCC Visitors Center
141 Cherry Street
Helena-West Helena, Helena-West Helena
http://www.deltaculturalcenter.com
“King Biscuit Time,” the nation’s longest-running blues radio program, is hosted each weekday at the DCC Visitor’s Center by “Sunshine” Sonny Payne, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Admission is free; the public is welcome to attend.
“Delta Sounds,” hosted by DCC Assistant Director Terry Buckalew and Payne, is broadcast each Friday at 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Gallery hours at the DCC Visitors Center at 141 Cherry Street and the nearby DCC Depot at 95 Missouri Street are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
For more information, interested persons can contact the Delta Cultural Center at (870) 338-4350 or toll free at (800) 358-0972, visit the DCC online at www.deltaculturalcenter.com, or email info@deltaculturalcenter.com.
Permanent Exhibit
We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas
Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
www.HistoricArkansas.org
historicarkansas@arkansasheritage.org
Learn the story of Arkansas's first people, in their own words. Those words and more than 150 objects tell teh history of the Caddo, Osage and Quapaw--their arrival, their lives here, their forced removal and how their traditions continue today.
July 23, 2009 through February 14, 2010
A Whimsy of Treasures: From the Collection of Jim Gatling
Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
www.HistoricArkansas.org
historicarkansas@arkansasheritage.org
Jim Gatling is a man with a passion for preserving and creating beauty, and teaching art appreciation to his students in the Morrilton schools. He sees art in every wooden spool, every button, every necktie, and every bit of lace and bauble bought for pennies at flea markets.
His main collection is needlepoint and petit point and includes framed pictures, bell pulls, benches, stools and about 100 purses.
Sunday, November 1, 2009–Friday, February 26, 2010
Digital Shorts Webcast Competition
Little Rock
http://www.ARDigitalShorts.com
Participants can enter original, short, non-fiction video or audio
webcasts about Arkansas history. The competition will feature
two age categories for entrants: students in grades 5–12 and adults
(college and up). Awards will be presented and entries will be
featured at a special event on April 8. Prizes include myspace
page-building services provided by Aristotle Interactive and cash awards. Official rules and entry forms are available at
www.ARDigitalShorts.com.
Through Wednesday, March 31, 2010
'Nature: Sunrise to Sunset' Photography Exhibit
9 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Delta Cultural Center Visitors Center
141 Cherry Street, Helena-West Helena
http://www.deltaculturalcenter.com
The "Nature: Sunrise to Sunset" exhibit features approximately 70 wildlife photos shot in the Delta region of Arkansas and Mississippi by Helena-West Helena photographers Patty Smith, Susan Winston, and Jane Woodie.
Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free.
For more information, interested persons can call (800) 358-0972.
Month of February
Black History Month: Celebrating a Legacy of Perseverance & Progress
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
9th & Broadway, Little Rock
February 6 through May 1, 2010
100 Years of Scouting: Celebrating the Adventure & Continuing the Journey
Museum Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1 - 5pm
Little Rock
The Old State House Museum will help celebrate 100 years of scouting in Arkansas by hosting a travelling exhibit from the Boy Scouts of America, Arkansas Chapter. The opening of the exhibit will correspond with the Boy Scouts Jamboree also held that day at the State House Convention Center.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Recognizing Arkansas Razorback Black History
12 pm
- 1 pm
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
9th & Broadway, Little Rock
Recognizing Arkansas Razorback black history. There will be a special presentation to Coach Frank Broyles to honor his legacy in integrating Razorback sports.
The event is free to the public but reserved tickets will be required. Tickets will be available on Friday, January 29, 2010.
For more information, call 501.683.3593.
Friday, February 12, 2010
A Special Moment with Jimmy McKissic
10 am
- 11 am
9th and Broadway Streets, Little Rock
Come and enjoy an educational seminar with Arkansan and classical pianist Jimmy McKissic! He performs around the world and often at Carnegie Hall in New York City. McKissic will share a glimpse into his life, and his musical training and vast repertoire. The event is sold out.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Family Fun Saturday: Cowboys and Outlaws
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
9th and Broadway, Little Rock
Re-enactor, Baridi Nkokheli, will introduce children to Bass Reeves a native Arkansan and former slave who became one of the first Black Lawman west of the Mississippi ;Tommy Terrific of Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic will captivate his audience with a magical show and learning experience for kids based on the black cowboys of the west.
This event is free and refreshments will be served
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