From Rhonda Reeves, notice that some artists with Argenta ties will be having a shindig following THIS WEEK"S Second Friday Art Walk in Little Rock. (In other words, this Friday, not next week as I'd previously reported.) Click "Read More" for details.

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Had a talk with Sandra Taylor Smith at the History Commission, who told me about this thing:

What is it, you ask? Click "Read More" for the details....

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The Circle will be closing by the end of the month in Argenta and is relocating to the River Market, according to a sign posted on the windows at 318 Main St. and an e-mail I got from Lacey Kelley, president of The Circle Inc. Lacy also informs me that the number on the sign is her number, and no longer the ad agency I'd reported in the earlier update (Kelley's old business).

In the meantime, they're still cooking food and serving beer on Main Street until the relocaiton takes place. More details as I get them! 

As you can see, the place is up for sale lock, stock and barrel. This is the third eatery to close in this location since October of 2006 -- first was Argenta Coffee Co. (which I still miss terribly), followed by Fat Boys Grill, and now The Circle. While we have other successful restaurants along Main Street, this spot seems to have a problem. Maybe it's the approach that's been taken -- all three of the ones mentioned were more lunch spots than dinner spots, the way I see it, though I spent plenty of evenings at Coffee Co. for the live music and good company. I happen to think that Argenta really needs a good hang-out spot that is more of a coffeeshop/bakery/sandwich joint, but I'm beginning to wonder if the economics of such a place simply won't work on Main Street yet. Maybe it's a matter of having the "critical mass" of population that planners and developers have so long clamored for. Maybe it's the fact this storefront has one really cramped, uncomfortable, and nearly inaccessible bathroom. I don't know. But if you think you've got the solution and are willing to risk $6,000 to buy the joint out, call the number above.

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Work began Tuesday morning on the frame for the new awning at Reno's.

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In your next water bill you should receive notice of the North Little Rock Fire Department's schedule of hydrant testing. It'll happen all through October in different parts of the city. Argenta's hydrants will be tested between Oct. 13 and 18, along with everyone else south of I-40 and west of I-30. So if you see an open hydrant then, that's why.

One possible side-effect of this is manganese will be stirred up in the water lines, and that can discolor your tap water. The flyer notes that such water is safe to drink but CAN STAIN CLOTHING, so make sure you check your water before doing the laundry.

If your water is discolored for more than an hour, call Central Arkansas Water at 377-1239.

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Obama to open Arkansas office
The Associated Press
Tuesday, September 9, 2008

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Barack Obama’s presidential campaign will open its Arkansas headquarters this weekend.

The state Democratic Party announced Tuesday that Obama’s campaign will open an office in North Little Rock on Saturday afternoon. The office will be located at 112 W. Seventh St.

Former Arkansas first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton overwhelminglydefeated Obama in the state’s Feb. 5 primary. Obama hasn’t visited thestate since campaigning for Gov. Mike Beebe in 2006, and top Democrats have said they are encouraging the Illinois senator to visit the state before the November election.

(Thanks to Monty for pointing this out!)

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Just got this from Jody this morning:

Good Morning Everyone:-)

We are at the CAFM (Certified Arkansas Farmers' Market - Argenta (NLR) today with some of the seasons sweetest, juicy red peaches from Round Mountain.  Val, the russian farmer, picked these yesterday. 

We also have Beefalo, eggs, cheese, arugula, okra and the last of the yellow meat melons from Hardin Farms.

Hurry and come on over to the Farmers' Market.

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Monday, Oct. 6, is the deadline to register to vote in the general eleciton in November. Since we have a multiple candidates in both the mayor's race and Ward 2 alderman's race, there's good reason to make sure you get out there and let your choices be known.

Oh, yeah -- and there's a presidential election.

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