The Arkansas Repertory Theatre: Little Mermaid: a panel discussion
Original air date: 12/03/2015
Adapted from the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson into one of Disney’s most popular animated films of all time, The Little Mermaid is now a lavish theatrical spectacle you won’t want to miss. From Hans Christian Anderson to Disney to The Rep, generations have fallen in love with the young mermaid who dreams of love and life on land. This musical has it all: a great story, lush designs and all the songs you sang with your kids. Join us for a panel discussion about this production with moderator Bob Hupp, producing artistic director at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
About the speaker: Founded in 1976, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the state’s largest non-profit professional theatre company. Known as The Rep, the company has produced more than 300 productions, including 40 world premieres. The Rep's historic building contains a 385-seat MainStage and 99-seat black box SecondStage and is located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The Rep is currently led by Robert Hupp, who has been Producing Artistic Director since 1999.
Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces 2016-17 MainStage Season
Preview: Arkansas Repertory Theatre Presents August: Osage County
August: Osage County
June 5 - 21, 2015
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One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent Broadway history, August: Osage County is a darkly comedic portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest—and absolute worst.
Written by Tracy Letts, August: Osage County was the recipient of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, in addition to winning five 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Play, three 2008 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Play, the 2008 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play, the 2008 Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play and the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Broadway Play.
When the patriarch of the Weston clan disappears one hot summer night, the family reunites at the Oklahoma homestead, where long-held secrets are unflinchingly and uproariously revealed, dramatizing three generations of unfulfilled dreams and leaving each family member changed forever.
CAST
Cliff Baker ... Beverly Weston
Natalie Canerday ... Mattie Fae Aiken/ US Violet Weston
Marc Carver* ... Steve Heidebrecht
LeeAnne Hutchison* ... Barbara Fordham
Michael Patrick Kane* ... Little Charles Aiken
Susanne Marley* ... Violet Weston
Kathy McCafferty* ... Karen Weston
Rhythm McCarthy ... US Mattie Fae Aiken
Michael McKenzie* ... Bill Fordham
Grant Neale* ... Sheriff Deon Gilbeau
Brenny Rabine* ... Ivy Weston
Cassandra Seidenfeld ... Johnna Monevata
Richard Waddingham* ... Charlie Aiken
Mary Katelin Ward* ... Jean Fordham
Top Tourist Attractions in Little Rock: Travel Guide State Arkansas
Top Tourist Attractions in Little Rock: Travel Guide State Arkansas
Little Rock Central High School, William J. Clinton Presidential Library, Big Dam Bridge, Riverfront Park, Arkansas State Capitol, Old State House Museum, Museum Of Discovery, Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock Zoo, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Governor's Mansion, ESSE Purse Museum
Arkansas Rep Reports Significant Progress Navigating Financial Crisis
Two months since the Arkansas Repertory Theatre announced it would suspend productions due to significant cash flow issues, fiscal year end reports show significant progress being made in efforts to save the state’s largest nonprofit, professional theatre.
“As of June 30, The Rep is now current with all of its trade vendors and has secured operations and current staff through August 14,” said Ruth Shepherd, Rep board chair and interim leadership team member.
Reporting an emergency deficit of $750,000, The Rep Board of Directors decided earlier this year to suspend productions, resulting in the layoff of two-thirds of its administrative and artistic staff, as well as the cancellation of the final show of the theatre’s 2017-2018 season.
Now concentrating on rebounding from the current financial crisis, Rep leadership has pledged to reassess, refocus and revision a theatre which is professional, affordable and sustainable. The board of directors has appointed an interim leadership team consisting of Shepherd, fellow board member Bill Rector and Rep founding artistic director Cliff Baker.
Since “going dark” on April 24, The Rep has received almost 900 gifts totaling more than $422,000 and has secured two challenge grants – one from the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and another from the Windgate Charitable Foundation – valued collectively at $1,025,000.
