BY STORMIE PERRY
"Thanksgiving like the Fourth of July should be considered a national festival and observed by all our people."-Sarah Josepha Hale. Thanksgiving is a time for feasting, being with family, and giving thanks to God. The Bible says in Psalms 100:4, "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving. And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." This is why we celebrate and set aside a day or even a couple of days of feasting, is to give thanks and glory to God. But how did a day of thanksgiving come into being? And how did it evolve into the holiday that we observe today?
Aboard a ship called the Mayflower in the year 1620, traveling from England to the New World, was a group of people known as the Pilgrims. Men, women, and children of God looking for a land to where they could freely worship God. They arrived in America in 1620, but were ill prepared for the winter at their new home of Plymouth Plantation. It was a harsh time for the Pilgrims and many died that winter. When spring came around they were greeting by the local Native Indians who taught them how to grow crops and cultivate. In the fall of the year of 1621, the Pilgrims wanted to thank God for providing for them, and had a great feast for three days. Indian chief, Massassoit, Squanto, Samoset, and ninety of their men joined the Pilgrims in their festival of thanksgiving. This is considered the first Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving became a regular celebration all throughout the colonies in the 1700's. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington set aside days of thanksgiving to thank God for victories that had been won. Once Washington became the first President, he made a proclamation that was issued on November 26, 1789, to set aside a day of thanksgiving. It was the first national government observance of the day of Thanksgiving. Even though Washington had made a proclamation for thanksgiving, there was no regular observance of the day nor was it a holiday. In the mid 1800's, a lady named Sarah Josepha Hale, who was a writer and editor for a very prominent magazine, Godey’s Lady’s Book, advocated for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday. She had said this about Thanksgiving, "There is a deep moral influence in these periodical seasons of rejoicing, in which whole communities participate. They bring out the best sympathies in our natures."
Lincoln became President, and sadly our nation was torn by war. Sarah continued to urge President Lincoln to recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday. In 1863, Lincoln granted Sarah’s wish to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. In 1863, Lincoln brought forth the Thanksgiving Proclamation, making Thanksgiving Day a national holiday as the last Thursday of November. Lincoln had said about Thanksgiving Day, "a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father."
Thanksgiving Day, being the last Thursday of November, did not give businesses much time in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. To avert this problem in 1939, President Roosevelt made Thanksgiving Day one week earlier.
In 1941, Congress finally passed that the fourth Thursday of the month of November would be set aside as a national legal holiday of Thanksgiving Day. "No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens." These are words from the document that made Thanksgiving Day a national holiday, the Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Thank God and all the men and women who made Thanksgiving Day a day of celebration and remembrance. Remember to thank God, especially on Thanksgiving Day, because the Pilgrims’ desire was to give thanksgiving to God. The meaning of Thanksgiving still stands, and it does remind everyone how truly blessed they really are. "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together."-Psalms 34:1-3.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Important Senior Information
BY KURT KAMPHAUSEN
For those who are interested in graduating this May with HomeEd or in being involvedc in senior class activities, here is a little information for you.
First of all, there was a cookout at the home of the Eggers on November 1 which was very fun. Approximately 20 students attended the event and they roasted hot dogs and marshmallows along with playing games like Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, and Kajabi Kan-Kan. They also discussed where they would like to have the senior trip this year, class speaker for graduation, and the class representative. All of those issues will be brought up at a later meeting for final votes.
Another thing of note is the Christmas party coming up on December 6. For any seniors interested in attending, they ask that you dress up a little more than casual and that you bring a gift (a gag gift or normal) in the price range of about $8. If you have any questions, you can contact Dana Stearns or check the November HomeEd newsletter. Also remember to send in a baby photo, senior photo, and a write-up for yearbook and send it to Terri Oxner. Homecoming is also coming up shortly. Be sure to sign up as quickly as possible, since it is in less than two months!
This year is going great so far, so don't miss out on the fun to come!
For those who are interested in graduating this May with HomeEd or in being involvedc in senior class activities, here is a little information for you.
