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Hi Little Rock, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: European manufacturer’s first U.S. plant, Muppets Treasure Island anniversary, and a true crime dinner mystery + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
European manufacturer expands stateside: Faymonville Group has completed the steel topping-out at its new Little Rock manufacturing facility, a $100 million-plus first U.S. plant set to open by Q2 2026 with major expansion planned — see timeline and expansion plans.
Spotlight on threatened landmarks: Preserve Arkansas is accepting nominations for the statewide 2026 Most Endangered Historic Places list, with submissions due April 30 and the list announced at the Arkansas Preservation Conference in October — see criteria and deadlines.
Fresh perspectives in focus: El Dorado’s South Arkansas Arts Center spotlights women artists with ceramics by Barbara Satterfield, Little Rock painters April Burris and Holly Tilley, plus Captivating Landscape on view through March — check out the full lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your weekend stage fix: Volunteer-powered and proudly intimate, The Weekend Theater keeps Little Rock’s community theatre scene lively with socially conscious plays and musicals. A new production is onstage now, perfect for a low-key, high-reward night that feels like time with talented neighbors.
Gourmet dogs and daiquiris: Daiquiris & Dawgz piles loaded gourmet hot dogs beside crispy wings and Cajun-inspired bites, then caps it with an icy daiquiri. Easy, fun, neighborly, it’s the nudge to text a friend and make a midweek plan you’ll actually keep.
Your next read awaits: Whether you crave a just-right rec or a reason to mingle with fellow book nerds, Paper Hearts Bookstore serves up smart staff picks, lively book clubs, and surprise pop-ups, all in a bright, welcoming space where “just browsing” quickly turns into an armful of finds.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Little Rock for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 Focaccia Art Masterpieces @ University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Institute | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Ready to turn carbs into a conversation piece? In Chef Mark’s hands-on class you’ll make classic focaccia, add flavors, whip up a dipping sauce, then deck it out with veggies and herbs like a seasoned artiste. Leave with recipes, your edible masterpiece, and bragging rights.
👜 Bingo for Bags @ Junior League of Little Rock | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – If your bingo card needs a glow-up, here’s your moment. $75 covers 15 rounds, with extra cards and a specialty designer round, for handbags by Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Dooney & Bourke, and Brahmin. Proceeds back the Junior League of Little Rock’s mission.
🤘 Human Clay – The Creed Tribute @ Revolution Music Room | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Feeling that late-90s itch? The Rev Room hosts Human Clay, a Creed tribute delivering all the guilty pleasure anthems, soaring choruses, and unironic fist pumps you secretly love. Twenty bucks gets you in, and yes, we’ll all sing along, voices cracking, hearts full.
🩰 Luminous – Turning Pointe Gala @ Robinson Center | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Feel like dressing up for sparkle that earns its keep? Ballet Arkansas’ Luminous gala transforms the Robinson Center’s William Grant Still Ballroom with breathtaking dance, decadent cuisine, and proper cocktails, all benefiting the artists and programs serving 50,000 neighbors. Elegant night, real impact, no fluff.
🕵 True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Holiday Inn Little Rock Presidential Downtown | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – This true crime dinner show pairs a legit meal with a present-day whodunit that unfolds in real time. Actors hide in the crowd, clues land on your lap, and you might get tagged a prime suspect between bites, because nothing says date night like alibis.
🎂 Ladies Night Cake Decorating @ West Little Rock, Little Rock | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Sugar Joint Bakery is hosting a ladies night that swaps small talk for buttercream. Decorate your own 6 inch cake, nibble the charcuterie, and groove to good music, beginners welcome, birthdays optional, sanity pleasantly restored.
🇮 International Series: Flavors of Iceland @ UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute | Thursday (3/19) at 5:30 PM – Skip the Reykjavik flight and dive into Iceland’s clean flavors in this hands-on class. You’ll cook pristine seafood and hearty grains with simple, satisfying techniques that let the land, sea, and centuries-old traditions shine, then leave with recipes, skills, and smugly content taste buds.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Little Rock report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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