In addition the the monthly working townhouse association board meeting scheduled for this morning at 8:30 a.m., the THA board has scheduled three special board meetings this month. All the meetings will be held at 9 a.m. They are on October 9, 22 and 29.
All THA board meetings are held at the townhouse association building on Perralena Lane.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Paul Bewie Boys and Girls Club delivery room
Sonya Eisenhauer and Amanda Sarver at last month's POA meeting.Last month Amanda Sarver joined Sonya Eisenhauer and George Foshee to talk about the need for a millage increase benefiting the Jessieville School district at the September 1 POA board meeting.
We know what she was doing on the first day of the month, now we know what she was doing on the last day of the month. Sarver went into labor at Jessieville Elementary School on September 30. Fellow employee and friend, Katie Moore drove Sarver to the Paul Bewie Boys and Girls Club on Highway 7 to meet Sarver's husband Nicholas in the parking lot so he could drive her to Hot Springs to the hospital.
Jessieville Elementary School principal Terry Crumpler followed Moore and Sarver to the Boys and Girls Club to give Moore a lift back to school. Sarver didn't make it any further than the Boys and Girls Club. Holland Suzanne, seven-pounds, four ounces, was ready to be born.
When it became apparent Sarver wasn't going to make it any farther, Crumpler called 911. The nearest ambulance was in Hot Springs, all three Village ambulances were already in service. It would be a half hour before help would arrive.
Boys and Girls Club staff cleared students from the facility library. Sarver's husband arrived on the scene in time to assist with the delivery.
The 911 dispatcher gave directions to Crumpler for the delivery and tying off the umbilical cord with a shoestring. Crumpler relayed instructions to Moore and Nicholas Sarver. Baby Holland was delivered by family and friends. She and mom are fine.
Sarver said both of her previous labors were fast but nothing compares to Holland's birth. Holland joins older brother Cooper, four years, and older sister Lili, 22 months.
Beautiful music at Clinton Library tonight
Select members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform tonight at the Clinton Presidential Library at 7 p.m.
The concert is part of the Symphony Stars series. The program includes Vivaldi's Concerto in F for Three Violins, Bridge's String Quartet No. 1 in E-Minor and Schubert's Piano Quintet in A, The Trout.
Tickets are $22. Go to the ASO website for more information at www.arkansassymphony.org .
The concert is part of the Symphony Stars series. The program includes Vivaldi's Concerto in F for Three Violins, Bridge's String Quartet No. 1 in E-Minor and Schubert's Piano Quintet in A, The Trout.
Tickets are $22. Go to the ASO website for more information at www.arkansassymphony.org .
Saline County candidates introduced at forum
Democratic incumbent County Clerk Doug Kidd introduced himself to Village voters.
Republican Dennis Milligan is running for Saline County Clerk.
Former Bryant Revenue Agent Georgine McKim is one of the candidates for County Tax Collector.
Business woman Lisa Dodson is one of seven running for County Tax Collector.
Doug Curtis, candidate for County Tax Collector wanted the audience to know that he is a Republican not and Independent as listed on his write in candidacy.
Green party candidate for County Tax Collector, Joy Ballard, had difficulty adjusting the microphone to her diminutive form.
Democratic incumbent Sheriff Bruce Pennington added humor to the mix during his introductory remarks.
Republican candidate for Sheriff, E.J. Harris.
Saline County Judge Lanny Fite took a few minutes to talk about positive things happening in Saline County.Candidates for office in Saline County were introduced to Village residents last week at the forum held in the Ouachita room sponsored by the Village Chamber of Commerce and the POA governmental affairs committee.
According to moderator, Bob Shoemaker, the Saline County forum was better attended than the Garland County forum.
Judge Lanny Fite is unopposed for office but asked for a few minutes to address Saline County residents before the other candidates for County office were introduced. Fite gave a brief state of the County.