First of all, there was a cookout at the home of the Eggers on November 1 which was very fun. Approximately 20 students attended the event and they roasted hot dogs and marshmallows along with playing games like Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, and Kajabi Kan-Kan. They also discussed where they would like to have the senior trip this year, class speaker for graduation, and the class representative. All of those issues will be brought up at a later meeting for final votes.
Another thing of note is the Christmas party coming up on December 6. For any seniors interested in attending, they ask that you dress up a little more than casual and that you bring a gift (a gag gift or normal) in the price range of about $8. If you have any questions, you can contact Dana Stearns or check the November HomeEd newsletter. Also remember to send in a baby photo, senior photo, and a write-up for yearbook and send it to Terri Oxner. Homecoming is also coming up shortly. Be sure to sign up as quickly as possible, since it is in less than two months!
This year is going great so far, so don't miss out on the fun to come!
Junior Class Meeting
BY JAKE SADLER
Twenty-five members of the junior class met again recently at the Wenneker house on the 7th of November to further discuss plans for the prom. A location and date have been determined, but are still being kept under close guard.
Also, congratulations and good job to all the juniors who turned out for the car washes, as we made $500 towards the prom! Approximately 20 students came out to help with the washing.
At the last meeting, in addition to discussing the prom, there were also social activities such as a bonfire and s’mores. The next class meeting will be on January 13th. As always, juniors only!
About mid-late January, we will also be collecting old cell phones as part of a recycling program to raise more money for the prom. If you would like to get involved with the junior class or the planning process, contact Mrs. Wenneker for more information.
Twenty-five members of the junior class met again recently at the Wenneker house on the 7th of November to further discuss plans for the prom. A location and date have been determined, but are still being kept under close guard.
Also, congratulations and good job to all the juniors who turned out for the car washes, as we made $500 towards the prom! Approximately 20 students came out to help with the washing.
At the last meeting, in addition to discussing the prom, there were also social activities such as a bonfire and s’mores. The next class meeting will be on January 13th. As always, juniors only!
About mid-late January, we will also be collecting old cell phones as part of a recycling program to raise more money for the prom. If you would like to get involved with the junior class or the planning process, contact Mrs. Wenneker for more information.
ShareFest
BY STORMIE PERRY
This year counts as the tenth annual of ShareFest, an event put on by many churches in Central Arkansas in order to make a difference in their communities. There are a couple of different activities that are done within ShareFest, including a day of prayer walks, a food and coat and blood drive, a Love Offering, and a day of service. There are about one hundred churches that come together to make these events possible.
The day of prayer walks is decided on by each church participating. They are days set aside for a group of people to come and pray. Some things that were prayed for in the prayer walks were for our leaders, families, schools, neighborhoods, and that God would be glorified in our city. ShareFest also has a food and coat drive for three weeks. There is one more week for anyone to donate food and/or coats, which can be dropped off at local churches involved in ShareFest or at Fellowship Church. The food and coats that have been donated will go to people in the community who need them. ShareFest has partnered with two organizations for these two drives for the past six years. For the food drive, ShareFest has partnered with "Hereʼs Life Inner City." For the coat drive, ShareFest has partnered with the Salvation Army. There was also a blood drive, which was November 16th. This was a day to give people the chance to donate their blood for a good cause.
ShareFest also has a Love Offering, which is a special offering that is taken up by ShareFest Church Celebration on November the 23rd. This activity gives people the chance to give their money to people who need it.
There is one more activity that ShareFest puts on, which is a day of service. The day of service is a day where many volunteers take a day to help their community. There are several projects that the churches involved with ShareFest do, such as cleaning up yards and neighborhoods, working on homes and schools, and helping out in the community. Some of the school projects that Fellowship Church are involved on this year are Franklin Elementary, Stephens, Robinson Middle School, Wilson Elementary, Otter Creek Elementary, Arkansas Baptist College, and Academic Plus Charter School. These projects were done on November the 22nd.
