Friday, January 26, 2007

OFF-DUTY LIFE

UAMS hosts Iraq War photo exhibit

 The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is hosting a traveling photo exhibit Jan. 30 to Feb. 15 to raise awareness of the Iraq war’s impact on public health.

Titled “Unembedded,” the 60-photograph exhibit is by four photojournalists – including Thorne Anderson, a Cabot High School graduate – whose rare access to everyday Iraqis allowed the photographers to capture provocative images without accompanying the U.S. military.

The exhibit is free and will be displayed on the first floor of the College of Public Health building. It can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10-11. The exhibit also will appear at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, displayed in the Library and Technology Center from Feb. 20 to March 9.

Comedy troupe to perform today, Saturday

ImprovLittleRock will be held at 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday at The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. ImprovLittleRock is a narrative-based improvisational comedy troupe, utilizing stories and experiments with narrative structures over gags and gimmicks to bring you the best in unscripted comedy all based on your audience suggestions. ILR performs in two formats: Theatresportz and Micetro. Admission: $7. For more information, call 501-374-7529 or visit www.myspace.com/improvlittlerock.

School for the Blind presents 'Noises Off'

“Noises Off,” a presentation of Arkansas School for the Blind is 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Woolly Fine Arts building. Tickets are $14 general admission and $12 students and seniors. For additional information, visit www.communitytheatreoflittlerock.com or call 501-663-9494.

Big Buck Classic begins today

Big Buck Classic will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Barton Coliseum. Big Buck Classic is the largest deer hunting and outdoor sports event in Arkansas. There will be a live exotic animal display, rock climbing wall challenge, a chance to win a Chevrolet Silverado and much more. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. For more information, visit www.bigbuckclassic.com.

Chocolate festival Feb. 10 in Eureka Springs

The Third Annual Chocolate Festival will be held Feb. 10 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. There will be chocolate fountains, specialty vendors, samples, professional and amateur contests with cash prizes and more. Admission is $12 for adults, and $6 for ages 12 and under.

For more information visit www.eurekachocfest.com

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