Thanks to new legislation we are attracting major Film makers to the natural state.   A 15% tax rebate on goods and services with an  additional 10% for hiring Arkansans seems to be working.

Harry Thomason is currently shooting in Benton a film about the life of country singer Hank Williams, utilizing Arkansans as extras.     If you're interested in being an extra they will be filming in different locations hroughout central Arkansas.

Four additional major film productions companies are eyeing Arkansas as a possible location for production.

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This is the cover of the new Arts District brochure featuring the art businesses in the Argenta area.  The Arts District is loosely defined as the area between Main & Maple Streets from Broadway and 8th Streets.

The brochure includes a detailed listing for each of the arts related businesses and a great map of the District in the center of the brochure.  The map is very cute and descriptive.  It was done by Argenta based artist Sherrie Shepard,  Brochures can be obtained from the Argenta Downtown Council.

A Huge Thanks to everyone who has pledged to donate to the upcoming benefit for fellow artist Charlotte Taylor.   Don't forget to mark your calendar for this Saturday March 6 1:00 pm til 12:00 am Parrot Beach   9611 Mac Arthur Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118-2058 phone(501) 771-2994. There are 23+ music artists /bands participating. There will be door prizes, drawings a silent auction and a raffle.

Thanks again!  Hope to see you all there!  rhonda

Charlotte Taylor sings the Blues

The FilmFest comes but once a year. Becoming a member of the Foothills Film Society will extend and enrich your FilmFest experience.

Memberships starting at $25 provide discounts on all festival screenings, the live concert performance, and FilmFest posters and t-shirts. Two "members only" private receptions get you up close and personal with the attending artists.

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Korto Momolu, local fashion designer was born in Liberia, moved with her family to Canada in 1990. While living there she attended L'Academies des Couturiers Design Institute. After graduation, she moved to Arkansas with her husband and daughter. She pursued a career as an independent fashion designer, her African roots had a great influence on the clothing, jewelry and accessories she designed and produced.

In 2009, Korto realized one of her dreams as she actually lived it on Bravo's Project Runway. Working on the show, Korto blossomed and enjoyed the support from loyal fans when she won the Fan's Favorite Award. Presenting her 2009 Spring collection at Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week and finishing as 1st runner-up on the season finale.

Little Rock welcomed Korto home by honoring her November 13th, proclaiming it Korto Momolu Day. Korto began to make more personal appearances and create more custom pieces, in particular her talent was again affirmed when she received a commission from Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.

Korto was invited and accepted a return roll on Project Runway for the All-Stars Show. During this time the eco-friendly, Saba Collection was born from a collaboration with Madera Exotic Woods.

Korto has been named a designer to watch, featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, television and radio shows. Korto's wonderful collection of handbags and jewelry are now available at Dillards