Literacy Action of Central Arkansas 

Presents Shine a Light on  Literacy

LACA will “light up the night” of Feb. 19 with a glittering event. A special silent auction will cast an even brighter light on LACA’s important work as dozens of 
Arkansas artists create unique works of art from simple utilitarian lamps. 
 
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 
6 p.m. 
The Arkansas Governor’s Mansion 
Grand Hall 
Literacy Action of Central Arkansas (LACA) is a volunteer-driven  
organization that teaches illiterate adults to read, and teaches oral 
and written English to non-native speakers. LACA provides services 
that change lives, families and our community. LACA enables  
personal empowerment for hundreds of individuals through direct, 
one-on-one experiential training.

Little Rock Kickball Association is hosting "Chili With a Kick" Preseason Charity Kickball Tournament,  Chili Cook Off and Party benefitting Youth Home.   

The Chili with a Kick, charity kickball tournament and chili cook-off is a national adult kickball tournament and family event.  The Little Rock Kickball Association (LRKA) is one of the largest independent adult kickball leagues in the country and has become an epicenter for the growth and development of kickball nation-wide.  This two-day national tournament will attract kickball teams from around the region and will offer a chili cook-off competition for the local community.

The fun starts 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 26th with a kick-off Party at Cornerstone Pub (Upstairs) located at 314 Main Street in the historic North Little Rock Argenta District where tournament guests and friends of kickball will enjoy door prizes, auction items, live music, food and fun. Chili Heads, Kickballers and Artists have designed and decorated a limited number of chili mugs which will be on display and offered for sale at Cornerstone Pub during the Kick Off Party.  The next two days, Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st features the regional invitational charity kickball tournament and Chili Cook-Off.  The event will be heavily publicized in the central Arkansas area.  The Big Red Ball Charitable Foundation is a non-profit 501 c (3) and all proceeds from this event will benefit Youth Home, Inc, a therapeutic treatment facility and family therapy clinic where teens and families find hope and healing. www.youthhome.org

I had a great time painting mugs for the event!  I hope you will all come out and party for a great cause!  I believe tickets are $10, which includes music, food and fun!!!

Arkansas Arts Center presents the 36th Annual Toys Designed by Artists Exhibition

(LITTLE ROCK, AR) – The Arkansas Arts Center presents the 36th Annual Toys Designed by Artists exhibition, on view March 13- May 10, 2009, in the Sam Strauss, Sr. Gallery. 

 This unique exhibition is all about imagination and evokes the inner child in everyone.  An international competition for the artists, this exciting show features a variety of original and innovative designs to celebrate the playful side of artists and viewers alike.

What a great Show!   After our big adventure in Eureka Springs on Friday, Brian opted not to attend (boy did he miss out!).  I trekked off solo, I had visions of a quick tour and then home again, but once there I had trouble leaving.  The space was filled with wonderful art everywhere, I had a great time looking at art and visiting with good friends and meeting some new ones!

All the work the volunteers put in definitely paid off, the new space and lighting let the art shine.  If you didn't make the show be sure to stop in,  the exhibit will be open for two weeks during the following hours:    Monday-Friday: 12-2pm & 5-7pm; Saturday, February 21st: 12pm-4pm, Sun. Feb. 22nd closed.  February 28th is the last day of the sale.  Check out the pics maybe you stumbled into a frame or two.

A huge Thank you to Everyone responsible for arranging a great Show!! Brian and I attended The Love Show Opening Reception Friday night and it was Great!!!  We truly enjoyed meeting Canvasjunkie members Paula Johnson and her daughter Elizabeth, Betty Johnson, as well as Carol Sarri and Steve Schmidt of Eureka Springs Artists Registry and all of the other artists and patrons.

The Eureka Artists Registry Showroom at 3b Dogwood Ridge, Eureka Springs, Ar, was alive with LOVE,  from the art on the walls to the warm reception we received from everyone there.  If you missed the reception be sure to make time to stop in before it closes on Sunday and experience great art in small packages! Choose an artistic expression of Love to give to your Valentine any day, crafted in several media from beautiful paintings to great handmade art dolls to glass art.

Check out the picture gallery.........