The theatre has also finalized the sale of Peachtree Apartments, a 16-unit complex used for actor housing that has been among The Rep’s real estate holdings for more than 30 years. Proceeds from the sale will effectively cut The Rep’s property debt “almost in half,” according to Rep interim leadership team member Bill Rector, who negotiated the sale for The Rep with Rick Freeling of RPM Group representing buyers Mark Brown and Jill Judy. The sale closed on June 20.
Shepherd said a steering committee comprised of more than 60 community and business leaders are working with the Rep Board of Directors to develop a plan targeted for presentation in mid-August for the future of the 42-year-old beloved Arkansas cultural institution.
“Continuing campaign goals include creating board-directed funds such as operating and facilities reserve funds and a subscription escrow,” said Shepherd. “Such funds will enable The Rep to operate with a more fiscally sound business model moving forward. At this point, every gift to The Rep is about our future.”
“So, while the news is good, it is not yet great,” said Shepherd. “There is still a lot of hard work to be done, but we are certainly feeling more confident that with the continued support of our audiences and community, we will ultimately come out of this unfortunate situation with a stronger and more resilient theatre.”
Arkansas Repertory Theatre was founded in 1976 with a mission to produce a diverse body of work intended to illuminate the human condition through great storytelling and is the largest non-profit professional theatre company in the state. Having produced more than 350 shows (including 40 world premieres), the 377-seat theatre is located in downtown Little Rock where it serves as the anchor of the city’s Creative Corridor.
For more information, visit therep.org.
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Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, in addition to hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods like the Quapaw Quarter, and historic sites such as Little Rock Central High School. The city is the headquarters of Dillard's, Windstream Communications, Acxiom, Stephens Inc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Heifer International, Winrock International, the Clinton Foundation, the Rose Law Firm, and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Other corporations, such as Dassault Falcon Jet, LM Wind Power, Simmons Bank, Euronet Worldwide, AT&T, and Entergy have large operations in the city. State government is a large employer, with many offices downtown. Two major Interstate highways, Interstate 30 and Interstate 40, meet in Little Rock, with the Port of Little Rock serving as a shipping hub. - Wikipedia
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Join us at Arkansas Repertory Theatre Jan. 22, 23 or the Clinton School of Public Service on Jan. 23 to learn how Clybourne Park relates to issues of race, property, history and legacy in our own communities. More at
Arkansas Repertory Theatre: “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a panel discussion
Original air date: 01/21/2016
Arkansas Repertory Theatre producing artistic director, Bob Hupp, will host a panel discussion on the upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” the prelude to J. M. Barrie’s fantasy classic “Peter Pan.” Based on the popular Dave Barry books, and mixing British pantomime with playful elements of childhood make-believe, this adventure journeys into the forgotten realms of the imagination and the secret history of the 'Boy Who Would Never Grow Up.' “Peter and the Starcatcher” embarks on an ocean voyage as Molly, a young Starcatcher aboard the good ship Neverland, races to escape the comical clutches of the dread pirate Black Stache. Accompanied by a trio of Lost Boys, she is soon marooned on a not-so-deserted island filled with otherworldly enchantments and exhilarating danger, all leading more to the untold story of Peter Pan.
About the speaker: Arkansas Repertory Theatre exists to produce a diverse body of theatrical work of the highest artistic standards. With a focus on dramatic storytelling that illuminates the human journey, The Rep entertains, engages and enriches local and regional audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
-The Rep is the state's largest non-profit professional theatre.
-Ticket sales account for less than half of what it costs to create a MainStage production.
-The Rep maintains extensive arts in education programs, both in Central Arkansas and across the state, reaching more than 12,000 young people each year.
More than 70,000 patrons experience The Rep's work annually, making The Rep an economic engine for downtown Little Rock.
Pilot Arts production of Little Women, the Musical
Pilot Arts production of Little Women, the Musical will open on November 13. In the meantime, the company rehearses in the Fayetteville Executive Airport in an area taped off to the dimensions of their stage, which is in the Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. The show features a large cast, a live orchestra, and around 20 songs.
