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Sports

PGA Tour Champions Announces 2024 Schedule with 28 Events & $67 Million in Prize Money

The PGA TOUR Champions announced their 2024 season schedule, with 28 events around the world including a new addition in Little Rock.

• Go big: Players will battle it out for a record-high $67 million in prize money, making 2024 the Tour's highest paying year yet.

• New start: The season will begin in Hawaii for the 28th consecutive year, while the new Simmons Bank Championship in Little Rock closes the regular season.

Read more about the tour coming to Arkansas HERE.

Events

Experience the Epic Music of John Williams with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in Concert

Audiences can celebrate the epic soundtrack of Star Wars: A New Hope with a live orchestra performance from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

• Live score: The concerts will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Robinson Center, and attendees will be able to experience the Star Wars movie while listening to John Williams' iconic score with a live orchestra.

• Community Impact: A portion of the proceeds from the concert will go towards providing instruments to children and making live symphonic music accessible to all Arkansans.

Purchase tickets and learn more HERE.

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Economy

Study Reveals Arts & Culture Industry's Dramatic Economic Impact on Arkansas

A new study found that Arkansas's arts & culture industry had a whopping $306.4 million impact on the state economy in 2022.

• Big numbers: Organizations alone brought in $202 million, while audience spending at events totaled over $104 million.

• Power in numbers: This comprehensive study provides vital evidence of the nonprofit sector's economic contributions and serves to help identify and secure new funding sources.

Learn more about the study on UALR Public Radio HERE.

Nonprofit Highlight

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas to Host Inaugural Gala for Good Celebrating Achievements and Raising Funds

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is hosting their first-ever Gala for Good this Saturday at the Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock.

• Celebrate: Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, awards and a keynote address from Jay Chesshir, President & CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber.

• Honor: The Spirit of Goodwill Award will be presented to Troy Wells, who will be recognized for his years of devotion to Goodwill's mission.

Learn more about the event and how you can make a contribution HERE.

Little Rock Daily Picks

In other news…

• Hall of famers: Arkansas Business Hall of Fame 2024 class welcomed four leaders, honoring contributions to various industries with a ceremony on Feb. 16.

• Moving capital: Gov. Sanders designated Mena as Arkansas's "Capital for a Day" on October 20, inviting senior state officials to visit the city.

• Friday night lights: There are plenty of good football games this week. You can get the rundown HERE.