Anyone can get signed up to help serve their community at their local church that is involved with ShareFest. This is a great opportunity for anyone to make a difference in other peopleʼs lives in their community. Many of the ShareFest projects are over for this year, but if you are interested in getting involved or getting your church involved next year, contact ShareFest office at (501) 225-0070, or you can get a group together and create your own project to serve someone in your community. For more information go to "fellowshiponline.com"
This year counts as the tenth annual of ShareFest, an event put on by many churches in Central Arkansas in order to make a difference in their communities. There are a couple of different activities that are done within ShareFest, including a day of prayer walks, a food and coat and blood drive, a Love Offering, and a day of service. There are about one hundred churches that come together to make these events possible.
The day of prayer walks is decided on by each church participating. They are days set aside for a group of people to come and pray. Some things that were prayed for in the prayer walks were for our leaders, families, schools, neighborhoods, and that God would be glorified in our city. ShareFest also has a food and coat drive for three weeks. There is one more week for anyone to donate food and/or coats, which can be dropped off at local churches involved in ShareFest or at Fellowship Church. The food and coats that have been donated will go to people in the community who need them. ShareFest has partnered with two organizations for these two drives for the past six years. For the food drive, ShareFest has partnered with "Hereʼs Life Inner City." For the coat drive, ShareFest has partnered with the Salvation Army. There was also a blood drive, which was November 16th. This was a day to give people the chance to donate their blood for a good cause.
ShareFest also has a Love Offering, which is a special offering that is taken up by ShareFest Church Celebration on November the 23rd. This activity gives people the chance to give their money to people who need it.
There is one more activity that ShareFest puts on, which is a day of service. The day of service is a day where many volunteers take a day to help their community. There are several projects that the churches involved with ShareFest do, such as cleaning up yards and neighborhoods, working on homes and schools, and helping out in the community. Some of the school projects that Fellowship Church are involved on this year are Franklin Elementary, Stephens, Robinson Middle School, Wilson Elementary, Otter Creek Elementary, Arkansas Baptist College, and Academic Plus Charter School. These projects were done on November the 22nd.
Anyone can get signed up to help serve their community at their local church that is involved with ShareFest. This is a great opportunity for anyone to make a difference in other peopleʼs lives in their community. Many of the ShareFest projects are over for this year, but if you are interested in getting involved or getting your church involved next year, contact ShareFest office at (501) 225-0070, or you can get a group together and create your own project to serve someone in your community. For more information go to "fellowshiponline.com"
Festival Feeds Needy
BY HUNTER SADLER
The Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas’ Thanksgiving Festival has fed the hungry and needy on Thanksgiving for the past three years. This year it will be from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in the parking lot of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, located at 6420 Col. Glenn Rd.
Every year the number of served has grown, up to last years' 500. They also open up their clothes closet on Thanksgiving and give clothes to the homeless and needy. Not all of the festival is food and clothes. There are also inflatable carnival games and moon bounces for children to play on. This year, the African Children’s Choir will be performing at the lunch.
For more information on the festival and lunch, contact Mosaic Church at (501) 562-3336
The Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas’ Thanksgiving Festival has fed the hungry and needy on Thanksgiving for the past three years. This year it will be from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in the parking lot of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, located at 6420 Col. Glenn Rd.
Every year the number of served has grown, up to last years' 500. They also open up their clothes closet on Thanksgiving and give clothes to the homeless and needy. Not all of the festival is food and clothes. There are also inflatable carnival games and moon bounces for children to play on. This year, the African Children’s Choir will be performing at the lunch.
For more information on the festival and lunch, contact Mosaic Church at (501) 562-3336
Talent on Display
BY BEN DANFORTH
Arkansas homeschoolers from all over the state showed up at Harding University on Saturday, November 8th, at 6:30 p.m. to participate in the Education Alliance’s annual talent show. The show was held in the administrative office at Harding. It was categorized into two divisions: instrumental and entertainment. Besides that, there were subdivisions such as juniors, seven to nine year olds; preteens, ten to twelve year olds; teens, thirteen to fifteen year olds; and older teens, sixteen to eighteen year olds.
Last year there were twenty-four contestants; this year there were eighteen. Students arrived from as far away as Whitehall, Garfield, Russellville, Clotter, Bradford, and Maumelle. The winners are as follows: Zachary Hudspeth, Ashlynn Andreg, Kimberly Bowman, Rebekah Richardson, Claire and Mitchell Freer, Jacob Irwin, Daniel, Grace and Luke Thomason, Olivia Wolfe, and Jeanie Burnett. The Master of Ceremonies was Nick Keith, who has a career in doing school fundraisers. Along with the emcee, there were five judges, two of whom were teachers, and three of whom were students at Harding University.