“Sister Act,” a panel discussion with The Arkansas Repertory Theatre
After witnessing a violent crime committed by her mobster boyfriend, flamboyant lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier is placed deep undercover in the witness protection program. Posing as a young nun in a convent, she struggles to fit in with the Mother Superior’s strict rules and regulations. Sharing her love for music, she injects modern panache into the choir’s stodgy performances. This soon turns their struggling church on its head and teaches the sisters the meaning of soul, and in return, they teach her the meaning of community. Based on the 1992 movie of the same name, Sister Act will be showing at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre until February 26, 2017. We invite you to join the cast and crew for a panel discussion about this production and more.
Arkansas Shakespeare Theater presents Guys and Dolls
Arkansas Shakespeare Theater presents Guys and Dolls
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre: “Bridges of Madison County” a panel discussion
Original air date: 04/07/2016
Fresh from Broadway, Bridges of Madison County is a new musical from Jason Robert Brown based on the bestselling novel by Robert James Waller. Italian-American wife and mother, Francesca, lives a dutiful life on a quiet Iowa farm, until a charismatic, handsome photographer sweeps into her world, reigniting her passion for life and reawakening her capacity for romance. Torn between her need to be loved and her promise to her family, Francesca must make the most difficult choice of her life. Either way, her world will never be the same again. Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations, The Bridges of Madison County opens at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre on April 8. * In partnership with the Arkansas Repertory Theatre
About the speaker: Founded in 1976, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the state’s largest non-profit professional theatre company. Known as The Rep, the company has produced more than 300 productions, including 40 world premieres. The Rep's historic building contains a 385-seat MainStage and 99-seat black box SecondStage and is located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The Rep is currently led by Robert Hupp, who has been Producing Artistic Director since 1999.
KATV Little Rock: Bryants BBQ-Food Truck Festival
Promoting the Main Street Food Festival on the air @ KATV Good Morning Arkansas in the Little Rock River Market.
**Join us Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 2012 Main Street Food Truck Festival! Want more information? Call the Downtown Little Rock Partnership at 501.375.0121 or go to downtownlr.com. **
Mission
To bring people back to Main Street!
Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a nonprofit advocate for a vibrant downtown in which to work, play, live and invest. Revitalization of Main Street is at the top of the list!
General Information
The Downtown Little Rock Partnership, the Main Street Revitalization Committee and Landers Toyota-Scion present the second Main Street Food Truck Festival! The first food truck festival drew an unexpected 5,000 attendees!
The festival will be held Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. -- 3 p.m. between Third and Ninth Streets on Main Street in downtown Little Rock. The area will be blocked off to traffic and buzzing with activity...over 30 street food vendors, 39 ETSY Little Rock craft vendors, music, three beer gardens, a costume sale at The Rep, a children's plaza sponsored by Heifer International Village and much more!
Want to know more? Keep up to date with the latest information on Facebook. Or email bfalkowski@downtownlr.com to subscribe to the downtown Weekly Update. Or for more information call Downtown Little Rock Partnership at 501.375.0121.
Sponsors for this year's event, in addition to Landers Toyota-Scion, include Little Rock Convention & VIsitors Bureau, City of Little Rock, Mann on Main, Golden Eagle, Downtown Dental Care, East-Harding Construction and Verizon Wireless.
Also supporting the event are Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Times, Ben E. Keith, Best Park, CJRW, Entergy, Fox16//CW Arkansas, Heifer International, KATV/Channel 7, Maduro Cigar Bar & Lounge, Myers Chemical & Supply, Riverfest, Stone Ward, The Point 95.1 and 100.3 The Edge.
