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Community

Little Rock to Launch Community Open House for Downtown Master Plan Input

Little Rock's downtown area is set to get a much-needed upgrade, and the City is making sure residents and stakeholders of Downtown Little Rock are in the know.

• Open House: On Oct 11, the City of Little Rock and the Downtown Little Rock Partnership are hosting a Community Open House to gather feedback for the Downtown Little Rock Master Plan.

• Get involved: Residents, workers, & those interested in the well-being of downtown are encouraged to take part in the planning process.

Get more info HERE.

Latin Jazz Singer Magos Herrera to Perform Live Concert at the AMFA Performing Arts Center

Magos Herrera, one of the top performers in the Latin American jazz scene, will be performing a concert at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on Oct 12 at 7:30p.

• Chart topper: Herrera, a Mexican-born jazz singer-songwriter, is renowned for her captivating voice and remarkable presence in the Latin American jazz scene - seamlessly blending contemporary jazz, Ibero-American melodies, and rhythms with an elegant and bold style.

• Awards and accolades: Magos has performed in renowned venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and has received various accolades including the Berklee College of Music's Master of Latin Music Award, Omecíhuatl Medal, and spokesperson for UN Women.

In case you didn't know Sep 15 - Oct 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. What better way to wrap up the month of celebration than to enjoy this performance by Magos Herrera? Find more info and tickets HERE.

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Business

LRCC to Expand with New Space in Little Rock

Little Rock Children's Clinic has signed a lease on a new space, located at 27 Corporate Hill Drive, for relocation and expansion.

• Big move: The 16,712-square-foot space will accommodate renovations starting late in the first quarter of 2024.

• Collaboration: Mark Bentley and Bill Pendergist of Colliers Arkansas represented LRCC in the transaction, while the landlord was represented by Isaac Smith and Justin Bentley of the same realty company.

Read more about LRCC's story from TB&P HERE

Get Ready For Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023

The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 is set to hit the stage on Oct 13 in Little Rock, showcasing an eclectic mix of the state's homegrown music talent.

• Wide range of genres: The lineup includes Concrete Rose from Helena-West Helena, folk duo Common Roots from Fayetteville, and folk-pop group Lead Pipe Conservatory Band from Harrison, representing everything from R&B to folk and pop.

• Building community: During musical intermissions, local nonprofits Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Arkansas Foodbank will join the stage to promote their work in the community.

You can purchase tickets HERE.

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In other news…

• Best of the best: 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year was awarded to DeQueen's Beau McCastlain.

• Whata-job: Whataburger is filling 120 jobs for its new Benton location with starting pay at $12/hr with benefits.