There was a wide range of acts with performances such as Italian opera, bluegrass, classical piano, violin, tap-dancing, and singing.
This is the second consecutive year the Education Alliance has put on the talent show and they are planning to do it next year. For more information on when and how to sign up, visit www.arkansashomeschool.org.
Arkansas homeschoolers from all over the state showed up at Harding University on Saturday, November 8th, at 6:30 p.m. to participate in the Education Alliance’s annual talent show. The show was held in the administrative office at Harding. It was categorized into two divisions: instrumental and entertainment. Besides that, there were subdivisions such as juniors, seven to nine year olds; preteens, ten to twelve year olds; teens, thirteen to fifteen year olds; and older teens, sixteen to eighteen year olds.
Last year there were twenty-four contestants; this year there were eighteen. Students arrived from as far away as Whitehall, Garfield, Russellville, Clotter, Bradford, and Maumelle. The winners are as follows: Zachary Hudspeth, Ashlynn Andreg, Kimberly Bowman, Rebekah Richardson, Claire and Mitchell Freer, Jacob Irwin, Daniel, Grace and Luke Thomason, Olivia Wolfe, and Jeanie Burnett. The Master of Ceremonies was Nick Keith, who has a career in doing school fundraisers. Along with the emcee, there were five judges, two of whom were teachers, and three of whom were students at Harding University.
There was a wide range of acts with performances such as Italian opera, bluegrass, classical piano, violin, tap-dancing, and singing.
This is the second consecutive year the Education Alliance has put on the talent show and they are planning to do it next year. For more information on when and how to sign up, visit www.arkansashomeschool.org.
Be Creative,Be Be Creative!
BY GLORIA HARRIS
"Presentaion Day" for North Little Rock Homeschoolers was sensational. Even though only five people signed up, there was piano playing, prayers presented in the Latin language, two written and performed compositions, a written book read by the author, and a written newspaper article. There was all kinds of amazing talent in the atmoshere. This "Presentation Day" was held at Sanders Library in Sherwood, Arkansas.
This was Jean Howdensen's first year coordinating this program, but this is not the first year for the program. This was the third year homeschooled students had the opportunity to "show their stuff" to other homeschoolers. There will be other such programs in the future and the hope is that they will have more paticipation.
For more information on this wonderful opportunity, or to start your own "Presentation Day" at other central Arkansas locactions, contact Jean Howdensen at (501)-835-5310.
"Presentaion Day" for North Little Rock Homeschoolers was sensational. Even though only five people signed up, there was piano playing, prayers presented in the Latin language, two written and performed compositions, a written book read by the author, and a written newspaper article. There was all kinds of amazing talent in the atmoshere. This "Presentation Day" was held at Sanders Library in Sherwood, Arkansas.
This was Jean Howdensen's first year coordinating this program, but this is not the first year for the program. This was the third year homeschooled students had the opportunity to "show their stuff" to other homeschoolers. There will be other such programs in the future and the hope is that they will have more paticipation.
For more information on this wonderful opportunity, or to start your own "Presentation Day" at other central Arkansas locactions, contact Jean Howdensen at (501)-835-5310.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Celebrate, Little Rock
BY: AMY DORSEY
Don't know how to celebrate this holiday season? With events like, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" and a Yuletide Spectacular all you have to do is choose! There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family, and just a sleigh ride away.
During turkey month, the Rep, Arkansas Arts Center, and Robinson Center Music Hall have some festive shows and a sale. "If You Sing It They Will Come: Songs from the Silver Screen" at the Repertory Theatre with the Young Arkansas Artists runs November 5-16. The Robinson Center Music Hall brings us Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" on November 28. The Arkansas Arts Center's Christmas play will be "The Toymaker's Apprentice," creating magic November 28 through December 21. The Arkansas Arts Center Museum School facility and students will sell their original works on November 22.