Mobile food vendors signed up for this year's event include (*participated in 2011):
Arkansas Pineapple Whip (Conway)
Aunt Sissy's (Enola)
Bryant's BBQ & Catering
Calypso Snow
Clyde and Kiddo's* (Alexander)
Eat My Catfish (Benton)
Gammy and Gamps Concession (Bryant)
Grills on Wheels* (Maumelle)
Haute Wheels (Mabelvale)
Haygood BBQ
Hot Dog Mike*
Jackie's Mobile Café
Juicy Bottoms Shaved Ice (Searcy)
King Blvd*
Kristina's Hawaiian Ice* (Maumelle)
Kyler Arkansas Dogs
Le Pops*
Lewis & Edna Mobile Grill (truck)
Lewis & Edna Mobile Grill (cart)
Luncheria Mexicana Alicia*
Meyer Dogs
Philly's (North Little Rock)
Red River Catering (Judsonia)
Repicci's Italian Ice
Snow Blizzard (Hot Springs)
Taqueria Jalisco San Juan
The Sugar Shack Sweets & Treats
The Banana Leaf*
The Southern Gourmasian
Willy Dog USA- 1 cart
Willy Dog USA- 2 cart
Wishbone's*
ETSY Little Rock art and craft vendors include:
A Quiet Curiosity
A Thought is the Blossom
AFS Art Studio
Amaethon's Armory, Garden of Sypria, Sypria
AR State of Mind Clothing Co
ArkieStyle
Bead Makers
Beautiful Baltic Designs
Bijou Booth
Blue Hydrangea Vintage
Blue Morpho Apothecary
Captain Benjaminas'
Cosmic Gems and Jewels
Crafts by Luvmibug
Dimestore Diamonds
Dream Catcher Designs: The Art of Brandy Everett
Ekio Art
Elizabeth and Maxine, LLC
golden muses
Handmade Heaven
HappyJAR Creations
Hillcrest Cottage
littleAnu
Mahogany Luxe
Mindy's In- Stitches
Old White Truck
Orbiting Debris
OriginaliTee Too
Pretty Prints Shop
Reclaimed Handmade Woodwork
Roadside Attractions
Roll & Tumble Press
Sharon's Art and Things
Shop Ell
Simplie Girlie Designs
Sugarbiscuitandme
Sweet Brit-Jess
The Twisted Purl
Ximena & Elle
C.C. Playwright Festival 2016 Partners with The Rep
Columbus Creative Arts + Activism and SAFI Custom Home Body has forged a new partnership with The Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep) to present the C.C. Playwright Festival (CCPF), celebrating and amplifying fresh new voices in Theatre Arts. Bob Hupp, Producing Artistic Director of The Rep, has graciously partnered and designated the use of The Annex, an educational and performance space located at 518 Main Street in the heart of the Creative Corridor. Slated for Summer 2016, the CCPF performance dates will be released in the upcoming weeks.
ABOUT THE CCPF: CCPF sets the stage for five one act plays to be selected, work shopped, and fully produced. Fusing arts and activism, the CCPF honors the legacy of Attorney Christopher C. Mercer, Jr., Civil Rights Humanitarian and hometown hero for Little Rock, AR and abroad. His legal career spanned 59 years and his commitment to humanity was lifelong.
ABOUT THE ANNEX: The AR Rep Education Annex sits on the adjacent corner from The Rep in the crux of the Creative Corridor. Rustic and posh, accented with a glass façade, chandeliers, hardwood floors, and state of the art equipment, The Annex will primarily serve as an expansion for The Rep’s Summer Musical Theater Intensive (SMTI) young artist program. The space will also be used for experimental theatre showings and intimate performances.
ABOUT THE REP: Arkansas Repertory Theatre exists to create a diverse body of theatrical work of the highest artistic standards. With a focus on dramatic storytelling that illuminates the human journey, The Rep entertains, engages and enriches local and regional audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
CCPF SUBMISSION DATES: Monday, November 30, 2016 – Monday, January 4, 2016
PLAYWRIGHT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Playwrights can submit work in the following areas: Social Justice, Health + Wellness, Historical Fiction/ Non-Fiction, Relationships, and Education. Seven (7) characters or less is encouraged, and characters can range in any age or ethnicity. Play structure should be in a readable format and can not exceed 30 pages, 10 – 12 point font. Submissions should also include the following: Playwright contact information (name, address, email, telephone number), title of the play, character name(s) and brief character description(s), and playwright’s notes (summary or stage directions for production purposes). If selected, playwrights will have the option to direct their own play or have a director assigned. Selected works will be notified via email by February 1, 2016.
