Little Rock Plans 10-year Clinton Library Celebration

During the month of November, the Clinton Presidential Library celebrates its 10th anniversary, and residents and tourists should find plenty to do.

The story of the 10-year anniversary is the cover story written by John Brummett in our latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can read here.

For months, a team of convention and visitors representatives, city leaders, arts and cultural stakeholders, and library officials began planning the celebration that will include lectures, exhibits, concerts and other events.

Gretchen Hall, President and CEO of the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, says the planning with arts and cultural attraction partners started early in order to create 10 days of events and activities leading up to the 10th anniversary.

“The main goal was to highlight Little Rock’s decade of progress since the Presidential Center opened and create a citywide celebration of events for residents and visitors to enjoy. There are more than 30 events and exhibits scheduled, and we feel that visitors will have an abundance of things to see and do while they are here,” Hall said.

Hall will be a guest on this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 10 a.m. on KATV, Ch. 7.

Hall adds that she hopes the November celebration can increase Little Rock’s profile regionally, nationally and internationally.

“The Presidential Center has been a true catalyst for moving our destination forward, especially as it relates to tourism,” said Hall. “In addition, this anniversary gave us the opportunity to work collectively with all of our attraction partners and showcase the breadth and diversity of all that the city has to offer.”

Talk Business & Politics will roll out a calendar at the beginning of the week to tout upcoming events, but a complete list can be found at this link.  We’ll update our round-up of additional events at the beginning of next week.

This week, several ongoing exhibits continue, such as the Chihuly exhibit at the Clinton Library. Here’s a rundown of other upcoming events in the next week.

Oct. 15 – Nov. 30
11 AM – 4 PM
Handbags for Hillary
This temporary exhibit features handbags given to Hillary Clinton while she served as First Lady of the United States. From handmade to haute couture, the exhibit promises a glimpse into the political journey of Mrs. Clinton, from her days as first lady of Arkansas to the most powerful address in the world.
Esse Purse Museum

Nov. 8 – 23
10 AM – 5 PM Tues. – Sat.; 11 AM – 5 PM Sun.
The Clinton Years: George Fisher’s Political Cartoons
Native Arkansan and longtime political cartoonist, George Fisher caricatured Arkansas politics for many years, including Bill Clinton’s journey as Arkansas attorney general and later governor, and two-term American president. For most of his career, Fisher hid his wife Rosemary Snook Fisher’s nickname, “Snooky,” into most of his cartoons. Finding it became a favorite game for those who read his cartoons regularly.
Arkansas Arts Center

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9
7:30 PM Sat.; 3 PM Sun.
Beethoven and Blue Jeans
Corigliano: Three Hallucinations from Altered States Corigliano: Troubadors – Variations for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Arkansas Symphony at Maumelle Performing Arts Center

Sunday, Nov. 9
2 PM & 7 PM
The Rep – “Wait Until Dark”
A masterfully constructed thriller will take audiences from one moment of suspense to another toward an electrifying, breath-stopping finale.
Arkansas Repertory Theater

Sunday, Nov. 9
2 PM
Tree Huggers Welcome!
Trees are more than a big trunk with limbs and lots of leaves. Trees are teaming with life from the roots to the top of their canopies. Come join us as we use our senses to see, smell, touch and learn more about specific types of trees, what their leaves look like and what kind of animals call them home.
Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center