As we await Santa's coming, major venues around the city know how to get ready for every child's favorite night. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus tumbles into the Alltel Arena December 4-7. "Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular" kicks across the arena's stage on December 17 and 18. Then, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will rock the roof off Alltel on December 26. "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at the Rep will show us the true value of life December 5-28.
CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees will light up the State House Convention Center December 4-6. Also at the Convention Center, the Sugar Plum Ball on December 4, Breakfast with Santa on December 6, and the Christmas Showcase December 5-7.
Robinson Center Music Hall will dance and play for us with Ballet Arkansas' "The Nutcracker" December 6-7, Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas on December 10, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's annual Yuletide Spectacular December 19-20.
With all these events and more, you'll never be able to say you couldn't find a way to celebrate the holidays in Little Rock this year. For more information on these events go to the calendar page at www.alltelarena.com, www.therep.org, www.arkarts.com, and www.littlerock.com.
Don't know how to celebrate this holiday season? With events like, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" and a Yuletide Spectacular all you have to do is choose! There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family, and just a sleigh ride away.
During turkey month, the Rep, Arkansas Arts Center, and Robinson Center Music Hall have some festive shows and a sale. "If You Sing It They Will Come: Songs from the Silver Screen" at the Repertory Theatre with the Young Arkansas Artists runs November 5-16. The Robinson Center Music Hall brings us Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" on November 28. The Arkansas Arts Center's Christmas play will be "The Toymaker's Apprentice," creating magic November 28 through December 21. The Arkansas Arts Center Museum School facility and students will sell their original works on November 22.
As we await Santa's coming, major venues around the city know how to get ready for every child's favorite night. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus tumbles into the Alltel Arena December 4-7. "Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular" kicks across the arena's stage on December 17 and 18. Then, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will rock the roof off Alltel on December 26. "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at the Rep will show us the true value of life December 5-28.
CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees will light up the State House Convention Center December 4-6. Also at the Convention Center, the Sugar Plum Ball on December 4, Breakfast with Santa on December 6, and the Christmas Showcase December 5-7.
Robinson Center Music Hall will dance and play for us with Ballet Arkansas' "The Nutcracker" December 6-7, Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas on December 10, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's annual Yuletide Spectacular December 19-20.
With all these events and more, you'll never be able to say you couldn't find a way to celebrate the holidays in Little Rock this year. For more information on these events go to the calendar page at www.alltelarena.com, www.therep.org, www.arkarts.com, and www.littlerock.com.
Bless the Lord With Me
BY GLORIA HARRIS
Looking for something to do during your Christmas Holiday? Well, various churches in Little Rock are holding programs and wanting you to attend.
Agape Church on 701 Napa Valley Dr. in Little Rock will be having a program called "The Gospel According to Scrooge". It will be held December 12th at 7 p.m., December 13th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 14th at 6 p.m. For more info call 501-225-0612.
The children of First Baptist on 208 Scott St. in Ward, AR, will be performing a program by the name of "Harp the Harold Angel" on December 21st at 6 p.m. The adult choir will have their program, "Hope has Hands" on December 21st during morning service. For more info call 501 843-5648.
Immanuel Baptist Church on 56 S Broadview St. in Greenbriar will have their lovely children performing during morning service on December 14 and the children will also be singing during evening service. The adult choir will have their musical on December 21st at 6 p.m. For more info call 501 679-2612.
St. Mark Baptist Church on 5722 W 12th St.in Little Rock is also having a concert. "The Amazing Shakina Glory" will be performing on December 4th at 7 p.m. The cost for this concert is $10 if you get your tickets early and $15 at the door. For more information call 501 663-3955.
St. Luke Episcopal Church located on 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock will be having a Christmas pageant on December 28th at 9:30. For more info contact the church at 501 752-4281.
St.Mark Community Church on Hwy 800 North in Jacksonville will have a Christmas musical December 13th at 6 p.m.
I hope that you will be able to attend at least one of these inspirational programs.
Looking for something to do during your Christmas Holiday? Well, various churches in Little Rock are holding programs and wanting you to attend.