Tax Collector for Saline County has become a very interesting race. The incumbent, Nette Curtis, was unopposed for re-election. She was offered another job after the filing date passed and now the County is faced with choosing between seven candidates on November 2. The only candidate that made it on the ballot is Green Party candidate Joy Ballard. The other six are write in candidates. The write in candidates include Doug Curtis, Lisa Dodson, Coach Dwight Fite, Carl Frank, Georgine McKim and David Passmore. All are listed as independent candidates.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
It was all about Mann at last night's season opener for the ASO
There was an excitement in the air as patrons approached Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock to attend the first concert of the season for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
ASO board members greeted everyone as they entered the hall. They shook hands and thanked each person for attending the concert. The board members made audience members feel good before hearing the first strains of music.
Once inside the hall, the buzz was all about the new musical director and conductor for the ASO, Philip Mann. The concert opened with a viewing of the video welcoming Mann, the Mann, to Arkansas. Governor Mike Beebe, Amy and Judge Reinhold, Jerry Van Dyke, Kris Allen, Joe Klein, Coach Frank Broyles, Mayor Mark Stodola, Mayor Patrick Hayes, Lawrence Hamilton, Cliff Baker, Robert Hupp, Craig O'Neill, musicians of ASO, members of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra and members of the Little Rock Fire Department were among those featured in the short clip welcoming the Mann. If you haven't seen the clip it is available on ASO's website, http://www.arkansassymphony.org/ and also on YouTube.
Mann took the stage following the clip and history was made in Robinson Hall. Mann was given a standing ovation that segued into a rousing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. Emotions were high and every voice was joined in the shared experience. Prior to the first downbeat Mann talked about the theme of the night's concert, New World.
Mann adeptly led the members of the ASO through their paces in the opening piece, Leonard Bernstein's Overture to Candide. The piece is fast-paced and exciting, we were off to the races. Mann reminded me of Maxim Shostakovitch on the podium, they both dance when they conduct. Their style is whole body conducting and a joy to watch. At one point Mann made a little jump to emphasize his instruction. The ASO demonstrated excellent use of dynamics, the legato sections were extremely smooth and the piece rocked with humor and percussion.
I thought it couldn't get any better but it did. The night's guest artist, Kevin Cole, was masterful at the piano in George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F Major. This was Cole's first time appearing with the ASO. Cole's fingers bounced along, caressed and in turn delicately stroked the keyboard during the course of the piece.
In Gershwin's own words as he described his piece, "the first movement employs the Charleston rhythm. It is quick and pulsating, representing the young, enthusiastic spirit of American life. It begins with a rhythmic motive given out by the kettledrums, supported by the other percussion instruments, and with a Charleston motive introduced by bassoons, Later, a second theme is introduced by the piano. The second movement has a poetic, nocturnal atmosphere which has come to be referred to as the American blues, but in purer form than that in which they are usually treated. The final movement reverts to the style of the first. It is an orgy of rhythms, starting violently and keeping the same pace throughout."
The concerto is in three movements and although it is traditional for audiences to sit quietly between movements it didn't happen. The ending of each movement is so big and loud and stirring that the audience couldn't help but applaud.
With the last chord of the concerto the audience was on its feet in appreciation. After several curtain calls Cole gave the audience an unexpected encore, Facinatin' Rhythm. The audience was back on its feet in thanks when he finished his delightful bonus.
Audience members hurried back to their seats following the intermission. The final selection of the evening was Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Opus 95 "From the New World". It appeared that most patrons were back in their seats and ready for more when Mann took the stage.
The symphony although composed by a major European artist, is all about America. Dvorak spent three years in America. This piece debuted in his second year in New York. The music itself is beautiful. The spiritual Goin' Home was lifted right out of this symphony. Its haunting refrain is heard throughout the piece. His fascination with the Negro spiritual very pronounced.
I favored the recurring Irish jig as it was woven throughout the piece as was the Goin' Home.
Making my listening pleasure even more enjoyable was the visible appreciation of one of my seat mates to the symphony. He responded to every note of the piece. His head bobbed with the music from the initial note on. He would visibly quiver with the flow of the music in the violin section. He would occasionally assist Mann with his finger conducting. He was obviously familiar with the piece and his appreciation was contagious.
