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Museum of Discovery prepares for closing doors

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 6:44pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Museum of Discovery) -- The Museum of Discovery is Little Rock's oldest museum dedicated to science and technology learning for all ages.

The renovation, made possible by a more than $9 million capital grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, increases the Museum of Discovery's total square footage to 50,000 and will include a new public use area of more than 4,000 square feet. 

The museum closes for renovations at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 and will not reopen until January 2012.

"We have been building up to this point for several years now, and are thrilled to start tearing down walls to make room for a bigger, more interactive museum for all ages," said Nan Selz, executive director of the Museum of Discovery. "With the help of a generous grant through the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and many donors who are helping us match that grant, we will open a truly extraordinary space in 2012."

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Student film entries eligible for $2,500 scholarships

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 4:32pm
Student film entries eligible for $2,500 scholarships

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will accept entries for “Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase,” which highlights the creativity and talent of the state’s kindergarten through 12th grade students, through Friday, April 8.

Marking its fifth year, “Student Selects” is an annual event that grants these future filmmakers the opportunity to submit their film and video handiwork for possible broadcast on AETN, streaming on www.aetn.org and screening at the Little Rock Film Festival.

“We’re receiving great youth-generated films, and it’s not too late to enter,” Casey Sanders, AETN producer and Little Rock Film Festival youth and education coordinator, said.

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The Hero on Horseback...Let Lauren Ride

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 29th, 3:10 pm
The Hero on Horseback...Let Lauren Ride

A Hero on Horseback trotted through Central Arkansas this weekend.

I caught up with him in Malvern on a rainy Saturday and you can see his heartwarming story here.

But I couldn't let the opportunity pass me by--I asked if I could ride. Sophie didn't care too much that I was in the saddle...made me think about when a kid doesn't mind the babysitter because it's not his/her parent.

And yes, if you listen closely you can hear me flirt with Cowboy Chris.

Happy Trails!

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Eggs-ceptional art up for sale at Eggshibition

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 7:43am

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Eggshibition, Youth Home's annual springtime fundraiser, will be held this Friday, April 1st at the Jack Stephens Center on UALR's campus.

Eggshibition has become one of Little Rock's most special and high profile annual auction events. The 20th anniversary theme is Eggshibition XX "Evolution of the Egg."

Everyone is invited to enjoy the eggs-quisite art, hors d'oeuvres and libations. The area's leading artists, as well as new and emerging artists, will create egg-shaped masterpieces.

Celebrity eggs will be featured, signed by figures from the worlds of sports and entertainment. The "Eggs in Schools" program will feature eggs decorated by local high school art students. 

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Everybody Loves Bingo! Play at ACAC Tonight

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 6:14am
Everybody Loves Bingo! Play at ACAC Tonight

Play Bingo from 7-9:30 p.m. today (March 29) at the Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative, 608 Main St., Little Rock. Cost to play is $14.

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Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Mark O'Connor at UALR Today

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 28th, 2011, 5:46am
Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Mark O'Connor at UALR Today

Violinist Mark O'Connor will perform at 7:30 p.m. today (March 28) at University Theater, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, as part of UALR's Artspree performance series. Tickets are $10-$20.

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A tale of two rivers

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 11:41pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) --The Big Dam Bridge is a popular site for thousands of Arkansans. And for outdoor enthusiasts, another bridge will soon connect two major trails.

Pulaski County Judge Buddy Villines says, "People are excited! People stop me virtually everywhere I go and say when is the bridge gonna be open?'"

Villines is behind the planning for the Two Rivers Bridge.

He explains, "We wanted a connection to Two Rivers Park. Once we established that, you're on your way to Pinnacle Mountain and beyond."

Once the Clinton Bridge and the Two Rivers Park Bridge are complete, pedestrians and cyclists will be able to access both sides of the river. So from Little Rock to North Little Rock, Maumelle and Conway will all be accessible by bridge.

Construction began a year ago and by contract is supposed to be finished by August. But Villines says he's impressed with the progress and expects it to be finished early.

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