State economic development officials often tout Arkansas as the birthplace of entrepreneurism though a new report makes it clear there is still work to do to sustain that claim.
Eight small businesses in Central Arkansas were selected Wednesday to participate in the third Spark! initiative, a 10-week program aimed at boosting entrepreneurship in the region.
âDreamland Shakedownâ event this Saturday is âmaking history sexyâ with a tribute.
âDreamland Shakedownâ event this Saturday is âmaking history sexyâ with a tribute to vintage Black art
February 23, 20215:38 pm
Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles and Duke Ellington have all performed in the Dreamland Ballroom at Taborian Hall, which has stood at Little Rockâs West Ninth St. for more than 100 years now. And this weekend, a lineup of local Black performers hits the stage for âThe Dreamland Shakedown: A Celebration of Vintage Black Art.â The cabaret-style virtual variety show is hosted by Miki Gaynor and features live music from the Funkanites, vocalists DeeDee Jones and Ricky D Wade, comedy from Nate Williams and burlesque performances from Bastet Dafoe,Raven Rose and Maxie Fauna. Â