Agape Church on 701 Napa Valley Dr. in Little Rock will be having a program called "The Gospel According to Scrooge". It will be held December 12th at 7 p.m., December 13th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 14th at 6 p.m. For more info call 501-225-0612.
The children of First Baptist on 208 Scott St. in Ward, AR, will be performing a program by the name of "Harp the Harold Angel" on December 21st at 6 p.m. The adult choir will have their program, "Hope has Hands" on December 21st during morning service. For more info call 501 843-5648.
Immanuel Baptist Church on 56 S Broadview St. in Greenbriar will have their lovely children performing during morning service on December 14 and the children will also be singing during evening service. The adult choir will have their musical on December 21st at 6 p.m. For more info call 501 679-2612.
St. Mark Baptist Church on 5722 W 12th St.in Little Rock is also having a concert. "The Amazing Shakina Glory" will be performing on December 4th at 7 p.m. The cost for this concert is $10 if you get your tickets early and $15 at the door. For more information call 501 663-3955.
St. Luke Episcopal Church located on 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock will be having a Christmas pageant on December 28th at 9:30. For more info contact the church at 501 752-4281.
St.Mark Community Church on Hwy 800 North in Jacksonville will have a Christmas musical December 13th at 6 p.m.
I hope that you will be able to attend at least one of these inspirational programs.
The Beat Goes On
BY HUNTER SADLER
The Little Rock area has many venues for all types of music. Ranging from Alltel Arena in North Little Rock to the smallest of small venues.
Probably the most popular “alternate” music venue is The Village. Located near the corner of University Avenue and Asher Avenue, this venue is a remodeled two-screen theater that was a landmark in south Little Rock for several decades, seating around 200 with room for another few hundred in “the pit."
Another popular local venue is Vino’s, located in downtown Little Rock. Vino’s is a pizza and brew pub with a stage in the back, with room for around 200. Bands such as Evanescence got their start with gigs at Vino’s.
Other popular venues include: Juanita’s in Little Rock, Soundstage in Conway, and Downtown Music in Little Rock. For more information about upcoming concerts refer to list below.
The Village: www.thevillagelive.com/event/featured
Vino’s: www.vinosbrewpub.com/listen/index.html
Juanita’s: www.juanitas.com/cal.php
Soundstage: www.myspace.com/soundstage
The Little Rock area has many venues for all types of music. Ranging from Alltel Arena in North Little Rock to the smallest of small venues.
Probably the most popular “alternate” music venue is The Village. Located near the corner of University Avenue and Asher Avenue, this venue is a remodeled two-screen theater that was a landmark in south Little Rock for several decades, seating around 200 with room for another few hundred in “the pit."
Another popular local venue is Vino’s, located in downtown Little Rock. Vino’s is a pizza and brew pub with a stage in the back, with room for around 200. Bands such as Evanescence got their start with gigs at Vino’s.
Other popular venues include: Juanita’s in Little Rock, Soundstage in Conway, and Downtown Music in Little Rock. For more information about upcoming concerts refer to list below.
The Village: www.thevillagelive.com/event/featured
Vino’s: www.vinosbrewpub.com/listen/index.html
Juanita’s: www.juanitas.com/cal.php
Soundstage: www.myspace.com/soundstage
Wanna Play a Game?
BY JAKE SADLER
For all of you gamers out there, here are some highly anticipated games coming out for the holiday season.
(Writers Note: All products shown are rated by the ESRB [Entertainment Software Ratings Board] between E [Everyone] and T [Teen].)
Halo Wars
Publisher: MicrosoftDeveloper: EnsembleGenre: Real Time StrategyRating: RP (Rating Pending, expected T rating)
Availible Platform(s): XBox 360
Synopsis: The most recent addition to the Halo series, set before the events of the Halo trilogy, guide the crew of the UNSC Spirit Of Fire to victory against the Covenant forces.
ETA: February 2, 2009
StarCraft 2
Publisher: Microsoft Developer: MicrosoftGenre: Real Time StrategyRating: RP (expected T)Available Platform(s): PC
Synopsis: The long awaited sequel to the groundbreaking StarCraft (and Brood War), take control once more over the Terran, Zerg, or Protoss and crush all in your path to galactic domination.
