November 2012 Calendar of Events

2-3 1st Annual Northwest Arkansas 
Holiday Expo: The Northwest Arkansas Holiday Expo will include Dozens of area and regional vendors selling holiday decorating, gifts, arts and crafts, holiday catering, and more. Friday, November 2, Noon – 8 p.m.;

Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5 at the door;
$4 in advance (buy online);
Kids 12 and under free. Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn
Convention Center in Springdale. For more information, visit nwaholidayexpo.com.

3 Asian Festival 2012: This year’s Asian Festival will be held from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Mosaic Church, 6420 Colonel Glen Road (off of University), Little Rock. For more information, call (501) 244-2490.

7-10 2012 Holiday House: General Shopping hours are Thursday, November 8th, from noon-9 p.m.; Friday, November 9th, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, November 10th, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $8-$40. Statehouse Convention Center, 7 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock. For more information, visit jllr.org

8 Holiday Open House: Dr. Yee’s Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center will be hosting a Holiday Open House, November 8th, to benefit the Arkansas Food Bank. Festivities begin at 11 a.mm and last until 7 p.m. Bring canned foods, non-perishable foods, or monetary donations and become eligible for hourly door prizes, special event-only pricing, Q&As with product reps, live demonstrations, hors d’ oeuvres, and much more. 12600 Cantrell, Little Rock. For more information, visit drsuzanneyee.com.

9 Dancing into Dreamland Dance Contest: Friends of Dreamland Ballroom are holding the third annual Dancing into Dreamland Dance Contest at Dreamland Ballroom. Proceeds benefit the restoration of Dreamland Ballroom. 7-10 p.m. Dreamland Ballroom, 800 W. Ninth Street, Little Rock. $50. For more information, call (501) 255-5700.

12 Lucas Hunsicker Memorial Art Show at THEA Foundation: This art show benefits the Lucas Hunsicker Scholarship Fund and ends with a November 16th fundraiser held in conjunction with Argenta Artwalk. $10. 401 Main Street, North Little Rock. For more information, call (501) 379-9512.

13-December 30 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at The Rep: Don’t miss this funny and heartwarming musical adaptation of the perennially popular Paramount Pictures classic, White Christmas. Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main Street, Little Rock. For more information, visit therep.org.

14 26th National Philanthropy Day: National Philanthropy Day is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our communities and our world. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. Peabody Hotel, 200 West Markham Street, Little Rock. For more information, call (501) 607-0954.

15 Designing Hope Runway Fashion Show at Next Level Events: Designing Hope Runway Fashion Show benefiting Camp Sunshine combines fashion, food, and fun. A silent auction will showcase artwork, products from fashion designers, and personal care products/services. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25. Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham Street, Little Rock. For more information, call (501) 353-0099.

17 Opus XXVIII Grand Ball: The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s gala features a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and dinner. Dance to the sounds of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s Big Band. 6 p.m.– Midnight. Tickets start at $400. Capital Hotel, 111 W. Markham Street, Little Rock. For more information, call (501) 666-1761, ext. 129.

29-December 1 CARTI’s Festival of Trees: Hosted by the CARTI Auxiliary, the event features more than twenty lavishly decorated trees that are auctioned off to benefit the cancer care center. Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham Street, Little Rock. Visit carti.com for details on each event.

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