The concert was a success. Mann is the Mann. There is another performance of the program this afternoon at 3 p.m. I am looking forward to the next MasterWorks presentation, Mann conducting a host of pieces for the Halloween Spookfest, October 16 and 17.
ASO board members greeted everyone as they entered the hall. They shook hands and thanked each person for attending the concert. The board members made audience members feel good before hearing the first strains of music.
Once inside the hall, the buzz was all about the new musical director and conductor for the ASO, Philip Mann. The concert opened with a viewing of the video welcoming Mann, the Mann, to Arkansas. Governor Mike Beebe, Amy and Judge Reinhold, Jerry Van Dyke, Kris Allen, Joe Klein, Coach Frank Broyles, Mayor Mark Stodola, Mayor Patrick Hayes, Lawrence Hamilton, Cliff Baker, Robert Hupp, Craig O'Neill, musicians of ASO, members of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra and members of the Little Rock Fire Department were among those featured in the short clip welcoming the Mann. If you haven't seen the clip it is available on ASO's website, http://www.arkansassymphony.org/ and also on YouTube.
Mann took the stage following the clip and history was made in Robinson Hall. Mann was given a standing ovation that segued into a rousing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. Emotions were high and every voice was joined in the shared experience. Prior to the first downbeat Mann talked about the theme of the night's concert, New World.
Mann adeptly led the members of the ASO through their paces in the opening piece, Leonard Bernstein's Overture to Candide. The piece is fast-paced and exciting, we were off to the races. Mann reminded me of Maxim Shostakovitch on the podium, they both dance when they conduct. Their style is whole body conducting and a joy to watch. At one point Mann made a little jump to emphasize his instruction. The ASO demonstrated excellent use of dynamics, the legato sections were extremely smooth and the piece rocked with humor and percussion.
I thought it couldn't get any better but it did. The night's guest artist, Kevin Cole, was masterful at the piano in George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F Major. This was Cole's first time appearing with the ASO. Cole's fingers bounced along, caressed and in turn delicately stroked the keyboard during the course of the piece.
In Gershwin's own words as he described his piece, "the first movement employs the Charleston rhythm. It is quick and pulsating, representing the young, enthusiastic spirit of American life. It begins with a rhythmic motive given out by the kettledrums, supported by the other percussion instruments, and with a Charleston motive introduced by bassoons, Later, a second theme is introduced by the piano. The second movement has a poetic, nocturnal atmosphere which has come to be referred to as the American blues, but in purer form than that in which they are usually treated. The final movement reverts to the style of the first. It is an orgy of rhythms, starting violently and keeping the same pace throughout."
The concerto is in three movements and although it is traditional for audiences to sit quietly between movements it didn't happen. The ending of each movement is so big and loud and stirring that the audience couldn't help but applaud.
With the last chord of the concerto the audience was on its feet in appreciation. After several curtain calls Cole gave the audience an unexpected encore, Facinatin' Rhythm. The audience was back on its feet in thanks when he finished his delightful bonus.
Audience members hurried back to their seats following the intermission. The final selection of the evening was Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Opus 95 "From the New World". It appeared that most patrons were back in their seats and ready for more when Mann took the stage.
The symphony although composed by a major European artist, is all about America. Dvorak spent three years in America. This piece debuted in his second year in New York. The music itself is beautiful. The spiritual Goin' Home was lifted right out of this symphony. Its haunting refrain is heard throughout the piece. His fascination with the Negro spiritual very pronounced.
I favored the recurring Irish jig as it was woven throughout the piece as was the Goin' Home.
Making my listening pleasure even more enjoyable was the visible appreciation of one of my seat mates to the symphony. He responded to every note of the piece. His head bobbed with the music from the initial note on. He would visibly quiver with the flow of the music in the violin section. He would occasionally assist Mann with his finger conducting. He was obviously familiar with the piece and his appreciation was contagious.
