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OCTOBER! Really?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

I can’t believe it is already October!  I was running this morning with neighbors (yes, me), and realized how wonderfully cool it was.  When the sun eventually came up, I saw how fantastic the Governor’s Mansion District of the Quapaw Quarter looks bathed in sunlight.  The houses are truly splendid.  And it did make the pain of running at 6:30 am a little more bearable.  But, October?

Arkansas really knows how to do October.  There are just so many outdoor activities, and the festivals!  As the temperatures drop down to the fabulous range, Arkansans come out of the air conditioning.

On Saturday, the 6th, there are the Junction Bridge Regatta Sailboat Exhibition Races.  This pedestrian bridge was just dedicated this time last year and we are already making great use of it with wonderful activities like this.  The Grande Maumelle Sailing Club is putting on the Rowing Exhibition Races on the river.  Music, snacks, and beverages provided, just bring your own chair and enjoy the afternoon.

On the 9th, Need to Breathe will be in concert at Robinson Music Hall; and Tales of the Crypt is going on at Mount Holly Cemetery.  Bassnectar is on the 10th at the River Market Amphitheatre.  Then there is Brad Paisley on the 11th at Verizon.

Between the Haunted Cathedral and World Cheese Dip Championship, there are lot’s of family activities just minutes from Robinwood.  Come visit us and join the fun.

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What to Expect From a Perfect Little Rock, AR FAll

Friday, September 14th, 2012

The brutal heat of the summer has finally broken!  Now that September has arrived, there is much to do in Little Rock, AR.

Now through September 23, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre is presenting Shakespeare’s Henry V.  Plan that with a lovely dinner at Caio or Lulav, paired with a night at Robinwood B&B and you have a perfect weekend.

Not into Shakespeare?  Try an evening at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse featuring “Church Basement Ladies”.  Murry’s comedies are always sure to please.

Looking for something to put shivers down your spine?  Schedule ” A Haunted Evening Tour” with Linda Howell (501)681-3857 for your Friday evening fun. Or save the date of October 9 and tour Mount Holly Cemetery with ghostly guides lighting your way in Tales of the Crypt.

More of a Civil War buff?  The Old State House Museum is featuring “Battle Colors of Arkansas”, varied roles Arkansas played in the American Civil War.

Think the great outdoors is more your style?  Bring your bike or just hike the Arkansas River Trail.    36 miles connecting 23 parks and great river views on both sided of the Arkansas River.

So anyway you slice it, Little Rock is putting its best face forward for wonderful fall temperatures and lots to do.  See you at Robinwood B&B.

Christmas in Little Rock, Arkansas

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Fall has passed by so very quickly and it is difficult to believe it is already the Christmas season.  That is until snow happened last week.  Snow in early December in Little Rock, AR, that almost never happens!  And so the wake up call, it is winter, and the Christmas season is upon us.

That means there are great things happening.  The Arkansas Repertory Theater, minutes away from Robinwood, is presenting “A Christmas Carol, the Musical”.  Scrooge never looked so good!  All the downtown restaurants are geared toward diners with tickets to all sorts of activities and will make sure their guests finish up in time to make the show of their choice.

“Not Now Darling” is the play of choice at Murry’s Dinner Play House until New Year’s Eve.  This delightful play makes for a fun and lighthearted evening.  We’ve had guests of all ages attend this play and come back with nothing but great things to say about the cast.

Ice skating is so traditional in most parts of the country, but not here, until Arvest River Market Ice opens in the RiverMarket 

The Magic of Christmas

just in time to make Little Rock feel just a little more like home for some folks.  Those of us who did not grow up on ice do our best to not embarrass ourselves, while others glide like experts around the rink.

Come join us at Robinwood and feel the magic of Christmas, Little Rock Ar style.

 

Where The (Downtown) Locals Are Seen

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Little Rock is a small city.  I think everyone is aware of that.  But we are very lucky that we have such wonderful entrepreneurs making life so very interesting for us.

Over the weekend, I realized that the two wonderful wine bars, Zin and Crush, are so very different, but such wonderful additions to the downtown Little Rock neighborhood.

Zin is very urbane and sophisticated with it’s very cool vibe.  Michael and Troy have created such a wonderful haven just inside the River Market.  The selection of wines never fails to satisfy the pallet, and you never know who will be through the door next.

Crush is on the other side of the Arkansas River in Argenta.  It is so very earthy and warm.  This time of year the patio provides a perfect backdrop for gathering friends.  Joe’s happy hour specials are always sure to please.

Both wine bars have live entertainment of Saturday, and wonderful tastings.   Zin on Wednesday, and Crush on Monday.  Both are sure to please whichever mood the guest is currently in.  Just minutes away from both of these great wine bars,

Robinwood Bed and Breakfast has the pleasure of enjoying these treasures.  Yes, I think we are very lucky indeed.

