It’s been ten whole years since the William J. Clinton Presidential Library opened its doors in downtown Little Rock. To celebrate the impact the library has had on the area, there is a week’s worth of events playing out over the next week, and it seems like everybody is getting in on the fun.
We put together a quick rundown of things you won’t want to miss, so take notes, everybody.
Hosted by the Clinton Foundation:
Nov. 14
Symposium on the Clinton Administration
Featuring Alexis Herman, Bruce Reed, Gene Sperling, Erskine Bowles, Mara Rudman, Nancy Soderberg and Gen. (Ret.) Wesley Clark
Nov. 15
Community Based Solutions: A No Ceilings Conversation
Featuring Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton
Celebrate 10: A Community Concert benefitting the Arkansas Foodbank
Join the Clinton family and guests for a concert event pointed at making an impact and a contribution to the community. Headliners include Nick Jonas, Amos Lee, Court Yard Hounds and Kool & the Gang, as well as the master of ceremonies for the evening, Kevin Spacey.
This event is open to the public and attendees should being canned food or nonperishable items for admission. Register in advance by clicking here.
Nov. 16
Day of Action for Little Rock – Arkansas Foodbank
The Clinton Foundation Day of Action program encourages everyone to give back to the community in partnership with the largest food bank in the state, an event also attended by President Clinton.
This event is free and the public is encouraged to participate. To register, click here.
For more information on the events hosted by the Clinton Foundation, click here.
Courtesy of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Nov. 11
100th Birthday of Daisy Bates – Clinton School of Public Service
Guest Speaker: Ernie Green, Little Rock Nine Member
Nov. 12
“The War Room,” “396 Days: From Arkansas to America” Screenings – Ron Robinson Theater
Nov. 13
Throwback Thursday: Party in the Pavilions – River Market Pavilions
“The Hunting of the President” Screening – Ron Robinson Theater
Special Guest: Q&A session with producer & director Harry Thomason
Nov. 14
2nd Friday Art Night – Historic Arkansas Museum
This event kicks off “Under Pressure: The Arkansas Society of Printmakers Exhibition,” including a signature cocktail titled the F.O.B. and a performance by The Greasy Greens, the same band that played on the White House’s North Lawn for then President Clinton’s birthday.
Nov. 14, 17-18
Clinton Tour of the Governor’s Mansion – Arkansas Governor’s Mansion
Nov. 15
Science of the Saxophone: Good Vibrations – Museum of Discovery
Learn about (and groove to) the smooth sounds of saxy science. Then the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will hold a “petting zoo” where they walk visitors through the hands-on experience of playing an instrument.
Ongoing events:
Through Nov. 30
“Handbags for Hillary” – Esse Purse Museum
Through Nov. 23
The Clinton Years: George Fisher’s Political Cartoons – Arkansas Arts Center
And don’t miss our November cover story featuring Stephanie Streett, the Clinton Foundation’s first and only executive director.