The concert was a success. Mann is the Mann. There is another performance of the program this afternoon at 3 p.m. I am looking forward to the next MasterWorks presentation, Mann conducting a host of pieces for the Halloween Spookfest, October 16 and 17.
Knights of Columbus supports CPID
Knights of Columbus’ Annual Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities is set for Friday, October 8.
The annual fall Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, CPID, with the dispensing of tootsie rolls to donors, is a signature charity for the Knights of Columbus to raise funds for a very worthy cause. Led by Phil Carl and Milt Spaniel, the knights will conduct their campaign 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 8 (October 15 rain date), at strategic locations including the following gates, East, West, Balboa, Glazier Peau, and Danville, both Cranford's stores, Fuel Stop, and Walmart.
In addition to soliciting donations from the community, the knights themselves respond to an internal appeal to supplement the community campaign. All of the funds raised will stay in Arkansas with 85-percent going to the local council’s three designated charities, First Step School in Hot Springs, National Camps for the Blind, and Special Olympics. The State KC Council supports Arc of Arkansas in Little Rock with its 15-percent.
The annual fall Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, CPID, with the dispensing of tootsie rolls to donors, is a signature charity for the Knights of Columbus to raise funds for a very worthy cause. Led by Phil Carl and Milt Spaniel, the knights will conduct their campaign 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 8 (October 15 rain date), at strategic locations including the following gates, East, West, Balboa, Glazier Peau, and Danville, both Cranford's stores, Fuel Stop, and Walmart.
In addition to soliciting donations from the community, the knights themselves respond to an internal appeal to supplement the community campaign. All of the funds raised will stay in Arkansas with 85-percent going to the local council’s three designated charities, First Step School in Hot Springs, National Camps for the Blind, and Special Olympics. The State KC Council supports Arc of Arkansas in Little Rock with its 15-percent.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Two State Senate seats and one Representative seat are up for grabs in Saline County
Democrat Debbie Murphy is a candidate for State Representative District 31.
David J. Sanders is the republican candidate for State Representative District 31.
Republican Jeremy Hutchinson was late for the forum. He is running against State Representative Dawn Creekmore for the State Senate District 22 seat.
Gregory D. Slocum is the Green Party candidate for State Senate District 18.
Republican Jason Rapert is a candidate for State Senate for District 18.
Democratic State Representative Johnny Hoyt is a candidate for State Senate District 18.
Democratic State Representative Dawn Creekmore is a candidate for State Senate in District 22. Creekmore had to leave early for a previously scheduled event. She asked constituents to visit her website, review her record and call or e-mail her with any questions. Saline County cadidate forum a huge success
State Senator Joyce Elliott spoke of her experience representing all of the people of Arkansas and how she will continue to do so if elected as U.S. Representative for District 2.
Democratic State Senator Joyce Elliott reassured opponent Tim Griffin's daughter as she waited for her daddy to finish his speech at the Saline County Candidates Forum. Elliott also refilled the little girl's water glass while Griffin spoke. Elliott demonstrated her ability to get along and look after children's best interests.
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from District 2, Tim Griffin, introduced himself at the Saline County Candidate Forum before leaving the forum to attend another function. He did not stay for the question and answer phase of the forum but invited constituents to call or e-mail him with questions. The arts and entertainment season is going full blast
There are several ongoing events this month for anyone interested in arts and entertainment in Arkansas.
The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, now through November 21, A Century of Revolution: Mexican Art since 1910.
Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock, now through December 5, Natural Wonders: Paintings and Drawings by Laura Terry.
Little Rock Zoo, every Friday in October, Wild Wonders Animal Show.
Baum Gallery in Little Rock, now through October 28, Fall Season of Exhibitions.
The Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater in Little Rock, through tomorrow, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Today at 3 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Conway Symphony, today through October 16, Conway Symphony Designer House 2010 tour.
Conway Arts Fest, through tomorrow, today there will be events in Simon Park including hands-on activities for children and the Second Ever Conway Civic Club Chili Challenge. Tomorrow includes a blessing of the bikes in Simon Park and a faculty collage presented by Blackbird Academy at Hendrix's Staples Auditorium.
