Fancy Things

Celebrating Women's History Month, Roland Sports Complex, and of course Bagels

Celebrations

Once, Twice..

Community Bakery

Three times a lady, and these two beloved Little Rock establishments extend their love to women everywhere. March marks Women's History Month, and both local libraries and a cherished bakery are expressing their gratitude.

  • Make History: Discover the "hidden figure" of Arkansas at Thompson Library. Learn about how women run the world in Arkansas at the Children's Library. Check out the programming lineup offered by CALS Butler Center here.

  • That’s What She Said: Little Rock staple, Community Bakery is selling cookies with quotes from famous women who have made their mark in the world. Curious? Take a look at their offerings on their recent Instagram post.

Stay updated on upcoming events by following Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and check out the specials at Community Bakery.

Fun for the Family

The Go-To Place For All Things Sports

Roland Sports Complex

Roland’s HoopsLife has officially rebranded as Roland Sports Complex (RSC) intending to be the hub for various sports and social activities in Little Rock.

  • A Sports Oasis: The RSC Complex has it all. Whether you want to shoot hoops, play a game of pickleball, or even host a party; you can do it all within their complex.

  • Heart for Community: RSC is dedicated to its nonprofit program Off 2 U, which offers summer basketball for teens and young adults to improve both their athletic and life skills.

Make sure to follow them on Instagram to stay updated and schedule a time to go play.

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Restaurants

More Than Bagels

Metro Little Rock Guide

Trevor Papsadora and Myles Roberson have been shining stars since they launched The Bagel shop in SoMa in the summer of 2023. They have demonstrated their passion through their hospitality and every skillfully crafted item in their kitchen has shown their heart. They have proven that they are capable of achieving much more than what we might think.

  • More than Bagels: To showcase their talent and love of food, Trevor and Myles, along with their team invited all to join their pop-up dinner service that they called “Fancy Place

  • Fine Dining: Fancy Place, a nod to "fine dining," offered guests a curated multi-course experience inside The Bagel Shop, blending American nostalgia with Italian, French, and Asian influences. Their celebration of good food encouraged guests to enjoy a unique culinary experience.

Check out The Bagel Shop and their offerings HERE.

Events

A Pawrade of Epic Pawportions

Barkous on Main

On Sunday, Apr 8, Little Rock is hosting "Barkus on Main," a grand celebration of our furry friends. This year's event is themed "Bark Side of the Moon" in honor of the Solar Eclipse Festivities. Visitors and their pups can enjoy food trucks, treats, and vendors.

  • Parade of Dogs: Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to good boys and girls who participate in the parade down Main Street in Downtown Little Rock. Want to enter your pup? Click here.

  • For Two Legs & Four Legs: Enjoy the festivities with a beer garden, a hurricane station, gumbo, crawfish boil, heaps of beads, and local vendors displaying products that will have both you and your pup wagging your tails!

It’s the pawfect way to enjoy a day with your two and four-legged friends. Follow the event on Facebook for more details!

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In other news…

  • Save the date: On April 2, Easterseals will host their Annual Fashion Show.

  • It’s InTents! The weather is better, which means that Flyway's Trivia is back outside in their Tent City.

  • Pickleball Players Unite: The Little Rock Athletic Club is opening a new facility with Pickleball courts available to use.

  • Bar Crawl: Irish Arkansas is hosting a parade through Downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.