Arkansas Literary Festival - April 20 - 22, 2006
The Arkansas Literary Festival is a two-day celebration of literacy, language, and the written word. The Festival is free to the public and held each spring in the heart of Little Rock’s River Market District. Events include readings and discussions by celebrated authors, followed by book signings, children's activities, musical entertainment, and an outdoor exhibit area. We also have special event fundraisers that allow you to rub elbows with authors.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
National Public Radio’s "The Book Guys"
6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., Main Library, 100 Rock St., Darragh Center Auditorium
Presented in partnership with the Arkansas Literary Festival by Central Arkansas Library System and University of Arkansas Little Rock Public Radio. Join "The Book Guys" - Allan Stypeck and Mike Cuthbert - and special guests for one of two live shows for future broadcast. Participants are encouraged to bring in books for appraisals. FREE but reservations are required. Contact Maribeth Murray at mmurray@cals.lib.ar.us or call (501) 918-3032.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Lunch with Dr. BBQ
11:30 a.m., River Market East Pavilion
Sponsored by Tyson Foods
Enjoy "pork and beef, three sides, beverage, and dessert" from Whole Hog BBQ in the beautiful outdoor East Pavilion of Little Rock's River Market! Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, will share his award-winning tips and tricks. You can purchase his new cookbook BBQ ALL YEAR ROUND and have it autographed. Tickets available now for $15. Call (501) 663-4321 for credit card purchase.
"Chapter & Verse" Soiree with the authors
6:00 p.m., historic Woman's City Club
Rub elbows with festival authors in the newly restored Woman's City Club. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, bid on literary treasures in the silent auction, and have your book signed. Books are available on site for purchase. Entertainment by Boondogs. Tickets available now for $50/person or $125 combination package with Saturday night's A Novel Affair event. Call (501) 663-4321 for credit card purchase.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Children’s Breakfast
9:00 a.m., Clinton Presidential Center Great Hall
Sponsored by the William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Library, The Clinton Foundation, and Café 42. Media Sponsor: Little Rock Family
Reading in Arkansas: It's A Natural! In celebration of Earth Day, this year’s annual breakfast has an overall environmental theme. The program features two books: A Place For Butterflies by Melissa Stewart (sponsored by William F. Laman Library, North Little Rock) and Big Woods Bird: An Ivory-bill Story by local author Terri Luneau and illustrator Trevor Bennett. Have a hearty breakfast, listen to stories, learn more about how books are written and illustrated, and enjoy other goodies! Various packages for adults and children available. Cost vary with package.
"A Novel Affair" Exclusive Martini Reception
6:00 p.m. River Market ArtSpace
A swanky Martini party with authors and guests prior to Pub or Perish. Enjoy unique food and martinis. This is an intimate cocktail party with donors, authors, and limited number of ticketed guests. Tickets available now for $100/person or $125 combination ticket with Friday night Chapter & Verse event. Call (501) 663-4321 for credit card purchase.
Pub or Perish
7:00 p.m. Mallard's Bar, The Peabody Little Rock
Sponsored by Arkansas Times.
Readings by special guest Festival authors and local authors Philip Martin of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Joy Ritchie, brilliant comedic essayist known for her "Girl Arkansas/Arkansas Media" blog and others.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
National Public Radio’s "The Book Guys"
6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., Main Library, 100 Rock St., Darragh Center Auditorium
Presented in partnership with the Arkansas Literary Festival by Central Arkansas Library System and University of Arkansas Little Rock Public Radio. Join "The Book Guys" - Allan Stypeck and Mike Cuthbert - and special guests for one of two live shows for future broadcast. Participants are encouraged to bring in books for appraisals. FREE but reservations are required. Contact Maribeth Murray at mmurray@cals.lib.ar.us or call (501) 918-3032.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Lunch with Dr. BBQ
11:30 a.m., River Market East Pavilion
Sponsored by Tyson Foods
Enjoy "pork and beef, three sides, beverage, and dessert" from Whole Hog BBQ in the beautiful outdoor East Pavilion of Little Rock's River Market! Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, will share his award-winning tips and tricks. You can purchase his new cookbook BBQ ALL YEAR ROUND and have it autographed. Tickets available now for $15. Call (501) 663-4321 for credit card purchase.
"Chapter & Verse" Soiree with the authors
6:00 p.m., historic Woman's City Club
Rub elbows with festival authors in the newly restored Woman's City Club. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, bid on literary treasures in the silent auction, and have your book signed. Books are available on site for purchase. Entertainment by Boondogs. Tickets available now for $50/person or $125 combination package with Saturday night's A Novel Affair event. Call (501) 663-4321 for credit card purchase.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Children’s Breakfast
9:00 a.m., Clinton Presidential Center Great Hall
Sponsored by the William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Library, The Clinton Foundation, and Café 42. Media Sponsor: Little Rock Family
Reading in Arkansas: It's A Natural! In celebration of Earth Day, this year’s annual breakfast has an overall environmental theme. The program features two books: A Place For Butterflies by Melissa Stewart (sponsored by William F. Laman Library, North Little Rock) and Big Woods Bird: An Ivory-bill Story by local author Terri Luneau and illustrator Trevor Bennett. Have a hearty breakfast, listen to stories, learn more about how books are written and illustrated, and enjoy other goodies! Various packages for adults and children available. Cost vary with package.
"A Novel Affair" Exclusive Martini Reception
6:00 p.m. River Market ArtSpace
A swanky Martini party with authors and guests prior to Pub or Perish. Enjoy unique food and martinis. This is an intimate cocktail party with donors, authors, and limited number of ticketed guests. Tickets available now for $100/person or $125 combination ticket with Friday night Chapter & Verse event. Call (501) 663-4321 for credit card purchase.
Pub or Perish
7:00 p.m. Mallard's Bar, The Peabody Little Rock
Sponsored by Arkansas Times.
Readings by special guest Festival authors and local authors Philip Martin of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Joy Ritchie, brilliant comedic essayist known for her "Girl Arkansas/Arkansas Media" blog and others.
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