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Jasmine Johnson gives son Zamarian Johnson, 4, a high-five while reading Fish School at the Faulkner County Library in Conway. The library offers a wide variety of indoor programs for children and adults.
A look at inside activities offered for residents and visitors in the River Valley & Ozark area
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ust because the weather may not be favorable for outside activity doesn’t mean residents of the River Valley & Ozark Edition coverage area have to stay
cooped up at home. Appropriate for the entire family, the
following venues are only a few of the opportunities for
Genealogy records are also housed in the library, and the public is welcome to conduct research during library hours. For a complete list of library events, visit www.popelibrary.org.
The Potts Inn Museum
Located in Pottsville, the Potts Inn Museum houses historical documents, artifacts and collections that can take visitors on a trip back in time. Within the museum is the First Ladies Doll Museum, which includes miniature replicas of each of the inaugural ball gowns worn by first ladies of the United States and Arkansas. The structure in which the museum is housed is the Butterfield Stagecoach Station, constructed in the 1850s. For more information, visit www. pottsinnmuseum.com.
Reynolds Performance Hall
Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas
in Conway is a 1,200-seat, state-of-the art theater that routinely plays host to national touring acts, in addition to local performances from the UCA College of Fine Arts and Communication. There are more than 250 events held in the theater each year. The public is invited to attend all of the performances held at the facility. For a complete list of events, dates and ticket prices, visit uca.edu/ publicappearances.
The River Valley Arts Center
Located in the Russellville City Park, the River Valley Arts Center is a community organization that offers access to exhibits by local artists and the opportunity to expand artistic education with a large variety of classes for children and adults ranging from photography to pottery. Admission to the gallery is free. For more information and prices for classes, visit www.arvartscenter.org.
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By Wendy Miller
SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
Baum Gallery
University of Central Arkansas’ Baum Gallery in Conway is an educational art museum that is available to UCA students, faculty and staff, and the central Arkansas community. Throughout the year, the gallery hosts national and international touring exhibitions, sponsors juried student shows and works to curate original exhibits distinctly suited to an academic environment. All exhibits at the gallery are open to the public. For more information, visit uca. edu/art/baum.
The Conway County Library
The Conway County Library in Morrilton provides residents with an extensive collection of books and resources, as well as programs geared toward multiple age groups throughout the year. The library also has historic value, as it was opened in 1916 with the help of an Andrew Carnegie Foundation grant. Jay Carter, director of the Conway County Library, said it is one of only two public libraries in Arkansas that is still in its original Carnegie building. The other is in Eureka Springs. For more information, visit www.conwaycountylibrary.org.
The Faulkner County Library System
The Faulkner County Library System, which has several branches throughout the county, provides the community with access to traditional printed media, electronic media and research resources. Visitors can also take part in a variety of classes that are geared to different age
groups, as well as download free music and stream movies and TV shows on the libraries’ Internet services. For more information, visit www.fcl.org.
The Faulkner County Museum
Residents and visitors can find the Faulkner County Museum in the heart of downtown Conway and on the grounds of the county courthouse. The museum is housed in a historic jail, which was constructed in 1896. The museum’s exhibits include artifacts relating to sports history, Native American history, early medicinal practices and more. The museum’s staff is available to help visitors find specific historical information and answer questions. For more information, visit www.faulknercountymuseum.org.
The Museum of Automobiles
Morrilton residents can take a ride through history at the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain. The museum, which is home to more than 50 unique automobiles, serves as the headquarters of the Mid-America Old Time Automobile Association. Exhibits include cars dating back as far as 1904, along with motorcycle and antique-gun displays. For more information, visit www.museumofautos.com.
The Pope County Library System
With locations in Russellville, Hector, Dover and Atkins, the Pope County Library System bustles with activities for all ages. The libraries house a plethora of reading options and host family- friendly programs throughout the year, as well as writer’s groups and book clubs.