September in Little Rock, What’s Happening…

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

The weather really has changed.  Mornings in the 50 degree range, days in the 70′s, perfect to get out and see what Little Rock has to offer.  The Arkansas Repertory Theater has just undergone a wonderful renovation and had it’s gala premier of Ring Of Fire.  This play offers wonderful music and stories of Johnny Cash, an Arkansas original.  Jason Edwards performed this role on Broadway in New York under the direction of John Carter Cash.  He reprises the role at the Rep from September 15 through October9.  Little Rock has been waiting patiently for the new season to get under way, and what a great play to start the season.

The Weekend Theater is opening THE GUYS, September 15-24th.  This is a tribute to the firefights  and other heroes who lost their lives on 9/11 in New York City.  Located in the heart of Little Rock, this theater does a wonderful job of casting and delivery.

Murry’s Dinner Theater is also opening a new show this week, PURLIE, based on the award winning play by Ossie Davis.  The cast of Murry’s makes every play special and the audience feels intimately connected to what is going on just feet away.   A visit to Murry’s always leaves me with a smile and delightful memories.

Little Rock is full of live music, wonderful restaurants, and special events that are the magic in any visit to a city.  Just blocks away from the Rep, the Weekend Theater, and minutes away from Murry’s,   Robinwood Bed and Breakfast welcomes you to Little Rock.

 

“On a Hot Summer Night…..”

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

The weather is warming up, and folks are looking for something cool and wonderful to do on these hot summer nights.

Little Rock has plenty of cool venues to to satisfy the varying tastes of its guests and inhabitants.  The Arkansas Repertory Theater is presenting “The 39 Steps” until June 26.  This intriguing drama will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end.

Murry’s has “Always Patsy Cline” until June 26, it is replaced by “Everybody Loves Opal”.  These two extremely different plays offer a truly interesting evening to their audiences.  One for musical lovers and the other an outrageously funny  approach to murder.

With its comedy clubs, dueling piano bars and night clubs; after hours in Little Rock  can take any form you are looking for.  If you enjoy the balmy southern evenings outside, many of our restaurants offer local flavor in food and entertainment.  Minutes away from all these,  we invite you to join us, here in Little Rock for a splendid summer night at Robinwood Bed and Breakfast

Must See for Arkansas Civil War Buffs…..

Monday, June 13th, 2011

After 150 years and way too many movies, many of us have an unrealistic view of life in Arkansas in the Civil War era.  The Historic Arkansas Museum’s feature this month makes a great use of a classic movie, “Gone With the Wind” and visual material from that difficult time in our history to clear the air.

Movie costumes, photos, and outtakes,  allow visitors to enter the world of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, with all it’s glamor and romance.  Real photos and artifacts draw the viewer to another world altogether.  One where life was anything but romantic, real people living very real lives.

Minutes away from Historic Arkansas Museum, we invite you to enjoy a glimpse of the reality of our local history.

Elvis IS in the Building!

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Little Rock, AR welcomes Elvis to the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library.  In partnership with Graceland, the Clinton Library is featuring a wonderful exhibit of memorabilia from Elvis’s extensive career.  The red MB from “Blue Hawaii”  and shirt from “Jailhouse Rock” .

A pictorial exhibit developed by the Smithsonian Institute, Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer,  provide 40 insightful views of a talented young man on his way to history.

Just a few minutes away from the Clinton Library, we invite you to visit history in two very different eras.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRu3tw9fYxE

Staycations in Little Rock, AR

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Why would anyone consider Little Rock, Arkansas a good location for a Staycation?  Are you kidding me?

Little Rock offers so many wonderful options, and because of the size of the city, relatively close together.

Like the outdoors?  Climb Pinnacle Mountain in the morning and rent a bike in the afternoon.  Walk the River Path and enjoy the beauty of the Arkansas River –  from the middle.  The Big Damn Bridge offers an incredible view!

Big name concerts play a Verizon Arena all the time, pick a favorite and spend time in the River Market while you’re waiting.  Live music abounds at Little Rocks restaurants and clubs.  The Ark. Repertory Theater presents wonderful traveling shows.  We even have a long standing dinner theater called Murry’s for those who want a taste of local actors!

Love museums?  The Arkansas Art Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Museum, (to name just a few!) can easily fill several days.

What is your pleasure?  Find it in Little Rock!

Opening Day Coming to Dickey-Stephens Park

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

The Arkansas Traveler Baseball is 14 days from opening day!  Dickey-Stephens Park is working around the clock to ensure that Opening Day is spectacular.  Baseball always brings to mind breezy nights with a hot dog and drink watching the players on the field and the kids in the stands.  It has something for everyone.

Minutes from the Ballpark, we provide a return to simpler days in a historic neighborhood.  Plan your trip to see the Travelers play and let us make that memory even more special at Robinwood.

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