Weekend Happenings

Weekend Happenings for February 20 February 20, 2009 Friday is always one of our favorite days of the week.  There is always anticipation of what the weekend may bring.  It's a bit like the anticipation you feel right before a vacation.  And this weekend feels just that way - especially with all that's going on.  It's a fun-filled weekend, whatever your fancy.  Be sure to check out the online calendar at www.hotinlittlerock.com/calendarto make sure you don't miss out on a thing.  Here are our Top Three:   Throw Some Beads.  Can't make it to New Orleans this weekend?  Don't be blue.  There's a Mardi Gras celebration right here on Main Street!  Join the fun at the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras parade.  They'll start at 3:00 p.m. at 24th Street and go all the way to 12th and Main.  There will be a block party between 13th and 14th Streets immediately following the parade - complete with music, of course.  And for the little ones?  Join Kinder Songs at 3:45 p.m. in the Juanita's Party Room for Kiddie Gras!  Don't miss out on this fun afternoon for the whole family.   Listen to Some Music.  Love opera?  Then don't miss out on UALR's Viva Verdi this Saturday night.  Join them to celebrate the great Italian opera composer Verdi and hear selections from popular operas such as Rigoletto and La Traviata.  Edward Crafts, who has performed with the Metropolian Opera and the London Royal Opera, and Susan Brummell Belcher, who has performed with the Chicago Lyric Opera, will thrill you with their voices.  There will be a champagne reception following where you can meet the performers.  Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, UALR. $75 per person.  Call (501) 569-8993 for tickets.   Eat Some Soup.  It's time once again for Soup Sunday.  This is always a wonderful family event supporting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.  Bring your muffin tins and enjoy soup from as many different restaurants as your belly can stand.  You definitely won't leave hungry.  Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Embassy Suites.  $20 for adults; $5 for children.  Tickets available at the door or by calling (501) 371-9678.