ETA: December 12, 2008 (maybe...)
Battle Rage: The Robot Wars
Publisher: Data Design InteractiveDeveloper: Destan EntertainmentGenre: ActionRating: RP
Available Plaform(s): Wii
Synopsis: Take control of a robot of your choice and go head to head with up to 3 human or AI opponents. Also, players may customize their machine to cater to their style of play.
ETA: December 15, 2008
Stay tuned for further gaming news...
For all of you gamers out there, here are some highly anticipated games coming out for the holiday season.
(Writers Note: All products shown are rated by the ESRB [Entertainment Software Ratings Board] between E [Everyone] and T [Teen].)
Halo Wars
Publisher: MicrosoftDeveloper: EnsembleGenre: Real Time StrategyRating: RP (Rating Pending, expected T rating)
Availible Platform(s): XBox 360
Synopsis: The most recent addition to the Halo series, set before the events of the Halo trilogy, guide the crew of the UNSC Spirit Of Fire to victory against the Covenant forces.
ETA: February 2, 2009
StarCraft 2
Publisher: Microsoft Developer: MicrosoftGenre: Real Time StrategyRating: RP (expected T)Available Platform(s): PC
Synopsis: The long awaited sequel to the groundbreaking StarCraft (and Brood War), take control once more over the Terran, Zerg, or Protoss and crush all in your path to galactic domination.
ETA: December 12, 2008 (maybe...)
Battle Rage: The Robot Wars
Publisher: Data Design InteractiveDeveloper: Destan EntertainmentGenre: ActionRating: RP
Available Plaform(s): Wii
Synopsis: Take control of a robot of your choice and go head to head with up to 3 human or AI opponents. Also, players may customize their machine to cater to their style of play.
ETA: December 15, 2008
Stay tuned for further gaming news...
That's A Wrap
BY KURT KAMPHAUSEN
Another Flames volleyball season has a conclusion in sight. With Nationals almost over for the traveling varsity, the end has come upon us, once again. With pretty high expectations on the volleyball teams, none of the teams disappointed. Every single team had a winning record and they also placed well at their tournaments. At the time of this article, the traveling varsity team is on its way to another top 10 finish in the country – an incredible feat for any Flames’ team.
Although another chapter is closing for volleyball this season and we will be missing the seniors that are graduating, there will still be next year. And we will be awaiting the 2009 season with open arms.
Another Flames volleyball season has a conclusion in sight. With Nationals almost over for the traveling varsity, the end has come upon us, once again. With pretty high expectations on the volleyball teams, none of the teams disappointed. Every single team had a winning record and they also placed well at their tournaments. At the time of this article, the traveling varsity team is on its way to another top 10 finish in the country – an incredible feat for any Flames’ team.
Although another chapter is closing for volleyball this season and we will be missing the seniors that are graduating, there will still be next year. And we will be awaiting the 2009 season with open arms.
Masterpieces By Future Masterminds
BY GLORIA HARRIS
The Master's Academy of Fine Arts is located in Atlanta, GA, but is hoping to create a program here in Arkansas. The program is held 26 weeks during the school year, one day a week. Students attend five classes during the day: drama, history, music, art and an elective. All of the classes have an historical theme. These themes rotate each year between six distinct historical eras. This program has been going on for fifteen years.
The Masters Academy cost $600 a year per student for grades K-12. An informational meeting was held in early October at the Journey Church in Little Rock. Approximately 15 people attended that meeting. For more information about the Master's Academy and to find out about future informational meetings here in Little Rock, go to their website at www.mafa.net .
The Master's Academy of Fine Arts is located in Atlanta, GA, but is hoping to create a program here in Arkansas. The program is held 26 weeks during the school year, one day a week. Students attend five classes during the day: drama, history, music, art and an elective. All of the classes have an historical theme. These themes rotate each year between six distinct historical eras. This program has been going on for fifteen years.
The Masters Academy cost $600 a year per student for grades K-12. An informational meeting was held in early October at the Journey Church in Little Rock. Approximately 15 people attended that meeting. For more information about the Master's Academy and to find out about future informational meetings here in Little Rock, go to their website at www.mafa.net .
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