OFF DUTY LIFE >>07-27-07

Ice Days set at zoo

Ice Days is set for 11a.m.-1p.m. Aug. 4 at the Little Rock Zoo. While the zookeepers are giving out ice treats to some of the animals; zoo attendees can have free ice cream sundaes in Café Africa, while supplies last. Cost is free with zoo admission. Call 501-666-2406 or visit www.littlerockzoo.com for updates.


Moonlit cruise slated

A Full Moon Cruise from 9-10:15 p.m. July 31 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 Sate Park Entrance Rd., Bismarck. Tours are weather-permitting. Seating is limited. Tickets go on sale at the marina the morning of the cruise; call (501) 865-2811. Admission: $6.50 adults, $3.50 children ages 6-12. For more information visit www.degray.com.


Artist's work on display

Jan Matulka Drawings runs through Aug. 26 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Jan Matulka was a Czech-born painter who taught at the Arts Student League in New York City and moved effortlessly between American and European art circles during modernism’s formative years.

This exhibition presents over 30 of his works on paper that were created during the modernism movement. Admission is free.

For more information visit www.arkarts.com.


Rodeo Days in Springdale

Rodeo Days runs through Aug. 23 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Rodeo Days is a photo exhibit on Springdale’s Rodeo of the Ozarks. Admission is free.

For more information visit www.springdaleark.org/shiloh.


Front Porch Pickin' Saturdays in Mt. Ida

The 4th Annual Montgomery County Front Porch Pickin' runs through Oct. 13 on the courthouse lawn at Mt. Ida.
The Montgomery County Arkansas Frontporch Stage and Possums Unlimited host acoustic jam sessions and free concerts every Saturday between May 5 and Oct. 27.

Jams start at 3 p.m. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Country, bluegrass and gospel bands perform from the Frontporch Stage.
Admission is free. For more information visit www.frontporchstage.org.


Book show Aug. 11-12

The 22nd annual Book and Paper Show, hosted by the Arkansas Antiquarian Booksellers, will be held Aug. 11-12 at the Jacksonville Community Center just off Hwy. 67/167 at Main Street and Municipal Drive in Jacksonville.

There will be a special offering of $1 to $5 distressed merchandise and bargain books on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 12.
Admission is $5 with a $2 rebate coupon with each admission to be used toward any show purchase. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12.

There will be door prizes, a concession stand and book-rebinding service is also offered. Parking is free.