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A Note from the Editor:

Hi, Little Rock Daily Family!

I have loved this year with you! With over 111,000 words written and an incredible 868,000 impressions, your support has helped Little Rock Daily become a go-to spot for our community. We now have 13K subscribers, and we’re growing strong!

Let’s be honest—the Little Rock area is an incredible place to live. We have a diverse community that genuinely supports one another. And as far as things to do, the list never ends! There’s so much to be proud of, from excellent restaurants to a thriving arts and culture scene to outdoor adventures. Your readership, shares, and enthusiasm power our mission to highlight the very best of Little Rock through our newsletter!

Little Rock Daily is taking a short break for the holidays. I can’t wait to kick off another year of shining a bright light on our city. Until then, enjoy the final newsletter of 2024!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨ 

Cheers,

Sarah Ann

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

Friday, December 20

• 🧸 Stuffy Sleepover! Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Paper Hearts Bookstore’s Stuffy Sleepover!

• 🎤 🎶 The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer.. is singing loud for all to hear at Sterling Market’s Christmas Karaoke Party!

• 🪩 Oh What Fun will be had at the Rev Room’s Ugly Sweater Soiree featuring Jonathan Burks and the Rodney Block Collective.

• 🎶 Live Music: Experience an Intimate Acoustic Evening with Marcus King and Drew Smithers at The Hall. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 8.

• 🎅 Sing with Santa: Grab the mic and sing at Stickyz Christmas Karaoke.

Saturday, December 21

• 🏃‍♂️🔔 Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RUN: Celebrate the Holidays with some physical fitness at the 2024 Ugly Sweater Race, benefitting Little Rock Parks & Recreation.

• 👞 Last-minute shopping? Don’t miss The Bernice Garden’s Vintage Market from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

• 🎥 “Every Time A Bell Rings, An Angel Gets Its Wings” CALS Ron Robinson Theater will have It’s A Wonderful Life (1946, PG) on screen at 7 PM.

• 🍻 It’s Miller Time: Put on your ugliest sweater and party at Lucky Lou’s 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at 6 PM.

• 🎄 Dance the Night Away at GiGi’s First Annual Christmas Party starting at 8 PM with music and drink specials all night long.

• 🎺 Party at Stickyz: See Little Rock’s favorite cover band, The Big Dam Horns Unplugged at Stickyz - show starts at 8:30.

Sunday, December 22

• 🎄 Holiday Joy! Join Say McIntosh Restaurant for holiday fun! Kids can take free photos with Black Santa, enjoy treats, and dance to festive tunes.

• 👛 So Vintage: Join Rose Garden Market & Co. from 2PM - 7PM for a Holiday Vintage Sale with vintage goods, cookie decorating, free hot cocoa, live DJ, happy hour drinks, and more!

Throughout the weekend:

• 🎥 Deck the Halls! Enjoy two nights of holiday movie magic at War Memorial Stadium’s North Pole Nights with screenings of Elf and Polar Express, meet and greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and family-friendly fun!

• 🎄 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Enjoy an evening with The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra as they present Home for the Holidays

• 🎼Christmas Classics: Don’t miss A Merrier Motown Christmas on Stage at The Rep through December 23.

• 💡 Fragile, it must be Italian! Catch A Christmas Story: The Musical on stage at Argenta Contemporary Theatre through December 22.

• 🎭  On Stage: See DREAMGIRLS, presented by The Actors Theatre, on stage all weekend.

• ❄️ Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Purchase tickets to see it on stage at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse.

• 🚲️✨ Christmas Bike Ride: Join the Lights, Bites, and Bikes Holiday Tour with Rocktown River Outfitters

• 🎅 SANTA! OMG! I know him, I KNOW HIM! Join Petit & Keet for Elf Weekend from 4 PM-midnight on Friday & Saturday.

• 🥂 Relax and unwind: Enjoy BCW’s Reverse Happy Hour Every Friday and Saturday from 9p to close.

• 🏮 Larger than Light: See the Little Rock Zoo in a whole new light at the GloWILD - A Larger Than Light Lantern Festival,  through January 5. 

Sponsored by Southern Tail Brewing

Start 2025 With a Splash!

Southern Tail Brewing and Rock City Yacht Club are hosting their first annual New Year’s Day Dip & Sip Brunch.

• 🏊 When & Where: On January 1st at noon, take the polar bear plunge into the river at Rock City Yacht Club. And guess what? The fun keeps going even after the swim!

• 🍻 Beermosa Brunch: Warm up afterward at Southern Tail Brewing with a delicious Beermosa Brunch.

Dive into the fun and start your year with an unforgettable adventure! 🐾

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Events

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Little Rock!

2024 is coming to an end, and Little Rock is filled with fun things to do to celebrate the beginning of 2025!

• 🌟 Family Friendly: Celebrate early in the day at the Little Rock Zoo’s GloWild New Year’s Eve Party or the Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Museum of Discovery.

• 🥂 Down to party? Head to The Hall for a 90s Country New Year - Volume 3 with Mustache the Band or party like 1999 at The Rev Room with The Ultimate Prince Tribute.

Explore the variety of choices in the Little Rock Convention Center and Visitors Bureau's Guide to the Best New Year’s Eve Events in Little Rock!

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• 💫 Christmas shopping? Why not treat yourself to a new scent from The Floral Tag? This woman-owned fragrance brand is all about delighting your senses.*

• 🏡 Cammack Village Charm: Check out this new listing by Jenn Cook, Realtor—The Charlotte John Company. A 3 bed, 2 back home in the heart of Cammack Village. For more details, contact Jenn today!*

• 🎄 Love Christmas Lights? Check out our Guide to Christmas Lights in Central Arkansas to find magical Christmas light displays, all within an hour's drive, which are perfect for a holiday road trip.

• ✅ Looking for Holiday fun? You’ll love our Holiday Bucket List to discover fun things to do before Christmas day arrives.

• 🍽️ Top 35! In a recent Facebook post, the Mighty Rib announced his Top 35 Dishes in the Little Rock Area in 2024.

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