The Pocket Theatre in Hot Springs is presenting Sorry Wrong Chimney! through October 10. Shows are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Toad Suck, through tomorrow, ROAR into Toad Such Motorcycle Rally. Motorcycles, Music and Art hosted by ABATE 17.
Don't forget the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra season starts tonight at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock.
Embark on a journey today with the Historic Preservation Alliance exploring the rich history and agricultural landscape in East Arkansas. The East Arkansas Harvest Ramble will travel the back roads to explore the rich history and agricultural landscape of the area. For future Alliance rambles contact vmckuin@preservearkansas.org .
Today in Little Rock is the Arkansas Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The one mile walk begins at 10 a.m.
Moving out of the weekend, on Monday night The Beach Boys will be in concert at the Robinson Center Music Hall at 7 p.m.
At UALRs Donaghey Student Center, meeting room G, October 5 at noon, there will be a free viewing of the documentary The Cove. The Cove is an Oscar-winning documentary about the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan.
The annual Plant Sale at Garvan Woodland Gardens is coming up October 8 through 10. Shop for everything garden related during the three day sale at the Gardens.
Jerry Van Dyke stars in and directs The Sunshine Boys at the Ray Lynn Theater in Hot Springs beginning October 7 at 7 p.m. The show will run October 7 through October 9 at 7 p.m., October 14 through October 16 at 7 p.m. and October 16 at 2 p.m.
The Hot Springs/Village Symphony Guild presents The Acousticatz on October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium.
The Hot Springs Village Concerts Association presents Rhythm of the Dance October 19 through 22 at the Woodlands Auditorium.
The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, now through November 21, A Century of Revolution: Mexican Art since 1910.
Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock, now through December 5, Natural Wonders: Paintings and Drawings by Laura Terry.
Little Rock Zoo, every Friday in October, Wild Wonders Animal Show.
Baum Gallery in Little Rock, now through October 28, Fall Season of Exhibitions.
The Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater in Little Rock, through tomorrow, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Today at 3 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Conway Symphony, today through October 16, Conway Symphony Designer House 2010 tour.
Conway Arts Fest, through tomorrow, today there will be events in Simon Park including hands-on activities for children and the Second Ever Conway Civic Club Chili Challenge. Tomorrow includes a blessing of the bikes in Simon Park and a faculty collage presented by Blackbird Academy at Hendrix's Staples Auditorium.
The Pocket Theatre in Hot Springs is presenting Sorry Wrong Chimney! through October 10. Shows are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Toad Suck, through tomorrow, ROAR into Toad Such Motorcycle Rally. Motorcycles, Music and Art hosted by ABATE 17.
Don't forget the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra season starts tonight at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock.
Embark on a journey today with the Historic Preservation Alliance exploring the rich history and agricultural landscape in East Arkansas. The East Arkansas Harvest Ramble will travel the back roads to explore the rich history and agricultural landscape of the area. For future Alliance rambles contact vmckuin@preservearkansas.org .
Today in Little Rock is the Arkansas Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The one mile walk begins at 10 a.m.
Moving out of the weekend, on Monday night The Beach Boys will be in concert at the Robinson Center Music Hall at 7 p.m.
At UALRs Donaghey Student Center, meeting room G, October 5 at noon, there will be a free viewing of the documentary The Cove. The Cove is an Oscar-winning documentary about the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan.
The annual Plant Sale at Garvan Woodland Gardens is coming up October 8 through 10. Shop for everything garden related during the three day sale at the Gardens.
Jerry Van Dyke stars in and directs The Sunshine Boys at the Ray Lynn Theater in Hot Springs beginning October 7 at 7 p.m. The show will run October 7 through October 9 at 7 p.m., October 14 through October 16 at 7 p.m. and October 16 at 2 p.m.
The Hot Springs/Village Symphony Guild presents The Acousticatz on October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium.
The Hot Springs Village Concerts Association presents Rhythm of the Dance October 19 through 22 at the Woodlands Auditorium.
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