Social calendar
April
13 Arkansas a la Carte 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Hall at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The ACH Auxiliary’s spring fundraiser will feature food from more than 20 central Arkansas restaurants and caterers. Tickets $100. Call (501) 364-2092 for more information.
13 Science of Suds 5:30 p.m. at Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs. Beer tasting and the science of suds. Hosted by the Mid-America Science Society; benefits the museum’s educational programming. Ages 21 and over. Tickets $25. For more information call (501) 767-3461.
13 A Decade of Diamond Chef Arkansas 6 p.m. at the Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. Seven local chefs compete to win the Diamond Chef Arkansas title. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres prepared by culinary students and faculty. Tickets $150. For more information call (501) 812-2771.
13 Blue Tie Blue Jean Ball 6:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Building. The fundraiser for the newly formed Arkansas Autism Foundation will include hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, music and an auction. Tickets $45. Call (501) 951-0115 for more information. 19
Baptist Health Bolo Bash 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Gilbreath Conference Center at Baptist Health. Special guest will be author Georgia Pellegrini. Tickets $50. Email heather.zimmerman@baptist-health.org for more information.
20 CARTI’s Ragin’ Cajun Bash 6 p.m. War Memorial Stadium. Annual Little Rock crawfish boil to benefit CARTI’s Ray of Hope Patient Assistance Network. Tickets $45. More information at carti.ejoinme.org/ RC2017.
21 Wine and Food Festival 6:30 p.m. at Wildwood Park for the Arts. Proceeds benefit Wildwood Park’s arts education programs and the botanical gardens. Featuring wine, beers from local breweries and food from central Arkansas restaurants. Tickets $50. More information at wildwoodpark.org.
21 Sculpture at the River Market Preview Party 6:30 p.m. in the River Market pavilions at Riverfront Park. Preview of the 10th Annual Fine Art Sculpture Show & Sale. Includes music, food and drinks. Tickets $100. More information at sculptureattherivermarket.com.
24 Spring Is Busting Out All Over 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Worship Center. A spring luncheon by The Salvation Army of Central Arkansas Women’s Auxiliary with special guest Craig O’Neill. Proceeds will be used to send children to summer camp at Camp Heart O’Hills in Oklahoma. Tickets $20. RSVP requested by April 17. More information at Salvation Army Central Arkansas. org.
27 The Fashion Event 7
p.m. at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. An inaugural fashion event for The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce featuring designs by Linda Rowe Thomas and from local stores. A portion of the proceeds will benefit: P.A.T.H.: Partners Against Trafficking Humans. Tickets $75 or $125 for VIP access. Email nlrchamber@nlrchamber.org for more information.
27 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Dinner 3-5 p.m. VIP sponsor reception at Pleasant Valley Country Club; 6 p.m. dinner at The Church at Rock Creek. Special guest will be Grant Teaff, onetime football coach of Baylor University and former executive director of the American Football Coaches’ Association. Tickets $120. More information at centralarkfca.org/ dinner.
27 Supper & Soul Gala 6 p.m. at The Metroplex. An evening in the spirit of Mardi Gras with food, dancing and a performance by Morris Day benefiting Arkansas Baptist College. Tickets $250. For more information email Development@arkansasbaptist.edu.
27 A Taste of Little Rock 6-8 p.m. at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Jack Stephens Center. Hosted by the UALR Alumni Association with food from local restaurants and honoring Dr. Ted Bailey and family for their longtime support. Funds raised will benefit student scholarships. For more information call (501) 683-7355.
28 Rhythm on the River 6:30 p.m. at Robinson Center Ballroom. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra dinner and dance benefiting the orchestra and music education in schools. Tickets $150. For more information visit
arsymphonyguild.org.
28 Author! Author! 7 p.m. at Central Arkansas Library System’s Main library. A cocktail reception with Arkansas Literary Festival authors. Tickets $25 in advance or $40 at the door. More information at ArkansasLiteraryFestival.org.
29 Girls’ Night Out Dance Party 8 p.m. at Argenta Community Theater. The event, hosted by Party with a Heart, benefits Literacy Action of Central Arkansas. Tickets $60 or VIP $110. Go to partywithaheart.org for more information.