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ARKANSAS A-Z: The Kempner Theater entertained audiences for decades | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (47+ words) Located in downtown Little Rock, the Kempner Theater (sometimes spelled "Theatre") was opened in 1910 as an "opera house" to distinguish such venues in small-town America from burlesque, which was considered a lower form of entertainment. ARKANSAS A-Z: The Kempner Theater…...
Arkansas Postcard Past: Pine Bluff in 1927 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (176+ words) Pine Bluff, 1927: "This is one of our theaters here " Pretty, eh?" The Saenger Theater opened in 1924 at 207 W. Second Ave. Over the years it hosted performers like Tom Mix, Will Rogers and even John Philip Sousa's Military Band. Closed in 1975, it…...
Springdale road closures set to make way for Rodeo of the Ozarks parade Wednesday | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (278+ words) SPRINGDALE -- The city has announced a set of road closures planned for Wednesday morning with the Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade set to take place. Springdale road closures set to make way for Rodeo of the Ozarks parade Wednesday SPRINGDALE…...
ON BOOKS | OPINION: "The Dog's Gaze" " Thomas W. Laqueur reveals the hidden role of dogs in western art | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (61+ words) Pieter Bruegel the Elder's "Hunters in the Snow" (1565) offers another example. The hunters slog home under a sullen sky, trailed by dogs whose drooping heads say disappointment as clearly as any. .. ON BOOKS | OPINION: "The Dog's Gaze" " Thomas W. Laqueur reveals…...
ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: Built in 1842, Curran Hall welcomes visitors to Little Rock with its antebellum charm | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (100+ words) A sign on the the door leading into Curran Hall from its backyard floral garden offers a reminder that this is one of Little Rock's most venerable surviving structures. It was built in 1842, only six years after Arkansas became a…...
SPECIAL EVENT: Arkansas Folklife Festival " A cultural cornucopia | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (128+ words) If you were wondering where you could go to see performances by Grammy-winning blues and Americana musicians; learn how to dance a jig; hear fiddle music, gospel, country and soul; learn about cheese dip; walk in a parade with giant…...
Little Rock's downtown seeing a River Market revival | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (22+ words) Little Rock's downtown seeing a River Market revival The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Little Rock's downtown seeing a River Market revival...
OPINION | REVIEW: Repertory Theatre's "Ain't Misbehavin" an ear pleaser | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (312+ words) It was hard to believe all that sound was coming from a cast of a mere five people during the Friday debut of "Ain't Misbehavin'," subtitled "The Fats Waller Musical Show," at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock. The…...
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4+ day, 14+ hour ago (14+ words) Daily Photos 06. 19. 2026 The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette June 19, 2026 3 a. m....
ESPN's Paul Biancardi breaks down future Razorback Ilia Frolov's game | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (76+ words) ESPN's Paul Biancardi breaks down future Razorback Ilia Frolov's game The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ESPN's Paul Biancardi breaks down future Razorback Ilia Frolov's game FAYETTEVILLE " After watching Arkansas big man commitment Ilia Frolov last year, ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi…...