Social calendar

September

18 The Inaugural Dark Night, a celebration of community theater, 6 p.m., Argenta Community Theater. The evening will include dinner, performances and recognition of Judy Trice, Bob Bidewell and Sara Saliba Cooke. Tickets are $50. For more information, call (501) 353-1443.

19 Vintage Lit I, a fundraiser for the Arkansas Literary Festival, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Hall. Experts from O’Looney’s Wine & Liquor will introduce four wines and explore winemaking styles and food pairing options. Tickets are $25. More information is available at arkansasliteraryfestival.org.

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Restore and After, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, 6 p.m., Embassy Suites Little Rock. Music, cocktails and art from local artists and do-it-yourselfers. Hosted by Habitat Young Professionals. Tickets are $50. For more information call (501) 376-4434.

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A Night in Napa With the Triplets & Friends, a fundraiser for the Moncrief Career Development Institute, 6:30 p.m., Arkansas Arts Center. A 60th birthday bash for Sidney Moncrief with Ron Brewer and Marvin Delph. The evening includes a toast and roast, music, silent auction, food and wine. Tickets are $100, VIP $250. More information at sidneymoncrief.org.

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Dinner on the Lawn, a benefit for the Quapaw Quarter Association, 6 p.m., Woodruff House. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails and tour the antebellum Little Rock mansion. Dinner will be later under a tent on the lawn. Tickets are $100. More information is at quapaw.com.

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Fribourgh Award Reception, honoring Jerry and Sherri Damerow, 6 p.m., Pleasant Valley Country Club. The Fribourgh Award recognizes individuals who made considerable contributions to the state through the disciplines of mathematics and science. Proceeds benefit the Science and Mathematics Leadership Endowed Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Tickets are $75. More information at ualr.edu/giving/ event/fribourgh-award.

28 43rd Annual Toast and

Roast, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas, 5:30 p.m., The Metroplex.

The honoree will be Southern Bancorp Chief Executive Officer Darrin Williams. Tickets are $200. More information is at bbbsca. org/events/toast.

28 Hunger Action Breakfast, 7:45 a.m., Junior League of Little Rock Building. Awards will be given to individuals, businesses/ corporations, philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, government agencies and elected officials for their efforts to end hunger in their communities. Hosted by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Tickets are $50. More information at arhungeralliance.org.

28 Once Upon A Time, benefiting UCP of Arkansas, 6 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom. The event will highlight United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas’ 60th anniversary year and will feature music and food, plus silent and live auctions. Tickets are $125. More information at ucpark.org.

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The Next Course, benefiting Youth Home, 6 p.m., Albert Pike Memorial Temple. Guests will be served a fivecourse dinner, which they will watch chefs prepare. Tickets are $125. More information at youthhome.org.

28 A Taste for Business, North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce’s annual networking event, 5 p.m., Verizon Arena. Network with local businesses while sampling food and drinks from over 30, chamber member restaurants and caterers. Proceeds will support the chamber’s educational programs, as well as fund scholarships in the community. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, call (501) 372-5959.

29 Shine a Light on Literacy, benefiting Literary Action of Central Arkansas, 6 p.m., Next Level Events. The evening will honor supporters, and awards will be given to volunteer tutors.

Tickets are $65. More information is at literacyactionar.org.

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President’s Scholarship

Gala, celebrating Philander Smith College’s 140th anniversary, 7 p.m., Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets are $254. More information is at philander.edu/ scholarship-gala/.