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MUSIC SCENE: Cajun’s calls in the Chips; see Cee Knowledge

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

Mudflap King will perform at 9:30 p.m. today at Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road, Little Rock. » Read story.

MUSIC: Teen to fly as Lark soloist with youth orchestra

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

It may look like Samantha Grelen has gone about as high as she can go with the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra — she’s the concertmaster, occupying first chair in first violin and leading the orchestra’s string section. » Read story.

OFF THE WALL: Deerings, The Rep, Parsons: 3-ring circus of art

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

The Flying Wallendas are known for giving birth to several generations of circus performers and high-wire walkers. The family business for the Deerings is art, which is a high-wire act all on its own — but at least it doesn’t require a safety net and tights. » Read story.

RESTAURANTS: Zapata tempts with upscale Mexican fare

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

A quick study of Zapata Grill’s menu tells diners the new North Little Rock eatery is not the typical Mexican restaurant. » Read story.

Navy band to play jazz in Marianna

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

The U.S. Navy Band Mid-South’s Jazz Ensemble will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Marianna court square as part of the city’s annual Arts in the Park event and coinciding with Armed Forces Day. » Read story.

CALENDAR

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

Art & Exhibits CENTRAL ARKANSAS AEROSPACE EDUCATION CENTER 3301 E. Roosevelt Road. Oasis in Space program. Hours: 7, 8 and 9 p.m. » Read story.

A spring smorgasbord

Our plate is piled high from a festival buffet of pickles, mudbugs and oh, those Arkansas strawberries - eat up!

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

Welcome to the Weekend Cafe. Here’s your table — the best in the house. The menu is a heapin’ plate of sweets and savories for every appetite. » Read story.

‘Open-mic’ event at arts cooperative

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

The Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative will hold a “Stanza Extravaganza” at 7 p.m. today at its space, 1419 Main St., Little Rock. » Read story.

Top music films on view Saturday

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

The Little Rock Film Festival, now in its second year, is starting what it intends to be an annual music video competition, with the first edition to be held Saturday night at the Revolution Room, 300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. » Read story.

‘YStars’ come out dancing

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

“Dancing With the YStars,” a fundraiser hosted by the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. Eight local celebrities have been paired with dance professionals from central Arkansas and will perform a ballroom dance of their choice. » Read story.

Brinkley plans Jordan tribute

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

The sixth annual Choo Choo Ch’Boogie Delta Music Festival on Saturday will honor the 100th birthday of legendary Brinkleyborn singer-songwriter-bandleader Louis Jordan. » Read story.

CHEAP EATS: On the Rocks’ sandwiches speedy, tasty ... and salty

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

We hadn’t been in the nightclub that is now called On the Rocks since it was a comedy club called the Funny Bone. » Read story.

Buzz-B-Q on the shore

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

Radio station KABZ-FM, 103.7’s fourth annual Buzz-B-Q will feature music, a barbecue contest and a Family Fun Zone, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday on the North Shore Riverwalk Park East, along the Arkansas River in North Little Rock. » Read story.

10 THINGS TO DO

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

1. Bridge the gap. The historic Junction Bridge was built for railroads, but thanks to renovation efforts, it’s now for pedestrians and bike riders who can enjoy the view while traveling back and forth between Little Rock and North Little Rock. » Read story.

RAVE OF THE WEEK

(Friday, May 16, 2008)

It had been years since I’d first visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. » Read story.

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