For more information, email Crystal C. Mercer at cc.arts.activism@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ColumbusCreative88
Rock the Arts
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Celebrity Attractions, Ballet Arkansas and Opera In The Rock are proud to announce a unique collaboration – ROCK THE ARTS! For a limited time, Arkansans now have an opportunity to purchase a sampling of the performing arts offerings in central Arkansas in a special season sampler package.
Digging Up Arkansas
Go behind the scenes of Digging Up Arkansas, an Arkansas History play produced by Walton Arts Center, performed by Trike Theatre, directed by Kassie Misewicz and written by Mike Thomas. See how this innovative orginial work brings Arkansas history to life in elementary school classrooms
KATV Little Rock: Happy Jar Creations- Food Truck Festival
Promoting the Main Street Food Festival on the air @ KATV Good Morning Arkansas in the Little Rock River Market.
**Join us Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 2012 Main Street Food Truck Festival! Want more information? Call the Downtown Little Rock Partnership at 501.375.0121 or go to downtownlr.com. **
Mission
To bring people back to Main Street!
Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a nonprofit advocate for a vibrant downtown in which to work, play, live and invest. Revitalization of Main Street is at the top of the list!
General Information
The Downtown Little Rock Partnership, the Main Street Revitalization Committee and Landers Toyota-Scion present the second Main Street Food Truck Festival! The first food truck festival drew an unexpected 5,000 attendees!
The festival will be held Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. -- 3 p.m. between Third and Ninth Streets on Main Street in downtown Little Rock. The area will be blocked off to traffic and buzzing with activity...over 30 street food vendors, 39 ETSY Little Rock craft vendors, music, three beer gardens, a costume sale at The Rep, a children's plaza sponsored by Heifer International Village and much more!
Want to know more? Keep up to date with the latest information on Facebook. Or email bfalkowski@downtownlr.com to subscribe to the downtown Weekly Update. Or for more information call Downtown Little Rock Partnership at 501.375.0121.
Sponsors for this year's event, in addition to Landers Toyota-Scion, include Little Rock Convention & VIsitors Bureau, City of Little Rock, Mann on Main, Golden Eagle, Downtown Dental Care, East-Harding Construction and Verizon Wireless.
Also supporting the event are Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Times, Ben E. Keith, Best Park, CJRW, Entergy, Fox16//CW Arkansas, Heifer International, KATV/Channel 7, Maduro Cigar Bar & Lounge, Myers Chemical & Supply, Riverfest, Stone Ward, The Point 95.1 and 100.3 The Edge.
Mobile food vendors signed up for this year's event include (*participated in 2011):
Arkansas Pineapple Whip (Conway)
Aunt Sissy's (Enola)
Bryant's BBQ & Catering
Calypso Snow
Clyde and Kiddo's* (Alexander)
Eat My Catfish (Benton)
Gammy and Gamps Concession (Bryant)
Grills on Wheels* (Maumelle)
Haute Wheels (Mabelvale)
Haygood BBQ
Hot Dog Mike*
Jackie's Mobile Café
Juicy Bottoms Shaved Ice (Searcy)
King Blvd*
Kristina's Hawaiian Ice* (Maumelle)
Kyler Arkansas Dogs
Le Pops*
Lewis & Edna Mobile Grill (truck)
Lewis & Edna Mobile Grill (cart)
Luncheria Mexicana Alicia*
Meyer Dogs
Philly's (North Little Rock)
Red River Catering (Judsonia)
Repicci's Italian Ice
Snow Blizzard (Hot Springs)
Taqueria Jalisco San Juan
The Sugar Shack Sweets & Treats
The Banana Leaf*
The Southern Gourmasian
Willy Dog USA- 1 cart
Willy Dog USA- 2 cart
Wishbone's*
ETSY Little Rock art and craft vendors include:
A Quiet Curiosity
A Thought is the Blossom
AFS Art Studio
Amaethon's Armory, Garden of Sypria, Sypria
AR State of Mind Clothing Co
ArkieStyle
Bead Makers
Beautiful Baltic Designs
Bijou Booth
Blue Hydrangea Vintage
Blue Morpho Apothecary
Captain Benjaminas'
Cosmic Gems and Jewels
Crafts by Luvmibug
Dimestore Diamonds
Dream Catcher Designs: The Art of Brandy Everett
Ekio Art
Elizabeth and Maxine, LLC
golden muses
Handmade Heaven
HappyJAR Creations
Hillcrest Cottage
littleAnu
Mahogany Luxe
Mindy's In- Stitches
Old White Truck
Orbiting Debris
OriginaliTee Too
Pretty Prints Shop
Reclaimed Handmade Woodwork
Roadside Attractions
Roll & Tumble Press
Sharon's Art and Things
Shop Ell
Simplie Girlie Designs
Sugarbiscuitandme
Sweet Brit-Jess
The Twisted Purl
Ximena & Elle
Confusion on Arkansas Open Carry in the Arkansas Legislator
The UALR College Republicans held a forum regarding issues at The University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The panel included State Sen. Eddie Joe Williams (R-Cabot), State Rep. Vivian Flowers (D-Pine Bluff), and State Rep. Michelle Gray (R-Melburne).
