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Tonight’s Jazz in the Park: Syn RG!
This September, on Wednesday nights from 6 pm – 8 pm., Jazz in the Park continues its partnership with Art Porter Music Education, Inc. in the Riverfront Park. Tonight features Syn RG! The concert...
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Tonight’s Local Live at South on Main showcases Sounds So Good
Tonight at 7:30 PM, the weekly Oxford American Local Live concert series features Sounds So Good! Local Live showcases the best of local and regional music talent and is always free and open to the...
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As part of Oxford American Jazz Series, Aaron Diehl headlines at South on...
Jazz returns to Main Street tonight at 8:00 PM! The Oxford American magazine welcomes Aaron Diehl to Little Rock as the second show in its 2015 – 2016 Jazz Series! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with dinner...
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Tonight at South on Main – UCA Jazz II Ensemble
Tonight at Join the Oxford American magazine for a special concert at South on Main, featuring the UCA Jazz II Ensemble! This event is free and open to the public. To guarantee a table/seat, call ahead...
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2015 In Memoriam – Jim Porter
In these final days of 2015, we pause to look back at 15 who influenced Little Rock’s cultural scene who left us in 2015. Jim Porter, Jr., spent a lifetime promoting music in Little Rock. Along the...
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Evolution of Jazz and its place on 9th Street focus of forum by Clinton...
Tonight (January 14) at 6pm at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the Clinton School Speaker Series is presenting a forum on Jazz. “Jazz: Evolution of an American Art Form and Its Place on 9th...
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Art+History Throwback Thursday – Arkansas Arts Center in the 1960s
On February 9, Little Rock voters will have the chance to say Yes to improving the Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, and MacArthur Park. Leading up to that election...
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The Oxford American presents the UCA Dixieland Band tonight at South on Main
Tonight (March 1) at 7:00 PM, the Oxford American magazine presents the UCA Dixieland Band at South on Main. This event is free and open to the public. Call ahead to South on Main to make your...
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The Arkansas Arts Council seeking applications for Individual Artist Fellowships
The Arkansas Arts Council is accepting applications for its Individual Artist Fellowships. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2016. The Individual Artist Fellowships annually recognize individual...
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International Jazz Day – Bryan Massey’s JAZZ PLAYER
April 30 is International Jazz Day. In commemoration of that, here is Bryan Massey, Sr.’s Jazz Player. It is located in the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden in Riverfront Park. Massey, who is an artist...
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RobinsoNovember: Art Porter Sr.
As part of the new Robinson Center, nine Little Rockians (Little Rockers?) have been enshrined by having spaces in the building named after them. One of those is Art Porter Sr. Arthur Lee (Art) Porter...
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Black History Month – Art Porter Sr. and Robinson Center
Arthur Lee (Art) Porter Sr. was a pianist, composer, conductor, and music teacher. His musical interest spanned from jazz to classical and spirituals. One of the new event spaces in the Robinson...
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Black History Month – Al Jarreau and Robinson Center
While he made a few subsequent visits in the intervening years, Al Jarreau’s first visit to Little Rock was in May 2002, when he performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra at Robinson Center Music...
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Black History Month – Count Basie and Robinson Center
William James “Count” Basie performed at Robinson Center throughout his career. His first appearance was in the early days of the building, when it was known as Robinson Memorial Auditorium. His last...
View ArticleLR Women Making History – Betty Fowler
The word “Entertainer” seemed to have been invented for Betty Fowler. Born in Wynne, her love for music began at age 9, when she started taking piano lessons. Betty began her illustrious career at age...
View ArticleLR Culture Vulture turns 7
The Little Rock Culture Vulture debuted on Saturday, October 1, 2011, to kick off Arts & Humanities Month. The first feature was on the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, which was kicking off its...
View ArticleA Celebration of Art Porter Sr. tonight at the Ron Robinson Theater
Arthur Lee (Art) Porter Sr. was a pianist, composer, conductor, and music teacher. His musical interest spanned from jazz to classical and spirituals. Tonight at the CALS Ron Robinson Theatre, Arkansas...
View ArticleThe Oxford American Jazz Series presents Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE tonight
The Oxford American welcomes Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE to Little Rock! This is the second show in their 2018-19 Jazz Series. Doors open at 6:00 PM at South on Main, with dinner and drinks...
View ArticleA Night of Trap Jazz and Slam Poetry at the Clinton Presidential Center
Join the Clinton Presidential Center for a performance by Philli Moo, Qnote, and the Trap Jazz Giants. The program will begin at 6pm tonight (February 16). Trap Jazz is a new genre of music birthed out...
View ArticleTonight – Oxford American welcomes Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings & Bill...
The Oxford American welcomes the Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings & Bill Stewart Trio to Little Rock! This is the fifth and final show in their 2018-19 Jazz Series. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with...
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