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Events

Don't Miss Out on the Most Exciting Mardi Gras Experience with the SoMardi Gras Ball

This Mardi Gras season in SoMa promises plenty of unique festivities, like the 11th Annual Little Rock Beard and Mustache Contest and a SoMardi Gras Ball.

• Bring a krewe: Non-profits are invited to participate in the parade by forming krewes with corporate sponsors making up the cost of creating floats. 

• Get involved: There are plenty of ways to be involved, from volunteering to vending and sponsoring floats. 

Learn more about how you can join in the fun HERE. 

Community

A Guide to Dining, Shopping and Things to Do in Little Rock

The Little Rock Attractions Guide is out. Led by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, the guide is the perfect way to plan an Arkansas getaway. 

• Supporting materials: It includes attractions, history, culture, outdoor activities, and even a map for easy navigation of the city. 

• Celebration: Featuring the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. 

The guide can be found HERE. 

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Arts & Culture

Exploring the Evolution of 1960s Counterculture in Risa Hricovsky's Solo Exhibition at AMFA

Risa Hricovsky: Now Is Then, a solo exhibition in Arkansas, features new ceramic works that save a space for 1960s counterculture in the contemporary. 

• She rugs! From playful ceramic wall sculptures that draw from the shag rugs of the 1960s to a material, pattern, and texture-filled wall installation, Hricovsky skillfully combines art, design, and craft. 

• Well-earned: Hricovsky has a long list of impressive credentials from residencies to awards, and is truly deserving of the spotlight to showcase her stunning works. 

Learn more about the exhibition and the artist HERE. 

Business

ArcBest Named to Prestigious FreightTech 25 List for 2024

ArcBest, a leader in supply chain logistics, was just named one of the top 25 innovative companies in the transportation industry by the FreightTech 25. 

• Innovation award: ArcBest was ranked no. 20, receiving recognition for their strategic investments in tech and for their "human-centered design" which serves to enhance customer and employee experiences. 

• A little helps: ArcBest recently released the Vaux Freight Movement System, which seeks to revolutionize the way freight is handled.

Read more about the honor HERE.

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In other news…

• Leadership Announcement: The Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives (AEDCE) revealed their 2024 board of directors, introducing key statewide leaders.

• Board Engagement: Downtown Little Rock Partnership outlines the role and significance of board members in enriching the city's business, cultural, and recreational landscape.

• Electronic Recycling Guide: Little Rock Soirée offers insights on disposing of electronics at Pulaski County's Green Stations, emphasizing environmentally responsible practices.

• Real Estate Scholarship: A University of Arkansas at Little Rock senior, Lamar Townsend, earned a national real estate scholarship, showcasing his promising future in the field.