In this video, I asked about open carry of firearms in Arkansas. A bill was passed that basically allowed open carry. Two court cases regarding citizens being arrested for open carry were dismissed. An opinion by Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge basically made open carry legal, but still some local law enforcement officials refuse to accept open carry & have threatened arrest among other things.
Little Rock, Arkansas | Wikipedia audio article
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Little Rock, Arkansas
00:02:04 1 Etymology
00:02:36 2 History
00:02:45 2.1 Prehistory
00:03:55 3 Geography
00:05:29 3.1 Neighborhoods
00:05:37 3.2 Metropolitan area
00:06:14 3.3 Climate
00:06:47 4 Demographics
00:10:44 5 Crime
00:11:41 6 Economy
00:13:55 7 Arts and culture
00:15:49 7.1 Museums
00:18:01 7.2 Theatre
00:19:02 8 Government
00:20:29 9 Education
00:20:38 9.1 Colleges and universities
00:25:18 9.2 Secondary schools
00:25:27 9.2.1 Public schools
00:26:45 9.2.2 Private schools
00:27:19 9.3 Public libraries
00:27:43 10 Notable places
00:29:10 11 Sports
00:32:22 12 Media
00:32:30 12.1 Print
00:33:53 12.2 Television
00:34:24 12.3 Radio
00:34:40 13 Infrastructure
00:34:49 13.1 Healthcare
00:35:00 13.2 Transportation
00:35:09 13.2.1 List of highways
00:36:21 13.2.2 Rail
00:36:52 13.2.3 Aviation
00:37:30 13.2.4 Bus
00:37:58 13.2.5 Public transportation
00:39:17 13.2.6 Modal characteristics
00:40:13 14 Notable people
00:43:10 15 Sister cities
00:43:47 16 Friendship cities
00:44:05 17 See also
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Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. It was incorporated on November 7, 1831, on the south bank of the Arkansas River close to the state's geographic center. The city derives its name from a rock formation along the river, named the Little Rock (French: La Petite Roche) by the French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in the 1720s. The capital of the Arkansas Territory was moved to Little Rock from Arkansas Post in 1821. The city's population was 198,541 in 2016 according to the United States Census Bureau. The six-county Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is ranked 78th in terms of population in the United States with 738,344 residents according to the 2017 estimate by the United States Census Bureau.Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, in addition to the hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods like the Quapaw Quarter, and historic sites such as Little Rock Central High School. The city is the headquarters of Dillard's, Windstream Communications, Acxiom, Stephens Inc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Heifer International, the Clinton Foundation, and the Rose Law Firm. Other large corporations, such as Dassault Falcon Jet and LM Wind Power have large operations in the city. State government is a large employer, with many offices being in downtown Little Rock. Two major Interstate highways, Interstate 30 and Interstate 40, meet in Little Rock, with the Port of Little Rock serving as a shipping hub.
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