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Kicking Off the Season
Ballet Arkansas is doing it big for their 45th season! The Rep will host a reception and performance preview of "Wonderland: Alice's Epic Adventure", the season opener, as well as a peek into updates to their popular holiday classic "The Nutcracker Spectacular".
Little Rock Daily
September 28, 2023
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Entertainment
Ballet Arkansas to Celebrate 45th Anniversary with Opening Reception and Performance Preview
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Ballet Arkansas is doing it big for their 45th season! The Rep will host a reception and performance preview of "Wonderland: Alice's Epic Adventure", the season opener, as well as a peek into updates to their popular holiday classic "The Nutcracker Spectacular".
To learn more, visit Ballet Arkansas HERE.
Economy
AR-OK Carpenters Apprenticeship Center Opening in Russellville with Grand Opening Ceremony
Arkansas/Oklahoma Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Programf Transportation
The new Arkansas-Oklahoma Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Trust facility is opening in Russellville on Wednesday.
Wide open: This 35,000-square-foot facility will offer high schoolers and adults alike the opportunity to learn a new and specific skill while also being debt-free.
What to know: The grand opening ceremony will include a building dedication, talk from the Arkansas Secretary of Labor and Licensing Daryl Bassett, and tours of the facility.
More details HERE.
Sports
Arkansas Travelers End Great Season After Forcing Game 3 with Amarillo
Little Rock Daily
The Arkansas Travelers batted their way to a 6-5 win over Amarillo to force a third game in the Texas Championship League series but ended up losing 1-9, putting an end to a great season.
High Fly: Leo Rivas broke the tie with a go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning (one that barely made it over the fence!) to ensure the Travs would live for another day.
Clutch Performances: Tyler Locklear and Alberto Rodriguez hit consecutive homers in the fourth, while Robert Perez, Jr. was clutch with a two-run single in the fifth inning.
Read more about the series HERE.
Restaurant News
Exploring the Southern BBQ Delights of Arkansas
Alma Daniels
Arkansas BBQ takes on a unique blend of flavors from its neighbors on either side of the Mississippi River, boasting styles from sweet-tangy sauces to Texan-style beef sandwiches.
Classics: Some of the state's oldest restaurants, like McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs, offer traditional options, like smoked goat, ribs, beans & slaw, tamales, kielbasa, and hot links.
Making it their own: Count Porkula and Kibb’s Bar-B-Que, which even made it on Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints of 2023, serve up crafty twists on classic dishes, such as Almost Famous Nachos and Smoked Wings.
Read more about the Arkansas BBQ scene HERE.
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In other news…
Gator hunting: A record 202 alligators were legally harvested this season in Arkansas, surpassing the previous record of 174 in 2020.
Grand opening: Beef-A-Roo, a Midwestern fast-casual franchise, celebrates its first Little Rock location opening on Oct 13, offering various menu options.
Electric feel: Little Rock Sustainability Office is hosting an electric vehicle education event called Charged Up! today from 5p - 7p with industry experts, music, refreshments.
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